Fidelity Disruptive Communications ETF (FDCF) belongs to the Communications Equities category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with FDCF. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to FDCF
FDCF charges 0.50% annually. There are 8 ETFs in the Communications Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.09%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Communication Services ETF | 0.09% | 5.90B | Sep 2004 | FDCF vs VOX | |
| Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund | 0.13% | 21.46B | Jun 2018 | FDCF vs XLC | |
| VanEck Communication Services TruSector ETF | 0.14% | 58.78M | Feb 2026 | FDCF vs TRUC | |
| Global X PureCap MSCI Communication Services ETF | 0.15% | — | Jul 2025 | FDCF vs GXPC | |
| SPDR S&P Telecom ETF | 0.35% | 558.46M | Jan 2011 | FDCF vs XTL |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to FDCF
FDCF has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 24. There are 4 ETFs in the Communications Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 91.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPDR S&P Telecom ETF | 91 | 558.46M | Jan 2011 | FDCF vs XTL | |
| iShares U.S. Telecommunications ETF | 86 | 1.19B | May 2000 | FDCF vs IYZ | |
| Global X PureCap MSCI Communication Services ETF | 39 | — | Jul 2025 | FDCF vs GXPC | |
| Vanguard Communication Services ETF | 27 | 5.90B | Sep 2004 | FDCF vs VOX | |
| Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund | 20 | 21.46B | Jun 2018 | FDCF vs XLC |
Top Performing FDCF Alternatives (YTD)
FDCF is at 3.11% YTD. There are 4 ETFs in the Communications Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 40.61%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPDR S&P Telecom ETF | 40.61% | 558.46M | Jan 2011 | FDCF vs XTL | |
| iShares U.S. Telecommunications ETF | 24.41% | 1.19B | May 2000 | FDCF vs IYZ | |
| Fidelity Metaverse ETF | 5.13% | 44.02M | Apr 2022 | FDCF vs FMET | |
| Global X PureCap MSCI Communication Services ETF | 4.24% | — | Jul 2025 | FDCF vs GXPC | |
| Vanguard Communication Services ETF | -2.41% | 5.90B | Sep 2004 | FDCF vs VOX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to FDCF
FDCF has 19.77% 1-year volatility. There are 5 ETFs in the Communications Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 13.78%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gabelli Opportunities in Live and Sports ETF | 13.78% | 12.55M | Jan 2026 | FDCF vs GOLS | |
| Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Communication Service... | 14.74% | 55.83M | Nov 2018 | FDCF vs RSPC | |
| Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund | 15.02% | 21.46B | Jun 2018 | FDCF vs XLC | |
| Vanguard Communication Services ETF | 17.29% | 5.90B | Sep 2004 | FDCF vs VOX | |
| MUSQ Global Music Industry Index ETF | 18.20% | 24.93M | Jul 2023 | FDCF vs MUSQ |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to FDCF
FDCF has a 1-year max drawdown of -18.10%. There are 5 ETFs in the Communications Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -11.73%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund | -11.73% | 21.46B | Jun 2018 | FDCF vs XLC | |
| iShares U.S. Telecommunications ETF | -13.28% | 1.19B | May 2000 | FDCF vs IYZ | |
| Vanguard Communication Services ETF | -13.56% | 5.90B | Sep 2004 | FDCF vs VOX | |
| Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Communication Service... | -15.61% | 55.83M | Nov 2018 | FDCF vs RSPC | |
| Global X PureCap MSCI Communication Services ETF | -16.59% | — | Jul 2025 | FDCF vs GXPC |
Other ETFs from Fidelity
The 10 most viewed Fidelity ETFs shown here include FTEC, FDVV, FBTC and span 7 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $27B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity MSCI Information Technology Index ETF | Technology Equities | 61 | 22.53% | 20.96B | Oct 2013 | FDCF vs FTEC | |
| Fidelity High Dividend ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities, Dividend | 82 | 13.00% | 9.74B | Sep 2016 | FDCF vs FDVV | |
| Fidelity Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund | Cryptocurrency | 2 | -27.08% | 10.22B | Jan 2024 | FDCF vs FBTC | |
| Fidelity Total Bond ETF | Intermediate Core-Plus Bond | 26 | -0.08% | 26.62B | Oct 2014 | FDCF vs FBND | |
| Fidelity Nasdaq Composite Index ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 60 | 12.39% | 10.69B | Sep 2003 | FDCF vs ONEQ | |
| Fidelity Blue Chip Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 46 | 11.42% | 6.97B | Jun 2020 | FDCF vs FBCG | |
| Fidelity Enhanced Large Cap Core ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 84 | 13.57% | 7.88B | Apr 2007 | FDCF vs FELC | |
| Fidelity MSCI Utilities Index ETF | Utilities Equities | 21 | 4.95% | 2.35B | Oct 2013 | FDCF vs FUTY | |
| Fidelity Ethereum Fund | Cryptocurrency | 4 | -37.15% | 750.93M | Jul 2024 | FDCF vs FETH | |
| Fidelity Enhanced Large Cap Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 35 | 4.21% | 5.65B | Nov 2023 | FDCF vs FELG |
Often Compared With FDCF
Investors most often compare FDCF with AIQ, QQQM, FCOM. These 20 comparison targets span 17 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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