Alphabet

Netflix

AT&T

Disney

Take-Two Interactive Software

Comcast

Verizon

T-Mobile US

Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund

XLC tracks a market-cap-weighted index of US telecommunication and media & entertainment components of the S&P 500 index.

First Trust Dow Jones Internet Index Fund

iShares Evolved U.S. Media and Entertainment ETF

Invesco NASDAQ Internet ETF

Vanguard Telecommunication Services ETF

Intensifying video streaming wars lead analysts to expect dull subscriber addition for Netflix through 2020.

ETFs in Focus on Dull 2020 Subscriber Outlook for Netflix

XLC holds Alphabet, Facebook, Disney, Netflix and more stocks that will make it one of the best ETFs to buy in 2020.
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Best ETFs for 2020: The Communication Services ETF (XLC) Will Power Up

VanEck Vectors Biotech ETF

iShares U.S. Home Construction ETF

VanEck Vectors Retail ETF

Invesco S&P 500 Enhanced Value ETF

SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF

Despite the age-old trend of a Santa rally, 2018 was a massive downer. Since 2019 is giving the same cues, investors can seek refuge in these safer ETFs.

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Fidelity MSCI Information Technology Index ETF

Technology is such a strong component in today’s business landscape that rather than be an ancillary part of a company, it can make or break it. CNBC’s “Mad Money” host Jim Cramer says it’s the foundation of great businesses, and investors can take part via technology-focused ETFs.

Jim Cramer: “Tech is How Good Businesses Become Great Ones

Fidelity MSCI Telecommunication Services Index ETF

iShares Global Telecom ETF

We highlight the impact of Alphabet's Q3 earnings results on some ETFs with heavy exposure to the company.

ETFs in Focus on Alphabet's Q3 Results

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The communications sector is full of firms with impressive market power.

Communications Sector Keeps Talking To The Bulls

Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund

SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Exploration & Production ETF

The communications and energy sectors could be poised for a breakout on earnings, two experts say.

Bet on these two sectors for a breakout on earnings, traders say

Global X Social Media ETF

Twitter (NasdaqGS: TWTR) shares plunged the most in over a year after a disappointing quarterly, dragging on communication services sector-related ETFs.

Twitter Sell-Off Deals a Blow to Communication ETFs

Despite stiff competition, investors might want to capitalize on this Internet television network leader's subscriber growth and the upcoming surge in its share price with lesser risk in the form of ETFs.

ETFs to Tap on Netflix' Strong Subscriber Comeback in Q3

Nearby support levels and well-defined triangle patterns suggest that the sector could be worth watching over the coming months.

3 Bullish Charts for Communication Services Sector

The communication services sector is now a year old and due in large part to some well-known components, the sector has been widely embraced by investors. For example, the Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund (NYSEArca: XLC), the first and largest ETF targeting sector, today has $6.04 billion in assets under management.

How Communication Services ETFs Look Today

ClearBridge All Cap Growth ETF

iShares Evolved U.S. Consumer Staples ETF

iShares Russell 2000 ETF

Invesco National AMT-Free Municipal Bond ETF

Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund

U.S. GDP growth slows in the second quarter but trumps expectations, indicating still-decent operating environment. This could bode well for these ETF areas.

US Q2 GDP Growth Slows But Beats Estimates: ETF Areas to Win

Alphabet stock had its best day in four years after strong earnings. Trade these ETFs to gain exposure to the internet services giant.

3 ETFs to Play Alphabet's Stellar Q2 Earnings

Alphabet beats overall in Q2 and announced hefty share buyback.Shares jumped just after the earnings release, which could bode well for these ETFs.

Alphabet Soars on Q2 Results: ETFs to Benefit

Global X Cloud Computing ETF

Fidelity MSCI Consumer Discretionary ETF

O'Shares Global Internet Giants ETF

Invesco DWA Technology Momentum ETF

As the U.S. government has announced investigation on the largest U.S.

Antitrust Probe Likely to Hit These Tech ETFs

Materials Select Sector SPDR Fund

Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund

Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund

Real Estate Select Sector SPDR Fund

The action in the sectors last week was interesting and some fo the prior market leaders retreated sharply. How do the defensive and hifgehr yielding sector look after last week’s action?

Sectors To Watch This Week

The Communication Services Select Sector SPDR (NYSE: XLC) and rival exchange traded funds tracking the communication services sector are often viewed as growth plays due to large weights to popular internet stocks.

Defensive Names Could Help This Growth Sector ETF

"I'm neutral to frankly a little bit bearish on the sector that I've covered for decades," tech investor Paul Meeks says.

Tech stocks are vulnerable to another near-term pullback, long-time investor Paul Meeks warns

Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund

Industrial Select Sector SPDR Fund

Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund

Health Care Select Sector SPDR Fund

The stock market’s advance/decline line completed is correction last week. It therefore gave a green light for stocks before the bullish news on the trade negotiations with China was released over the weekend.

The Week Ahead: Stock Market Flashes Green Light Before Trade News

Information technology shares and those related to telecoms suffered sharp losses Tuesday, as commentary from the Federal Reserve moderated hopes for a substantial reduction of benchmark borrowing costs.

Nasdaq sinks 1.5% as tech-related stocks get clobbered after Fed lowers rate-cut hopes

Communication services was the hardest hit of the S&P 500's SPX, +0.02% 11 sectors, led by the sharp selloff in Google-parent Alphabet Inc.

Communication services sector paces decliners, led by Google's Alphabet and Facebbok

The stock market gave up gains and fell into the close, as the Nasdaq, Dow Jones Industrial Average and S&P 500 today erased gains to close lower.

Stocks Fade As S&P 500 Today Ends Lower, But This Sector Battles

Alphabet Inc. and Facebook Inc. both disappointed investors this earnings season, pressuring some exchange traded funds with large weights to the stocks.

Heavy On Alphabet And Facebook, This ETF Earns A Neutral Rating

For the Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund ETF, we found that the implied analyst target price for the ETF based upon its underlying holdings is $55.47 per unit.

Analysts Expect 11% Gains Ahead For The Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund ETF

Let's take a look at the ETFs with double-digit exposure to Google-parent Alphabet, post its Q1 earnings release.

News for Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund ETF (XLC)