The Best Communications Equities ETFs
The table below compares the performance and other essential indicators like dividend yield and expense ratio of Communications Equities ETFs.
Communications Equities ETFs and funds invest in telecommunications, media, entertainment, internet-platform, and interactive communication companies. Portfolios may include both mature service providers and faster-growing digital businesses, creating varied growth, income, and regulatory exposures.
- Number of ETFs
- 14
- Avg. Expense Ratio
- 0.50%
- Avg. Dividend Yield
- 0.63%
- Avg. 1 Year Return
- 13.55%
- Median Risk/Return Score
- 20 / 100
The Best Communications Equities ETFs
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Best Communications Equities ETFs by Risk/Return Score
The top Communications Equities ETFs by PortfoliosLab Risk/Return Score are XTL (91) and IYZ (86).
The score measures risk-adjusted performance over the past year, accounting for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPDR S&P Telecom ETF | 91 | 558.46M | Jan 2011 | |
| iShares U.S. Telecommunications ETF | 86 | 1.19B | May 2000 | |
| Global X PureCap MSCI Communication Services ETF | 31 | — | Jul 2025 | |
| Vanguard Communication Services ETF | 27 | 5.90B | Sep 2004 | |
| Fidelity Disruptive Communications ETF | 24 | 100.32M | Apr 2020 |
Best-Performing Communications Equities ETFs Over 5 Years
The top Communications Equities ETFs is XTL (18.00%).
Across the lineup, Communications Equities ETFs show an average 1-year return of 13.55% and an average 5-year return of 7.81%, providing a clearer view of performance across different investment horizons.
| Symbol | Name | Return 5Y | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPDR S&P Telecom ETF | 18.00% | 558.46M | Jan 2011 | |
| Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund | 7.39% | 21.46B | Jun 2018 | |
| iShares U.S. Telecommunications ETF | 6.75% | 1.19B | May 2000 | |
| Vanguard Communication Services ETF | 6.63% | 5.90B | Sep 2004 | |
| Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Communication Service... | 0.28% | 55.83M | Nov 2018 |
Lowest-Cost Communications Equities ETFs
The top Communications Equities ETFs is VOX (0.09%).
With an average expense ratio of 0.50%, Communications Equities ETFs remain a low-cost option for investors seeking broad market exposure, sector allocations, and diversified portfolio building blocks.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Communication Services ETF | 0.09% | 5.90B | Sep 2004 | |
| Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund | 0.13% | 21.46B | Jun 2018 | |
| VanEck Communication Services TruSector ETF | 0.14% | 58.78M | Feb 2026 | |
| Global X PureCap MSCI Communication Services ETF | 0.15% | — | Jul 2025 | |
| SPDR S&P Telecom ETF | 0.35% | 558.46M | Jan 2011 |
Highest-Yield Communications Equities ETFs
The top Communications Equities ETFs is RSPC (1.80%).
Across the lineup, Communications Equities ETFs show an average dividend yield of 0.63%, offering investors a steady stream of income through regular dividend payments, making them attractive for income-seeking portfolios.
| Symbol | Name | Dividend Yield | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Communication Service... | 1.80% | 55.83M | Nov 2018 | |
| iShares U.S. Telecommunications ETF | 1.68% | 1.19B | May 2000 | |
| Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund | 1.29% | 21.46B | Jun 2018 | |
| SPDR S&P Telecom ETF | 1.24% | 558.46M | Jan 2011 | |
| Vanguard Communication Services ETF | 1.04% | 5.90B | Sep 2004 |
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Top ETFs Comparisons
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Risk vs. Return Scatterplot
The Risk vs. Return Scatterplot allows you to quickly compare funds, stocks, and ETFs in one view. It displays the yearly return of an instrument on one axis and the risk (volatility) on the other.
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