Compare XUCM vs. XWTS ETF performance

Comparing 2 ETFs

Performance (April 22, 2026 - May 22, 2026)
XUCM
+0.93%
XWTS
+2.09%
-0.500.000.501.001.502.002.503.003.50%Apr 22Apr 29May 6May 13May 200
Comparison analysis

Xtrackers MSCI USA Communication Services UCITS ETF (XUCM) provides exposure to the US Communication Services segment. Xtrackers MSCI World Communication Services UCITS ETF (XWTS) belongs to the World Communication Services segment. Both funds use a Direct (Physical) replication method to follow their index and a replication model of Full replication. Communication Services, Other and Unavailable are XUCM’s top sector exposures, while XWTS invests in Communication Services and Other as its top 3. XUCM’s top underlying securities are ALPHABET INC-CL (16.33%), META PLATFORMS (15.89%) and NETFLIX (13.73%). XWTS’s top underlying securities are ALPHABET INC-CL (16.57%), META PLATFORMS (16.14%) and ALPHABET INC-CL (13.85%). With a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.12%, XUCM is cheaper than XWTS, with 0.25%. XUCM has a 3M average daily volume (ADV) of +$2.1M vs. +$1.3M for XWTS.  The recorded 1Y bid-ask spread is +15.99bps (XUCM) and +17.69bps (XWTS). The table below shows the full side-by-side ETF comparison of XUCM and XWTS, with detailed data on performance, flows, liquidity, exposure to individual stocks, segments, sectors, and geographies, helping you select the best ETFs.

XUCM
Xtrackers MSCI USA Communication Services UCITS ETF 1D - USDThis ETF provides exposure to Large and Mid-Cap US Telecommunications Equities
ISIN
IE00BNC1G707
XWTS
Xtrackers MSCI World Communication Services UCITS ETF - USDThis ETF provides exposure to Large and Mid-Cap Developed markets Telecommunications Equities
ISIN
IE00BM67HR47
Product Type
Passive ETF
Passive ETF
 
Strategy
Long only
Long only
 
NAV
$90.64
$34.68
 
AuM
-
-
 
TER
0.12%
0.25%
 
Rating
 
 
Provider
 
Investment strategy
The investment objective of the Fund is to track the performance before fees and expenses of the Underlying Asset, which is the MSCI USA Communication Services 20/35 Custom Index (the “Reference Index”). The Reference Index is based on the MSCI USA Index (its “Parent Index”), and comprises those companies included in the Parent Index that are classified as members of the GICS® Communication Services sector.
The investment objective of the Fund is to track the performance before fees and expenses of the underlying asset, which is the MSCI World Telecommunication Services Total Return Net Index. The Index is designed to reflect the performance of the shares of certain companies in various developed markets. The shares are issued by companies in the telecommunication services sector.
 
Dividend policy
Distribution
Capitalization
 
 
 
Tax optimisation
 
PEA
 
UK Reporting
 
 
Performance and flows
Perf.
Flows
Perf.
Flows
 
1 month
+0.93%
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+2.09%
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3 months
+6.19%
+7.11%
 
1 year
+24.66%
+29.30%
 
3 years
+109.72%
+111.23%
 
5 years
+67.53%
+71.58%
 
Month to date
-1.40%
+0.03%
 
Quarter to date
+8.71%
+11.55%
 
Year to date
+3.99%
+5.99%
 
 
Volatility and risk
1 year
3 years
5 years
1 year
3 years
5 years
 
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Perf./Volatility
 
Max drawdown
 
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Exposure
 
Countries
 
Sectors or issuer types
 
Number of holdings
26
66
 
Weight of top 15 holdings
 
Top 15 holdings
ALPHABET INC-CL
META PLATFORMS
NETFLIX
ALPHABET INC-CL
VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS
AT&T
WALT DISNEY
T-MOBILE US INC
COMCAST
WARNER BROS. DISCOVERY
ELECTRONIC ARTS
TAKE TWO
ROBLOX
LIVE NATION
OMNICOM
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ALPHABET INC-CL
META PLATFORMS
ALPHABET INC-CL
NETFLIX
VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS
AT&T
WALT DISNEY
DEUTSCHE TELEKOM AG
T-MOBILE US INC
COMCAST
SOFTBANK GROUP CORP
SPOTIFY TECHNOLOGY SA
WARNER BROS. DISCOVERY
NINTENDO
KDDI
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Replication
 
Benchmark
 
Replication method
 
Replication model
 
Trackinsight replication rating
 
Tracking error (1Y)
 
Tracking difference (1Y)
 
1Y cumulative return difference
Best
+30.15bps
Worst
-3.64bps
Best
+59.98bps
Worst
-5.73bps
 
Daily return difference
Avg
-0.01bps
Worst
-11.52bps
Avg
+0.12bps
Worst
-15.74bps
 
 
Sustainability
 
ESG Consensus®
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SDG
 

Frequently asked questions about XUCM and XWTS

How did XUCM and XWTS perform in 2026?

As of 5/22/2026, XUCM has delivered a year-to-date performance of 3.99%, while XWTS has returned 5.99%.

Which ETF is seeing higher flows: XUCM or XWTS?

As of 5/22/2026, XUCM has recorded -€144M in net flows YTD, compared to +€15M for XWTS since the beginning of the year.

Which ETF shows higher volatility: XUCM or XWTS?

As of 5/22/2026, XUCM reported a 1-year volatility of 14.98%, whereas XWTS registered volatility 14.62% over the same period.

How do XUCM and XWTS differ in sector exposure?

As of 5/22/2026, XUCM is primarily exposed to sectors such as Communication Services, weight 98.61%. The top sectors in XWTS feature Communication Services, weight 99.13%.

How do XUCM and XWTS differ in geographic exposure?

As of 5/22/2026, XUCM has its largest country exposures in USA, weight 100.00%. The top countries in XWTS feature USA, weight 80.75%, Japan, weight 6.67% and Germany, weight 3.20%.

How do XUCM and XWTS differ in terms of holdings?

As of 5/22/2026, XUCM include ALPHABET INC-CL, weight 16.33%, META PLATFORMS, weight 15.89% and NETFLIX, weight 13.73%. The top positions in XWTS feature ALPHABET INC-CL, weight 16.57%, META PLATFORMS, weight 16.14% and ALPHABET INC-CL, weight 13.85%.

Is XUCM or XWTS more diversified?

As of 5/22/2026, XUCM holds 26 securities, with 95.26% of its assets allocated to its top 15 positions. XWTS, by comparison, includes 66 holdings and has 83.17% concentrated in its top 15.

Which ETF has a higher distribution yield: XUCM or XWTS?

As of 5/22/2026, XUCM has a trailing 12-month yield of 0.69%, while XWTS offers 0.00%.

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