Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLC) Alternatives
Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLC) belongs to the Large Cap Growth Equities category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with XLC. 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 XLC
XLC charges 0.13% annually. Among ETFs in the Large Cap Growth Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among XLC alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JP Morgan Betabuilders U.S. Equity ETF | 0.02% | Mar 12, 2019 | XLC vs BBUS | |
| iShares Morningstar U.S. Equity ETF | 0.03% | Jun 28, 2004 | XLC vs ILCB | |
| Schwab U.S. Broad Market ETF | 0.03% | Nov 3, 2009 | XLC vs SCHB | |
| iShares Core S&P Total U.S. Stock Market ETF | 0.03% | Jan 20, 2004 | XLC vs ITOT | |
| Vanguard Growth ETF | 0.03% | Nov 13, 2000 | XLC vs VUG |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to XLC
Among ETFs in the Large Cap Growth 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grizzle Growth ETF | 93 | Dec 15, 2021 | XLC vs DARP | |
| Franklin Intelligent Machines ETF | 88 | Feb 25, 2020 | XLC vs IQM | |
| MarketDesk Focused U.S. Momentum ETF | 85 | Mar 19, 2025 | XLC vs FMTM | |
| First Trust US Equity Opportunities ETF | 83 | Apr 12, 2006 | XLC vs FPX | |
| iShares Global 100 ETF | 83 | Dec 5, 2000 | XLC vs IOO |
Top Performing XLC Alternatives (YTD)
XLC alternatives from the Large Cap Growth Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GQG US Equity ETF | 9.61% | Jul 14, 2025 | XLC vs GQGU | |
| MarketDesk Focused U.S. Momentum ETF | 8.17% | Mar 19, 2025 | XLC vs FMTM | |
| SMART Earnings Growth 30 ETF | 6.68% | Aug 19, 2025 | XLC vs SGRT | |
| Inspire 100 ETF | 4.92% | Oct 30, 2017 | XLC vs BIBL | |
| Grizzle Growth ETF | 4.29% | Dec 15, 2021 | XLC vs DARP |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to XLC
XLC alternatives from the Large Cap Growth Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GQG US Equity ETF | 9.55% | Jul 14, 2025 | XLC vs GQGU | |
| Core Alternative ETF | 10.74% | May 24, 2017 | XLC vs CCOR | |
| Global X NASDAQ 100 Collar 95-110 ETF | 12.06% | Aug 25, 2021 | XLC vs QCLR | |
| First Trust Capital Strength ETF | 13.60% | Jul 6, 2006 | XLC vs FTCS | |
| OShares U.S. Quality Dividend ETF | 13.88% | Jul 14, 2015 | XLC vs OUSA |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to XLC
XLC alternatives from the Large Cap Growth Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Core Alternative ETF | -9.17% | May 24, 2017 | XLC vs CCOR | |
| First Trust Capital Strength ETF | -9.38% | Jul 6, 2006 | XLC vs FTCS | |
| Pacer Lunt Large Cap Alternator ETF | -9.79% | Jun 24, 2020 | XLC vs ALTL | |
| OShares U.S. Quality Dividend ETF | -9.80% | Jul 14, 2015 | XLC vs OUSA | |
| American Customer Satisfaction ETF | -9.91% | Nov 1, 2016 | XLC vs ACSI |
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 | XLC vs SPY | |
| SPDR Gold Shares | Gold, Precious Metals | 87 | 8.57% | Nov 18, 2004 | XLC vs GLD | |
| State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF | Technology Equities | 69 | -7.57% | Dec 16, 1998 | XLC vs XLK | |
| State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 Growth ETF | S&P 500, Large Cap Growth Equities | 66 | -8.12% | Sep 25, 2000 | XLC vs SPYG | |
| SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 High Dividend ETF | S&P 500, Dividend | 30 | 6.32% | Oct 21, 2015 | XLC vs SPYD | |
| SPDR Gold MiniShares Trust | Precious Metals, Gold | 88 | 8.57% | Jun 25, 2018 | XLC vs GLDM | |
| State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF | Energy Equities | 73 | 37.91% | Dec 16, 1998 | XLC vs XLE | |
| Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund | Utilities Equities | 71 | 8.25% | Dec 16, 1998 | XLC vs XLU | |
| SPDR Barclays 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF | Government Bonds | 100 | 0.85% | May 25, 2007 | XLC vs BIL | |
| SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 47 | -3.25% | Jan 14, 1998 | XLC vs DIA |
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