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Communication Services
Companies that provide communication services using fixed-line networks or those that provide wireless access and services. Also includes companies that provide advertising & marketing services, entertainment content and services, as well as interactive media and content provider over internet or through software. Companies in this sector include AT&T, Verizon Communications, Walt Disney, Netflix, Omnicom Group, Alphabet and Facebook.
Market Cap
5.396T
Market Weight
8.55%
Industries
7
Companies
236
Communication Services S&P 500 ^GSPC
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DELL

Day Return

Sector
0.21%
S&P 500
0.42%

YTD Return

Sector
19.23%
S&P 500
17.84%

1-Year Return

Sector
30.23%
S&P 500
28.63%

3-Year Return

Sector
5.54%
S&P 500
26.55%

5-Year Return

Sector
64.93%
S&P 500
92.30%

Note: Sector performance is calculated based on the previous closing price of all sector constituents

Industries in This Sector

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IndustryMarket WeightYTD Return
All Industries
100.00%
19.23%
Internet Content & Information
67.34%
26.75%
Telecom Services
17.33%
3.04%
Entertainment
12.05%
12.22%
Electronic Gaming & Multimedia
1.85%
2.73%
Advertising Agencies
0.84%
-3.73%
Broadcasting
0.34%
15.33%
Publishing
0.25%
16.80%

Note: Percentage % data on heatmap indicates Day Return

Largest Companies in This Sector

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Name
Last Price
1Y Target Est.
Market Weight
Market Cap
Day Change %
YTD Return
Avg. Analyst Rating
167.63 200.58 39.19% 2.052T -0.79% +18.95%
Buy
535.16 563.08 25.86% 1.354T +1.60% +51.19%
Buy
697.12 692.69 5.71% 299.18B -0.20% +43.18%
Buy
195.46 203.56 4.36% 228.059B -0.39% +21.91%
Buy
41.05 45.60 3.30% 172.801B +0.49% +8.89%
Buy
90.72 111.08 3.14% 164.529B +1.09% +0.48%
Buy
39.94 46.50 2.95% 154.668B -0.22% -8.92%
Buy
19.54 21.14 2.68% 140.106B +0.26% +16.45%
Buy
343.69 391.39 1.32% 69.016B -0.75% +82.90%
Buy
129.45 143.48 1.02% 53.274B +1.50% +30.90%
Buy

Investing in the Communication Services Sector

Start Investing in the Communication Services Sector Through These ETFs and Mutual Funds

ETF Opportunities

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Name
Last Price
Net Assets
Expense Ratio
YTD Return
87.55 18.552B 0.09% +20.49%
139.82 4.156B 0.10% +18.77%
52.90 1.17B 0.08% +18.74%
89.92 362.315M 0.41% +20.50%
23.22 219.228M 0.40% +2.02%

Mutual Fund Opportunities

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Name
Last Price
Net Assets
Expense Ratio
YTD Return
71.32 4.156B 0.10% +18.89%
101.14 1.597B 0.80% +15.11%
98.48 1.597B 0.80% +14.67%
95.85 1.597B 0.80% +14.23%
101.83 1.597B 0.80% +15.22%

Communication Services Research

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Discover the Latest Analyst and Technical Research for This Sector

  • Analyst Report: Bilibili Inc.

    Bilibili is a Chinese online entertainment platform that is best known for its video-sharing site that resembles YouTube. The site was founded in 2009 and started as a long-form video platform for anime, comics, and gaming, or ACG, content that appealed to Gen Z users. Since then, it has expanded its content on the platform to include a broader range of interests that have attracted Chinese users outside of the Gen Z cohort. The firm generates revenue through five main areas: advertising, games, live streaming, value-added services, and e-commerce.

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  • Analyst Report: Tencent Holdings Limited

    Tencent holds a prominent position in China's internet sector, with a diverse portfolio of products and services used daily by a significant portion of the population. The company is the world's largest video game publisher and owns Honor of Kings, a top-grossing mobile game globally. Tencent also operates WeChat, China's largest social media super app, which has become deeply integrated into the daily lives of Chinese people for communication, entertainment, shopping, and more. Beyond its offerings, Tencent is a significant player in global venture capital and investment. The company holds substantial stakes in leading tech companies, including PDD, Kuaishou, and Epic Games.

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  • Analyst Report: NetEase, Inc.

    NetEase, which started on an internet portal service in 1997, is a leading online services provider in China. Its key services include online/mobile games, cloud music, media, advertising, email, live streaming, online education, and e-commerce. The company develops and operates some of the China’s most popular PC client and mobile games, and it partners with global leading game developers, such as Blizzard Entertainment and Mojang (a Microsoft subsidiary).

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  • Analyst Report: KDDI Corporation

    KDDI is Japan's second-largest wireless operator (31% market share), the largest pay-TV operator (53% market share) and the second-largest provider of fibre-to-the-home broadband (12% market share). It has grown through acquisition and is focusing on increasing the number of customers who subscribe to more than one telecommunication service. It is also looking to grow its Life Design business which includes commerce, energy, and finance and had over 44 million Internet of Things connections by the end of March 2024.

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