SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF (XSD) belongs to the Semiconductors category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with XSD. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to XSD
XSD charges 0.35% annually. There are 3 ETFs in the Semiconductors category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.15%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xtrackers Semiconductor Select Equity ETF | 0.15% | 115.48M | Jul 2023 | XSD vs CHPS | |
| Invesco PHLX Semiconductor ETF | 0.19% | 3.22B | Jun 2021 | XSD vs SOXQ | |
| iShares Semiconductor ETF | 0.34% | 46.67B | Jul 2001 | XSD vs SOXX | |
| VanEck Semiconductor ETF | 0.35% | 84.54B | Dec 2011 | XSD vs SMH | |
| VanEck Fabless Semiconductor ETF | 0.35% | 361.77M | Aug 2024 | XSD vs SMHX |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to XSD
XSD has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 92. There are 9 ETFs in the Semiconductors category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 96.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xtrackers Semiconductor Select Equity ETF | 96 | 115.48M | Jul 2023 | XSD vs CHPS | |
| First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF | 96 | 2.89B | Sep 2016 | XSD vs FTXL | |
| Invesco Semiconductors ETF | 96 | 2.92B | Jun 2005 | XSD vs PSI | |
| Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bull 3X ETF | 96 | 28.01B | Mar 2010 | XSD vs SOXL | |
| YieldMax Semiconductor Portfolio Option Income ETF | 95 | 1.16B | Apr 2025 | XSD vs CHPY |
Top Performing XSD Alternatives (YTD)
XSD is at 87.88% YTD. There are 7 ETFs in the Semiconductors category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 450.61%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Direxion Daily Semiconductor Bull 3X ETF | 450.61% | 28.01B | Mar 2010 | XSD vs SOXL | |
| Invesco Semiconductors ETF | 116.16% | 2.92B | Jun 2005 | XSD vs PSI | |
| First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF | 111.02% | 2.89B | Sep 2016 | XSD vs FTXL | |
| Xtrackers Semiconductor Select Equity ETF | 107.68% | 115.48M | Jul 2023 | XSD vs CHPS | |
| iShares Semiconductor ETF | 100.58% | 46.67B | Jul 2001 | XSD vs SOXX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to XSD
XSD has 40.74% 1-year volatility. There are 10 ETFs in the Semiconductors category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 17.98%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GraniteShares YieldBOOST MU ETF | 17.98% | 13.93M | Apr 2026 | XSD vs MUYY | |
| Columbia Select Technology ETF | 24.91% | 38.12M | Mar 2022 | XSD vs SEMI | |
| GraniteShares YieldBOOST Semiconductors ETF | 25.93% | 96.46M | Nov 2025 | XSD vs SEMY | |
| YieldMax Semiconductor Portfolio Option Income ETF | 32.57% | 1.16B | Apr 2025 | XSD vs CHPY | |
| VanEck Semiconductor ETF | 34.87% | 84.54B | Dec 2011 | XSD vs SMH |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to XSD
XSD has a 1-year max drawdown of -18.61%. There are 10 ETFs in the Semiconductors category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -12.17%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YieldMax Semiconductor Portfolio Option Income ETF | -12.17% | 1.16B | Apr 2025 | XSD vs CHPY | |
| Columbia Select Technology ETF | -14.41% | 38.12M | Mar 2022 | XSD vs SEMI | |
| First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF | -14.51% | 2.89B | Sep 2016 | XSD vs FTXL | |
| Strive U.S. Semiconductor ETF | -14.59% | 238.64M | Oct 2022 | XSD vs SHOC | |
| VanEck Semiconductor ETF | -14.93% | 84.54B | Dec 2011 | XSD vs SMH |
Other ETFs from State Street
The 10 most viewed State Street ETFs shown here include SPY, GLD, XLK and span 10 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $765B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 59 | 8.15% | 765.27B | Jan 1993 | XSD vs SPY | |
| SPDR Gold Shares | Gold, Precious Metals | 22 | -4.79% | 138.96B | Nov 2004 | XSD vs GLD | |
| State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF | Technology Equities | 66 | 28.25% | 130.33B | Dec 1998 | XSD vs XLK | |
| State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 Growth ETF | S&P 500, Large Cap Growth Equities | 45 | 8.70% | 52.13B | Sep 2000 | XSD vs SPYG | |
| State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 High Dividend ... | S&P 500, Dividend | 47 | 12.56% | 7.30B | Oct 2015 | XSD vs SPYD | |
| State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF | Energy Equities | 42 | 23.49% | 36.84B | Dec 1998 | XSD vs XLE | |
| SPDR Gold MiniShares Trust | Gold, Precious Metals | 22 | -4.72% | 28.75B | Jun 2018 | XSD vs GLDM | |
| State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 59 | 8.21% | 148.87B | Nov 2005 | XSD vs SPYM | |
| State Street Utilities Select Sector SPDR ETF | Utilities Equities | 27 | 6.99% | 22.62B | Dec 1998 | XSD vs XLU | |
| SPDR Bloomberg 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF | Government Bonds, Ultrashort Bond | 100 | 1.67% | 46.54B | May 2007 | XSD vs BIL |
Often Compared With XSD
Investors most often compare XSD with FSELX, QQQ, IGV. These 20 comparison targets span 19 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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