XTL ETF Analysis: S&P Telecom | NYSE

Communications | NYSE, USA | Market Cap: 538m USD | 12M Return: 70.8% | US78464A5406 | Charts, Fundamentals & Technical Analysis

Telecommunications Services, Telecom Equipment, Wireless Networks, Broadband
Total Rating 78
Safety 67
Buy Signal 0.11
Communications
Category Rotation: +3.3
TER: 0.35%
AUM: 538M
Avg Turnover: 8.80M
Risk 3d forecast
Volatility26.6%
VaR 5th Pctl4.81%
VaR vs Median0.41%
Reward TTM
Sharpe Ratio1.74
Rel. Str. IBD78.9
Rel. Str. Peer Group90
Character TTM
Beta1.480
Beta Downside1.293
Hurst Exponent0.338
Drawdowns 3y
Max DD22.79%
CAGR/Max DD1.96
CAGR/Mean DD8.72

Warnings

No concerns identified

Tailwinds

No distinct edge detected

Seasonality 11.6 years of data

Jan -0.3% 7
Feb -1.5% 20
Mar -1.1% 6
Apr -0.4% 10
May +2.2% 20
Jun +0.4% 8
Jul +0.9% 17
Aug +0.2% 2
Sep -0.9% 23
Oct -1.1% 27
Nov +1.2% 34
Dec -0.0% 0

How good or bad each month usually is (without trend). The score below shows how much you can trust it: 0 = pure chance, >40 gets interesting and >55 is strong.

Description: XTL S&P Telecom

The SPDR S&P Telecom ETF (XTL) seeks to track the performance of the S&P Telecom Select Industry Index, using a sampling strategy that invests at least 80% of its total assets in the securities comprising the index. The index itself represents the telecommunications segment of the broader S&P Total Market Index. As a passively managed ETF, XTL offers exposure to U.S. small-cap communications companies, a sector that includes firms providing wireless, broadband, and other connectivity services essential to both consumer and enterprise markets.

Headlines to Watch Out For
  • 5G capex pressures telecom margins as buildouts peak
  • Rising interest rates elevate debt servicing costs for carriers
  • Fixed wireless and cable competition erode incumbent subscriber base
What is the price of XTL shares?

As of August 21, 2026, the stock is trading at USD 211.29 with a total of 27,527 shares traded. Over the past week, the price has changed by -3.93%, over one month by +1.09%, over three months by -5.35% and over the past year by +70.81%.

Current recommended Stop Loss: 205.30 (which is 2.8% or 1.3 ATR below the current price).

Is XTL a buy, sell or hold?

S&P Telecom has no consensus analysts rating.