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WTEL ETF · State Street SPDR MSCI World Communication Services UCITS ETF
The WTEL Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) is provided by State Street Investment Management. It is built to track an index: MSCI World Communication Services Capped 35/20 Index. The WTEL ETF provides physical exposure, so by buying it you actually own parts of all the 66 underlying holdings. The dividend policy is capitalization.
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This fund is part ofWorld Communication Services1M perf.-1.76%
Last price
$83.29
1M perf.
-1.56%
1M flows
+€4.8M
AuM
€98M
TER
0.3%
Rating
ESG Consensus®
WTEL
$83.29
Performance & flows
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March 4, 2026 → June 4, 2026
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WTEL
$83.86
+2.58%
World Communication Services
+3.27%
Historic performance and flows
| 1M | 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | MTD | QTD | YTD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -1.56%  | +2.58%  | +24.22%  | +104.98% | +65.96% | -2.48% | +9.49% | +3.39% | |
| Flows |
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Main characteristics
ISIN
IE00BYTRRG40
AuM
€98M
TER
0.3%
Replication rating
ESG Consensus®
More details
NAV
6/4/2026
$83.86
1D NAV change
+0.52%
Dividend policy
Replication method
Direct (Physical)
Replication model
Full replication
No. of holdings
66
Inception date
4/29/2016
Jurisdiction
Ireland
Distribution
Denmark
Austria
Luxembourg
Netherlands
Spain
Legal structure
Open-end Investment Company
Base currency
USD
Classification
Product type
Asset class
Factors
N/A
Investment strategy
The objective of the Fund is to track the performance of companies in the telecommunications sector, across developed markets globally. It aims to do this by tracking the performance of the MSCI World Telecommunications Services Index (the "Index") as closely as possible. The MSCI World Telecommunications Services Index measures the performance of global equities that are classified as falling within the telecommunications sector, as per the Global Industry Classification Standard (GICS)
Tax optimisation
PEA
France
UK Reporting Status
United Kingdom
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Risk profile
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Historical risk/return profile
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Returns | +2.58% | +24.22% | +104.98% | +65.96% |
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Synthetic Risk and Reward Indicator (SRRI)
UCITS
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
PRIIPS
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
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Exposure
Countries
USA
83.10%
Japan
6.27%
Germany
2.43%
United Kingdom
1.35%
Luxembourg
1.31%
France
1.13%
Other
4.42%
Sectors
Communication Services
99.18%
Unavailable
0.61%
Other
0.20%
Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 66
Top 15 holdings
Data as of April 30, 2026
ALPHABET INC-CL
ALPHABET INC-CL
META PLATFORMS
NETFLIX
VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS
WALT DISNEY
AT&T
SOFTBANK GROUP CORP
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DEUTSCHE TELEKOM AG
T-MOBILE US INC
COMCAST
SPOTIFY TECHNOLOGY SA
WARNER BROS. DISCOVERY
NINTENDO
ELECTRONIC ARTS
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Sustainability
Integrates ESG criteria
No
SDG
ESG Consensus® by Conser
Data as of March 31, 2026
MethodologyOur partner Conser gathers the industry's consensus on the business practices of the underlying holdings. We have computed the following metrics about WTEL ETF's sustainability, based on their methodology.
ESG Consensus®
ESG Consensus® is based on the Final Sustainability Grade, which itself consists of 10 grades. Our partner Conser calculates the exact grade, based on market intelligence, using their proprietary ESG Consensus® methodology.
WTEL’s has a Final Sustainability Grade of either B+, B, or B-.
A+
A
A-
B+
B
B-
C+
C
C-
D
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72.90% of holdings have positive scoring
27.11% of holdings have negative scoring
34.13%
15.85%
22.92%
21.15%
Consensus levels
Strong
Medium
Weak
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Replication
Trackinsight replication rating:
1-year trailing difference
As of May 29, 2026
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WTEL
N/A
Replication quality
Calculated over 12m, as of May 29, 2026
Tracking error
Tracking difference
1-year cumulative return difference
Best
Worst
Daily return difference
Average
Worst
Replication information
Index
Index ticker
Index dividend policy
Replication method
Replication model
Issuer
State Street Investment Management
State Street Investment Management ID Card
Number of funds
376
Total AuM
€1.95T
Expense ratio range
0.02% - 0.9%
Average expense ratio
0.257%
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Frequently asked questions about WTEL
What does State Street SPDR MSCI World Communication Services UCITS ETF, WTEL, invest in?
WTEL is a Passive ETF. This ETF provides exposure to Large and Mid-Cap Developed markets Telecommunications Equities.
Which benchmark or index does WTEL replicate?
WTEL tracks the MSCI World Communication Services Capped 35/20 NTR Index - USD, through a full replication replication method.
What is the Total Expense ratio (TER) of WTEL?
WTEL carries a total expense ratio (TER) of 0.3%, indicating the annual cost for holding the fund.
When was WTEL launched?
WTEL was introduced to the market on April 29, 2016. It trades on Denmark, among other exchanges
Who is the ETF issuer of WTEL?
State Street SPDR MSCI World Communication Services UCITS ETF, WTEL, is provided by State Street Investment Management. Learn more about State Street Investment Management here.
What is the current assets under management (AUM) of WTEL?
WTEL oversees €98M in assets as of June 4, 2026.
How has WTEL performed lately?
Based on data from June 4, 2026, WTEL returned -1.56% over the past month, 2.58% over the last three months and 3.39% year-to-date.
What are the latest inflows or outflows for WTEL?
As of June 4, 2026, WTEL recorded net flows of +€4.8M over the last month and -€22M year-to-date.
Does WTEL distribute dividends?
WTEL follows a capitalizing, meaning it reinvests income within the fund.
What are the main country or region exposures of WTEL?
As of April 30, 2026, WTEL has significant geographic allocations in USA, Japan and Germany.
In which sector or theme does WTEL invest in?
As of April 30, 2026, WTEL focuses largely on Communication Services.
How many securities does WTEL hold and how diversified is it?
As of April 30, 2026, WTEL holds 66 positions in its portfolio, with 85.05% of assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the main positions in WTEL?
As of April 30, 2026, WTEL top three holdings include ALPHABET INC-CL, ALPHABET INC-CL and META PLATFORMS.
What is the base currency of WTEL?
The base currency of WTEL is USD.
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