Gabelli Opportunities in Live and Sports ETF (GOLS) 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 GOLS. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to GOLS
GOLS charges 0.90% annually. There are 12 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 | GOLS vs VOX | |
| Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund | 0.13% | 21.46B | Jun 2018 | GOLS vs XLC | |
| VanEck Communication Services TruSector ETF | 0.14% | 58.78M | Feb 2026 | GOLS vs TRUC | |
| Global X PureCap MSCI Communication Services ETF | 0.15% | — | Jul 2025 | GOLS vs GXPC | |
| SPDR S&P Telecom ETF | 0.35% | 558.46M | Jan 2011 | GOLS vs XTL |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to GOLS
Among 11 ETFs in the Communications Equities category with risk / return rank data, the top risk-adjusted alternatives shown here go as high as 86.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPDR S&P Telecom ETF | 86 | 558.46M | Jan 2011 | GOLS vs XTL | |
| iShares U.S. Telecommunications ETF | 85 | 1.19B | May 2000 | GOLS vs IYZ | |
| Global X PureCap MSCI Communication Services ETF | 31 | — | Jul 2025 | GOLS vs GXPC | |
| Fidelity Disruptive Communications ETF | 22 | 100.32M | Apr 2020 | GOLS vs FDCF | |
| Vanguard Communication Services ETF | 20 | 5.90B | Sep 2004 | GOLS vs VOX |
Top Performing GOLS Alternatives (YTD)
Among 12 ETFs in the Communications Equities category with YTD return data, the top-performing alternatives shown here go as high as 42.41%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPDR S&P Telecom ETF | 42.41% | 558.46M | Jan 2011 | GOLS vs XTL | |
| iShares U.S. Telecommunications ETF | 27.68% | 1.19B | May 2000 | GOLS vs IYZ | |
| Fidelity Metaverse ETF | 6.26% | 44.02M | Apr 2022 | GOLS vs FMET | |
| Fidelity Disruptive Communications ETF | 4.02% | 100.32M | Apr 2020 | GOLS vs FDCF | |
| Global X PureCap MSCI Communication Services ETF | 2.32% | — | Jul 2025 | GOLS vs GXPC |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to GOLS
GOLS has 13.76% 1-year volatility. No ETFs in the Communications Equities category have lower 1-year volatility; the lowest-volatility alternatives shown here go as low as 14.74%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Communication Service... | 14.74% | 55.83M | Nov 2018 | GOLS vs RSPC | |
| Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund | 14.92% | 21.46B | Jun 2018 | GOLS vs XLC | |
| Vanguard Communication Services ETF | 17.21% | 5.90B | Sep 2004 | GOLS vs VOX | |
| MUSQ Global Music Industry Index ETF | 18.30% | 24.93M | Jul 2023 | GOLS vs MUSQ | |
| Fidelity Disruptive Communications ETF | 19.69% | 100.32M | Apr 2020 | GOLS vs FDCF |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to GOLS
Among 11 ETFs in the Communications Equities category with 1-year drawdown data, the lowest-drawdown alternatives shown here go as shallow as -11.73%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund | -11.73% | 21.46B | Jun 2018 | GOLS vs XLC | |
| iShares U.S. Telecommunications ETF | -13.28% | 1.19B | May 2000 | GOLS vs IYZ | |
| Vanguard Communication Services ETF | -13.56% | 5.90B | Sep 2004 | GOLS vs VOX | |
| Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Communication Service... | -15.61% | 55.83M | Nov 2018 | GOLS vs RSPC | |
| Global X PureCap MSCI Communication Services ETF | -16.59% | — | Jul 2025 | GOLS vs GXPC |
Other ETFs from Gabelli
The 7 most viewed Gabelli ETFs shown here include GABF, GCAD, GGRW and span 8 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $50M.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gabelli Financial Services Opportunities ETF | Financials Equities | 11 | 0.97% | 50.20M | May 2022 | GOLS vs GABF | |
| Gabelli Commercial Aerospace & Defense ETF | Aerospace & Defense | 59 | 22.07% | 24.90M | Jan 2023 | GOLS vs GCAD | |
| Gabelli Growth Innovators ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 29 | 8.56% | 8.12M | Feb 2021 | GOLS vs GGRW | |
| Gabelli Love Our Planet & People ETF | Mid Cap Blend Equities, ESG | 56 | 17.05% | 18.10M | Feb 2021 | GOLS vs LOPP | |
| Gabelli Global Technology Leaders ETF | Technology Equities | 48 | 21.75% | 7.50M | Jan 2022 | GOLS vs GGTL | |
| Keeley Dividend ETF | Mid Cap Blend Equities, Dividend | — | 18.34% | 7.20M | Dec 2025 | GOLS vs KDVD | |
| Gabelli High Income ETF | High Yield Bonds | — | 2.62% | 6.08M | Nov 2025 | GOLS vs GBHI |
Often Compared With GOLS
Investors most often compare GOLS with OND, DVXC. These 2 comparison targets span 1 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ProShares On-Demand ETF | Communications Equities | 3 | -14.74% | 3.48M | Oct 2021 | GOLS vs OND | |
| WEBs Communication Services XLC Defined Volatility... | Communications Equities | 8 | -18.44% | — | Jul 2025 | GOLS vs DVXC |
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