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State Street Communication Services Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLC) ETF Analysis
State Street Communication Services Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLC) ETF analysis covering performance, holdings context, risk, drawdowns, volatility, momentum, dividends, valuation exposure, and the current AlgovestIQ assessment.
State Street Communication Services Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLC) currently has an AIQ Score of 52/100, indicating a neutral setup. Risk is the strongest factor at 74/100. Value is the weakest current factor at 36/100. Performance, momentum, risk, distribution, and exposure evidence should be read together at the latest market-close snapshot.
XLC at a Glance
Crawlable current metrics from the latest market-close ETF snapshot.
| Metric | Current |
|---|---|
| Price | $108.97 |
| AIQ Score | 52/100 |
| Overall View | Neutral |
| Technical Analysis Consensus | Strong Sell |
| Fund Size | $23.56B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.08% |
| Holdings Count | 27 |
| NAV | $110.13 |
| Asset Class | Equity |
| Primary Exposure | Communication Services (100.00%) |
| Issuer | SPDR |
| Domicile | US |
| Inception Date | Jun 18, 2018 |
| Distribution Yield | 1.25% |
| Beta | 0.85 |
| Average Volume | 6.02M |
| 52-week range | $105.03-$120.41 |
| RSI 14 | 46.34 |
| 50-Day SMA | $111.80 |
| 200-Day SMA | $113.39 |
| Risk Score | 74/100 |
| Momentum Score | 38/100 |
| Value Exposure Score | 36/100 |
XLC Long-Horizon ETF Performance
Trailing returns, growth of $10,000, drawdown history, and calendar-year returns from available daily closes.
| Period | Total return | Annualized | Max drawdown | Start date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1Y | -5.20% | -5.21% | -12.24% | Oct 20, 2025 |
| 3Y | 65.65% | 18.32% | -18.21% | Oct 20, 2023 |
| 5Y | 36.49% | 6.44% | -44.42% | Oct 25, 2021 |
| 10Y | 36.49% | 6.44% | -44.42% | Oct 25, 2021 |
Growth of $10,000
Indexed to the first available close in this history window.
Drawdown History
Peak-to-trough decline from each prior high over the available window.
Calendar-Year Returns
Full-year returns where available, with the current calendar year shown as YTD.
XLCState Street Communication Services Select Sector SPDR ETF
Financial Services / Asset Management - Bonds
Low Priority
In Line With Peers
Latest quote
- Momentum38
- Value36
- Quality68
- Risk resilience74
- Sentiment—
XLC ETF Analysis Summary
State Street Communication Services Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLC) currently has an AIQ Score of 52/100, indicating a neutral setup. Risk resilience is the strongest factor at 74/100. Value is the weakest current factor at 36/100. Performance, exposure, distribution, momentum, and risk evidence should be read together at the latest market-close snapshot.
In a neutral regime, XLC has AIQ Score of 52/100 with Risk resilience base of 74/100 and fading Value at 36/100. Wait for component alignment before adding exposure.
Risk resilience (74/100) leads while Value (36/100) lags. This cross-factor spread creates entry timing uncertainty.
Financial Services · -1.11% ETF move · XLC classified in Asset Management - Bonds.
Current Evidence
AlgovestIQ Evidence Summary
Current consensus, supporting evidence, recent changes, and what would strengthen or weaken the view.
Is XLC Bullish or Bearish Right Now?
XLC currently has a neutral overall setup. Risk Resilience is the strongest factor at 74/100, while Value is weakest at 36/100. The current evidence suggests a mixed rather than strongly bullish or bearish setup.
- - Quality is supportive at 68/100.
- - Risk Resilience is supportive at 74/100.
- - Value is the current constraint at 36/100.
- - Momentum is weak at 38/100.
- - Price is -3.90% below its 200-day SMA.
- - Technical consensus has more sell votes than buy votes (37 vs 6).
Current Consensus
XLC's Technical Analysis Consensus is currently Strong Sell, with 6 buy, 2 neutral, and 37 sell votes. XLC's 14-day RSI is 46.34, which places the ETF in a neutral momentum range. XLC's beta is 0.85, indicating market sensitivity broadly in line with the market.
What Changed in XLC?
The largest recent change in XLC is Momentum moving up by 7.0 points over the available 7-day comparison window. Risk Resilience remains the strongest visible factor.
What Would Change the XLC Outlook?
The current neutral outlook could improve if AIQ moves above 70, momentum recovers, risk resilience improves, and price confirms a stronger trend above the 50-day and 200-day moving averages. It would weaken if AIQ falls below 40, price loses long-term moving-average support, distribution or liquidity context deteriorates, or risk evidence worsens.
AIQ > 70, RSI above 55, price above SMA-50/SMA-200, and positive market-context evidence.
AIQ below 40, RSI below 45, loss of SMA-200, negative revisions, or rising volatility and drawdown risk.
XLC Decision Framework
Public evidence layers, setup checks, and risk context for State Street Communication Services Select Sector SPDR ETF.
State Street Communication Services Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLC) ETF Analysis
State Street Communication Services Select Sector SPDR ETF has an AIQ Score of 52/100 in a Neutral regime. Risk is strongest at 74/100. Beta is 0.85, below market sensitivity. Review the supporting etf factors together before drawing a conclusion from any single score.
| Evidence Layer | Public Evidence |
|---|---|
| Regime Context | XLC is in a Neutral AIQ regime with score 52/100. |
| Signal Conflict | The primary conflict is that risk leads at 74/100 while value lags at 36/100. |
| Factor Evidence | Momentum 38/100 · Value 36/100 · Quality 68/100 · Risk 74/100 |
| Persistence | Current snapshot evidence is shown; historical persistence remains in AIQ Pro. |
Current Setup Checklist
Risk is the strongest factor at 74/100.
Momentum is 38/100 and RSI (14) is 46.3.
XLC is in a Neutral regime at 52/100.
Risk factor is 74/100 with beta 0.85 and annual volatility 16.07%.
Current conflict: risk leads at 74/100 while value lags at 36/100.
XLC Research Cluster
ETF-specific paths for performance, risk, distributions, market context, data, comparisons, and news.
XLC ETF Analytics
XLC holdings context, yield, risk, valuation exposure, momentum, and AIQ evidence.
XLC Technical Analysis
XLC technical setup based on RSI, MACD, moving averages, AIQ Momentum, volume, trend, volatility, and pivots.
XLC ETF Market Context
Track XLC market context, news pressure, trend changes, income events, and current allocation evidence.
XLC Distribution Analysis
XLC distribution yield, annualized distributions, payment history, and income context.
XLC ETF Data
XLC available fund data, market metrics, technical readings, risk measures, and AIQ evidence.
XLC Risk Analysis
XLC volatility, beta, drawdown, Sharpe ratio, VaR, and downside resilience.
XLC ETF News
XLC ETF news, market tone, recent headlines, and catalyst context.
XLC vs Sector ETFs Peers
Current peer cohort: XLC · XLE · XLF · XLG · XLI. Compare AIQ, factor scores, Sharpe ratio and 1-year volatility in one indexable view.
| Peer | AIQ | Value | Momentum | Risk | Sharpe | 1Y Volatility | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XLC Current ETF | 52/100 | 36/100 | 38/100 | 74/100 | -0.57 | 16.07% | Current |
| XLE Energy Select Sector SPDR | 65/100 | 54/100 | 80/100 | 41/100 | 1.99 | 22.03% | XLC vs XLE |
| XLF Financial Select Sector SPDR | 69/100 | 60/100 | 66/100 | 75/100 | 0.22 | 14.37% | XLC vs XLF |
| XLG SPDR S&P 500 ESG ETF | 58/100 | 40/100 | 63/100 | 84/100 | 0.44 | 14.66% | XLC vs XLG |
| XLI Industrials Select Sector SPDR | 54/100 | 36/100 | 41/100 | 81/100 | 0.4 | 17.14% | XLC vs XLI |
Peer cohort is resolved dynamically from the AlgovestIQ universe taxonomy and Compare relationship graph. Data as of Oct 21, 2026.
About the AIQ Score
Methodology for the current ETF evidence.
The AlgovestIQ AIQ Score combines multiple dimensions of ETF evidence, including momentum, valuation exposure, quality, risk resilience, sentiment context, and timing signals. It is a descriptive research score, not a guarantee of future performance or a personalized recommendation.
View AIQ methodologyFactor Diagnostics
A compact bridge from the AIQ score to the evidence tabs.
Valuation exposure across the fund's holdings.
Quality context inferred from fund exposure and available evidence.
Trend, momentum, volume, and timing confirmation.
Resilience, volatility, beta, drawdown, and tail risk.
News and event pressure around the setup.
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AIQ Component Profile
Compare the five component scores on one consistent 0–100 scale.
Review earnings timing, revisions, news pressure, and prior event reactions in one place.
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Checked Oct 22, 2026
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Market Confirmation
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Risk Alignment
Higher resilience is stronger; exposure metrics stay separate.
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XLC ETF FAQ
What is XLC ETF price today?
XLC is currently shown at $108.97. Use the live quote with the 52-week range and AIQ context before comparing funds.
What is XLC's 52-week high and low?
XLC's 52-week range is $105.03 to $120.41 based on the latest completed market-close snapshot from Oct 21, 2026. A price near either extreme should be evaluated with volatility and trend evidence.
Does XLC pay a dividend?
XLC's current distribution yield is 1.25% based on the latest completed market-close snapshot from Oct 21, 2026. For ETFs, dividend yield should be compared with expense ratio, holdings, and risk.
What should investors compare before buying XLC?
Compare XLC's price trend, expense profile, yield, holdings exposure, volatility, and AIQ signal. ETF decisions should focus on portfolio fit as much as current momentum.