State Street Communication Services Select Sector SPDR ETF
XLC SectorUpdated: May 20, 2026, 21:17 UTC
Key Metrics
Top 10 Holdings
| Holding | Ticker | Weight | Bar |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meta Platforms Inc Class A | META | 13.49% | |
| Alphabet Inc Class A | GOOGL | 9.88% | |
| Alphabet Inc Class C | GOOG | 7.88% | |
| Take-Two Interactive Software Inc | TTWO | 4.62% | |
| The Walt Disney Co | DIS | 4.59% | |
| Live Nation Entertainment Inc | LYV | 4.44% | |
| EchoStar Corp Class A | SATS | 4.38% | |
| Omnicom Group Inc | OMC | 4.25% | |
| Netflix Inc | NFLX | 4.2% | |
| Electronic Arts Inc | EA | 4.17% |
Sector Allocation
About This ETF
The State Street Communication Services Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLC) is a Sector ETF with an expense ratio (TER) of 0.08% and $25.6B in assets under management., with its largest holdings being Meta Platforms Inc Class A, Alphabet Inc Class A, Alphabet Inc Class C. The ETF currently yields 1.2% in dividends. Year-to-date, XLC has returned -0.37%. With an expense ratio of just 0.08%, it is one of the cheapest ETFs in its category.
Normally, the fund generally invests substantially all, but at least 95%, of its total assets in the securities comprising the index. The index includes companies that have been identified as Communication Services companies by the GICS®, including securities of companies from the following industries: diversified telecommunication services; wireless telecommunication services; media; entertainment; and interactive media & services. The fund is non-diversified.
FAQ — XLC
What is the TER of XLC (State Street Communication Services Select Sector SPDR ETF)?
XLC has a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.08 % per year. That sits at the sector category median (0.08 % across 13 peer ETFs). The TER is deducted directly from the fund and lowers your effective return.
What return has XLC delivered?
Performance for XLC: YTD: -0.37 % · 3-year p.a.: +24.91 % · 5-year p.a.: +9.95 %. Over 5 years, XLC outperforms the sector category median of +7.40 % by +2.55 pp. Past performance is no guarantee of future returns.
What are the top holdings of XLC?
The five largest positions in XLC are: META, GOOGL, GOOG, TTWO, DIS. The full holdings list is updated daily on this page.
Does XLC pay dividends?
XLC has a current dividend yield of 1.20 %. Distributing ETFs pay this out in cash; accumulating versions reinvest it inside the fund. Check the share class on your broker before buying.
Where can I buy or set up a savings plan for XLC?
XLC is available at most major brokers. For a free monthly savings plan from €1, look at Trade Republic, Scalable Capital or Flatex. The broker comparison on this site shows fees, free-savings-plan ETFs and execution exchanges side by side.
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