iShares Self-Driving EV and Tech ETF (IDRV) 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 IDRV. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to IDRV
IDRV charges 0.48% annually. There are 58 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% | 120.59B | Dec 1998 | IDRV vs XLK | |
| Fidelity MSCI Information Technology Index ETF | 0.08% | 20.96B | Oct 2013 | IDRV vs FTEC | |
| Vanguard Information Technology ETF | 0.09% | 170.10B | Mar 2004 | IDRV vs VGT | |
| Vaneck Technology Trusector ETF | 0.13% | 173.15M | Aug 2025 | IDRV vs TRUT | |
| Global X PureCap MSCI Information Technology ETF | 0.15% | — | Jul 2025 | IDRV vs GXPT |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to IDRV
IDRV has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 21. There are 103 ETFs in the Technology Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 95.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASML Holding NV ADR Hedged ETF | 95 | 2.83M | Mar 2025 | IDRV vs ASMH | |
| Xtrackers Semiconductor Select Equity ETF | 93 | 116.18M | Jul 2023 | IDRV vs CHPS | |
| VistaShares Artificial Intelligence Supercycle ETF | 92 | 574.75M | Dec 2024 | IDRV vs AIS | |
| First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF | 92 | 2.46B | Sep 2016 | IDRV vs FTXL | |
| Invesco Semiconductors ETF | 91 | 2.68B | Jun 2005 | IDRV vs PSI |
Top Performing IDRV Alternatives (YTD)
IDRV is at -2.90% YTD. There are 146 ETFs in the Technology Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 148.48%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STMicroelectronics NV ADRhedged | 148.48% | 7.89M | Mar 2025 | IDRV vs STHH | |
| Direxion Daily Semiconductors Top 5 Bull 2X Shares | 86.53% | 15.46M | Sep 2025 | IDRV vs TSXU | |
| Invesco Semiconductors ETF | 84.16% | 2.68B | Jun 2005 | IDRV vs PSI | |
| Xtrackers Semiconductor Select Equity ETF | 78.69% | 116.18M | Jul 2023 | IDRV vs CHPS | |
| VistaShares Artificial Intelligence Supercycle ETF | 78.05% | 574.75M | Dec 2024 | IDRV vs AIS |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to IDRV
IDRV has 26.74% 1-year volatility. There are 71 ETFs in the Technology Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 13.63%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xtrackers US National Critical Technologies ETF | 13.63% | 134.94M | Nov 2023 | IDRV vs CRTC | |
| Clockwise Core Equity & Innovation ETF | 13.90% | 19.49M | Jan 2022 | IDRV vs TIME | |
| Global X AgTech & Food Innovation ETF | 16.27% | 9.19M | Jul 2021 | IDRV vs KROP | |
| Goldman Sachs ETF Trust Goldman Sachs Innovate Equ... | 16.52% | 211.01M | Nov 2020 | IDRV vs GINN | |
| iShares Future Exponential Technologies ETF | 17.51% | 3.95B | Mar 2015 | IDRV vs XT |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to IDRV
IDRV has a 1-year max drawdown of -19.49%. There are 73 ETFs in the Technology Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -9.05%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xtrackers US National Critical Technologies ETF | -9.05% | 134.94M | Nov 2023 | IDRV vs CRTC | |
| Gabelli Global Technology Leaders ETF | -9.20% | 7.50M | Jan 2022 | IDRV vs GGTL | |
| ProShares S&P Technology Dividend Aristocrats ETF | -9.55% | 276.67M | Nov 2019 | IDRV vs TDV | |
| iShares Future Exponential Technologies ETF | -10.45% | 3.95B | Mar 2015 | IDRV vs XT | |
| Global X AgTech & Food Innovation ETF | -11.29% | 9.19M | Jul 2021 | IDRV vs KROP |
Other ETFs from iShares
The 10 most viewed iShares ETFs shown here include SGOV, IBIT, SOXX and span 14 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $894B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF | Ultrashort Bond | 100 | 1.95% | 97.69B | May 2020 | IDRV vs SGOV | |
| iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF | Cryptocurrency | 1 | -26.71% | 46.82B | Jan 2024 | IDRV vs IBIT | |
| iShares Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 91 | 76.35% | 47.60B | Jul 2001 | IDRV vs SOXX | |
| iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 66 | 10.73% | 894.38B | May 2000 | IDRV vs IVV | |
| iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities, Dividend | 88 | 12.80% | 42.05B | Jun 2014 | IDRV vs DGRO | |
| iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF | Government Bonds, Long-Term Bond | 15 | -1.19% | 42.18B | Jul 2002 | IDRV vs TLT | |
| iShares Silver Trust | Silver, Precious Metals | 26 | -21.78% | 28.37B | Apr 2006 | IDRV vs SLV | |
| iShares Gold Trust | Gold, Precious Metals | 21 | -7.85% | 60.94B | Jan 2005 | IDRV vs IAU | |
| iShares Russell 2000 ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | 72 | 20.58% | 83.34B | May 2000 | IDRV vs IWM | |
| iShares MSCI ACWI ETF | Global Equities | 63 | 11.23% | 33.36B | Mar 2008 | IDRV vs ACWI |
Often Compared With IDRV
Investors most often compare IDRV with DRIV, KARS, ARKQ. These 20 comparison targets span 13 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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