Catholic values score
XLC · Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund
ETF · Screened against 17 areas of Catholic moral concern
14
out of 100
Serious concerns
98% of XLC is invested in companies that conflict with Catholic teaching
- Abortion 82.7%
- Marriage & sexuality 95.5%
- Pornography 44.0%
83% of XLC is in companies that fail our USCCB screen, based on the U.S. bishops' investment guidelines. Another 15% is in companies flagged for shareholder engagement. Owning them through a fund is more remote than owning them directly; see how to weigh it. How we apply the bishops' guidelines
19 holdings · 100% of fund assets screened · 14 companies with concerns
Data as of 2026-10-30. Scores reflect our interpretation of Catholic moral teaching applied to data we believe to be reliable; data may be incomplete. Educational only — not investment advice.