State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) Alternatives
State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLK) belongs to the Technology Equities category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with XLK. 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 XLK
XLK charges 0.08% annually. Among ETFs in the Technology Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among XLK alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity MSCI Information Technology Index ETF | 0.08% | Oct 21, 2013 | XLK vs FTEC | |
| Vanguard Information Technology ETF | 0.09% | Mar 25, 2004 | XLK vs VGT | |
| Vanguard Communication Services ETF | 0.10% | Sep 23, 2004 | XLK vs VOX | |
| Vaneck Technology Trusector ETF | 0.13% | Aug 20, 2025 | XLK vs TRUT | |
| Xtrackers Semiconductor Select Equity ETF | 0.15% | Jul 12, 2023 | XLK vs CHPS |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to XLK
Among ETFs in the Technology 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VistaShares Artificial Intelligence Supercycle ETF | 96 | Dec 3, 2024 | XLK vs AIS | |
| Xtrackers Semiconductor Select Equity ETF | 95 | Jul 12, 2023 | XLK vs CHPS | |
| First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF | 95 | Sep 20, 2016 | XLK vs FTXL | |
| VanEck Semiconductor ETF | 94 | Dec 20, 2011 | XLK vs SMH | |
| Invesco Semiconductors ETF | 94 | Jun 23, 2005 | XLK vs PSI |
Top Performing XLK Alternatives (YTD)
XLK alternatives from the Technology Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arm Holdings PLC ADRhedged ETF | 42.50% | Mar 13, 2025 | XLK vs ARMH | |
| ASML Holding NV ADR Hedged ETF | 29.15% | Mar 13, 2025 | XLK vs ASMH | |
| Invesco Semiconductors ETF | 23.68% | Jun 23, 2005 | XLK vs PSI | |
| iShares U.S. Digital Infrastructure and Real Estat... | 21.20% | Jul 10, 2001 | XLK vs IDGT | |
| Tortoise AI Infrastructure ETF | 21.05% | Aug 4, 2025 | XLK vs TCAI |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to XLK
XLK alternatives from the Technology Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clockwise Core Equity & Innovation ETF | 15.07% | Jan 27, 2022 | XLK vs TIME | |
| State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR Premium... | 17.26% | Jul 29, 2025 | XLK vs XLKI | |
| Global X AgTech & Food Innovation ETF | 19.33% | Jul 12, 2021 | XLK vs KROP | |
| First Trust IndXX NextG ETF | 19.90% | Feb 17, 2011 | XLK vs NXTG | |
| Vanguard Communication Services ETF | 20.35% | Sep 23, 2004 | XLK vs VOX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to XLK
XLK alternatives from the Technology Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares U.S. Digital Infrastructure and Real Estat... | -8.45% | Jul 10, 2001 | XLK vs IDGT | |
| ProShares S&P Technology Dividend Aristocrats ETF | -9.55% | Nov 5, 2019 | XLK vs TDV | |
| Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Technology ETF | -10.67% | Jan 11, 2006 | XLK vs RSPT | |
| First Trust NASDAQ Technology Dividend Index Fund | -10.74% | Aug 14, 2012 | XLK vs TDIV | |
| Global X AgTech & Food Innovation ETF | -11.29% | Jul 12, 2021 | XLK vs KROP |
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 | 53 | -3.56% | Jan 22, 1993 | XLK vs SPY | |
| SPDR Gold Shares | Gold, Precious Metals | 80 | 8.35% | Nov 18, 2004 | XLK vs GLD | |
| State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 Growth ETF | S&P 500, Large Cap Growth Equities | 55 | -6.85% | Sep 25, 2000 | XLK vs SPYG | |
| SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 High Dividend ETF | S&P 500, Dividend | 25 | 6.58% | Oct 21, 2015 | XLK vs SPYD | |
| SPDR Gold MiniShares Trust | Precious Metals, Gold | 81 | 8.33% | Jun 25, 2018 | XLK vs GLDM | |
| State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF | Energy Equities | 54 | 33.39% | Dec 16, 1998 | XLK vs XLE | |
| Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund | Utilities Equities | 62 | 9.31% | Dec 16, 1998 | XLK vs XLU | |
| SPDR Barclays 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF | Government Bonds | 100 | 0.90% | May 25, 2007 | XLK vs BIL | |
| SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 36 | -2.86% | Jan 14, 1998 | XLK vs DIA | |
| Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund | Financials Equities | 12 | -9.10% | Dec 16, 1998 | XLK vs XLF |
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