Zacks Investment Research
Is State Street SPDR S&P Telecom ETF (XTL) a Strong ETF Right Now?
The State Street SPDR S&P Telecom ETF (XTL) is a smart beta ETF with $551.17 million in assets that tracks the S&P Telecom Select Industry Index. With a 0.35% expense ratio and year-to-date returns of 38.37%, it offers concentrated exposure to the telecom sector but carries medium risk with a beta of 1.17. Cheaper alternatives like VOX (0.09% expense ratio) and XLC (0.08% expense ratio) are available for investors seeking lower-cost options.
