The Best Communications Equities ETFs

Number of ETFs: 11
Avg. Expense Ratio: 0.53%
Avg. Dividend Yield: 0.62%
Avg. 1 Year Return: 24.90%
Median Risk/Return Score: 24 / 100

11 results

Symbol	Full Name	Category	Inception	Expense Ratio	YTD Return	10Y Return (Annualized)	Dividend Yield	Risk / Return Rank
GXLC.L	SPDR® S&P® U.S. Communication Services Select Sect...	Communications Equities	Aug 15, 2018	0.15%	2.07%	—	0.00%	50
IUCM.L	iShares S&P 500 Communication Sector UCITS ETF USD...	Communications Equities, S&P 500	Sep 17, 2018	0.15%	1.60%	—	0.00%	44
SXLC.L	SPDR S&P U.S. Communication Services Select Sector...	Communications Equities	Aug 15, 2018	0.15%	2.11%	—	0.00%	45
TELE.L	SPDR MSCI Europe Communication Services UCITS ETF	Communications Equities	Dec 5, 2014	0.18%	3.32%	—	0.00%	4
WTEL.L	SPDR MSCI World Telecommunications UCITS ETF	Communications Equities	Apr 29, 2016	0.30%	3.74%	10.79%	0.00%	49
XLCP.L	Invesco Communications S&P US Select Sector UCITS ...	Communications Equities	Sep 17, 2018	0.14%	-1.61%	—	0.00%	19
XLCS.L	Invesco Communications S&P US Select Sector UCITS ...	Communications Equities	Sep 17, 2018	0.14%	-1.85%	—	0.00%	17
XSKR.L	Xtrackers MSCI Europe Communication Services ESG S...	Communications Equities	Jun 29, 2007	0.20%	4.33%	2.84%	0.00%	5
XSSW.L	Xtrackers MSCI World Communication Services UCITS ...	Communications Equities	Mar 16, 2016	0.25%	3.87%	—	0.00%	59
XUCM.L	Xtrackers MSCI USA Communication Services UCITS ET...	Communications Equities	Jan 21, 2021	0.12%	0.94%	—	0.71%	39
XWTS.L	Xtrackers MSCI World Communication Services UCITS ...	Communications Equities	Mar 16, 2016	0.25%	3.66%	10.80%	0.00%	50

Best Communications Equities ETFs by Risk/Return Score

The top Communications Equities ETFs by PortfoliosLab Risk/Return Score are XTL (94) and IYZ (90). The score measures risk-adjusted performance over the past year, accounting for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency.

Symbol	Name	Risk / Return Rank	AUM	Inception
XTL	SPDR S&P Telecom ETF	94	887.83M	Jan 2011
IYZ	iShares U.S. Telecommunications ETF	90	1.11B	May 2000
FDCF	Fidelity Disruptive Communications ETF	25	101.77M	Apr 2020
FMET	Fidelity Metaverse ETF	25	45.45M	Apr 2022
XLC	Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund	23	25.28B	Jun 2018

Best-Performing Communications Equities ETFs Over 5 Years

The top Communications Equities ETFs is XTL (18.61%). Across the lineup, Communications Equities ETFs show an average 1-year return of 24.90% and an average 5-year return of 8.47%, providing a clearer view of performance across different investment horizons.

Symbol	Name	Return 5Y	AUM	Inception
XTL	SPDR S&P Telecom ETF	18.61%	887.83M	Jan 2011
XLC	Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund	8.21%	25.28B	Jun 2018
IYZ	iShares U.S. Telecommunications ETF	7.19%	1.11B	May 2000
RSPC	Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Communication Service...	-0.13%	62.11M	Nov 2018

Lowest-Cost Communications Equities ETFs

The top Communications Equities ETFs is XLC (0.13%). With an average expense ratio of 0.53%, 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
XLC	Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund	0.13%	25.28B	Jun 2018
GXPC	Global X PureCap MSCI Communication Services ETF	0.15%	—	Jul 2025
XTL	SPDR S&P Telecom ETF	0.35%	887.83M	Jan 2011
FMET	Fidelity Metaverse ETF	0.39%	45.45M	Apr 2022
RSPC	Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Communication Service...	0.40%	62.11M	Nov 2018

Highest-Yield Communications Equities ETFs

The top Communications Equities ETFs is RSPC (1.76%). Across the lineup, Communications Equities ETFs show an average dividend yield of 0.62%, offering investors a steady stream of income through regular dividend payments, making them attractive for income-seeking portfolios.

Symbol	Name	Dividend Yield	AUM	Inception
RSPC	Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Communication Service...	1.76%	62.11M	Nov 2018
IYZ	iShares U.S. Telecommunications ETF	1.58%	1.11B	May 2000
XLC	Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund	1.25%	25.28B	Jun 2018
XTL	SPDR S&P Telecom ETF	0.88%	887.83M	Jan 2011
MUSQ	MUSQ Global Music Industry Index ETF	0.71%	24.93M	Jul 2023

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