SOCL
-0.73 · -1.34%
$54.26 · NASDAQ

Global X Social Media ETF (SOCL) ETF Analysis | Communications

Global X Funds · United States
AUM:$106.3M
#– of – in Communications ETFs

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Market Performance

Up 6.4% over the past year, showing positive momentum.

Cost Efficiency

Ongoing charge of 0.65% — moderate cost. Consider how fees compound over long holding periods.

What is SOCL?

The fund will invest at least 80% of its total assets in the securities of the underlying index and in American Depositary Receipts and Global Depositary Receipts based on the securities in the underlying index. The underlying index tracks the equity performance of the largest and most liquid companies involved in the social media industry, including companies that provide social networking, file sharing, and other web-based media applications.

Performance Highlights

Returns (%)
Top Sectors (%)

Investment Breakdown

Positive 1-Year Return
SOCL returned 6.4% over the past year. Historical returns only — past performance is not indicative of future results.
Moderate Cost
Expense ratio of 0.65%. Consider how fees compound over a long holding period.
Concentrated Holdings
Top 10 holdings account for 70.6% of the ETF — significant weight in a small number of names.
ETF Information
AUM$106.3M
Expense Ratio0.65%
Dividend Yield0.42%
Holdings49
Inception DateNov 2011
DomicileUnited States
DistributionNA
Index–
ProviderGlobal X Funds
Beta1.34
CategoryCommunications
CurrencyUSD
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Uses ISF.L (iShares FTSE 100 ETF)
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Performance Metrics

Historical returns

6M
-8.4%
1Y
-21.9%
3Y
+19.4%
5Y
-28.5%
OpenBook InsightIf you had invested £10,000 in SOCL 5 years ago, it would have fallen to £7,150 — a loss of £2,850.

Annual Returns

Calendar year performance

SOCL delivered positive returns in 3 of the last 5 calendar years.
YearSOCL
2026 YTD-20.4%
2025+30.1%
2024+7.1%
2023+27.7%
2022-42.4%
CAGR 4yr+0.6%
3/5 positive yearsAvg return: +0.4%Worst year: -42.4% (2022)

Technical Analysis Summary

Automated insights from historical price action and indicators

Technical Regime: NEGATIVE
Trend Strength
0%
Negative
Volatility
26.0%
Moderate
Momentum
-2.4%
30-day change
Support Level
44.44
Key floor
Key Insights
  • Price is currently below all major moving averages, indicating a weaker trend profile.
  • Price is consolidating, with low momentum over the recent period.
  • Monitor key support and resistance levels as part of broader risk assessment.