iShares Global Infrastructure ETF (IGF) belongs to the Infrastructure Equities category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with IGF. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to IGF
IGF charges 0.39% annually. There are 4 ETFs in the Infrastructure Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.29%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Themes US Infrastructure ETF | 0.29% | 3.80M | Sep 2024 | IGF vs HWAY | |
| iShares U.S. Infrastructure ETF | 0.30% | 4.55B | Apr 2018 | IGF vs IFRA | |
| Alerian Energy Infrastructure ETF | 0.35% | 519.57M | Oct 2013 | IGF vs ENFR | |
| Xtrackers US Green Infrastructure Select Equity ET... | 0.35% | 612.04K | Jul 2023 | IGF vs UPGR | |
| iShares U.S. Power Infrastructure ETF | 0.40% | 450.78M | Jan 2012 | IGF vs POWR |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to IGF
IGF has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 69. There are 10 ETFs in the Infrastructure Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 86.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco SteelPath MLP & Energy Infrastructure ETF | 86 | 65.42M | Feb 2025 | IGF vs PIPE | |
| iShares Infrastructure Active ETF | 81 | — | Jul 2025 | IGF vs BILT | |
| First Trust North American Energy Infrastructure F... | 80 | 4.13B | Jun 2012 | IGF vs EMLP | |
| Bny Mellon Global Infrastructure Income ETF | 80 | 1.31B | Nov 2022 | IGF vs BKGI | |
| Alerian Energy Infrastructure ETF | 79 | 519.57M | Oct 2013 | IGF vs ENFR |
Top Performing IGF Alternatives (YTD)
IGF is at 10.41% YTD. There are 21 ETFs in the Infrastructure Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 29.62%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco SteelPath MLP & Energy Infrastructure ETF | 29.62% | 65.42M | Feb 2025 | IGF vs PIPE | |
| Alerian Energy Infrastructure ETF | 28.27% | 519.57M | Oct 2013 | IGF vs ENFR | |
| Global X MLP & Energy Infrastructure ETF | 26.75% | 3.64B | Aug 2013 | IGF vs MLPX | |
| ETRACS Alerian MLP Infrastructure Index ETN Series... | 26.62% | 231.17M | Oct 2015 | IGF vs MLPB | |
| Amplify Samsung U.S. Natural Gas Infrastructure ET... | 25.43% | 9.23M | May 2025 | IGF vs USNG |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to IGF
IGF has 10.69% 1-year volatility. There are 3 ETFs in the Infrastructure Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 10.31%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Infrastructure Active ETF | 10.31% | — | Jul 2025 | IGF vs BILT | |
| First Trust North American Energy Infrastructure F... | 10.36% | 4.13B | Jun 2012 | IGF vs EMLP | |
| FlexShares STOXX Global Broad Infrastructure Index... | 10.38% | 3.00B | Oct 2013 | IGF vs NFRA | |
| ProShares DJ Brookfield Global Infrastructure ETF | 10.70% | 176.36M | Mar 2014 | IGF vs TOLZ | |
| Russell Investments Global Infrastructure ETF | 10.81% | — | May 2025 | IGF vs RIFR |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to IGF
IGF has a 1-year max drawdown of -5.87%. There are 3 ETFs in the Infrastructure Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -4.94%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Trust North American Energy Infrastructure F... | -4.94% | 4.13B | Jun 2012 | IGF vs EMLP | |
| ProShares DJ Brookfield Global Infrastructure ETF | -5.18% | 176.36M | Mar 2014 | IGF vs TOLZ | |
| iShares Infrastructure Active ETF | -5.38% | — | Jul 2025 | IGF vs BILT | |
| SPDR S&P Global Infrastructure ETF | -5.94% | 941.89M | Jan 2007 | IGF vs GII | |
| Macquarie Global Listed Infrastructure ETF | -6.05% | 6.30M | Nov 2023 | IGF vs BILD |
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 $869B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF | Ultrashort Bond | 100 | 2.11% | 99.95B | May 2020 | IGF vs SGOV | |
| iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF | Cryptocurrency | 1 | -28.22% | 46.52B | Jan 2024 | IGF vs IBIT | |
| iShares Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 90 | 67.84% | 44.69B | Jul 2001 | IGF vs SOXX | |
| iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 67 | 10.13% | 869.20B | May 2000 | IGF vs IVV | |
| iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities, Dividend | 91 | 13.39% | 42.77B | Jun 2014 | IGF vs DGRO | |
| iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF | Government Bonds, Long-Term Bond | 9 | -3.49% | 41.54B | Jul 2002 | IGF vs TLT | |
| iShares Silver Trust | Silver, Precious Metals | 36 | -18.72% | 28.08B | Apr 2006 | IGF vs SLV | |
| iShares Gold Trust | Gold, Precious Metals | 30 | -6.16% | 59.74B | Jan 2005 | IGF vs IAU | |
| iShares Russell 2000 ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | 79 | 18.79% | 80.11B | May 2000 | IGF vs IWM | |
| iShares MSCI ACWI ETF | Global Equities | 71 | 11.28% | 32.49B | Mar 2008 | IGF vs ACWI |
Often Compared With IGF
Investors most often compare IGF with SPY, GLIFX, VPU. These 20 comparison targets span 14 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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