Vanguard Communication Services ETF (VOX) 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 VOX. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to VOX
VOX charges 0.09% annually. No ETFs in the Communications Equities category have lower expense ratios; the lowest-cost alternatives shown here go as low as 0.13%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund | 0.13% | 21.46B | Jun 2018 | VOX vs XLC | |
| VanEck Communication Services TruSector ETF | 0.14% | 58.78M | Feb 2026 | VOX vs TRUC | |
| Global X PureCap MSCI Communication Services ETF | 0.15% | — | Jul 2025 | VOX vs GXPC | |
| SPDR S&P Telecom ETF | 0.35% | 558.46M | Jan 2011 | VOX vs XTL | |
| Fidelity Metaverse ETF | 0.39% | 44.02M | Apr 2022 | VOX vs FMET |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to VOX
VOX has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 27. There are 3 ETFs in the Communications Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 91.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPDR S&P Telecom ETF | 91 | 558.46M | Jan 2011 | VOX vs XTL | |
| iShares U.S. Telecommunications ETF | 86 | 1.19B | May 2000 | VOX vs IYZ | |
| Global X PureCap MSCI Communication Services ETF | 39 | — | Jul 2025 | VOX vs GXPC | |
| Fidelity Disruptive Communications ETF | 24 | 100.32M | Apr 2020 | VOX vs FDCF | |
| Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund | 20 | 21.46B | Jun 2018 | VOX vs XLC |
Top Performing VOX Alternatives (YTD)
VOX is at -2.41% YTD. There are 5 ETFs in the Communications Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 40.61%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPDR S&P Telecom ETF | 40.61% | 558.46M | Jan 2011 | VOX vs XTL | |
| iShares U.S. Telecommunications ETF | 24.41% | 1.19B | May 2000 | VOX vs IYZ | |
| Fidelity Metaverse ETF | 5.13% | 44.02M | Apr 2022 | VOX vs FMET | |
| Global X PureCap MSCI Communication Services ETF | 4.24% | — | Jul 2025 | VOX vs GXPC | |
| Fidelity Disruptive Communications ETF | 3.11% | 100.32M | Apr 2020 | VOX vs FDCF |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to VOX
VOX has 17.29% 1-year volatility. There are 3 ETFs in the Communications Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 13.78%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gabelli Opportunities in Live and Sports ETF | 13.78% | 12.55M | Jan 2026 | VOX vs GOLS | |
| Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Communication Service... | 14.74% | 55.83M | Nov 2018 | VOX vs RSPC | |
| Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund | 15.02% | 21.46B | Jun 2018 | VOX vs XLC | |
| MUSQ Global Music Industry Index ETF | 18.20% | 24.93M | Jul 2023 | VOX vs MUSQ | |
| Fidelity Disruptive Communications ETF | 19.77% | 100.32M | Apr 2020 | VOX vs FDCF |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to VOX
VOX has a 1-year max drawdown of -13.56%. There are 2 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 | VOX vs XLC | |
| iShares U.S. Telecommunications ETF | -13.28% | 1.19B | May 2000 | VOX vs IYZ | |
| Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Communication Service... | -15.61% | 55.83M | Nov 2018 | VOX vs RSPC | |
| Global X PureCap MSCI Communication Services ETF | -16.59% | — | Jul 2025 | VOX vs GXPC | |
| Fidelity Disruptive Communications ETF | -18.10% | 100.32M | Apr 2020 | VOX vs FDCF |
Other ETFs from Vanguard
The 10 most viewed Vanguard ETFs shown here include VOO, VTI, VGT and span 8 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $2T.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 78 | 11.72% | 1.70T | Sep 2010 | VOX vs VOO | |
| Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 78 | 12.18% | 2.30T | May 2001 | VOX vs VTI | |
| Vanguard Information Technology ETF | Technology Equities | 60 | 22.47% | 169.20B | Mar 2004 | VOX vs VGT | |
| Vanguard Total International Stock ETF | Global Equities | 72 | 13.32% | 651.00B | Jan 2011 | VOX vs VXUS | |
| Vanguard Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 37 | 7.33% | 378.80B | Jan 2004 | VOX vs VUG | |
| Vanguard Total World Stock ETF | Global Equities | 77 | 12.40% | 97.00B | Jun 2008 | VOX vs VT | |
| Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF | Dividend | 92 | 14.80% | 96.20B | Nov 2006 | VOX vs VYM | |
| Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | Total Bond Market | 24 | -0.30% | 398.10B | Apr 2007 | VOX vs BND | |
| Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF | Dividend | 79 | 10.16% | 129.60B | Apr 2006 | VOX vs VIG | |
| Vanguard Value ETF | Large Cap Value Equities | 94 | 16.93% | 254.20B | Jan 2004 | VOX vs VTV |
Often Compared With VOX
Investors most often compare VOX with FCOM, SPY, QQQ. These 20 comparison targets span 13 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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