FoxScore

Analysis for Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund

XLC · As of: 02/17/2026
Basic information
Type: ETF
Region: US
Sector: Communication Services
TER: –
History
Available history:7.7 years
Last tradingday:02/17/2026
Description & usage
The Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund provides focused exposure to U.S. communication services equities. It invests in businesses such as telecom operators, media and entertainment companies, and internet-based communication or platform services. Revenue typically comes from subscriptions, advertising, licensing and usage-based services, serving consumers and businesses. Performance reflects stock price movements and dividends and represents communication services as a distinct equity sector allocation.
Overall score 58Performance 64Stability 60Trend 400255075100PerformanceStabilityTrend
Scale: 0 = weak, 50 = average, 100 = top

Analysis summary

Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLC) currently has a total score of 58 points, placing it in the neutral range. The score is made up of Performance (64), Stability (60) and Trend (40).

Performance scores 64 points (strong). Key strength: 3Y return at 106.1 %. Main drag: 1Y return at 9.2 %.

Stability scores 60 points (strong). Key strength: volatility (365d, annualized) at 18.7 %. Main drag: Sharpe ratio (90d) at -0.20. Higher Stability points are better and typically reflect calmer swings and smaller drawdowns—but prices can still fall.

Trend scores 40 points (neutral). Most supportive metric: 12M momentum at 11.0 %. Weaker signal: Price is about 2.2 % below SMA50.

Overall, the score is shaped most by Performance; Trend trails and dampens the total. On a metric level, volatility (365d, annualized) stands out, while Sharpe ratio (90d) is the main weak spot.

(Historical evaluation, not investment advice.)

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Overall score
58
neutral

Scores

Performance
64
strong
Stability
60
strong
Trend
40
neutral

Metrics

FAQ

What investor type does Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund fit best in FoxScore?
Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund fits a more opportunity-seeking investor type in FoxScore: performance is the strongest sub-score. That suggests above-average historical returns — but check stability to ensure the performance wasn’t “paid for” with high volatility or deep drawdowns.
How meaningful is the available history for Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund?
Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund currently has about 7.7 years of price history since it started trading. That’s a solid base to interpret returns, drawdowns and trend behavior since launch — earlier market crises happened before the asset existed and are therefore not part of its history.
What is FoxScore good for — and what is it not for?
FoxScore is an analysis and comparison tool: it helps you sort assets quickly, compare profiles and spot strengths/weaknesses. It’s not a substitute for your own research or fundamental analysis, and it’s not a buy/sell recommendation.