Telecom Services Sector 3Q18: Best and Worst

The Telecom Services sector ranks second out of the 11 sectors as detailed in our 3Q18 Sector Ratings for ETFs and Mutual Funds report. Last quarter, the Telecom Services sector ranked ninth. It gets our Attractive rating, which is based on an aggregation of ratings of the 43 stocks in the Telecom Services sector. See a recap of our 2Q18 Sector Ratings here.

It shows the five best and worst rated ETFs and mutual funds in the sector. Not all Telecom Services sector ETFs and mutual funds are created the same. The number of holdings varies widely (from 22 to 81). This variation creates drastically different investment implications and, therefore, ratings.

Investors seeking exposure to the Telecom Services sector should buy one of the Attractive-or-better rated ETFs or mutual funds.

Our Robo-Analyst technology[1] empowers our unique ETF and mutual fund rating methodology, which leverages our rigorous analysis of each fund’s holdings. We think advisors and investors focused on prudent investment decisions should include analysis of fund holdings in their research process for ETFs and mutual funds.

ETFs with the Best & Worst Ratings

Mutual Funds with the Best & Worst Ratings

IXP is the top-rated Telecom Services ETF and FWRLX is the top-rated Telecom Services mutual fund. Both earn a Very Attractive rating.

FCOM is the worst rated Telecom Services ETF and FTUAX is the worst Telecom Services mutual fund. They both earn a Very Unattractive rating. – Equities