Materials Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLB) Alternatives
Materials Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLB) belongs to the Materials category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with XLB. 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 XLB
XLB charges 0.13% annually. Among ETFs in the Materials category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among XLB alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity MSCI Materials Index ETF | 0.08% | Oct 21, 2013 | XLB vs FMAT | |
| Vanguard Materials ETF | 0.10% | Jan 26, 2004 | XLB vs VAW | |
| Invesco S&P SmallCap Materials ETF | 0.29% | Apr 7, 2010 | XLB vs PSCM | |
| Hoya Capital Housing ETF | 0.30% | Mar 19, 2019 | XLB vs HOMZ | |
| SPDR S&P Metals & Mining ETF | 0.35% | Jun 19, 2006 | XLB vs XME |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to XLB
Among ETFs in the Materials 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VanEck Vectors Rare Earth/Strategic Metals ETF | 95 | Oct 27, 2010 | XLB vs REMX | |
| SPDR S&P Metals & Mining ETF | 94 | Jun 19, 2006 | XLB vs XME | |
| Global X Rare Earth & Critical Materials ETF | 94 | Jan 24, 2022 | XLB vs EART | |
| Global X Gold Explorers ETF | 94 | Nov 3, 2010 | XLB vs GOEX | |
| Global X Copper Miners ETF | 94 | Apr 19, 2010 | XLB vs COPX |
Top Performing XLB Alternatives (YTD)
XLB alternatives from the Materials category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VanEck Vectors Rare Earth/Strategic Metals ETF | 19.05% | Oct 27, 2010 | XLB vs REMX | |
| Invesco S&P SmallCap Materials ETF | 18.11% | Apr 7, 2010 | XLB vs PSCM | |
| First Trust Materials AlphaDEX Fund | 17.95% | May 8, 2007 | XLB vs FXZ | |
| iShares U.S. Basic Materials ETF | 14.57% | Jun 20, 2000 | XLB vs IYM | |
| Invesco S&P 500® Equal Weight Materials ETF | 13.67% | Nov 1, 2006 | XLB vs RSPM |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to XLB
XLB alternatives from the Materials category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco MSCI Global Timber ETF | 19.97% | Nov 9, 2007 | XLB vs CUT | |
| iShares Global Timber & Forestry ETF | 20.93% | Jun 24, 2008 | XLB vs WOOD | |
| iShares Global Materials ETF | 21.32% | Sep 21, 2006 | XLB vs MXI | |
| Fidelity MSCI Materials Index ETF | 21.38% | Oct 21, 2013 | XLB vs FMAT | |
| Vanguard Materials ETF | 21.39% | Jan 26, 2004 | XLB vs VAW |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to XLB
XLB alternatives from the Materials category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity MSCI Materials Index ETF | -14.21% | Oct 21, 2013 | XLB vs FMAT | |
| Vanguard Materials ETF | -14.33% | Jan 26, 2004 | XLB vs VAW | |
| iShares U.S. Basic Materials ETF | -14.54% | Jun 20, 2000 | XLB vs IYM | |
| Invesco S&P 500® Equal Weight Materials ETF | -15.67% | Nov 1, 2006 | XLB vs RSPM | |
| iShares Global Materials ETF | -16.18% | Sep 21, 2006 | XLB vs MXI |
Other ETFs from State Street
Most popular State Street ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 64 | -4.37% | Jan 22, 1993 | XLB vs SPY | |
| SPDR Gold Shares | Gold, Precious Metals | 87 | 8.57% | Nov 18, 2004 | XLB vs GLD | |
| State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF | Technology Equities | 69 | -7.57% | Dec 16, 1998 | XLB vs XLK | |
| State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 Growth ETF | S&P 500, Large Cap Growth Equities | 66 | -8.12% | Sep 25, 2000 | XLB vs SPYG | |
| SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 High Dividend ETF | S&P 500, Dividend | 30 | 6.32% | Oct 21, 2015 | XLB vs SPYD | |
| SPDR Gold MiniShares Trust | Precious Metals, Gold | 88 | 8.57% | Jun 25, 2018 | XLB vs GLDM | |
| State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF | Energy Equities | 73 | 37.91% | Dec 16, 1998 | XLB vs XLE | |
| Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund | Utilities Equities | 71 | 8.25% | Dec 16, 1998 | XLB vs XLU | |
| SPDR Barclays 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF | Government Bonds | 100 | 0.85% | May 25, 2007 | XLB vs BIL | |
| SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 47 | -3.25% | Jan 14, 1998 | XLB vs DIA |
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