iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF (IGM) 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 IGM. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to IGM
IGM charges 0.39% annually. There are 33 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 | IGM vs XLK | |
| Fidelity MSCI Information Technology Index ETF | 0.08% | 20.96B | Oct 2013 | IGM vs FTEC | |
| Vanguard Information Technology ETF | 0.09% | 170.10B | Mar 2004 | IGM vs VGT | |
| Vaneck Technology Trusector ETF | 0.13% | 173.15M | Aug 2025 | IGM vs TRUT | |
| Xtrackers Semiconductor Select Equity ETF | 0.15% | 116.18M | Jul 2023 | IGM vs CHPS |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to IGM
IGM has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 64. There are 40 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 | IGM vs CHPS | |
| VistaShares Artificial Intelligence Supercycle ETF | 95 | 574.75M | Dec 2024 | IGM vs AIS | |
| First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF | 95 | 2.46B | Sep 2016 | IGM vs FTXL | |
| Invesco Semiconductors ETF | 94 | 2.68B | Jun 2005 | IGM vs PSI | |
| iShares Semiconductor ETF | 94 | 47.60B | Jul 2001 | IGM vs SOXX |
Top Performing IGM Alternatives (YTD)
IGM is at 24.02% YTD. There are 72 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 | IGM vs STHH | |
| Direxion Daily Semiconductors Top 5 Bull 2X Shares | 112.57% | 15.46M | Sep 2025 | IGM vs TSXU | |
| Invesco Semiconductors ETF | 100.25% | 2.68B | Jun 2005 | IGM vs PSI | |
| VistaShares Artificial Intelligence Supercycle ETF | 96.03% | 574.75M | Dec 2024 | IGM vs AIS | |
| Xtrackers Semiconductor Select Equity ETF | 92.17% | 116.18M | Jul 2023 | IGM vs CHPS |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to IGM
IGM has 23.43% 1-year volatility. There are 38 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 | IGM vs CRTC | |
| Clockwise Core Equity & Innovation ETF | 13.90% | 19.49M | Jan 2022 | IGM vs TIME | |
| Global X AgTech & Food Innovation ETF | 16.31% | 9.19M | Jul 2021 | IGM vs KROP | |
| Goldman Sachs ETF Trust Goldman Sachs Innovate Equ... | 16.49% | 211.01M | Nov 2020 | IGM vs GINN | |
| iShares Future Exponential Technologies ETF | 17.47% | 3.95B | Mar 2015 | IGM vs XT |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to IGM
IGM has a 1-year max drawdown of -16.44%. There are 47 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 | IGM vs CRTC | |
| Gabelli Global Technology Leaders ETF | -9.20% | 7.50M | Jan 2022 | IGM vs GGTL | |
| ProShares S&P Technology Dividend Aristocrats ETF | -9.55% | 276.67M | Nov 2019 | IGM vs TDV | |
| iShares Future Exponential Technologies ETF | -10.45% | 3.95B | Mar 2015 | IGM vs XT | |
| Goldman Sachs Future Tech Leaders Equity ETF | -11.13% | 238.85M | Sep 2021 | IGM 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 | IGM vs SGOV | |
| iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF | Cryptocurrency | 2 | -26.32% | 46.82B | Jan 2024 | IGM vs IBIT | |
| iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 67 | 10.84% | 894.38B | May 2000 | IGM vs IVV | |
| iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF | Government Bonds, Long-Term Bond | 14 | -1.35% | 42.18B | Jul 2002 | IGM vs TLT | |
| iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities, Dividend | 83 | 11.23% | 42.05B | Jun 2014 | IGM vs DGRO | |
| iShares Silver Trust | Silver, Precious Metals | 29 | -17.46% | 28.37B | Apr 2006 | IGM vs SLV | |
| iShares Gold Trust | Gold, Precious Metals | 24 | -6.04% | 60.94B | Jan 2005 | IGM vs IAU | |
| iShares Russell 2000 ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | 68 | 20.14% | 83.34B | May 2000 | IGM vs IWM | |
| iShares MSCI ACWI ETF | Global Equities | 65 | 11.64% | 33.36B | Mar 2008 | IGM vs ACWI | |
| iShares MSCI USA Momentum Factor ETF | Momentum, Large Cap Blend Equities | 60 | 28.00% | 27.36B | Apr 2013 | IGM vs MTUM |
Often Compared With IGM
Investors most often compare IGM with QQQ, IYW, IXN. These 20 comparison targets span 11 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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