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XLC ETF · State Street Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund
XLC ETF · The Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund
The XLC Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) is provided by SPDR. It is built to track an index: Communication Services Select Sector Index. The XLC ETF provides physical exposure, so by buying it you actually own parts of all the 22 underlying holdings. This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.
Performance & flows
Historic performance and flows
| 1M | 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | MTD | QTD | YTD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +4.03%  | -1.51% | +24.76%  | +107.31% | +58.69%  | +4.24% | +4.24% | -1.47% | |
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Key fund info
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Risk profile
Historical risk/return profile
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Returns | -1.51% | +24.76% | +107.31% | +58.69% |
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Exposure
Sustainability
ESG Consensus® by Conser
Our partner Conser gathers the industry's consensus on the business practices of the underlying holdings. We have computed the following metrics about XLC ETF's sustainability, based on their methodology.
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.
XLC’s has a Final Sustainability Grade of either B+, B, or B-.
Replication
Issuer
| AuM | ||
|---|---|---|
SPY | State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust | €624.18B |
GLD | State Street SPDR Gold Shares ETF | €137.11B |
SPYM | State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 ETF | €116.41B |
XLK | State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF | €89.31B |
XLF | State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF | €43.66B |
Frequently asked questions about XLC
What does State Street Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund, XLC, invest in?
XLC is a Passive ETF. This ETF provides exposure to Large Cap US Telecommunications Equities.
Which benchmark or index does XLC replicate?
XLC tracks the Communication Services Select Sector TR Index - USD, through a full replication replication method.
What is the Total Expense ratio (TER) of XLC?
XLC carries a total expense ratio (TER) of 0.08%, indicating the annual cost for holding the fund.
When was XLC launched?
XLC was introduced to the market on June 18, 2018. It trades on United States, among other exchanges
Who is the ETF issuer of XLC?
State Street Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund, XLC, is provided by State Street Investment Management. Learn more about State Street Investment Management here.
What is the current assets under management (AUM) of XLC?
XLC oversees €21.72B in assets as of April 24, 2026.
How has XLC performed lately?
Based on data from April 24, 2026, XLC returned 4.03% over the past month, -1.51% over the last three months and -1.47% year-to-date.
What are the latest inflows or outflows for XLC?
As of April 24, 2026, XLC recorded net flows of +€446M over the last month and -€1.13B year-to-date.
Does XLC distribute dividends?
XLC follows a distributing dividend policy, meaning it pays out income to investors. As of April 24, 2026, its 12-month trailing yield was 1.21%.
What are the main country or region exposures of XLC?
As of March 31, 2026, XLC has significant geographic allocations in USA.
In which sector or theme does XLC invest in?
As of March 31, 2026, XLC focuses largely on Communication Services and Information Technology.
How many securities does XLC hold and how diversified is it?
As of March 31, 2026, XLC holds 23 positions in its portfolio, with 79.94% of assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the main positions in XLC?
As of March 31, 2026, XLC top three holdings include META PLATFORMS, ALPHABET INC-CL and ALPHABET INC-CL.
What is the base currency of XLC?
The base currency of XLC is USD.
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