SPDR S&P Retail ETF (XRT) Alternatives
SPDR S&P Retail ETF (XRT) 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 XRT. 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 XRT
XRT charges 0.35% annually. Among ETFs in the Consumer Discretionary Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among XRT alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity MSCI Consumer Discretionary Index ETF | 0.08% | Oct 21, 2013 | XRT vs FDIS | |
| Vanguard Consumer Discretionary ETF | 0.10% | Jan 26, 2004 | XRT vs VCR | |
| Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund | 0.13% | Dec 16, 1998 | XRT vs XLY | |
| iShares Evolved U.S. Discretionary Spending ETF | 0.18% | Mar 21, 2018 | XRT vs IEDI | |
| Invesco S&P SmallCap Consumer Discretionary ETF | 0.29% | Apr 7, 2010 | XRT vs PSCD |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to XRT
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 | XRT vs CARZ | |
| VanEck Vectors Retail ETF | 54 | Dec 20, 2011 | XRT vs RTH | |
| Invesco Dynamic Leisure & Entertainment ETF | 51 | Jun 23, 2005 | XRT vs PEJ | |
| ProShares Online Retail ETF | 43 | Jul 13, 2018 | XRT vs ONLN | |
| iShares U.S. Consumer Discretionary ETF | 32 | Jun 28, 2000 | XRT vs IYC |
Top Performing XRT Alternatives (YTD)
XRT 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 | 3.74% | May 9, 2011 | XRT vs CARZ | |
| VanEck Vectors Retail ETF | 0.56% | Dec 20, 2011 | XRT vs RTH | |
| AdvisorShares Vice ETF | -0.08% | Dec 12, 2017 | XRT vs VICE | |
| AdvisorShares Restaurant ETF | -0.73% | Apr 20, 2021 | XRT vs EATZ | |
| Kraneshares Global Luxury Index ETF | -0.86% | Sep 6, 2023 | XRT vs KLXY |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to XRT
XRT alternatives from the Consumer Discretionary Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VanEck Vectors Retail ETF | 14.78% | Dec 20, 2011 | XRT vs RTH | |
| AdvisorShares Vice ETF | 14.98% | Dec 12, 2017 | XRT vs VICE | |
| iShares Evolved U.S. Discretionary Spending ETF | 17.06% | Mar 21, 2018 | XRT vs IEDI | |
| iShares U.S. Consumer Discretionary ETF | 20.10% | Jun 28, 2000 | XRT vs IYC | |
| iShares Global Consumer Discretionary ETF | 20.81% | Sep 21, 2006 | XRT vs RXI |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to XRT
XRT 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 | XRT vs RTH | |
| iShares Evolved U.S. Discretionary Spending ETF | -10.57% | Mar 21, 2018 | XRT vs IEDI | |
| iShares U.S. Consumer Discretionary ETF | -12.49% | Jun 28, 2000 | XRT vs IYC | |
| Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Consumer Discretionar... | -13.57% | Nov 1, 2006 | XRT vs RSPD | |
| AdvisorShares Vice ETF | -13.59% | Dec 12, 2017 | XRT vs VICE |
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 | XRT vs SPY | |
| SPDR Gold Shares | Gold, Precious Metals | 87 | 8.57% | Nov 18, 2004 | XRT vs GLD | |
| State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF | Technology Equities | 69 | -7.57% | Dec 16, 1998 | XRT vs XLK | |
| State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 Growth ETF | S&P 500, Large Cap Growth Equities | 66 | -8.12% | Sep 25, 2000 | XRT vs SPYG | |
| SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 High Dividend ETF | S&P 500, Dividend | 30 | 6.32% | Oct 21, 2015 | XRT vs SPYD | |
| SPDR Gold MiniShares Trust | Precious Metals, Gold | 88 | 8.57% | Jun 25, 2018 | XRT vs GLDM | |
| State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF | Energy Equities | 73 | 37.91% | Dec 16, 1998 | XRT vs XLE | |
| Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund | Utilities Equities | 71 | 8.25% | Dec 16, 1998 | XRT vs XLU | |
| SPDR Barclays 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF | Government Bonds | 100 | 0.85% | May 25, 2007 | XRT vs BIL | |
| SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 47 | -3.25% | Jan 14, 1998 | XRT vs DIA |
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