Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLF) Alternatives
Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLF) belongs to the Financials Equities category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with XLF. 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 XLF
XLF charges 0.13% annually. Among ETFs in the Financials Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among XLF alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity MSCI Financials Index ETF | 0.08% | Oct 21, 2013 | XLF vs FNCL | |
| Vanguard Financials ETF | 0.10% | Jan 26, 2004 | XLF vs VFH | |
| Gabelli Financial Services Opportunities ETF | 0.10% | May 9, 2022 | XLF vs GABF | |
| Invesco S&P SmallCap Financials ETF | 0.29% | Apr 7, 2010 | XLF vs PSCF | |
| Invesco KBW Bank ETF | 0.35% | Nov 1, 2011 | XLF vs KBWB |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to XLF
Among ETFs in the Financials 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Themes Global Systemically Important Banks ETF | 86 | Dec 14, 2023 | XLF vs GSIB | |
| RiverNorth Enhanced Pre-Merger SPAC ETF | 75 | Jul 11, 2022 | XLF vs SPCZ | |
| iShares MSCI Europe Financials ETF | 70 | Jan 20, 2010 | XLF vs EUFN | |
| Invesco KBW Bank ETF | 67 | Nov 1, 2011 | XLF vs KBWB | |
| Invesco Bloomberg Financial Data Providers ETF | 55 | Nov 1, 2011 | XLF vs FDIQ |
Top Performing XLF Alternatives (YTD)
XLF alternatives from the Financials Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco Bloomberg Financial Data Providers ETF | 11.45% | Nov 1, 2011 | XLF vs FDIQ | |
| First Trust NASDAQ ABA Community Bank Index Fund | 3.40% | Jun 29, 2009 | XLF vs QABA | |
| SPDR S&P Regional Banking ETF | 1.11% | Jun 19, 2006 | XLF vs KRE | |
| RiverNorth Enhanced Pre-Merger SPAC ETF | -0.15% | Jul 11, 2022 | XLF vs SPCZ | |
| Invesco S&P SmallCap Financials ETF | -0.43% | Apr 7, 2010 | XLF vs PSCF |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to XLF
XLF alternatives from the Financials Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RiverNorth Enhanced Pre-Merger SPAC ETF | 6.25% | Jul 11, 2022 | XLF vs SPCZ | |
| iShares MSCI Kuwait ETF | 14.87% | Sep 1, 2020 | XLF vs KWT | |
| T. Rowe Price Financials ETF | 15.50% | Jun 11, 2025 | XLF vs TFNS | |
| FT Confluence BDC & Specialty Finance Income ETF | 17.36% | Jun 30, 2025 | XLF vs FBDC | |
| iShares Global Financials ETF | 18.12% | Nov 12, 2001 | XLF vs IXG |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to XLF
XLF alternatives from the Financials Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RiverNorth Enhanced Pre-Merger SPAC ETF | -3.50% | Jul 11, 2022 | XLF vs SPCZ | |
| iShares MSCI Kuwait ETF | -11.54% | Sep 1, 2020 | XLF vs KWT | |
| iShares U.S. Insurance ETF | -11.58% | May 5, 2006 | XLF vs IAK | |
| Invesco KBW Property & Casualty Insurance ETF | -11.59% | Dec 2, 2010 | XLF vs KBWP | |
| SPDR S&P Insurance ETF | -12.25% | Nov 8, 2005 | XLF vs KIE |
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 | XLF vs SPY | |
| SPDR Gold Shares | Gold, Precious Metals | 87 | 8.57% | Nov 18, 2004 | XLF vs GLD | |
| State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF | Technology Equities | 69 | -7.57% | Dec 16, 1998 | XLF vs XLK | |
| State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 Growth ETF | S&P 500, Large Cap Growth Equities | 66 | -8.12% | Sep 25, 2000 | XLF vs SPYG | |
| SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 High Dividend ETF | S&P 500, Dividend | 30 | 6.32% | Oct 21, 2015 | XLF vs SPYD | |
| SPDR Gold MiniShares Trust | Precious Metals, Gold | 88 | 8.57% | Jun 25, 2018 | XLF vs GLDM | |
| State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF | Energy Equities | 73 | 37.91% | Dec 16, 1998 | XLF vs XLE | |
| Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund | Utilities Equities | 71 | 8.25% | Dec 16, 1998 | XLF vs XLU | |
| SPDR Barclays 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF | Government Bonds | 100 | 0.85% | May 25, 2007 | XLF vs BIL | |
| SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 47 | -3.25% | Jan 14, 1998 | XLF vs DIA |
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