Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLY) Alternatives
Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund (XLY) belongs to the Consumer Discretionary Equities category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with XLY. 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 XLY
XLY charges 0.13% annually. Among ETFs in the Consumer Discretionary Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among XLY alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity MSCI Consumer Discretionary Index ETF | 0.08% | Oct 21, 2013 | XLY vs FDIS | |
| Vanguard Consumer Discretionary ETF | 0.10% | Jan 26, 2004 | XLY vs VCR | |
| iShares Evolved U.S. Discretionary Spending ETF | 0.18% | Mar 21, 2018 | XLY vs IEDI | |
| Invesco S&P SmallCap Consumer Discretionary ETF | 0.29% | Apr 7, 2010 | XLY vs PSCD | |
| VanEck Vectors Retail ETF | 0.35% | Dec 20, 2011 | XLY vs RTH |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to XLY
Among ETFs in the Consumer Discretionary 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Trust NASDAQ Global Auto Index Fund | 89 | May 9, 2011 | XLY vs CARZ | |
| Invesco Dynamic Leisure & Entertainment ETF | 50 | Jun 23, 2005 | XLY vs PEJ | |
| VanEck Vectors Retail ETF | 48 | Dec 20, 2011 | XLY vs RTH | |
| ProShares Online Retail ETF | 40 | Jul 13, 2018 | XLY vs ONLN | |
| SPDR S&P Retail ETF | 38 | Jun 19, 2006 | XLY vs XRT |
Top Performing XLY Alternatives (YTD)
XLY alternatives from the Consumer Discretionary Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Trust NASDAQ Global Auto Index Fund | 5.91% | May 9, 2011 | XLY vs CARZ | |
| VanEck Vectors Retail ETF | 1.11% | Dec 20, 2011 | XLY vs RTH | |
| AdvisorShares Vice ETF | -0.16% | Dec 12, 2017 | XLY vs VICE | |
| AdvisorShares Restaurant ETF | -0.50% | Apr 20, 2021 | XLY vs EATZ | |
| Kraneshares Global Luxury Index ETF | -0.86% | Sep 6, 2023 | XLY vs KLXY |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to XLY
XLY alternatives from the Consumer Discretionary Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VanEck Vectors Retail ETF | 14.75% | Dec 20, 2011 | XLY vs RTH | |
| AdvisorShares Vice ETF | 14.98% | Dec 12, 2017 | XLY vs VICE | |
| iShares Evolved U.S. Discretionary Spending ETF | 17.01% | Mar 21, 2018 | XLY vs IEDI | |
| iShares U.S. Consumer Discretionary ETF | 20.10% | Jun 28, 2000 | XLY vs IYC | |
| iShares Global Consumer Discretionary ETF | 20.82% | Sep 21, 2006 | XLY vs RXI |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to XLY
XLY alternatives from the Consumer Discretionary Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VanEck Vectors Retail ETF | -9.02% | Dec 20, 2011 | XLY vs RTH | |
| iShares Evolved U.S. Discretionary Spending ETF | -10.57% | Mar 21, 2018 | XLY vs IEDI | |
| iShares U.S. Consumer Discretionary ETF | -12.49% | Jun 28, 2000 | XLY vs IYC | |
| SPDR S&P Retail ETF | -13.53% | Jun 19, 2006 | XLY vs XRT | |
| Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Consumer Discretionar... | -13.57% | Nov 1, 2006 | XLY vs RSPD |
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 | 59 | -3.65% | Jan 22, 1993 | XLY vs SPY | |
| SPDR Gold Shares | Gold, Precious Metals | 85 | 10.47% | Nov 18, 2004 | XLY vs GLD | |
| State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF | Technology Equities | 65 | -6.18% | Dec 16, 1998 | XLY vs XLK | |
| State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 Growth ETF | S&P 500, Large Cap Growth Equities | 62 | -6.91% | Sep 25, 2000 | XLY vs SPYG | |
| SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 High Dividend ETF | S&P 500, Dividend | 25 | 5.92% | Oct 21, 2015 | XLY vs SPYD | |
| SPDR Gold MiniShares Trust | Precious Metals, Gold | 86 | 10.46% | Jun 25, 2018 | XLY vs GLDM | |
| State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF | Energy Equities | 58 | 32.76% | Dec 16, 1998 | XLY vs XLE | |
| Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund | Utilities Equities | 66 | 8.77% | Dec 16, 1998 | XLY vs XLU | |
| SPDR Barclays 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF | Government Bonds | 100 | 0.88% | May 25, 2007 | XLY vs BIL | |
| SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 41 | -2.78% | Jan 14, 1998 | XLY vs DIA |
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