State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR Premium Income ETF (XLEI) Alternatives
State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR Premium Income ETF (XLEI) 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 XLEI. 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 XLEI
XLEI charges 0.35% annually. Among ETFs in the Energy Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among XLEI alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity MSCI Energy Index ETF | 0.08% | Oct 21, 2013 | XLEI vs FENY | |
| State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF | 0.08% | Dec 16, 1998 | XLEI vs XLE | |
| Vanguard Energy ETF | 0.10% | Sep 23, 2004 | XLEI vs VDE | |
| Invesco S&P SmallCap Energy ETF | 0.29% | Apr 7, 2010 | XLEI vs PSCE | |
| SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Equipment & Services ETF | 0.35% | Jun 19, 2006 | XLEI vs XES |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to XLEI
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 | 98 | Aug 18, 2015 | XLEI vs CRAK | |
| Tema Electrification ETF | 97 | Dec 3, 2024 | XLEI vs VOLT | |
| TrueShares Eagle Global Renewable Energy Income ET... | 97 | Dec 7, 2022 | XLEI vs RNWZ | |
| Proshares S&P Global Core Battery Metals ETF | 97 | Nov 29, 2022 | XLEI vs ION | |
| American Beacon GLG Natural Resources ETF | 96 | Feb 5, 2024 | XLEI vs MGNR |
Top Performing XLEI Alternatives (YTD)
XLEI alternatives from the Energy Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas Capital Texas Oil Index ETF | 44.81% | Dec 20, 2023 | XLEI vs OILT | |
| SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Exploration & Production ETF | 44.59% | Jun 19, 2006 | XLEI vs XOP | |
| Invesco S&P SmallCap Energy ETF | 42.67% | Apr 7, 2010 | XLEI vs PSCE | |
| SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Equipment & Services ETF | 42.33% | Jun 19, 2006 | XLEI vs XES | |
| Invesco Dynamic Oil & Gas Services ETF | 41.95% | Oct 26, 2005 | XLEI vs PXJ |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to XLEI
XLEI 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 | 11.12% | Dec 17, 2025 | XLEI vs MLPI | |
| Macquarie Global Listed Infrastructure ETF | 12.65% | Nov 28, 2023 | XLEI vs BILD | |
| Tortoise Energy Fund | 13.98% | Jun 16, 2025 | XLEI vs TNGY | |
| Bny Mellon Global Infrastructure Income ETF | 14.67% | Nov 2, 2022 | XLEI vs BKGI | |
| ClearBridge Sustainable Infrastructure ETF | 14.68% | Dec 14, 2022 | XLEI vs INFR |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to XLEI
XLEI 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 | XLEI vs BILD | |
| ClearBridge Sustainable Infrastructure ETF | -8.93% | Dec 14, 2022 | XLEI vs INFR | |
| TrueShares Eagle Global Renewable Energy Income ET... | -9.98% | Dec 7, 2022 | XLEI vs RNWZ | |
| Tema Electrification ETF | -10.00% | Dec 3, 2024 | XLEI vs VOLT | |
| Bny Mellon Global Infrastructure Income ETF | -10.35% | Nov 2, 2022 | XLEI 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 | 64 | -4.37% | Jan 22, 1993 | XLEI vs SPY | |
| SPDR Gold Shares | Gold, Precious Metals | 87 | 8.57% | Nov 18, 2004 | XLEI vs GLD | |
| State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF | Technology Equities | 69 | -7.57% | Dec 16, 1998 | XLEI vs XLK | |
| State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 Growth ETF | S&P 500, Large Cap Growth Equities | 66 | -8.12% | Sep 25, 2000 | XLEI vs SPYG | |
| SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 High Dividend ETF | S&P 500, Dividend | 30 | 6.32% | Oct 21, 2015 | XLEI vs SPYD | |
| SPDR Gold MiniShares Trust | Precious Metals, Gold | 88 | 8.57% | Jun 25, 2018 | XLEI vs GLDM | |
| Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund | Utilities Equities | 71 | 8.25% | Dec 16, 1998 | XLEI vs XLU | |
| SPDR Barclays 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF | Government Bonds | 100 | 0.85% | May 25, 2007 | XLEI vs BIL | |
| SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 47 | -3.25% | Jan 14, 1998 | XLEI vs DIA | |
| Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund | Financials Equities | 14 | -9.40% | Dec 16, 1998 | XLEI vs XLF |
Often Compared With XLEI
What investors most often compare with XLEI, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
Compare XLEI with Any Fund or Stock
Compare XLEI with any ETF, mutual fund, or stock using PortfoliosLab's comparison tool.