iShares S&P 500 Communication Sector UCITS ETF USD Acc (IUCM.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 IUCM.L. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to IUCM.L
IUCM.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 | IUCM.L vs XUCM.L | |
| Invesco Communications S&P US Select Sector UCITS ... | 0.14% | 119.58M | Sep 2018 | IUCM.L vs XLCP.L | |
| Invesco Communications S&P US Select Sector UCITS ... | 0.14% | 160.85M | Sep 2018 | IUCM.L vs XLCS.L | |
| SPDR® S&P® U.S. Communication Services Select Sect... | 0.15% | 232.51M | Aug 2018 | IUCM.L vs GXLC.L | |
| SPDR S&P U.S. Communication Services Select Sector... | 0.15% | 312.85M | Aug 2018 | IUCM.L vs SXLC.L |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to IUCM.L
IUCM.L has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 44. There are 5 ETFs in the Communications Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 59.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xtrackers MSCI World Communication Services UCITS ... | 59 | — | Mar 2016 | IUCM.L vs XSSW.L | |
| SPDR® S&P® U.S. Communication Services Select Sect... | 50 | 232.51M | Aug 2018 | IUCM.L vs GXLC.L | |
| Xtrackers MSCI World Communication Services UCITS ... | 50 | 553.79M | Mar 2016 | IUCM.L vs XWTS.L | |
| SPDR MSCI World Telecommunications UCITS ETF | 49 | 116.13M | Apr 2016 | IUCM.L vs WTEL.L | |
| SPDR S&P U.S. Communication Services Select Sector... | 45 | 312.85M | Aug 2018 | IUCM.L vs SXLC.L |
Top Performing IUCM.L Alternatives (YTD)
IUCM.L is at 1.60% YTD. There are 7 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 | IUCM.L vs XSKR.L | |
| Xtrackers MSCI World Communication Services UCITS ... | 3.87% | — | Mar 2016 | IUCM.L vs XSSW.L | |
| SPDR MSCI World Telecommunications UCITS ETF | 3.74% | 116.13M | Apr 2016 | IUCM.L vs WTEL.L | |
| Xtrackers MSCI World Communication Services UCITS ... | 3.66% | 553.79M | Mar 2016 | IUCM.L vs XWTS.L | |
| SPDR MSCI Europe Communication Services UCITS ETF | 3.32% | 61.21M | Dec 2014 | IUCM.L vs TELE.L |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to IUCM.L
IUCM.L has 14.28% 1-year volatility. There are 6 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 | IUCM.L vs XLCP.L | |
| Xtrackers MSCI World Communication Services UCITS ... | 13.23% | — | Mar 2016 | IUCM.L vs XSSW.L | |
| SPDR® S&P® U.S. Communication Services Select Sect... | 13.32% | 232.51M | Aug 2018 | IUCM.L vs GXLC.L | |
| Invesco Communications S&P US Select Sector UCITS ... | 13.32% | 160.85M | Sep 2018 | IUCM.L vs XLCS.L | |
| SPDR MSCI Europe Communication Services UCITS ETF | 13.37% | 61.21M | Dec 2014 | IUCM.L vs TELE.L |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to IUCM.L
IUCM.L has a 1-year max drawdown of -9.71%. There are 4 ETFs in the Communications Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, 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 | IUCM.L vs XLCP.L | |
| SPDR® S&P® U.S. Communication Services Select Sect... | -8.66% | 232.51M | Aug 2018 | IUCM.L vs GXLC.L | |
| Xtrackers MSCI World Communication Services UCITS ... | -8.98% | — | Mar 2016 | IUCM.L vs XSSW.L | |
| Invesco Communications S&P US Select Sector UCITS ... | -9.39% | 160.85M | Sep 2018 | IUCM.L vs XLCS.L | |
| SPDR S&P U.S. Communication Services Select Sector... | -9.85% | 312.85M | Aug 2018 | IUCM.L vs SXLC.L |
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