State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR Premium Income ETF (XLKI) 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 XLKI. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to XLKI
XLKI charges 0.35% annually. There are 18 ETFs in the Technology Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.08%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity MSCI Information Technology Index ETF | 0.08% | 20.96B | Oct 2013 | XLKI vs FTEC | |
| State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF | 0.08% | 120.59B | Dec 1998 | XLKI vs XLK | |
| Vanguard Information Technology ETF | 0.09% | 170.10B | Mar 2004 | XLKI vs VGT | |
| Vaneck Technology Trusector ETF | 0.13% | 173.15M | Aug 2025 | XLKI vs TRUT | |
| Global X PureCap MSCI Information Technology ETF | 0.15% | — | Jul 2025 | XLKI vs GXPT |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to XLKI
Among 146 ETFs in the Technology Equities category with risk / return rank data, the top risk-adjusted alternatives shown here go as high as 96.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VistaShares Artificial Intelligence Supercycle ETF | 96 | 574.75M | Dec 2024 | XLKI vs AIS | |
| Xtrackers Semiconductor Select Equity ETF | 95 | 116.18M | Jul 2023 | XLKI vs CHPS | |
| First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF | 95 | 2.46B | Sep 2016 | XLKI vs FTXL | |
| iShares Semiconductor ETF | 94 | 47.60B | Jul 2001 | XLKI vs SOXX | |
| Invesco Semiconductors ETF | 94 | 2.68B | Jun 2005 | XLKI vs PSI |
Top Performing XLKI Alternatives (YTD)
XLKI is at 15.15% YTD. There are 105 ETFs in the Technology Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 183.33%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STMicroelectronics NV ADRhedged | 183.33% | 7.89M | Mar 2025 | XLKI vs STHH | |
| Direxion Daily Semiconductors Top 5 Bull 2X Shares | 119.17% | 15.46M | Sep 2025 | XLKI vs TSXU | |
| VistaShares Artificial Intelligence Supercycle ETF | 102.57% | 574.75M | Dec 2024 | XLKI vs AIS | |
| Invesco Semiconductors ETF | 102.18% | 2.68B | Jun 2005 | XLKI vs PSI | |
| Xtrackers Semiconductor Select Equity ETF | 97.54% | 116.18M | Jul 2023 | XLKI vs CHPS |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to XLKI
XLKI has 19.09% 1-year volatility. There are 12 ETFs in the Technology Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 13.62%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xtrackers US National Critical Technologies ETF | 13.62% | 134.94M | Nov 2023 | XLKI vs CRTC | |
| Clockwise Core Equity & Innovation ETF | 13.88% | 19.49M | Jan 2022 | XLKI vs TIME | |
| Global X AgTech & Food Innovation ETF | 16.32% | 9.19M | Jul 2021 | XLKI vs KROP | |
| Goldman Sachs ETF Trust Goldman Sachs Innovate Equ... | 16.50% | 211.01M | Nov 2020 | XLKI vs GINN | |
| iShares Future Exponential Technologies ETF | 17.41% | 3.95B | Mar 2015 | XLKI vs XT |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to XLKI
Among 146 ETFs in the Technology Equities category with 1-year drawdown data, the lowest-drawdown alternatives shown here go as shallow as -9.05%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xtrackers US National Critical Technologies ETF | -9.05% | 134.94M | Nov 2023 | XLKI vs CRTC | |
| Gabelli Global Technology Leaders ETF | -9.20% | 7.50M | Jan 2022 | XLKI vs GGTL | |
| ProShares S&P Technology Dividend Aristocrats ETF | -9.55% | 276.67M | Nov 2019 | XLKI vs TDV | |
| iShares Future Exponential Technologies ETF | -10.45% | 3.95B | Mar 2015 | XLKI vs XT | |
| Goldman Sachs Future Tech Leaders Equity ETF | -11.13% | 238.85M | Sep 2021 | XLKI vs GTEK |
Other ETFs from State Street
The 10 most viewed State Street ETFs shown here include SPY, GLD, SPYG and span 10 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $783B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 67 | 11.30% | 783.21B | Jan 1993 | XLKI vs SPY | |
| SPDR Gold Shares | Gold, Precious Metals | 26 | -4.87% | 132.10B | Nov 2004 | XLKI vs GLD | |
| State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 Growth ETF | S&P 500, Large Cap Growth Equities | 51 | 12.75% | 52.75B | Sep 2000 | XLKI vs SPYG | |
| State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 High Dividend ... | S&P 500, Dividend | 48 | 14.21% | 7.40B | Oct 2015 | XLKI vs SPYD | |
| State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF | Energy Equities | 45 | 24.89% | 36.33B | Dec 1998 | XLKI vs XLE | |
| State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 68 | 11.34% | 158.31B | Nov 2005 | XLKI vs SPYM | |
| SPDR Gold MiniShares Trust | Gold, Precious Metals | 26 | -4.78% | 27.70B | Jun 2018 | XLKI vs GLDM | |
| State Street Utilities Select Sector SPDR ETF | Utilities Equities | 29 | 7.80% | 23.51B | Dec 1998 | XLKI vs XLU | |
| SPDR Bloomberg 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF | Government Bonds, Ultrashort Bond | 100 | 1.88% | 46.75B | May 2007 | XLKI vs BIL | |
| State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF | Health & Biotech Equities | 45 | 4.79% | 41.65B | Dec 1998 | XLKI vs XLV |
Often Compared With XLKI
Investors most often compare XLKI with RSPT, KQQQ, ASMH. These 20 comparison targets span 12 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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