SPDR S&P Software & Services ETF (XSW) 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 XSW. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to XSW
XSW 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 | XSW vs FTEC | |
| State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF | 0.08% | 120.59B | Dec 1998 | XSW vs XLK | |
| Vanguard Information Technology ETF | 0.09% | 170.10B | Mar 2004 | XSW vs VGT | |
| Vaneck Technology Trusector ETF | 0.13% | 173.15M | Aug 2025 | XSW vs TRUT | |
| Global X PureCap MSCI Information Technology ETF | 0.15% | — | Jul 2025 | XSW vs GXPT |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to XSW
XSW has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 8. There are 130 ETFs in the Technology Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 95.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VistaShares Artificial Intelligence Supercycle ETF | 95 | 574.75M | Dec 2024 | XSW vs AIS | |
| Xtrackers Semiconductor Select Equity ETF | 95 | 116.18M | Jul 2023 | XSW vs CHPS | |
| First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF | 94 | 2.46B | Sep 2016 | XSW vs FTXL | |
| Invesco Semiconductors ETF | 93 | 2.68B | Jun 2005 | XSW vs PSI | |
| iShares Semiconductor ETF | 93 | 47.60B | Jul 2001 | XSW vs SOXX |
Top Performing XSW Alternatives (YTD)
XSW is at -4.56% YTD. There are 148 ETFs in the Technology Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 172.11%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STMicroelectronics NV ADRhedged | 172.11% | 7.89M | Mar 2025 | XSW vs STHH | |
| Direxion Daily Semiconductors Top 5 Bull 2X Shares | 102.89% | 15.46M | Sep 2025 | XSW vs TSXU | |
| Invesco Semiconductors ETF | 92.36% | 2.68B | Jun 2005 | XSW vs PSI | |
| VistaShares Artificial Intelligence Supercycle ETF | 90.47% | 574.75M | Dec 2024 | XSW vs AIS | |
| Xtrackers Semiconductor Select Equity ETF | 87.17% | 116.18M | Jul 2023 | XSW vs CHPS |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to XSW
XSW has 29.16% 1-year volatility. There are 95 ETFs in the Technology Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 13.65%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xtrackers US National Critical Technologies ETF | 13.65% | 134.94M | Nov 2023 | XSW vs CRTC | |
| Clockwise Core Equity & Innovation ETF | 13.93% | 19.49M | Jan 2022 | XSW vs TIME | |
| Global X AgTech & Food Innovation ETF | 16.34% | 9.19M | Jul 2021 | XSW vs KROP | |
| Goldman Sachs ETF Trust Goldman Sachs Innovate Equ... | 16.52% | 211.01M | Nov 2020 | XSW vs GINN | |
| iShares Future Exponential Technologies ETF | 17.50% | 3.95B | Mar 2015 | XSW vs XT |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to XSW
XSW has a 1-year max drawdown of -33.75%. There are 123 ETFs in the Technology Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -9.05%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xtrackers US National Critical Technologies ETF | -9.05% | 134.94M | Nov 2023 | XSW vs CRTC | |
| Gabelli Global Technology Leaders ETF | -9.20% | 7.50M | Jan 2022 | XSW vs GGTL | |
| ProShares S&P Technology Dividend Aristocrats ETF | -9.55% | 276.67M | Nov 2019 | XSW vs TDV | |
| iShares Future Exponential Technologies ETF | -10.45% | 3.95B | Mar 2015 | XSW vs XT | |
| Goldman Sachs Future Tech Leaders Equity ETF | -11.13% | 238.85M | Sep 2021 | XSW 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 | 66 | 10.45% | 783.21B | Jan 1993 | XSW vs SPY | |
| SPDR Gold Shares | Gold, Precious Metals | 22 | -7.36% | 132.10B | Nov 2004 | XSW vs GLD | |
| State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 Growth ETF | S&P 500, Large Cap Growth Equities | 48 | 10.97% | 52.75B | Sep 2000 | XSW vs SPYG | |
| State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 High Dividend ... | S&P 500, Dividend | 54 | 14.99% | 7.40B | Oct 2015 | XSW vs SPYD | |
| State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF | Energy Equities | 50 | 28.66% | 36.33B | Dec 1998 | XSW vs XLE | |
| State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 66 | 10.50% | 158.31B | Nov 2005 | XSW vs SPYM | |
| SPDR Gold MiniShares Trust | Gold, Precious Metals | 23 | -7.26% | 27.70B | Jun 2018 | XSW vs GLDM | |
| State Street Utilities Select Sector SPDR ETF | Utilities Equities | 31 | 8.54% | 23.51B | Dec 1998 | XSW vs XLU | |
| SPDR Bloomberg 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF | Government Bonds, Ultrashort Bond | 100 | 1.88% | 46.75B | May 2007 | XSW vs BIL | |
| State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF | Health & Biotech Equities | 49 | 5.16% | 41.65B | Dec 1998 | XSW vs XLV |
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Investors most often compare XSW with IGV, PSCT, BUG. These 20 comparison targets span 8 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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