SS COMM SELECT SECTOR SPDR (XLC) offers exposure to the U.S. telecommunications services sector, providing investors with a diversified portfolio of leading companies in the industry.

Will the XLC ETF go up?

According to Danelfin AI, the XLC ETF has today an AI Score of 8/10 (Buy rating), because its probability of beating the ETF universe in 3 months (65.54%) is +2.95% vs. the average probability (62.59%) of all US-listed ETFs.

Is it a good time to buy, sell, or hold the XLC ETF right now?

The XLC ETF has today a Buy rating (AI Score 8/10), according to Danelfin AI. Its probability of beating the ETF universe in 3 months (65.54%) is +2.95% vs. the average probability (62.59%) of all US-listed ETFs, based on our AI-powered analysis.

Is the XLC ETF overbought?

The Danelfin AI Technical Score for XLC ETF is 8/10, which is a Buy based solely on technical indicators.

What was the price range of the XLC ETF over the past 12 months?

The XLC ETF price range over the past 12 months has been $102.84 - $120.08.

What is going on with the XLC ETF in the last 3 months?

The XLC ETF performance in the last quarter has been -1.44%.

Does the XLC ETF offer dividend payments?

Yes, the XLC ETF dividend yield is 1.31%.

What is the AUM of the XLC ETF?

The XLC ETF has 22.41B in total assets under management (AUM).

How much does it cost to invest in the XLC ETF?

The XLC ETF total expense ratio is 0.08%.

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Buy

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According to Danelfin’s proprietary AI model, State Street Communication Services Select Sector SPDR ETF today receives an AI Score of 8/10, which translates to a Buy rating. The ETF has a 66% probability of outperforming the ETF universe in the next 3 months, which is 3% higher than the average probability of any US-listed ETF (63%). Among the top positive contributors, the Chart Pattern (60d) boosts the probability by +0.88%, the Flows to AUM YTD (bottom 20%) adds +0.66%, and the Chart Pattern (180d) contributes +0.62%. On the detractor side, the ETF Investment Segment (Communication Services) reduces the probability by -0.95%, the Alpha 6M (bottom 20%) detracts -0.49%, and the ETF Brand (SPDR) subtracts -0.24%. Notable data points include the ETF Expense Ratio in the bottom 10% (very low at 0.08%), which positively influences the probability, while the Phasor Components Quadrature – Cycle (Hilbert) is in the top 10% but acts as a detractor, indicating a potential overbought condition. The Dividend Yield (TTM) at 1.31% (bottom 40%) adds modest support. Overall, the ETF benefits from strong technical patterns and low costs, but faces headwinds from its sector focus and recent underperformance, resulting in a Buy rating with a solid probability edge over the average ETF.

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SS COMM SELECT SECTOR SPDR (XLC) has a AI Score of 8/10 (Buy) because, according to an overall analysis, it has a probability advantage of +2.95% of beating the ETF universe (an equal-weight index of all US-listed ETFs) in the next 3 months. This advantage is calculated as the difference between the average probability of any US-listed ETF (62.59%) and the probability of XLC (65.54%) of outperforming the ETF universe in the next 3 months, as determined by Danelfin AI's comprehensive analysis.

Average probability of any US-listed ETF of beating the ETF universe (3M)62.59%
XLC probability advantage of beating the ETF universe (3M)+2.95%
XLC probability of beating the ETF universe (3M)65.54%

XLC probability advantage of beating the ETF universe (3M): +2.95%

The AI-powered overall analysis of SS COMM SELECT SECTOR SPDR (XLC) is based on the 33 fundamental, technical, and sentiment features that had the greatest impact on ETF performance during the last 12 months (alpha signals). These alpha signals explain the probability advantage of XLC:

Type	Alpha Signal	Current Value	Value Decile Position	Probability Advantage Impact (3M)
Sentiment	ETF Investment Segment	-	N/A	-0.95%
Technical	Chart Pattern (60d)	figure_21	N/A	+0.88%
Fundamental	Flows to AUM YTD	-11.41%		+0.66%
Technical	Chart Pattern (180d)	figure_39	N/A	+0.62%
Technical	Performance (YTD)	-0.07%		+0.59%
Technical	Alpha 6M	-0.16%		-0.49%
Fundamental	Dividend Yield (TTM) (%)	1.31%		+0.47%
Sentiment	ETF Focus	-	N/A	+0.41%
Technical	Chart Pattern (30d)	figure_85	N/A	+0.37%
Sentiment	ETF Brand	-	N/A	-0.24%
Fundamental	Upgrade to unlock			+0.24%
Technical	Upgrade to unlock			-0.22%
Technical	Upgrade to unlock			+0.21%
Fundamental	Upgrade to unlock			+0.19%
Technical	Upgrade to unlock			+0.19%

Rest of Alpha Signals: +0.03%

XLC probability advantage of beating the ETF universe (3M)Total:+2.95%
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XLC Trading Parameters

These suggested trading parameters for a 3-month horizon help improve risk management and decision-making.

Entry:$109.63
Horizon: 3 months
Stop Loss:$XXXXXPro (XXXXXPro) or AI Score < 7/10
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XLC Proven Buy Signal & Price Forecast

This is the price chart for XLC from January 2, 2026 until today. The chart indicates, in green, the 106 days when the stock received a Buy/Strong Buy rating (buy signals, AI Score 7 to 10).

Forecast: In the section below, the central dotted line represents the most expected path, while the shaded area indicates the anticipated price range. This is based on previous Buy signals with a 90% confidence level.

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XLC Average Past Performance & Win Rate

Three months after its 815 Buy signals since June 2026, XLC had an average performance of xxxxxx and a xxxxxx Win rate (positive performance).

815 Past XLC Buy Signals	1 Month Later	3 Months Later	6 Months Later	1 Year Later
Average Performance				+19.84%
Average Alpha				+3.06%
Win Rate (% Positive Perf.)				83.22%
% Positive Alpha				78.07%

XLC Past Buy Signals Performance

Performance and alpha after 1, 3, 6 months, and 1 year, for each of the 801 days that XLC was rated a Strong Buy/Buy (AI Score 7 to 10) since June 2026.

Date	Perf. 1M	Perf. 3M	Perf. 6M	Perf. 1Y	Alpha. 1M	Alpha. 3M	Alpha. 6M	Alpha. 1Y
2019-03-15	+4.17%	+2.34%	+9.08%	-12.85%	+1.09%	-0.49%	+2.05%	+1.89%
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XLC Frequently Asked Questions

What is the XLC ETF?
SS COMM SELECT SECTOR SPDR (XLC) offers exposure to the U.S. telecommunications services sector, providing investors with a diversified portfolio of leading companies in the industry.
Will the XLC ETF go up?
Is it a good time to buy, sell, or hold the XLC ETF right now?
Is the XLC ETF overbought?
What was the price range of the XLC ETF over the past 12 months?
What is going on with the XLC ETF in the last 3 months?
Does the XLC ETF offer dividend payments?
What is the AUM of the XLC ETF?
How much does it cost to invest in the XLC ETF?

XLC ETF Profile

SS COMM SELECT SECTOR SPDR (XLC) is an exchange-traded fund that seeks to track the performance of the Communication Services Select Sector Index. This index is designed to represent the performance of companies operating in the telecommunications services, media, and entertainment industries. XLC offers investors a diversified exposure to a broad range of companies within the communication services sector, including traditional telecom providers, wireless carriers, cable and satellite TV providers, and companies involved in interactive home entertainment, internet media, and content production. The fund's investment objective is to provide results that, before fees and expenses, correspond to the performance of the Communication Services Select Sector Index. By investing in XLC, shareholders gain access to a significant portion of the global communication services market, allowing for participation in the growth and evolution of this dynamic and increasingly interconnected industry. The ETF is managed by State Street Global Advisors, a leading global asset manager known for its extensive range of index-tracking ETFs.

Asset ClassEquity
Asset Class StyleBlend
FocusCommunication Services
General RegionNorth America
Specific RegionUnited States

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