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IXPvsFCOMETF Comparison

ETF 1
IXP

iShares Global Comm Services ETF

This fund is part of
Global Large Cap
-1.18%
VS
ETF 2
FCOM

Fidelity MSCI Communication Services Index ETF

iShares Global Comm Services ETF (IXP) belongs to the Global Large Cap segment. Fidelity MSCI Communication Services Index ETF (FCOM) is part of the US Communication Services Sector segment. Both ETFs have the same top 3 sector exposures: Technology, Telecommunications and Consumer Services. IXP is more expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.4%, versus 0.084% for FCOM. IXP is down -4.26% year-to-date (YTD) with -$205M in YTD flows. FCOM performs better with -4.08% YTD performance, and -$56M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of IXP and FCOM below, and assess how they stack up in performance, liquidity, risk, exposure, holdings, and more, helping you select the best ETF for your investments.

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IXP vs FCOM performance and flow charts

Performance

-4.0-2.00.02.04.06.0%Jun 29Jul 7Jul 14Jul 21Jul 28

Cumulative Flows

-20 M0 M20 M40 M60 M80 MJun 29Jul 7Jul 14Jul 21Jul 28

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Historic performance and flows
Data as of 07/29/2026
1M3MYTD1Y3Y5Y
Perf.
IXP
FCOM
+1.30%+0.11%
-4.32%-4.95%
-4.26%-4.08%
+6.47%+7.94%
+69.03%+69.39%
+44.90%+31.26%
Flows
IXP
FCOM
+$29M+$59M
+$1M+$140M
-$205M-$56M
+$1M+$21M
+$94M+$370M
+$106M+$454M
Volatility and drawdown
3M1Y3Y5Y
Volatility
IXP
FCOM
+17.23%+19.19%
+15.70%+16.83%
+16.34%+18.28%
+18.88%+21.48%
Max drawdown
IXP
FCOM
-10.51%-10.10%
-12.27%-13.51%
-17.07%-21.21%
-43.88%-46.78%
Max drawdown duration
IXP
FCOM
84d61d
181d180d
106d129d
1000d1128d
Trading data

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IXP
FCOM
Last sale
7/30/2026 at 1:30 PM
$113.04
$67.89
Previous close
07/29/2026
$115.04
$69.73
Consolidated volume
07/29/2026
Average volume
30 days
Average discount or premium
30 days
Average Bid/Ask spread
30 days
Replication quality
Data as of June 30, 2026
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Main metrics
Last update 7/30/2026 at 1:30 PM
Live
Closed
IXP
FCOM
Last price
$113.04
$67.89
1D performance
-1.74%
-2.64%
AuM$558.45 M$1.79 B
E/R0.4%0.084%
Characteristics
IXP
FCOM
Management strategyPassivePassive
ProvideriSharesFidelity
BenchmarkS&P Global 1200 Communication Services 4.5/22.5/45 Capped IndexMSCI USA IMI Communication Services 25/50 Index
N° of holdings6282
Asset classEquitiesEquities
Trailing 12m distribution yield
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Inception dateNovember 12, 2001October 21, 2013
ESGNoNo
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Exposure

Countries

IXP
USA
69.12%
Japan
9.39%
Other
21.49%
FCOM
USA
99.38%
Other
0.62%

Sectors

IXP
Technology
55.78%
Telecommunication.
32.28%
Consumer Services
9.15%
Other
2.78%
FCOM
Technology
57.27%
Telecommunication.
21.81%
Consumer Services
19.27%
Other
1.66%
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Diversification

IXP

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

76.53%
FCOM

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

82.86%

Top 15 holdings

Data as of June 30, 2026
IXP
Meta Platforms, Inc.
16.61%
Alphabet, Inc.
13.03%
Alphabet, Inc.
10.38%
The Walt Disney Co.
4.54%
Tencent Holdings Ltd.
4.50%
Verizon Communications, Inc.
4.22%
Netflix, Inc.
4.07%
AT&T, Inc.
3.91%
SoftBank Group Corp.
3.87%
Deutsche Telekom AG
2.52%
Comcast Corp.
2.38%
T-Mobile US, Inc.
2.12%
Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc.
1.80%
Nintendo Co., Ltd.
1.32%
KDDI Corp.
1.29%
FCOM
Meta Platforms, Inc.
21.21%
Alphabet, Inc.
14.08%
Alphabet, Inc.
7.54%
Verizon Communications, Inc.
4.70%
The Walt Disney Co.
4.67%
AT&T, Inc.
4.37%
T-Mobile US, Inc.
4.26%
Comcast Corp.
4.05%
Warner Bros. Discovery, Inc.
3.94%
Netflix, Inc.
3.87%
Electronic Arts, Inc.
2.86%
Take-Two Interactive Software, Inc.
2.60%
Roblox Corp.
1.71%
Live Nation Entertainment, Inc.
1.70%
Omnicom Group, Inc.
1.30%
Frequently asked questions about IXP and FCOM

How have the IXP and FCOM ETFs performed in 2026?

As of July 29, 2026, IXP is down -4.26% year-to-date (YTD), while FCOM has lost -4.08%. That puts FCOM better performer ahead so far this year.

Which ETF is attracting more investor money: IXP or FCOM?

Year-to-date, the IXP ETF saw -$205M in flows, compared to -$56M for FCOM.

Which ETF is more volatile: IXP or FCOM?

Over the past year, IXP had a volatility of 15.7%, while FCOM experienced 16.83%.

Which ETF is bigger: IXP or FCOM?

As of July 29, 2026, IXP holds $558.45 M in assets under management (AUM), while FCOM manages $1.79 B.

What sectors do the IXP and FCOM ETFs invest in?

IXP leans toward sectors like Technology, Telecommunications and Consumer Services. Meanwhile, FCOM focuses on Technology, Telecommunications and Consumer Services.

What are the top holdings of the IXP ETF and FCOM ETF?

IXP top holdings include Meta Platforms, Inc., Alphabet, Inc. and Alphabet, Inc.. FCOM holds in its top three: Meta Platforms, Inc., Alphabet, Inc. and Alphabet, Inc..

Which ETF is more diversified: IXP or FCOM?

IXP holds 65 securities with 76.53% of its assets in the top 15. FCOM has 88 securities and a top 15 weight of 82.86%.

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