State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) Alternatives
State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLE) belongs to the Energy Equities category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with XLE. 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 XLE
XLE charges 0.08% annually. Among ETFs in the Energy Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among XLE alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity MSCI Energy Index ETF | 0.08% | Oct 21, 2013 | XLE vs FENY | |
| Vanguard Energy ETF | 0.10% | Sep 23, 2004 | XLE vs VDE | |
| Invesco S&P SmallCap Energy ETF | 0.29% | Apr 7, 2010 | XLE vs PSCE | |
| VanEck Vectors Oil Services ETF | 0.35% | Dec 20, 2011 | XLE vs OIH | |
| SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Equipment & Services ETF | 0.35% | Jun 19, 2006 | XLE vs XES |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to XLE
Among ETFs in the Energy 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VanEck Oil Refiners ETF | 97 | Aug 18, 2015 | XLE vs CRAK | |
| Tema Electrification ETF | 97 | Dec 3, 2024 | XLE vs VOLT | |
| TrueShares Eagle Global Renewable Energy Income ET... | 97 | Dec 7, 2022 | XLE vs RNWZ | |
| Proshares S&P Global Core Battery Metals ETF | 97 | Nov 29, 2022 | XLE vs ION | |
| Sprott Energy Transition Materials ETF | 96 | Feb 1, 2023 | XLE vs SETM |
Top Performing XLE Alternatives (YTD)
XLE alternatives from the Energy Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco Dynamic Oil & Gas Services ETF | 39.53% | Oct 26, 2005 | XLE vs PXJ | |
| Texas Capital Texas Oil Index ETF | 39.42% | Dec 20, 2023 | XLE vs OILT | |
| SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Equipment & Services ETF | 39.21% | Jun 19, 2006 | XLE vs XES | |
| VanEck Vectors Oil Services ETF | 39.12% | Dec 20, 2011 | XLE vs OIH | |
| SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Exploration & Production ETF | 39.04% | Jun 19, 2006 | XLE vs XOP |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to XLE
XLE alternatives from the Energy Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neos MLP & Energy Infrastructure High Income ETF | 11.61% | Dec 17, 2025 | XLE vs MLPI | |
| State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR Premium Inc... | 11.73% | Jul 29, 2025 | XLE vs XLEI | |
| Macquarie Global Listed Infrastructure ETF | 12.66% | Nov 28, 2023 | XLE vs BILD | |
| Tortoise Energy Fund | 14.17% | Jun 16, 2025 | XLE vs TNGY | |
| Bny Mellon Global Infrastructure Income ETF | 14.67% | Nov 2, 2022 | XLE vs BKGI |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to XLE
XLE alternatives from the Energy Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Macquarie Global Listed Infrastructure ETF | -8.09% | Nov 28, 2023 | XLE vs BILD | |
| ClearBridge Sustainable Infrastructure ETF | -8.93% | Dec 14, 2022 | XLE vs INFR | |
| TrueShares Eagle Global Renewable Energy Income ET... | -9.98% | Dec 7, 2022 | XLE vs RNWZ | |
| Tema Electrification ETF | -10.00% | Dec 3, 2024 | XLE vs VOLT | |
| Bny Mellon Global Infrastructure Income ETF | -10.35% | Nov 2, 2022 | XLE vs BKGI |
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 | 59 | -3.65% | Jan 22, 1993 | XLE vs SPY | |
| SPDR Gold Shares | Gold, Precious Metals | 85 | 10.47% | Nov 18, 2004 | XLE vs GLD | |
| State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF | Technology Equities | 65 | -6.18% | Dec 16, 1998 | XLE vs XLK | |
| State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 Growth ETF | S&P 500, Large Cap Growth Equities | 62 | -6.91% | Sep 25, 2000 | XLE vs SPYG | |
| SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 High Dividend ETF | S&P 500, Dividend | 25 | 5.92% | Oct 21, 2015 | XLE vs SPYD | |
| SPDR Gold MiniShares Trust | Precious Metals, Gold | 86 | 10.46% | Jun 25, 2018 | XLE vs GLDM | |
| Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund | Utilities Equities | 66 | 8.77% | Dec 16, 1998 | XLE vs XLU | |
| SPDR Barclays 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF | Government Bonds | 100 | 0.88% | May 25, 2007 | XLE vs BIL | |
| SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 41 | -2.78% | Jan 14, 1998 | XLE vs DIA | |
| Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund | Financials Equities | 13 | -9.27% | Dec 16, 1998 | XLE vs XLF |
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