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IXPvsGXPCETF Comparison

ETF 1
IXP

iShares Global Comm Services ETF

This fund is part of
Global Large Cap
+0.01%
VS
ETF 2
GXPC

Global X PureCap MSCI Communication Services ETF

iShares Global Comm Services ETF (IXP) belongs to the Global Large Cap segment. Global X PureCap MSCI Communication Services ETF (GXPC) is part of the US Communication Services Sector segment. Both ETFs have the same top 3 sector exposures: Communication Services and Information Technology. IXP is more expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.4%, versus 0.25% for GXPC. IXP is up 0.06% year-to-date (YTD) with -$206M in YTD flows. GXPC performs better with 5.44% YTD performance, and +$13M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of IXP and GXPC 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 GXPC performance and flow charts

Performance

05101520%Mar 30Apr 7Apr 14Apr 21Apr 28

Cumulative Flows

-40 M-30 M-20 M-10 M0 MMar 30Apr 7Apr 14Apr 21Apr 28

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Historic performance and flows
Data as of 04/29/2026
1M3MYTD1Y3Y5Y
Perf.
IXP
GXPC
+8.68%+18.92%
-4.20%-0.28%
+0.06%+5.44%
+27.58%n/a
+96.18%n/a
+53.66%n/a
Flows
IXP
GXPC
-$35M-$40K
-$120M-$9M
-$206M+$13M
+$140M-
+$88M-
+$100M-
Volatility and drawdown
3M1Y3Y5Y
Volatility
IXP
GXPC
+16.45%+22.22%
+14.56%n/a
+16.11%n/a
+18.70%n/a
Max drawdown
IXP
GXPC
-12.27%-16.47%
-12.27%n/a
-17.07%n/a
-43.88%n/a
Max drawdown duration
IXP
GXPC
90d73d
90dn/a
106dn/a
1000dn/a
Trading data

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IXP
GXPC
Last sale
4/30/2026 at 1:30 PM
$123.50
$32.62
Previous close
04/29/2026
$121.07
$31.41
Consolidated volume
04/29/2026
Average volume
30 days
Average discount or premium
30 days
Average Bid/Ask spread
30 days
Replication quality
Data as of April 29, 2026
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Main metrics
Last update 4/30/2026 at 1:30 PM
Live
Closed
IXP
GXPC
Last price
$123.50
$32.62
1D performance
+2.00%
+3.85%
AuM$587.60 M$72.36 M
E/R0.4%0.25%
Characteristics
IXP
GXPC
Management strategyPassivePassive
ProvideriSharesGlobal X
BenchmarkS&P Global 1200 Communication Services 4.5/22.5/45 Capped IndexMSCI USA Communication Services Index
N° of holdings6124
Asset classEquities-
Trailing 12m distribution yield
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Inception dateNovember 12, 2001July 23, 2025
ESGNoNo
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Exposure

Countries

IXP
USA
67.34%
Japan
9.05%
Other
23.6%
GXPC
USA
99.92%
Other
0.08%

Sectors

IXP
Communication Ser.
98.19%
Other
1.81%
GXPC
Communication Ser.
99.15%
Other
0.85%
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Diversification

IXP

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

74.69%
GXPC

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

97.32%

Top 15 holdings

Data as of March 31, 2026
IXP
META PLATFORMS
14.94%
ALPHABET INC-CL
10.59%
ALPHABET INC-CL
8.48%
AT&T
5.07%
NETFLIX
4.84%
VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS
4.70%
WALT DISNEY
4.54%
TENCENT HOLDINGS
4.50%
DEUTSCHE TELEKOM AG
3.58%
COMCAST
2.92%
T-MOBILE US INC
2.82%
SOFTBANK GROUP CORP
2.46%
WARNER BROS. DISCOVERY
1.93%
NINTENDO
1.83%
NIPPON TELEGRAPH AND TELEPHONE CORP
1.47%
GXPC
ALPHABET INC-CL
28.15%
ALPHABET INC-CL
23.54%
META PLATFORMS
20.63%
NETFLIX
6.95%
VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS
3.72%
AT&T
3.57%
WALT DISNEY
2.97%
T-MOBILE US INC
1.90%
COMCAST
1.83%
WARNER BROS. DISCOVERY
1.13%
ELECTRONIC ARTS
0.84%
TAKE TWO
0.65%
ROBLOX
0.52%
LIVE NATION
0.48%
OMNICOM
0.43%
Frequently asked questions about IXP and GXPC

How have the IXP and GXPC ETFs performed in 2026?

As of April 29, 2026, IXP is up 0.06% year-to-date (YTD), while GXPC has returned 5.44%. That puts GXPC better performer ahead so far this year.

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

Year-to-date, the IXP ETF saw -$206M in flows, compared to +$13M for GXPC.

Which ETF is bigger: IXP or GXPC?

As of April 29, 2026, IXP holds $587.60 M in assets under management (AUM), while GXPC manages $72.36 M.

What sectors do the IXP and GXPC ETFs invest in?

IXP leans toward sectors like Communication Services. Meanwhile, GXPC focuses on Communication Services.

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

IXP top holdings include META PLATFORMS, ALPHABET INC-CL and ALPHABET INC-CL. GXPC holds in its top three: ALPHABET INC-CL, ALPHABET INC-CL and META PLATFORMS.

Which ETF is more diversified: IXP or GXPC?

IXP holds 67 securities with 74.69% of its assets in the top 15. GXPC has 29 securities and a top 15 weight of 97.32%.

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