iShares U.S. Insurance ETF (IAK) Alternatives
iShares U.S. Insurance ETF (IAK) 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 IAK. 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 IAK
IAK charges 0.43% annually. Among ETFs in the Financials Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among IAK alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity MSCI Financials Index ETF | 0.08% | Oct 21, 2013 | IAK vs FNCL | |
| Vanguard Financials ETF | 0.10% | Jan 26, 2004 | IAK vs VFH | |
| Gabelli Financial Services Opportunities ETF | 0.10% | May 9, 2022 | IAK vs GABF | |
| Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund | 0.13% | Dec 16, 1998 | IAK vs XLF | |
| Invesco S&P SmallCap Financials ETF | 0.29% | Apr 7, 2010 | IAK vs PSCF |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to IAK
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 | IAK vs GSIB | |
| RiverNorth Enhanced Pre-Merger SPAC ETF | 75 | Jul 11, 2022 | IAK vs SPCZ | |
| iShares MSCI Europe Financials ETF | 70 | Jan 20, 2010 | IAK vs EUFN | |
| Invesco KBW Bank ETF | 67 | Nov 1, 2011 | IAK vs KBWB | |
| Invesco Bloomberg Financial Data Providers ETF | 55 | Nov 1, 2011 | IAK vs FDIQ |
Top Performing IAK Alternatives (YTD)
IAK 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 | IAK vs FDIQ | |
| First Trust NASDAQ ABA Community Bank Index Fund | 3.40% | Jun 29, 2009 | IAK vs QABA | |
| SPDR S&P Regional Banking ETF | 1.11% | Jun 19, 2006 | IAK vs KRE | |
| RiverNorth Enhanced Pre-Merger SPAC ETF | -0.15% | Jul 11, 2022 | IAK vs SPCZ | |
| Invesco S&P SmallCap Financials ETF | -0.43% | Apr 7, 2010 | IAK vs PSCF |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to IAK
IAK 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 | IAK vs SPCZ | |
| iShares MSCI Kuwait ETF | 14.87% | Sep 1, 2020 | IAK vs KWT | |
| T. Rowe Price Financials ETF | 15.50% | Jun 11, 2025 | IAK vs TFNS | |
| FT Confluence BDC & Specialty Finance Income ETF | 17.36% | Jun 30, 2025 | IAK vs FBDC | |
| iShares Global Financials ETF | 18.12% | Nov 12, 2001 | IAK vs IXG |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to IAK
IAK 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 | IAK vs SPCZ | |
| iShares MSCI Kuwait ETF | -11.54% | Sep 1, 2020 | IAK vs KWT | |
| Invesco KBW Property & Casualty Insurance ETF | -11.59% | Dec 2, 2010 | IAK vs KBWP | |
| SPDR S&P Insurance ETF | -12.25% | Nov 8, 2005 | IAK vs KIE | |
| First Trust NASDAQ ABA Community Bank Index Fund | -12.49% | Jun 29, 2009 | IAK vs QABA |
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 | IAK vs SGOV | |
| iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF | Cryptocurrency | 6 | -22.62% | Jan 5, 2024 | IAK vs IBIT | |
| iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 65 | -4.38% | May 15, 2000 | IAK vs IVV | |
| iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF | Government Bonds, Long-Term Bond | 12 | 0.17% | Jul 22, 2002 | IAK vs TLT | |
| iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities, Dividend | 69 | 1.57% | Jun 10, 2014 | IAK vs DGRO | |
| iShares Silver Trust | Precious Metals | 89 | 5.77% | Apr 21, 2006 | IAK vs SLV | |
| iShares Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 92 | 9.20% | Jul 10, 2001 | IAK vs SOXX | |
| iShares Gold Trust | Gold, Precious Metals | 87 | 8.61% | Jan 21, 2005 | IAK vs IAU | |
| iShares Russell 2000 ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | 69 | 0.93% | May 22, 2000 | IAK vs IWM | |
| iShares MSCI ACWI ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 75 | -2.21% | Mar 26, 2008 | IAK vs ACWI |
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