XLC
Communication Services Select Sector SPDR FundETF · Sectors$106.29+$0.91 (+0.86%)as of market close, Jul 24, 2026
XLC monthly returns
Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund has averaged 1.27% per month, positive in 64% of months. Month-by-month returns for Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLC) below, through July 24, 2026 — the table lists the most recent months; the bar chart plots the last 5 years.
Average month
+1.3%
91 months
Best month
+14.8%
Jan 2023
Worst month
-14.1%
Apr 2022
Positive months
64%
of all months
Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund monthly returns#
| Month | Path | Total return |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | -0.8% | |
| Jun 2026 | -7.4% | |
| May 2026 | -0.7% | |
| Apr 2026 | +5.1% | |
| Mar 2026 | -5.8% | |
| Feb 2026 | -1.7% | |
| Jan 2026 | +2.0% | |
| Dec 2025 | +2.3% | |
| Nov 2025 | +0.5% | |
| Oct 2025 | -3.0% | |
| Sep 2025 | +6.6% | |
| Aug 2025 | +3.7% |
Monthly total return (since Aug 2021)
-10%-5%+0%+5%+10%
20222023202420252026
Methodology#
Monthly returns are total returns (dividends reinvested), computed from XLC's split- and dividend-adjusted month-end closes. The table shows the most recent 120 months and the bar chart the most recent 60. See the year-by-year returns for the annual view. Past performance does not predict future returns; not investment advice.
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FAQ
- What is Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund's average monthly return?
- Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLC) has averaged about 1.27% per month, positive in roughly 64% of months. The best month was Jan 2023 (+14.8%) and the worst was Apr 2022 (-14.1%).