iShares U.S. Tech Independence Focused ETF (IETC) 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 IETC. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to IETC
IETC charges 0.18% annually. There are 6 ETFs in the Technology Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.08%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity MSCI Information Technology Index ETF | 0.08% | 20.96B | Oct 2013 | IETC vs FTEC | |
| State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF | 0.08% | 120.59B | Dec 1998 | IETC vs XLK | |
| Vanguard Information Technology ETF | 0.09% | 170.10B | Mar 2004 | IETC vs VGT | |
| Vaneck Technology Trusector ETF | 0.13% | 173.15M | Aug 2025 | IETC vs TRUT | |
| Global X PureCap MSCI Information Technology ETF | 0.15% | — | Jul 2025 | IETC vs GXPT |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to IETC
IETC has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 18. There are 109 ETFs in the Technology Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 95.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xtrackers Semiconductor Select Equity ETF | 95 | 116.18M | Jul 2023 | IETC vs CHPS | |
| VistaShares Artificial Intelligence Supercycle ETF | 95 | 574.75M | Dec 2024 | IETC vs AIS | |
| First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF | 95 | 2.46B | Sep 2016 | IETC vs FTXL | |
| Invesco Semiconductors ETF | 94 | 2.68B | Jun 2005 | IETC vs PSI | |
| iShares Semiconductor ETF | 94 | 47.60B | Jul 2001 | IETC vs SOXX |
Top Performing IETC Alternatives (YTD)
IETC is at 4.72% YTD. There are 131 ETFs in the Technology Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 177.51%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STMicroelectronics NV ADRhedged | 177.51% | 7.89M | Mar 2025 | IETC vs STHH | |
| Direxion Daily Semiconductors Top 5 Bull 2X Shares | 112.57% | 15.46M | Sep 2025 | IETC vs TSXU | |
| Invesco Semiconductors ETF | 100.25% | 2.68B | Jun 2005 | IETC vs PSI | |
| VistaShares Artificial Intelligence Supercycle ETF | 96.03% | 574.75M | Dec 2024 | IETC vs AIS | |
| Xtrackers Semiconductor Select Equity ETF | 92.17% | 116.18M | Jul 2023 | IETC vs CHPS |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to IETC
IETC has 23.30% 1-year volatility. There are 34 ETFs in the Technology Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 13.62%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xtrackers US National Critical Technologies ETF | 13.62% | 134.94M | Nov 2023 | IETC vs CRTC | |
| Clockwise Core Equity & Innovation ETF | 13.90% | 19.49M | Jan 2022 | IETC vs TIME | |
| Global X AgTech & Food Innovation ETF | 16.31% | 9.19M | Jul 2021 | IETC vs KROP | |
| Goldman Sachs ETF Trust Goldman Sachs Innovate Equ... | 16.49% | 211.01M | Nov 2020 | IETC vs GINN | |
| iShares Future Exponential Technologies ETF | 17.47% | 3.95B | Mar 2015 | IETC vs XT |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to IETC
IETC has a 1-year max drawdown of -21.19%. There are 92 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 | IETC vs CRTC | |
| Gabelli Global Technology Leaders ETF | -9.20% | 7.50M | Jan 2022 | IETC vs GGTL | |
| ProShares S&P Technology Dividend Aristocrats ETF | -9.55% | 276.67M | Nov 2019 | IETC vs TDV | |
| iShares Future Exponential Technologies ETF | -10.45% | 3.95B | Mar 2015 | IETC vs XT | |
| Goldman Sachs Future Tech Leaders Equity ETF | -11.13% | 238.85M | Sep 2021 | IETC vs GTEK |
Other ETFs from iShares
The 10 most viewed iShares ETFs shown here include SGOV, IBIT, IVV 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 | 1.92% | 97.69B | May 2020 | IETC vs SGOV | |
| iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF | Cryptocurrency | 2 | -26.32% | 46.82B | Jan 2024 | IETC vs IBIT | |
| iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 67 | 10.84% | 894.38B | May 2000 | IETC vs IVV | |
| iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF | Government Bonds, Long-Term Bond | 14 | -1.35% | 42.18B | Jul 2002 | IETC vs TLT | |
| iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities, Dividend | 83 | 11.23% | 42.05B | Jun 2014 | IETC vs DGRO | |
| iShares Silver Trust | Silver, Precious Metals | 29 | -17.46% | 28.37B | Apr 2006 | IETC vs SLV | |
| iShares Gold Trust | Gold, Precious Metals | 24 | -6.04% | 60.94B | Jan 2005 | IETC vs IAU | |
| iShares Russell 2000 ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | 68 | 20.14% | 83.34B | May 2000 | IETC vs IWM | |
| iShares MSCI ACWI ETF | Global Equities | 65 | 11.64% | 33.36B | Mar 2008 | IETC vs ACWI | |
| iShares MSCI USA Momentum Factor ETF | Momentum, Large Cap Blend Equities | 60 | 28.00% | 27.36B | Apr 2013 | IETC vs MTUM |
Often Compared With IETC
Investors most often compare IETC with IYW, IGM, ARTY. These 20 comparison targets span 8 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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