SPDR S&P Software & Services ETF (XSW) Alternatives
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 funds that fit a different role in your portfolio.
Cheapest Alternatives to XSW
XSW charges 0.35% annually. Among ETFs in the Technology Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among XSW alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity MSCI Information Technology Index ETF | 0.08% | Oct 21, 2013 | XSW vs FTEC | |
| State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF | 0.08% | Dec 16, 1998 | XSW vs XLK | |
| Vanguard Information Technology ETF | 0.09% | Mar 25, 2004 | XSW vs VGT | |
| Vanguard Communication Services ETF | 0.10% | Sep 23, 2004 | XSW vs VOX | |
| Vaneck Technology Trusector ETF | 0.13% | Aug 20, 2025 | XSW vs TRUT |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to XSW
Among ETFs in the Technology 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xtrackers Semiconductor Select Equity ETF | 96 | Jul 12, 2023 | XSW vs CHPS | |
| VistaShares Artificial Intelligence Supercycle ETF | 95 | Dec 3, 2024 | XSW vs AIS | |
| Roundhill Generative AI & Technology ETF | 95 | May 17, 2023 | XSW vs CHAT | |
| First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF | 95 | Sep 20, 2016 | XSW vs FTXL | |
| VanEck Semiconductor ETF | 95 | Dec 20, 2011 | XSW vs SMH |
Top Performing XSW Alternatives (YTD)
XSW alternatives from the Technology Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arm Holdings PLC ADRhedged ETF | 39.97% | Mar 13, 2025 | XSW vs ARMH | |
| ASML Holding NV ADR Hedged ETF | 25.77% | Mar 13, 2025 | XSW vs ASMH | |
| Invesco Semiconductors ETF | 19.68% | Jun 23, 2005 | XSW vs PSI | |
| Tortoise AI Infrastructure ETF | 16.67% | Aug 4, 2025 | XSW vs TCAI | |
| iShares U.S. Digital Infrastructure and Real Estat... | 15.26% | Jul 10, 2001 | XSW vs IDGT |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to XSW
XSW alternatives from the Technology Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clockwise Core Equity & Innovation ETF | 15.02% | Jan 27, 2022 | XSW vs TIME | |
| State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR Premium... | 17.22% | Jul 29, 2025 | XSW vs XLKI | |
| Global X AgTech & Food Innovation ETF | 19.32% | Jul 12, 2021 | XSW vs KROP | |
| First Trust IndXX NextG ETF | 19.87% | Feb 17, 2011 | XSW vs NXTG | |
| Vanguard Communication Services ETF | 20.34% | Sep 23, 2004 | XSW vs VOX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to XSW
XSW alternatives from the Technology Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global X AgTech & Food Innovation ETF | -11.29% | Jul 12, 2021 | XSW vs KROP | |
| iShares U.S. Digital Infrastructure and Real Estat... | -12.23% | Jul 10, 2001 | XSW vs IDGT | |
| First Trust IndXX NextG ETF | -12.49% | Feb 17, 2011 | XSW vs NXTG | |
| REX FANG & Innovation Equity Premium Income ETF | -12.91% | Oct 11, 2023 | XSW vs FEPI | |
| Invesco Dynamic Networking ETF | -12.94% | Jun 23, 2005 | XSW vs PXQ |
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 | XSW vs SPY | |
| SPDR Gold Shares | Gold, Precious Metals | 87 | 8.57% | Nov 18, 2004 | XSW vs GLD | |
| State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 Growth ETF | S&P 500, Large Cap Growth Equities | 66 | -8.12% | Sep 25, 2000 | XSW vs SPYG | |
| SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 High Dividend ETF | S&P 500, Dividend | 30 | 6.32% | Oct 21, 2015 | XSW vs SPYD | |
| SPDR Gold MiniShares Trust | Precious Metals, Gold | 88 | 8.57% | Jun 25, 2018 | XSW vs GLDM | |
| State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF | Energy Equities | 73 | 37.91% | Dec 16, 1998 | XSW vs XLE | |
| Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund | Utilities Equities | 71 | 8.25% | Dec 16, 1998 | XSW vs XLU | |
| SPDR Barclays 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF | Government Bonds | 100 | 0.85% | May 25, 2007 | XSW vs BIL | |
| SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 47 | -3.25% | Jan 14, 1998 | XSW vs DIA | |
| Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund | Financials Equities | 14 | -9.40% | Dec 16, 1998 | XSW vs XLF |
Often Compared With XSW
What investors most often compare with XSW, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
Compare XSW with Any Fund or Stock
Compare XSW with any ETF, mutual fund, or stock using PortfoliosLab's comparison tool.