SPDR® S&P® U.S. Communication Services Select Sector UCITS ETF (GXLC.L) 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 GXLC.L. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to GXLC.L
GXLC.L charges 0.15% annually. There are 3 ETFs in the Communications Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.12%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xtrackers MSCI USA Communication Services UCITS ET... | 0.12% | 958.42M | Jan 2021 | GXLC.L vs XUCM.L | |
| Invesco Communications S&P US Select Sector UCITS ... | 0.14% | 119.58M | Sep 2018 | GXLC.L vs XLCP.L | |
| Invesco Communications S&P US Select Sector UCITS ... | 0.14% | 160.85M | Sep 2018 | GXLC.L vs XLCS.L | |
| iShares S&P 500 Communication Sector UCITS ETF USD... | 0.15% | 1.30B | Sep 2018 | GXLC.L vs IUCM.L | |
| SPDR S&P U.S. Communication Services Select Sector... | 0.15% | 312.85M | Aug 2018 | GXLC.L vs SXLC.L |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to GXLC.L
GXLC.L has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 50. There is 1 ETF in the Communications Equities category with a higher risk-adjusted rank, going as high as 59.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xtrackers MSCI World Communication Services UCITS ... | 59 | — | Mar 2016 | GXLC.L vs XSSW.L | |
| Xtrackers MSCI World Communication Services UCITS ... | 50 | 553.79M | Mar 2016 | GXLC.L vs XWTS.L | |
| SPDR MSCI World Telecommunications UCITS ETF | 49 | 116.13M | Apr 2016 | GXLC.L vs WTEL.L | |
| SPDR S&P U.S. Communication Services Select Sector... | 45 | 312.85M | Aug 2018 | GXLC.L vs SXLC.L | |
| iShares S&P 500 Communication Sector UCITS ETF USD... | 44 | 1.30B | Sep 2018 | GXLC.L vs IUCM.L |
Top Performing GXLC.L Alternatives (YTD)
GXLC.L is at 2.07% YTD. There are 6 ETFs in the Communications Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 4.33%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xtrackers MSCI Europe Communication Services ESG S... | 4.33% | 13.51M | Jun 2007 | GXLC.L vs XSKR.L | |
| Xtrackers MSCI World Communication Services UCITS ... | 3.87% | — | Mar 2016 | GXLC.L vs XSSW.L | |
| SPDR MSCI World Telecommunications UCITS ETF | 3.74% | 116.13M | Apr 2016 | GXLC.L vs WTEL.L | |
| Xtrackers MSCI World Communication Services UCITS ... | 3.66% | 553.79M | Mar 2016 | GXLC.L vs XWTS.L | |
| SPDR MSCI Europe Communication Services UCITS ETF | 3.32% | 61.21M | Dec 2014 | GXLC.L vs TELE.L |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to GXLC.L
GXLC.L has 13.32% 1-year volatility. There are 2 ETFs in the Communications Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 12.81%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco Communications S&P US Select Sector UCITS ... | 12.81% | 119.58M | Sep 2018 | GXLC.L vs XLCP.L | |
| Xtrackers MSCI World Communication Services UCITS ... | 13.23% | — | Mar 2016 | GXLC.L vs XSSW.L | |
| Invesco Communications S&P US Select Sector UCITS ... | 13.32% | 160.85M | Sep 2018 | GXLC.L vs XLCS.L | |
| SPDR MSCI Europe Communication Services UCITS ETF | 13.37% | 61.21M | Dec 2014 | GXLC.L vs TELE.L | |
| SPDR S&P U.S. Communication Services Select Sector... | 14.25% | 312.85M | Aug 2018 | GXLC.L vs SXLC.L |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to GXLC.L
GXLC.L has a 1-year max drawdown of -8.66%. There is 1 ETF in the Communications Equities category with a shallower 1-year drawdown, going as shallow as -8.07%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco Communications S&P US Select Sector UCITS ... | -8.07% | 119.58M | Sep 2018 | GXLC.L vs XLCP.L | |
| Xtrackers MSCI World Communication Services UCITS ... | -8.98% | — | Mar 2016 | GXLC.L vs XSSW.L | |
| Invesco Communications S&P US Select Sector UCITS ... | -9.39% | 160.85M | Sep 2018 | GXLC.L vs XLCS.L | |
| iShares S&P 500 Communication Sector UCITS ETF USD... | -9.71% | 1.30B | Sep 2018 | GXLC.L vs IUCM.L | |
| SPDR S&P U.S. Communication Services Select Sector... | -9.85% | 312.85M | Aug 2018 | GXLC.L vs SXLC.L |
Other ETFs from State Street
The 10 most viewed State Street ETFs shown here include ACWD.L, SWRD.L, ACWI.L and span 6 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $42B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPDR MSCI All Country World UCITS ETF | Global Equities | 73 | 11.54% | 16.32B | May 2011 | GXLC.L vs ACWD.L | |
| SPDR MSCI World UCITS ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 69 | 9.88% | 20.32B | Feb 2019 | GXLC.L vs SWRD.L | |
| SPDR MSCI ACWI UCITS ETF | Global Equities | 86 | 11.83% | 12.13B | May 2011 | GXLC.L vs ACWI.L | |
| State Street SPDR S&P 500 UCITS ETF | S&P 500 | 75 | 10.31% | 41.79B | Aug 2025 | GXLC.L vs SPY5.L | |
| SPDR MSCI ACWI IMI | Global Equities | 75 | 12.35% | 6.47B | May 2011 | GXLC.L vs IMID.L | |
| SPDR S&P 500 UCITS ETF | S&P 500 | 83 | 10.53% | 31.06B | Mar 2012 | GXLC.L vs SPX5.L | |
| SPDR MSCI World UCITS ETF | Global Equities | 83 | 10.05% | 15.10B | Feb 2019 | GXLC.L vs SWLD.L | |
| SPDR S&P US Dividend Aristocrats UCITS ETF Dis | Large Cap Blend Equities, Dividend | 41 | 7.22% | 2.69B | Jun 2019 | GXLC.L vs USDV.L | |
| SPDR MSCI USA Small Cap Value Weighted UCITS ETF | Small Cap Value Equities | 75 | 13.75% | 984.14M | Feb 2015 | GXLC.L vs USSC.L | |
| SPDR S&P 500 UCITS ETF USD Acc | S&P 500 | 74 | 10.35% | 41.79B | Aug 2025 | GXLC.L vs SPYL.L |
Often Compared With GXLC.L
Investors most often compare GXLC.L with XLC, VOO, FCOM. These 8 comparison targets span 10 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund | Communications Equities | 26 | -3.61% | 25.28B | Jun 2018 | GXLC.L vs XLC | |
| Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 74 | 11.34% | 1.60T | Sep 2010 | GXLC.L vs VOO | |
| Fidelity MSCI Communication Services Index ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 36 | -0.68% | 1.76B | Oct 2013 | GXLC.L vs FCOM | |
| SPDR Gold MiniShares Trust | Gold, Precious Metals | 34 | 3.87% | 30.87B | Jun 2018 | GXLC.L vs GLDM | |
| VanEck Uranium and Nuclear ETF | Alternative Energy Equities | 26 | 5.93% | 4.87B | Aug 2007 | GXLC.L vs NLR | |
| Invesco S&P 500 Momentum ETF | Momentum, S&P 500 | 75 | 28.45% | 19.93B | Oct 2015 | GXLC.L vs SPMO | |
| SPDR S&P US Dividend Aristocrats UCITS ETF Dis | Large Cap Blend Equities, Dividend | 36 | 6.99% | 3.62B | Oct 2011 | GXLC.L vs UDVD.L | |
| First Trust Cloud Computing UCITS ETF Class A USD ... | Technology Equities | 26 | 13.94% | 303.78M | Dec 2018 | GXLC.L vs FSKY.L |
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