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.
- Number of ETFs
- 14
- Avg. Expense Ratio
- 0.50%
- Avg. Dividend Yield
- 0.63%
- Avg. 1 Year Return
- 17.07%
- Median Risk/Return Score
- 19 / 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 (92) and IYZ (88).
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 | 92 | 623.40M | Jan 2011 | |
| iShares U.S. Telecommunications ETF | 88 | 1.27B | May 2000 | |
| Vanguard Communication Services ETF | 28 | 6.30B | Sep 2004 | |
| Fidelity Disruptive Communications ETF | 26 | 100.32M | Apr 2020 | |
| Fidelity Metaverse ETF | 19 | 44.02M | Apr 2022 |
Best-Performing Communications Equities ETFs Over 5 Years
The top Communications Equities ETFs is XTL (18.02%).
Across the lineup, Communications Equities ETFs show an average 1-year return of 17.07% and an average 5-year return of 7.83%, providing a clearer view of performance across different investment horizons.
| Symbol | Name | Return 5Y | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPDR S&P Telecom ETF | 18.02% | 623.40M | Jan 2011 | |
| Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund | 7.56% | 23.09B | Jun 2018 | |
| iShares U.S. Telecommunications ETF | 6.98% | 1.27B | May 2000 | |
| Vanguard Communication Services ETF | 6.96% | 6.30B | Sep 2004 | |
| Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Communication Service... | -0.35% | 56.94M | 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% | 6.30B | Sep 2004 | |
| Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund | 0.13% | 23.09B | Jun 2018 | |
| VanEck Communication Services TruSector ETF | 0.14% | 48.44M | Feb 2026 | |
| Global X PureCap MSCI Communication Services ETF | 0.15% | — | Jul 2025 | |
| SPDR S&P Telecom ETF | 0.35% | 623.40M | 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% | 56.94M | Nov 2018 | |
| iShares U.S. Telecommunications ETF | 1.66% | 1.27B | May 2000 | |
| Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund | 1.28% | 23.09B | Jun 2018 | |
| SPDR S&P Telecom ETF | 1.20% | 623.40M | Jan 2011 | |
| Vanguard Communication Services ETF | 1.03% | 6.30B | Sep 2004 |
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Top ETFs Comparisons
Compare the top ETFs symbols based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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Risk vs. Return Scatterplot
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