iShares Breakthrough Environmental Solutions ETF (ETEC) Alternatives
iShares Breakthrough Environmental Solutions ETF (ETEC) belongs to the Technology Equities category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with ETEC. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or funds that fit a different role in your portfolio.
Cheapest Alternatives to ETEC
ETEC charges 0.47% annually. Among ETFs in the Technology Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among ETEC alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF | 0.08% | Dec 16, 1998 | ETEC vs XLK | |
| Fidelity MSCI Information Technology Index ETF | 0.08% | Oct 21, 2013 | ETEC vs FTEC | |
| Vanguard Information Technology ETF | 0.09% | Mar 25, 2004 | ETEC vs VGT | |
| Vanguard Communication Services ETF | 0.10% | Sep 23, 2004 | ETEC vs VOX | |
| Vaneck Technology Trusector ETF | 0.13% | Aug 20, 2025 | ETEC vs TRUT |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to ETEC
Among ETFs in the Technology Equities category, these options rank highest on PortfoliosLab's risk-adjusted score, which accounts for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency over a 1-year period.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xtrackers Semiconductor Select Equity ETF | 96 | Jul 12, 2023 | ETEC vs CHPS | |
| VistaShares Artificial Intelligence Supercycle ETF | 95 | Dec 3, 2024 | ETEC vs AIS | |
| Roundhill Generative AI & Technology ETF | 95 | May 17, 2023 | ETEC vs CHAT | |
| First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF | 95 | Sep 20, 2016 | ETEC vs FTXL | |
| VanEck Semiconductor ETF | 95 | Dec 20, 2011 | ETEC vs SMH |
Top Performing ETEC Alternatives (YTD)
ETEC alternatives from the Technology Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arm Holdings PLC ADRhedged ETF | 39.97% | Mar 13, 2025 | ETEC vs ARMH | |
| ASML Holding NV ADR Hedged ETF | 25.77% | Mar 13, 2025 | ETEC vs ASMH | |
| Invesco Semiconductors ETF | 19.68% | Jun 23, 2005 | ETEC vs PSI | |
| Tortoise AI Infrastructure ETF | 16.67% | Aug 4, 2025 | ETEC vs TCAI | |
| iShares U.S. Digital Infrastructure and Real Estat... | 15.26% | Jul 10, 2001 | ETEC vs IDGT |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to ETEC
ETEC alternatives from the Technology Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clockwise Core Equity & Innovation ETF | 15.02% | Jan 27, 2022 | ETEC vs TIME | |
| State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR Premium... | 17.22% | Jul 29, 2025 | ETEC vs XLKI | |
| Global X AgTech & Food Innovation ETF | 19.32% | Jul 12, 2021 | ETEC vs KROP | |
| First Trust IndXX NextG ETF | 19.87% | Feb 17, 2011 | ETEC vs NXTG | |
| Vanguard Communication Services ETF | 20.34% | Sep 23, 2004 | ETEC vs VOX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to ETEC
ETEC alternatives from the Technology Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global X AgTech & Food Innovation ETF | -11.29% | Jul 12, 2021 | ETEC vs KROP | |
| iShares U.S. Digital Infrastructure and Real Estat... | -12.23% | Jul 10, 2001 | ETEC vs IDGT | |
| First Trust IndXX NextG ETF | -12.49% | Feb 17, 2011 | ETEC vs NXTG | |
| REX FANG & Innovation Equity Premium Income ETF | -12.91% | Oct 11, 2023 | ETEC vs FEPI | |
| Invesco Dynamic Networking ETF | -12.94% | Jun 23, 2005 | ETEC vs PXQ |
Other ETFs from iShares
Most popular iShares ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF | Ultrashort Bond | 100 | 0.86% | May 26, 2020 | ETEC vs SGOV | |
| iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF | Cryptocurrency | 6 | -22.62% | Jan 5, 2024 | ETEC vs IBIT | |
| iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 65 | -4.38% | May 15, 2000 | ETEC vs IVV | |
| iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF | Government Bonds, Long-Term Bond | 12 | 0.17% | Jul 22, 2002 | ETEC vs TLT | |
| iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities, Dividend | 69 | 1.57% | Jun 10, 2014 | ETEC vs DGRO | |
| iShares Silver Trust | Precious Metals | 89 | 5.77% | Apr 21, 2006 | ETEC vs SLV | |
| iShares Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 92 | 9.20% | Jul 10, 2001 | ETEC vs SOXX | |
| iShares Gold Trust | Gold, Precious Metals | 87 | 8.61% | Jan 21, 2005 | ETEC vs IAU | |
| iShares Russell 2000 ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | 69 | 0.93% | May 22, 2000 | ETEC vs IWM | |
| iShares MSCI ACWI ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 75 | -2.21% | Mar 26, 2008 | ETEC vs ACWI |
Often Compared With ETEC
What investors most often compare with ETEC, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Core Aggressive Allocation ETF | Diversified Portfolio | 79 | -1.19% | Nov 4, 2008 | ETEC vs AOA | |
| Vanguard Russell 2000 ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | 69 | 0.92% | Sep 20, 2010 | ETEC vs VTWO | |
| Schwab U.S. Large-Cap Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 46 | -10.59% | Dec 11, 2009 | ETEC vs SCHG | |
| Vanguard FTSE All-World UCITS ETF | Global Equities | 63 | -2.27% | May 22, 2012 | ETEC vs VWRL.AS |
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