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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
5.906T
Market Weight
8.69%
Industries
7
Companies
236
Communication Services S&P 500 ^GSPC
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Day Return

Sector
1.04%
S&P 500
0.13%

YTD Return

Sector
30.51%
S&P 500
26.64%

1-Year Return

Sector
37.20%
S&P 500
31.47%

3-Year Return

Sector
10.60%
S&P 500
33.85%

5-Year Return

Sector
70.43%
S&P 500
93.99%

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%
30.51%
Internet Content & Information
65.80%
35.56%
Telecom Services
17.38%
13.07%
Entertainment
13.70%
39.65%
Electronic Gaming & Multimedia
1.92%
16.38%
Advertising Agencies
0.79%
-0.80%
Publishing
0.23%
17.59%
Broadcasting
0.19%
-28.96%

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
173.06 209.27 36.50% 2.112T +1.51% +22.80%
Buy
588.21 639.93 25.44% 1.472T +2.42% +66.18%
Buy
898.81 764.34 6.64% 384.204B +1.35% +84.61%
Buy
244.09 241.45 4.90% 283.27B -1.15% +52.25%
Buy
117.63 111.00 3.69% 213.256B +0.14% +30.28%
Buy
43.68 46.48 3.18% 184.042B -1.49% +15.86%
Hold
22.80 22.92 2.84% 164.338B -1.58% +35.85%
Buy
42.77 47.95 2.82% 163.257B -0.97% -2.46%
Buy
478.05 402.50 1.67% 96.604B +0.23% +154.40%
Buy
178.26 170.39 1.27% 73.212B -1.23% +80.26%
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
98.90 18.626B 0.09% +36.11%
156.90 4.412B 0.10% +33.28%
59.33 1.261B 0.08% +33.18%
27.72 438.875M 0.40% +21.79%
97.94 380.952M 0.41% +31.25%

Mutual Fund Opportunities

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Name
Last Price
Net Assets
Expense Ratio
YTD Return
79.22 4.412B 0.10% +32.06%
112.13 1.645B 0.80% +27.62%
109.02 1.645B 0.80% +26.94%
105.96 1.645B 0.80% +26.28%
112.94 1.645B 0.80% +27.79%

Communication Services Research

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Discover the Latest Analyst and Technical Research for This Sector

  • Analyst Report: TELUS Corporation

    Telus is one of the Big Three wireless service providers in Canada, with over 10 million mobile phone subscribers nationwide constituting about 30% of the total market. It is the incumbent local exchange carrier in the western Canadian provinces of British Columbia and Alberta, where it provides internet, television, and landline phone services. It also has a small wireline presence in eastern Quebec. Mostly because of recent acquisitions, more than 20% of Telus’ sales now come from nontelecom businesses, most notably in the international business services, health, security, and agriculture industries. The firm has a 55% economic stake in Telus International.

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  • Analyst Report: Rogers Communications Inc.

    Rogers Communications is the largest wireless service provider in Canada, with its more than 11 million subscribers equating to one third of the total Canadian market. Its wireless business accounted for more than half of total revenue and has increasingly been providing a bigger portion of total company sales over the last several years. Rogers' cable segment, which provides about 35% of total revenue after acquiring Shaw, offers home internet, television, and landline phone service to consumers and businesses. Remaining sales come from Rogers' media unit, which owns and operates various television and radio stations and the Toronto Blue Jays. Rogers' significant exposure to sports also includes ownership stakes in the Toronto Maple Leafs, Raptors, FC, and Argonauts.

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  • Analyst Report: BCE Inc.

    BCE provides wireless, broadband, television, and landline phone services in Canada. It is one of the big three national wireless carriers, with over 10 million customers constituting about 30% of the market. It is also the incumbent local exchange carrier, or ILEC—the legacy telephone provider—throughout much of the eastern half of Canada, including in the most populous Canadian provinces: Ontario and Quebec. Additionally, BCE has a media segment, which holds television, radio, and digital media assets. BCE licenses the Canadian rights to movie channels including HBO, Showtime, and Starz.

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  • Analyst Report: Rogers Communications Inc.

    Rogers Communications is the largest wireless service provider in Canada, with its more than 11 million subscribers equating to one third of the total Canadian market. Its wireless business accounted for more than half of total revenue and has increasingly been providing a bigger portion of total company sales over the last several years. Rogers' cable segment, which provides about 35% of total revenue after acquiring Shaw, offers home internet, television, and landline phone service to consumers and businesses. Remaining sales come from Rogers' media unit, which owns and operates various television and radio stations and the Toronto Blue Jays. Rogers' significant exposure to sports also includes ownership stakes in the Toronto Maple Leafs, Raptors, FC, and Argonauts.

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