iShares U.S. Digital Infrastructure and Real Estate ETF (IDGT) 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 IDGT. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to IDGT
IDGT charges 0.41% annually. There are 41 ETFs in the Technology Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.08%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF | 0.08% | 121.66B | Dec 1998 | IDGT vs XLK | |
| Fidelity MSCI Information Technology Index ETF | 0.08% | 17.89B | Oct 2013 | IDGT vs FTEC | |
| Vanguard Information Technology ETF | 0.09% | 144.20B | Mar 2004 | IDGT vs VGT | |
| Vanguard Communication Services ETF | 0.10% | 6.30B | Sep 2004 | IDGT vs VOX | |
| Vaneck Technology Trusector ETF | 0.13% | 172.62M | Aug 2025 | IDGT vs TRUT |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to IDGT
IDGT has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 92. There are 21 ETFs in the Technology Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 97.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF | 97 | 2.52B | Sep 2016 | IDGT vs FTXL | |
| Xtrackers Semiconductor Select Equity ETF | 97 | 89.58M | Jul 2023 | IDGT vs CHPS | |
| VistaShares Artificial Intelligence Supercycle ETF | 97 | 574.75M | Dec 2024 | IDGT vs AIS | |
| iShares Semiconductor ETF | 97 | 38.37B | Jul 2001 | IDGT vs SOXX | |
| Defiance Connective Technologies ETF | 97 | 1.09B | Mar 2019 | IDGT vs UFOX |
Top Performing IDGT Alternatives (YTD)
IDGT is at 56.36% YTD. There are 29 ETFs in the Technology Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 208.14%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STMicroelectronics NV ADRhedged | 208.14% | 817.60K | Mar 2025 | IDGT vs STHH | |
| Direxion Daily Semiconductors Top 5 Bull 2X Shares | 144.17% | 10.05M | Sep 2025 | IDGT vs TSXU | |
| VistaShares Artificial Intelligence Supercycle ETF | 117.05% | 574.75M | Dec 2024 | IDGT vs AIS | |
| First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF | 111.04% | 2.52B | Sep 2016 | IDGT vs FTXL | |
| Invesco Semiconductors ETF | 104.95% | 2.64B | Jun 2005 | IDGT vs PSI |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to IDGT
IDGT has 20.34% 1-year volatility. There are 30 ETFs in the Technology Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 12.72%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xtrackers US National Critical Technologies ETF | 12.72% | 129.97M | Nov 2023 | IDGT vs CRTC | |
| Clockwise Core Equity & Innovation ETF | 13.28% | 19.49M | Jan 2022 | IDGT vs TIME | |
| Vanguard Communication Services ETF | 15.44% | 6.30B | Sep 2004 | IDGT vs VOX | |
| iShares Future Exponential Technologies ETF | 15.98% | 4.07B | Mar 2015 | IDGT vs XT | |
| Goldman Sachs ETF Trust Goldman Sachs Innovate Equ... | 16.01% | 211.17M | Nov 2020 | IDGT vs GINN |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to IDGT
IDGT has a 1-year max drawdown of -8.45%. No ETFs in the Technology Equities category have shallower 1-year drawdowns; the lowest-drawdown alternatives shown here go as shallow as -9.05%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xtrackers US National Critical Technologies ETF | -9.05% | 129.97M | Nov 2023 | IDGT vs CRTC | |
| ProShares S&P Technology Dividend Aristocrats ETF | -9.55% | 289.74M | Nov 2019 | IDGT vs TDV | |
| Invesco Next Gen Connectivity ETF | -9.99% | 163.96M | Jun 2005 | IDGT vs KNCT | |
| First Trust IndXX NextG ETF | -10.28% | 589.27M | Feb 2011 | IDGT vs NXTG | |
| iShares Future Exponential Technologies ETF | -10.45% | 4.07B | Mar 2015 | IDGT vs XT |
Other ETFs from iShares
The 10 most viewed iShares ETFs shown here include SGOV, IBIT, IVV and span 13 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $855B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF | Ultrashort Bond | 100 | 1.50% | 91.90B | May 2020 | IDGT vs SGOV | |
| iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF | Cryptocurrency | 2 | -23.36% | 58.12B | Jan 2024 | IDGT vs IBIT | |
| iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 75 | 11.70% | 854.92B | May 2000 | IDGT vs IVV | |
| iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF | Government Bonds, Long-Term Bond | 16 | 0.13% | 42.90B | Jul 2002 | IDGT vs TLT | |
| iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities, Dividend | 76 | 9.06% | 40.46B | Jun 2014 | IDGT vs DGRO | |
| iShares Silver Trust | Silver, Precious Metals | 52 | 5.54% | 36.82B | Apr 2006 | IDGT vs SLV | |
| iShares Gold Trust | Gold, Precious Metals | 34 | 4.00% | 69.92B | Jan 2005 | IDGT vs IAU | |
| iShares Russell 2000 ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | 69 | 18.69% | 80.93B | May 2000 | IDGT vs IWM | |
| iShares MSCI ACWI ETF | Global Equities | 71 | 13.06% | 32.93B | Mar 2008 | IDGT vs ACWI | |
| iShares U.S. Technology ETF | Technology Equities | 79 | 30.23% | 25.22B | May 2000 | IDGT vs IYW |
Often Compared With IDGT
Investors most often compare IDGT with DTCR, GRID, TRFK. These 20 comparison targets span 10 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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