State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP) Alternatives
State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF (XLP) belongs to the Consumer Staples Equities category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with XLP. 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 XLP
XLP charges 0.08% annually. Among ETFs in the Consumer Staples Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among XLP alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity MSCI Consumer Staples Index ETF | 0.08% | Oct 21, 2013 | XLP vs FSTA | |
| Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF | 0.10% | Jan 26, 2004 | XLP vs VDC | |
| Global X PureCap MSCI Consumer Staples ETF | 0.25% | Jul 22, 2025 | XLP vs GXPS | |
| Invesco S&P SmallCap Consumer Staples ETF | 0.29% | Apr 7, 2010 | XLP vs PSCC | |
| Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Consumer Staples ETF | 0.40% | Nov 1, 2006 | XLP vs RSPS |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to XLP
Among ETFs in the Consumer Staples 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Global Consumer Staples ETF | 30 | Sep 21, 2006 | XLP vs KXI | |
| Invesco Dynamic Food & Beverage ETF | 30 | Jun 23, 2005 | XLP vs PBJ | |
| Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF | 25 | Jan 26, 2004 | XLP vs VDC | |
| Fidelity MSCI Consumer Staples Index ETF | 25 | Oct 21, 2013 | XLP vs FSTA | |
| iShares U.S. Consumer Goods ETF | 14 | Jun 12, 2000 | XLP vs IYK |
Top Performing XLP Alternatives (YTD)
XLP alternatives from the Consumer Staples Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco Dynamic Food & Beverage ETF | 9.63% | Jun 23, 2005 | XLP vs PBJ | |
| Invesco DWA Consumer Staples Momentum ETF | 8.30% | Oct 12, 2006 | XLP vs PSL | |
| Global X PureCap MSCI Consumer Staples ETF | 7.90% | Jul 22, 2025 | XLP vs GXPS | |
| Fidelity MSCI Consumer Staples Index ETF | 6.98% | Oct 21, 2013 | XLP vs FSTA | |
| Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF | 6.90% | Jan 26, 2004 | XLP vs VDC |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to XLP
XLP alternatives from the Consumer Staples Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Global Consumer Staples ETF | 13.13% | Sep 21, 2006 | XLP vs KXI | |
| Global X PureCap MSCI Consumer Staples ETF | 13.37% | Jul 22, 2025 | XLP vs GXPS | |
| iShares U.S. Consumer Goods ETF | 13.58% | Jun 12, 2000 | XLP vs IYK | |
| Fidelity MSCI Consumer Staples Index ETF | 13.69% | Oct 21, 2013 | XLP vs FSTA | |
| Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF | 13.75% | Jan 26, 2004 | XLP vs VDC |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to XLP
XLP alternatives from the Consumer Staples Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Consumer Staples ETF | -9.28% | Jan 26, 2004 | XLP vs VDC | |
| Fidelity MSCI Consumer Staples Index ETF | -9.29% | Oct 21, 2013 | XLP vs FSTA | |
| iShares Global Consumer Staples ETF | -10.24% | Sep 21, 2006 | XLP vs KXI | |
| iShares U.S. Consumer Goods ETF | -10.38% | Jun 12, 2000 | XLP vs IYK | |
| First Trust Consumer Staples AlphaDEX Fund | -10.74% | May 8, 2007 | XLP vs FXG |
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 | XLP vs SPY | |
| SPDR Gold Shares | Gold, Precious Metals | 87 | 8.57% | Nov 18, 2004 | XLP vs GLD | |
| State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF | Technology Equities | 69 | -7.57% | Dec 16, 1998 | XLP vs XLK | |
| State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 Growth ETF | S&P 500, Large Cap Growth Equities | 66 | -8.12% | Sep 25, 2000 | XLP vs SPYG | |
| SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 High Dividend ETF | S&P 500, Dividend | 30 | 6.32% | Oct 21, 2015 | XLP vs SPYD | |
| SPDR Gold MiniShares Trust | Precious Metals, Gold | 88 | 8.57% | Jun 25, 2018 | XLP vs GLDM | |
| State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF | Energy Equities | 73 | 37.91% | Dec 16, 1998 | XLP vs XLE | |
| Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund | Utilities Equities | 71 | 8.25% | Dec 16, 1998 | XLP vs XLU | |
| SPDR Barclays 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF | Government Bonds | 100 | 0.85% | May 25, 2007 | XLP vs BIL | |
| SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 47 | -3.25% | Jan 14, 1998 | XLP vs DIA |
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