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XLCIvsIXPETF Comparison

ETF 1
XLCI

State Street Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Premium Income Fund

This fund is part of
Options Strategies
+0.4%
VS
ETF 2
IXP

iShares Global Comm Services ETF

This fund is part of
Global Large Cap
+0.61%

State Street Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Premium Income Fund (XLCI) belongs to the Options Strategies segment. iShares Global Comm Services ETF (IXP) is part of the Global Large Cap segment. Both ETFs have the same top 3 sector exposures: Communication Services and Information Technology. XLCI is less expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.35%, versus 0.4% for IXP. XLCI is down -1.2% year-to-date (YTD) with +$980K in YTD flows. IXP performs worse with -1.56% YTD performance, and -$199M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of XLCI and IXP 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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XLCI vs IXP performance and flow charts

Performance

-4.0-3.0-2.0-1.00.01.02.0%May 12May 19May 27Jun 3Jun 10

Cumulative Flows

-200,0000200,000400,000May 12May 19May 27Jun 3Jun 10

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Historic performance and flows
Data as of 06/12/2026
1M3MYTD1Y3Y5Y
Perf.
XLCI
IXP
-2.76%-3.20%
-1.11%-0.03%
-1.20%-1.56%
n/a+13.25%
n/a+84.90%
n/a+50.11%
Flows
XLCI
IXP
+$494K-
+$731K-$35M
+$980K-$199M
-+$110M
-+$61M
-+$93M
Volatility and drawdown
3M1Y3Y5Y
Volatility
XLCI
IXP
+13.95%+16.87%
n/a+14.71%
n/a+16.13%
n/a+18.71%
Max drawdown
XLCI
IXP
-6.33%-7.36%
n/a-12.27%
n/a-17.07%
n/a-43.88%
Max drawdown duration
XLCI
IXP
22d27d
n/a134d
n/a106d
n/a1000d
Trading data

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XLCI
IXP
Last sale
6/12/2026 at 4:02 PM
$23.81
$119.18
Previous close
06/12/2026
$23.93
$118.78
Consolidated volume
06/12/2026
Average volume
30 days
Average discount or premium
30 days
Average Bid/Ask spread
30 days
Replication quality
Data as of May 29, 2026
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XLCI
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Tracking error
Tracking difference
1 year cumulative return difference
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Main metrics
Last update 6/12/2026 at 4:02 PM
Live
Closed
XLCI
IXP
Last price
$23.81
$119.18
1D performance
-0.51%
+0.34%
AuM$2.38 M$584.02 M
E/R0.35%0.4%
Characteristics
XLCI
IXP
Management strategyActivePassive
ProviderState Street Investment ManagementiShares
Benchmark-S&P Global 1200 Communication Services 4.5/22.5/45 Capped Index
N° of holdings2061
Asset class-Equities
Trailing 12m distribution yield
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Inception dateJuly 30, 2025November 12, 2001
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Exposure

Countries

XLCI
USA
99.15%
Other
0.85%
IXP
USA
68.64%
Japan
9.35%
Other
22.01%

Sectors

XLCI
Communication Ser.
92.34%
Other
7.66%
IXP
Communication Ser.
98.17%
Other
1.83%
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Diversification

XLCI

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

81.24%
IXP

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

75.77%

Top 15 holdings

Data as of April 30, 2026
XLCI
META PLATFORMS
13.43%
ALPHABET INC-CL
9.84%
ALPHABET INC-CL
7.84%
TAKE TWO
4.60%
WALT DISNEY
4.57%
LIVE NATION
4.42%
ECHOSTAR
4.36%
OMNICOM
4.24%
NETFLIX
4.19%
ELECTRONIC ARTS
4.15%
WARNER BROS. DISCOVERY
4.15%
VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS
3.97%
COMCAST
3.89%
T-MOBILE US INC
3.80%
AT&T
3.78%
IXP
META PLATFORMS
14.83%
ALPHABET INC-CL
13.15%
ALPHABET INC-CL
10.49%
WALT DISNEY
4.53%
NETFLIX
4.38%
AT&T
4.24%
VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS
4.18%
TENCENT HOLDINGS
4.04%
SOFTBANK GROUP CORP
3.41%
DEUTSCHE TELEKOM AG
2.92%
COMCAST
2.56%
T-MOBILE US INC
2.44%
WARNER BROS. DISCOVERY
1.76%
NINTENDO
1.51%
NIPPON TELEGRAPH AND TELEPHONE CORP
1.35%
Frequently asked questions about XLCI and IXP

How have the XLCI and IXP ETFs performed in 2026?

As of June 12, 2026, XLCI is down -1.2% year-to-date (YTD), while IXP has lost -1.56%. That puts XLCI better performer ahead so far this year.

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

Year-to-date, the XLCI ETF saw +$980K in flows, compared to -$199M for IXP.

Which ETF is bigger: XLCI or IXP?

As of June 12, 2026, XLCI holds $2.38 M in assets under management (AUM), while IXP manages $584.02 M.

What sectors do the XLCI and IXP ETFs invest in?

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

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

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

Which ETF is more diversified: XLCI or IXP?

XLCI holds 23 securities with 81.24% of its assets in the top 15. IXP has 67 securities and a top 15 weight of 75.77%.

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