MUSQ Global Music Industry Index ETF (MUSQ) 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 MUSQ. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to MUSQ
MUSQ charges 0.76% annually. There are 10 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% | 6.30B | Sep 2004 | MUSQ vs VOX | |
| Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund | 0.13% | 23.09B | Jun 2018 | MUSQ vs XLC | |
| VanEck Communication Services TruSector ETF | 0.14% | 48.44M | Feb 2026 | MUSQ vs TRUC | |
| Global X PureCap MSCI Communication Services ETF | 0.15% | — | Jul 2025 | MUSQ vs GXPC | |
| SPDR S&P Telecom ETF | 0.35% | 623.40M | Jan 2011 | MUSQ vs XTL |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to MUSQ
MUSQ has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 5. There are 7 ETFs in the Communications Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 92.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPDR S&P Telecom ETF | 92 | 623.40M | Jan 2011 | MUSQ vs XTL | |
| iShares U.S. Telecommunications ETF | 88 | 1.27B | May 2000 | MUSQ vs IYZ | |
| Vanguard Communication Services ETF | 28 | 6.30B | Sep 2004 | MUSQ vs VOX | |
| Fidelity Disruptive Communications ETF | 26 | 100.32M | Apr 2020 | MUSQ vs FDCF | |
| Fidelity Metaverse ETF | 19 | 44.02M | Apr 2022 | MUSQ vs FMET |
Top Performing MUSQ Alternatives (YTD)
MUSQ is at -8.68% YTD. There are 7 ETFs in the Communications Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 45.00%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPDR S&P Telecom ETF | 45.00% | 623.40M | Jan 2011 | MUSQ vs XTL | |
| iShares U.S. Telecommunications ETF | 25.51% | 1.27B | May 2000 | MUSQ vs IYZ | |
| Fidelity Disruptive Communications ETF | 6.84% | 100.32M | Apr 2020 | MUSQ vs FDCF | |
| Fidelity Metaverse ETF | 5.19% | 44.02M | Apr 2022 | MUSQ vs FMET | |
| Global X PureCap MSCI Communication Services ETF | 3.67% | — | Jul 2025 | MUSQ vs GXPC |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to MUSQ
MUSQ has 17.44% 1-year volatility. There are 4 ETFs in the Communications Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 13.80%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund | 13.80% | 23.09B | Jun 2018 | MUSQ vs XLC | |
| Gabelli Opportunities in Live and Sports ETF | 13.84% | 12.55M | Jan 2026 | MUSQ vs GOLS | |
| Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Communication Service... | 14.01% | 56.94M | Nov 2018 | MUSQ vs RSPC | |
| Vanguard Communication Services ETF | 16.14% | 6.30B | Sep 2004 | MUSQ vs VOX | |
| iShares U.S. Telecommunications ETF | 19.29% | 1.27B | May 2000 | MUSQ vs IYZ |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to MUSQ
MUSQ has a 1-year max drawdown of -23.11%. There are 7 ETFs in the Communications Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -11.48%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares U.S. Telecommunications ETF | -11.48% | 1.27B | May 2000 | MUSQ vs IYZ | |
| Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund | -11.57% | 23.09B | Jun 2018 | MUSQ vs XLC | |
| Vanguard Communication Services ETF | -13.56% | 6.30B | Sep 2004 | MUSQ vs VOX | |
| SPDR S&P Telecom ETF | -14.70% | 623.40M | Jan 2011 | MUSQ vs XTL | |
| Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Communication Service... | -14.71% | 56.94M | Nov 2018 | MUSQ vs RSPC |
Other ETFs from Exchange Traded Concepts
The 10 most viewed Exchange Traded Concepts ETFs shown here include NUKZ, ROBO, CEFS and span 12 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $2B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Range Nuclear Renaissance ETF | Energy Equities | 24 | 3.54% | 832.38M | Jan 2024 | MUSQ vs NUKZ | |
| ROBO Global Robotics & Automation Index ETF | Robotics, Technology Equities | 51 | 19.69% | 1.84B | Oct 2013 | MUSQ vs ROBO | |
| Saba Closed-End Funds ETF | Event Driven, Actively Managed | 86 | 14.08% | 332.90M | Mar 2017 | MUSQ vs CEFS | |
| High Yield ETF | High Yield Bonds | — | — | 95.91M | Nov 2010 | MUSQ vs HYLD | |
| ROBO Global Artificial Intelligence ETF | Technology Equities | 79 | 40.68% | 451.01M | May 2020 | MUSQ vs THNQ | |
| Hull Tactical US ETF | Long-Short | 77 | 11.75% | 137.43M | Jun 2015 | MUSQ vs HTUS | |
| QRAFT AI-Enhanced U.S. Large Cap Momentum ETF | Momentum, Large Cap Growth Equities | 49 | 23.47% | 33.44M | May 2019 | MUSQ vs AMOM | |
| EMQQ The Emerging Markets Internet ETF | Emerging Markets Equities | 4 | -17.60% | 273.19M | Nov 2014 | MUSQ vs EMQQ | |
| Nifty India Financials ETF | Financials Equities | — | — | 10.83M | Oct 2020 | MUSQ vs INDF | |
| ROBO Global Healthcare Technology and Innovation E... | Health & Biotech Equities | 50 | 8.38% | 49.62M | Jun 2019 | MUSQ vs HTEC |
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