Vanguard Communication Services ETF (VOX) Alternatives
Vanguard Communication Services ETF (VOX) belongs to the Technology 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 funds that fit a different role in your portfolio.
Cheapest Alternatives to VOX
VOX charges 0.10% annually. Among ETFs in the Technology Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among VOX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity MSCI Information Technology Index ETF | 0.08% | Oct 21, 2013 | VOX vs FTEC | |
| State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF | 0.08% | Dec 16, 1998 | VOX vs XLK | |
| Vanguard Information Technology ETF | 0.09% | Mar 25, 2004 | VOX vs VGT | |
| Vaneck Technology Trusector ETF | 0.13% | Aug 20, 2025 | VOX vs TRUT | |
| Xtrackers Semiconductor Select Equity ETF | 0.15% | Jul 12, 2023 | VOX vs CHPS |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to VOX
Among ETFs in the Technology Equities category, these options rank highest on PortfoliosLab's risk-adjusted score, which accounts for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency over a 1-year period.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xtrackers Semiconductor Select Equity ETF | 96 | Jul 12, 2023 | VOX vs CHPS | |
| VistaShares Artificial Intelligence Supercycle ETF | 96 | Dec 3, 2024 | VOX vs AIS | |
| Roundhill Generative AI & Technology ETF | 95 | May 17, 2023 | VOX vs CHAT | |
| First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF | 95 | Sep 20, 2016 | VOX vs FTXL | |
| VanEck Semiconductor ETF | 95 | Dec 20, 2011 | VOX vs SMH |
Top Performing VOX Alternatives (YTD)
VOX alternatives from the Technology Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arm Holdings PLC ADRhedged ETF | 42.50% | Mar 13, 2025 | VOX vs ARMH | |
| ASML Holding NV ADR Hedged ETF | 29.15% | Mar 13, 2025 | VOX vs ASMH | |
| Invesco Semiconductors ETF | 23.10% | Jun 23, 2005 | VOX vs PSI | |
| Tortoise AI Infrastructure ETF | 21.05% | Aug 4, 2025 | VOX vs TCAI | |
| ProShares Nanotechnology ETF | 18.28% | Oct 26, 2021 | VOX vs TINY |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to VOX
VOX alternatives from the Technology Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clockwise Core Equity & Innovation ETF | 15.07% | Jan 27, 2022 | VOX vs TIME | |
| State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR Premium... | 17.26% | Jul 29, 2025 | VOX vs XLKI | |
| Global X AgTech & Food Innovation ETF | 19.33% | Jul 12, 2021 | VOX vs KROP | |
| First Trust IndXX NextG ETF | 19.90% | Feb 17, 2011 | VOX vs NXTG | |
| Goldman Sachs ETF Trust Goldman Sachs Innovate Equ... | 21.06% | Nov 6, 2020 | VOX vs GINN |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to VOX
VOX alternatives from the Technology Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global X AgTech & Food Innovation ETF | -11.29% | Jul 12, 2021 | VOX vs KROP | |
| iShares U.S. Digital Infrastructure and Real Estat... | -12.23% | Jul 10, 2001 | VOX vs IDGT | |
| First Trust IndXX NextG ETF | -12.49% | Feb 17, 2011 | VOX vs NXTG | |
| REX FANG & Innovation Equity Premium Income ETF | -12.91% | Oct 11, 2023 | VOX vs FEPI | |
| Invesco Dynamic Networking ETF | -12.94% | Jun 23, 2005 | VOX vs PXQ |
Other ETFs from Vanguard
Most popular Vanguard ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 60 | -3.66% | Sep 7, 2010 | VOX vs VOO | |
| Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 59 | -3.29% | Jun 27, 2016 | VOX vs VTI | |
| Vanguard Total International Stock ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 85 | 3.51% | Jan 26, 2011 | VOX vs VXUS | |
| Vanguard Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 44 | -9.39% | Nov 13, 2000 | VOX vs VUG | |
| Vanguard Total World Stock ETF | Global Equities | 74 | -0.74% | Jun 24, 2008 | VOX vs VT | |
| Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF | Dividend | 65 | 3.69% | Feb 7, 2019 | VOX vs VYM | |
| Vanguard Total Bond Market ETF | Total Bond Market | 50 | 0.09% | Apr 3, 2007 | VOX vs BND | |
| Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF | Dividend | 47 | -1.48% | Dec 19, 2013 | VOX vs VIG | |
| Vanguard Value ETF | Large Cap Value Equities | 60 | 3.54% | Jan 26, 2004 | VOX vs VTV | |
| Vanguard FTSE Developed Markets ETF | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 87 | 4.45% | Jul 20, 2007 | VOX vs VEA |
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