Global X PureCap MSCI Consumer Staples ETF (GXPS) belongs to the Consumer Staples Equities category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with GXPS. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to GXPS
GXPS charges 0.25% annually. There are 4 ETFs in the Consumer Staples Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.08%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR E... | 0.08% | 14.25B | Dec 1998 | GXPS vs XLP | |
| Fidelity MSCI Consumer Staples Index ETF | 0.08% | 1.39B | Oct 2013 | GXPS vs FSTA | |
| Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF | 0.09% | 9.10B | Jan 2004 | GXPS vs VDC | |
| VanEck Consumer Staples TruSector ETF | 0.14% | 253.27K | Jun 2026 | GXPS vs TRUO | |
| Invesco S&P SmallCap Consumer Staples ETF | 0.29% | 37.64M | Apr 2010 | GXPS vs PSCC |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to GXPS
Among 11 ETFs in the Consumer Staples Equities category with risk / return rank data, the top risk-adjusted alternatives shown here go as high as 25.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares U.S. Consumer Staples ETF | 25 | 1.37B | Jun 2000 | GXPS vs IYK | |
| iShares Global Consumer Staples ETF | 25 | 1.04B | Sep 2006 | GXPS vs KXI | |
| State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR E... | 23 | 14.25B | Dec 1998 | GXPS vs XLP | |
| Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF | 23 | 9.10B | Jan 2004 | GXPS vs VDC | |
| Fidelity MSCI Consumer Staples Index ETF | 23 | 1.39B | Oct 2013 | GXPS vs FSTA |
Top Performing GXPS Alternatives (YTD)
GXPS is at 11.55% YTD. There are 6 ETFs in the Consumer Staples Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 19.95%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco S&P SmallCap Consumer Staples ETF | 19.95% | 37.64M | Apr 2010 | GXPS vs PSCC | |
| WEBs Consumer Staples XLP Defined Volatility ETF | 15.78% | — | Jul 2025 | GXPS vs DVXP | |
| Invesco DWA Consumer Staples Momentum ETF | 14.21% | 84.77M | Oct 2006 | GXPS vs PSL | |
| iShares U.S. Consumer Staples ETF | 13.61% | 1.37B | Jun 2000 | GXPS vs IYK | |
| State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR E... | 11.86% | 14.25B | Dec 1998 | GXPS vs XLP |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to GXPS
GXPS has 14.71% 1-year volatility. There are 10 ETFs in the Consumer Staples Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 12.66%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Global Consumer Staples ETF | 12.66% | 1.04B | Sep 2006 | GXPS vs KXI | |
| Invesco Dynamic Food & Beverage ETF | 12.86% | 109.81M | Jun 2005 | GXPS vs PBJ | |
| Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF | 13.37% | 9.10B | Jan 2004 | GXPS vs VDC | |
| Fidelity MSCI Consumer Staples Index ETF | 13.38% | 1.39B | Oct 2013 | GXPS vs FSTA | |
| Invesco DWA Consumer Staples Momentum ETF | 13.45% | 84.77M | Oct 2006 | GXPS vs PSL |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to GXPS
Among 11 ETFs in the Consumer Staples Equities category with 1-year drawdown data, the lowest-drawdown alternatives shown here go as shallow as -9.28%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF | -9.28% | 9.10B | Jan 2004 | GXPS vs VDC | |
| Fidelity MSCI Consumer Staples Index ETF | -9.29% | 1.39B | Oct 2013 | GXPS vs FSTA | |
| State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR E... | -9.69% | 14.25B | Dec 1998 | GXPS vs XLP | |
| First Trust Nasdaq Food & Beverage ETF | -10.14% | 23.82M | Sep 2016 | GXPS vs FTXG | |
| iShares Global Consumer Staples ETF | -10.24% | 1.04B | Sep 2006 | GXPS vs KXI |
Other ETFs from Global X
The 10 most viewed Global X ETFs shown here include QYLD, SHLD, AIQ and span 12 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $14B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global X NASDAQ 100 Covered Call ETF | Nasdaq-100, Derivative Income | 85 | 8.37% | 8.37B | Dec 2013 | GXPS vs QYLD | |
| Global X Defense Tech ETF | Aerospace & Defense | 9 | -7.27% | 6.91B | Sep 2023 | GXPS vs SHLD | |
| Global X Artificial Intelligence & Technology ETF | Technology Equities | 44 | 16.62% | 10.08B | May 2018 | GXPS vs AIQ | |
| Global X Uranium ETF | Uranium | 11 | -8.47% | 5.92B | Nov 2010 | GXPS vs URA | |
| Global X Copper Miners ETF | Copper | 56 | 4.38% | 6.98B | Apr 2010 | GXPS vs COPX | |
| Global X Robotics & Artificial Intelligence Themat... | Robotics, Technology Equities | 16 | -1.88% | 3.44B | Sep 2016 | GXPS vs BOTZ | |
| Global X Silver Miners ETF | Silver, Precious Metals | 30 | -13.78% | 4.14B | Apr 2010 | GXPS vs SIL | |
| Global X S&P 500 Covered Call ETF | Derivative Income, S&P 500 | 90 | 7.24% | 3.22B | Jun 2013 | GXPS vs XYLD | |
| Global X Data Center & Digital Infrastructure ETF | REIT | 70 | 31.00% | 2.25B | Oct 2020 | GXPS vs DTCR | |
| Global X US Infrastructure Development ETF | Industrials Equities | 53 | 19.02% | 14.01B | Mar 2017 | GXPS vs PAVE |
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