SPDR S&P U.S. Communication Services Select Sector

ETF description

This ETF allows investors to track the performance of companies within the communication services sector in the U.S. market. The sector includes businesses that provide services such as telecommunications, media, entertainment, and digital content. Examples of companies in this space could be those involved in social media, broadcasting, streaming services, or wireless communication networks.

This ETF might appeal to investors who are specifically interested in the communication services industry and see growth potential in how people consume media, interact online, or use telecommunications.

Issuer details

SPDR ETFs (Standard & Poor’s Depositary Receipts), managed by State Street Global Advisors, are among the largest and most recognized ETFs in the world, with over $1 trillion in assets under management as of June 2024. SPDR offers a broad range of ETFs covering various market segments, including equities, fixed income, sector‑specific funds, commodities, and ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) investments. Launched in 1993 with the SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY), the first ever ETF, SPDR ETFs are known for their strong emphasis on liquidity, transparency, and robust research and analysis. Notable ETFs in their lineup include the SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY), SPDR Gold Shares (GLD), and SPDR Bloomberg Barclays High Yield Bond ETF (JNK), reflecting SPDR’s commitment to providing diverse and high‑quality investment options to meet the needs of various investors.

Index details

The S&P Communication Services Select Sector Daily Capped 25/20 Index provides investors with a benchmark for securities issued by large sized U.S. communication services companies, which are included in the S&P 500 Index and have been classified as falling within the Communication Services sector.