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% | 5.90B | Sep 2004 | MUSQ vs VOX | |
| Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund | 0.13% | 21.46B | Jun 2018 | MUSQ vs XLC | |
| VanEck Communication Services TruSector ETF | 0.14% | 58.78M | 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% | 558.46M | Jan 2011 | MUSQ vs XTL |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to MUSQ
MUSQ has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 5. There are 9 ETFs in the Communications Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 89.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPDR S&P Telecom ETF | 89 | 558.46M | Jan 2011 | MUSQ vs XTL | |
| iShares U.S. Telecommunications ETF | 83 | 1.19B | May 2000 | MUSQ vs IYZ | |
| Global X PureCap MSCI Communication Services ETF | 31 | — | Jul 2025 | MUSQ vs GXPC | |
| Fidelity Disruptive Communications ETF | 18 | 100.32M | Apr 2020 | MUSQ vs FDCF | |
| Vanguard Communication Services ETF | 17 | 5.90B | Sep 2004 | MUSQ vs VOX |
Top Performing MUSQ Alternatives (YTD)
MUSQ is at -12.75% YTD. There are 8 ETFs in the Communications Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 36.88%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPDR S&P Telecom ETF | 36.88% | 558.46M | Jan 2011 | MUSQ vs XTL | |
| iShares U.S. Telecommunications ETF | 22.25% | 1.19B | May 2000 | MUSQ vs IYZ | |
| Fidelity Metaverse ETF | 3.07% | 44.02M | Apr 2022 | MUSQ vs FMET | |
| Fidelity Disruptive Communications ETF | 0.82% | 100.32M | Apr 2020 | MUSQ vs FDCF | |
| Global X PureCap MSCI Communication Services ETF | -0.23% | — | Jul 2025 | MUSQ vs GXPC |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to MUSQ
MUSQ has 18.14% 1-year volatility. There are 4 ETFs in the Communications Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 13.82%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gabelli Opportunities in Live and Sports ETF | 13.82% | 12.55M | Jan 2026 | MUSQ vs GOLS | |
| Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Communication Service... | 14.65% | 55.83M | Nov 2018 | MUSQ vs RSPC | |
| Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund | 14.79% | 21.46B | Jun 2018 | MUSQ vs XLC | |
| Vanguard Communication Services ETF | 17.14% | 5.90B | Sep 2004 | MUSQ vs VOX | |
| Fidelity Disruptive Communications ETF | 19.75% | 100.32M | Apr 2020 | MUSQ vs FDCF |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to MUSQ
MUSQ has a 1-year max drawdown of -23.11%. There are 8 ETFs in the Communications Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -11.73%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund | -11.73% | 21.46B | Jun 2018 | MUSQ vs XLC | |
| iShares U.S. Telecommunications ETF | -13.28% | 1.19B | May 2000 | MUSQ vs IYZ | |
| Vanguard Communication Services ETF | -13.56% | 5.90B | Sep 2004 | MUSQ vs VOX | |
| Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Communication Service... | -15.61% | 55.83M | Nov 2018 | MUSQ vs RSPC | |
| Global X PureCap MSCI Communication Services ETF | -16.59% | — | Jul 2025 | MUSQ vs GXPC |
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Often Compared With MUSQ
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