State Street Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Premium Income ETF (XLCI) belongs to the Derivative Income category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with XLCI. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to XLCI
XLCI charges 0.35% annually. There are 11 ETFs in the Derivative Income category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.10%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parametric Equity Plus ETF | 0.10% | 28.26M | Nov 2024 | XLCI vs PEPS | |
| iShares S&P 500 BuyWrite ETF | 0.25% | 307.07M | Mar 2024 | XLCI vs IVVW | |
| State Street US Equity Premium Income ETF | 0.25% | 45.12M | Sep 2024 | XLCI vs SPIN | |
| Fidelity Yield Enhanced Equity ETF | 0.28% | 185.18M | Apr 2024 | XLCI vs FYEE | |
| Goldman Sachs S&P 500 Premium Income ETF | 0.29% | 4.49B | Oct 2023 | XLCI vs GPIX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to XLCI
Among 167 ETFs in the Derivative Income category with risk / return rank data, the top risk-adjusted alternatives shown here go as high as 95.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SoFi Enhanced Yield ETF | 95 | 34.73M | Nov 2023 | XLCI vs THTA | |
| YieldMax Semiconductor Portfolio Option Income ETF | 95 | 1.11B | Apr 2025 | XLCI vs CHPY | |
| YieldMax AMD Option Income Strategy ETF | 93 | 413.17M | Sep 2023 | XLCI vs AMDY | |
| YieldMax GOOGL Option Income Strategy ETF | 93 | 240.18M | Jul 2023 | XLCI vs GOOY | |
| First Trust Nasdaq BuyWrite Income ETF | 89 | 904.92M | Jan 2014 | XLCI vs FTQI |
Top Performing XLCI Alternatives (YTD)
XLCI is at -2.03% YTD. There are 166 ETFs in the Derivative Income category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 228.85%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roundhill ARM WeeklyPay ETF | 228.85% | 22.82M | Oct 2025 | XLCI vs ARMW | |
| Roundhill AMD WeeklyPay ETF | 174.56% | 109.34M | Jul 2025 | XLCI vs AMDW | |
| YieldMax MRNA Option Income Strategy ETF | 117.77% | 118.18M | Oct 2023 | XLCI vs MRNY | |
| YieldMax AMD Option Income Strategy ETF | 104.78% | 413.17M | Sep 2023 | XLCI vs AMDY | |
| YieldMax Semiconductor Portfolio Option Income ETF | 74.91% | 1.11B | Apr 2025 | XLCI vs CHPY |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to XLCI
XLCI has 11.48% 1-year volatility. There are 65 ETFs in the Derivative Income category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 2.92%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simplify Treasury Option Income ETF | 2.92% | 470.81M | Oct 2022 | XLCI vs BUCK | |
| FT Vest High Yield & Target Income ETF | 3.91% | 90.87M | Feb 2025 | XLCI vs HYTI | |
| GraniteShares YieldBOOST Financials ETF | 4.45% | — | May 2026 | XLCI vs FINY | |
| Main Buywrite ETF | 4.85% | 1.23B | Dec 2015 | XLCI vs BUYW | |
| FT Vest Investment Grade & Target Income ETF | 5.15% | 293.75M | Feb 2025 | XLCI vs LQTI |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to XLCI
Among 167 ETFs in the Derivative Income category with 1-year drawdown data, the lowest-drawdown alternatives shown here go as shallow as -1.31%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Simplify Treasury Option Income ETF | -1.31% | 470.81M | Oct 2022 | XLCI vs BUCK | |
| FT Vest High Yield & Target Income ETF | -2.38% | 90.87M | Feb 2025 | XLCI vs HYTI | |
| Main Buywrite ETF | -2.59% | 1.23B | Dec 2015 | XLCI vs BUYW | |
| SoFi Enhanced Yield ETF | -2.64% | 34.73M | Nov 2023 | XLCI vs THTA | |
| VistaShares Target 15™ Berkshire Select Income ETF | -3.00% | 774.36M | Mar 2025 | XLCI vs OMAH |
Other ETFs from State Street
The 10 most viewed State Street ETFs shown here include SPY, GLD, XLK and span 10 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $772B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 61 | 9.80% | 772.08B | Jan 1993 | XLCI vs SPY | |
| SPDR Gold Shares | Gold, Precious Metals | 23 | -4.59% | 129.53B | Nov 2004 | XLCI vs GLD | |
| State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF | Technology Equities | 61 | 25.74% | 120.58B | Dec 1998 | XLCI vs XLK | |
| State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 Growth ETF | S&P 500, Large Cap Growth Equities | 45 | 10.12% | 51.28B | Sep 2000 | XLCI vs SPYG | |
| State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 High Dividend ... | S&P 500, Dividend | 49 | 14.40% | 7.42B | Oct 2015 | XLCI vs SPYD | |
| State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF | Energy Equities | 39 | 20.68% | 36.43B | Dec 1998 | XLCI vs XLE | |
| SPDR Gold MiniShares Trust | Gold, Precious Metals | 24 | -4.49% | 27.09B | Jun 2018 | XLCI vs GLDM | |
| State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 62 | 9.86% | 150.24B | Nov 2005 | XLCI vs SPYM | |
| State Street Utilities Select Sector SPDR ETF | Utilities Equities | 33 | 8.63% | 23.45B | Dec 1998 | XLCI vs XLU | |
| SPDR Bloomberg 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF | Government Bonds, Ultrashort Bond | 100 | 1.82% | 46.78B | May 2007 | XLCI vs BIL |
Often Compared With XLCI
Investors most often compare XLCI with XLC, XRMI, AVGW. These 20 comparison targets span 10 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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