iShares U.S. Broker-Dealers & Securities Exchanges ETF (IAI) Alternatives
iShares U.S. Broker-Dealers & Securities Exchanges ETF (IAI) belongs to the Financials Equities category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with IAI. 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 IAI
IAI charges 0.41% annually. Among ETFs in the Financials Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among IAI alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity MSCI Financials Index ETF | 0.08% | Oct 21, 2013 | IAI vs FNCL | |
| Vanguard Financials ETF | 0.10% | Jan 26, 2004 | IAI vs VFH | |
| Gabelli Financial Services Opportunities ETF | 0.10% | May 9, 2022 | IAI vs GABF | |
| Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund | 0.13% | Dec 16, 1998 | IAI vs XLF | |
| Invesco S&P SmallCap Financials ETF | 0.29% | Apr 7, 2010 | IAI vs PSCF |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to IAI
Among ETFs in the Financials 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Themes Global Systemically Important Banks ETF | 86 | Dec 14, 2023 | IAI vs GSIB | |
| RiverNorth Enhanced Pre-Merger SPAC ETF | 75 | Jul 11, 2022 | IAI vs SPCZ | |
| iShares MSCI Europe Financials ETF | 70 | Jan 20, 2010 | IAI vs EUFN | |
| Invesco KBW Bank ETF | 67 | Nov 1, 2011 | IAI vs KBWB | |
| Invesco Bloomberg Financial Data Providers ETF | 55 | Nov 1, 2011 | IAI vs FDIQ |
Top Performing IAI Alternatives (YTD)
IAI alternatives from the Financials Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco Bloomberg Financial Data Providers ETF | 11.45% | Nov 1, 2011 | IAI vs FDIQ | |
| First Trust NASDAQ ABA Community Bank Index Fund | 3.40% | Jun 29, 2009 | IAI vs QABA | |
| SPDR S&P Regional Banking ETF | 1.11% | Jun 19, 2006 | IAI vs KRE | |
| RiverNorth Enhanced Pre-Merger SPAC ETF | -0.15% | Jul 11, 2022 | IAI vs SPCZ | |
| Invesco S&P SmallCap Financials ETF | -0.43% | Apr 7, 2010 | IAI vs PSCF |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to IAI
IAI alternatives from the Financials Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RiverNorth Enhanced Pre-Merger SPAC ETF | 6.25% | Jul 11, 2022 | IAI vs SPCZ | |
| iShares MSCI Kuwait ETF | 14.87% | Sep 1, 2020 | IAI vs KWT | |
| T. Rowe Price Financials ETF | 15.50% | Jun 11, 2025 | IAI vs TFNS | |
| FT Confluence BDC & Specialty Finance Income ETF | 17.36% | Jun 30, 2025 | IAI vs FBDC | |
| iShares Global Financials ETF | 18.12% | Nov 12, 2001 | IAI vs IXG |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to IAI
IAI alternatives from the Financials Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RiverNorth Enhanced Pre-Merger SPAC ETF | -3.50% | Jul 11, 2022 | IAI vs SPCZ | |
| iShares MSCI Kuwait ETF | -11.54% | Sep 1, 2020 | IAI vs KWT | |
| iShares U.S. Insurance ETF | -11.58% | May 5, 2006 | IAI vs IAK | |
| Invesco KBW Property & Casualty Insurance ETF | -11.59% | Dec 2, 2010 | IAI vs KBWP | |
| SPDR S&P Insurance ETF | -12.25% | Nov 8, 2005 | IAI vs KIE |
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 | IAI vs SGOV | |
| iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF | Cryptocurrency | 6 | -22.62% | Jan 5, 2024 | IAI vs IBIT | |
| iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 65 | -4.38% | May 15, 2000 | IAI vs IVV | |
| iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF | Government Bonds, Long-Term Bond | 12 | 0.17% | Jul 22, 2002 | IAI vs TLT | |
| iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities, Dividend | 69 | 1.57% | Jun 10, 2014 | IAI vs DGRO | |
| iShares Silver Trust | Precious Metals | 89 | 5.77% | Apr 21, 2006 | IAI vs SLV | |
| iShares Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 92 | 9.20% | Jul 10, 2001 | IAI vs SOXX | |
| iShares Gold Trust | Gold, Precious Metals | 87 | 8.61% | Jan 21, 2005 | IAI vs IAU | |
| iShares Russell 2000 ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | 69 | 0.93% | May 22, 2000 | IAI vs IWM | |
| iShares MSCI ACWI ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 75 | -2.21% | Mar 26, 2008 | IAI vs ACWI |
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