iShares Expanded Tech-Software Sector ET (IGV) Alternatives
iShares Expanded Tech-Software Sector ET (IGV) 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 IGV. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or funds that fit a different role in your portfolio.
Cheapest Alternatives to IGV
IGV charges 0.46% annually. Among ETFs in the Technology Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among IGV alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity MSCI Information Technology Index ETF | 0.08% | Oct 21, 2013 | IGV vs FTEC | |
| State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF | 0.08% | Dec 16, 1998 | IGV vs XLK | |
| Vanguard Information Technology ETF | 0.09% | Mar 25, 2004 | IGV vs VGT | |
| Vanguard Communication Services ETF | 0.10% | Sep 23, 2004 | IGV vs VOX | |
| Vaneck Technology Trusector ETF | 0.13% | Aug 20, 2025 | IGV vs TRUT |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to IGV
Among ETFs in the Technology Equities category, these options rank highest on PortfoliosLab's risk-adjusted score, which accounts for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency over a 1-year period.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xtrackers Semiconductor Select Equity ETF | 96 | Jul 12, 2023 | IGV vs CHPS | |
| VistaShares Artificial Intelligence Supercycle ETF | 95 | Dec 3, 2024 | IGV vs AIS | |
| Roundhill Generative AI & Technology ETF | 95 | May 17, 2023 | IGV vs CHAT | |
| First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF | 95 | Sep 20, 2016 | IGV vs FTXL | |
| VanEck Semiconductor ETF | 95 | Dec 20, 2011 | IGV vs SMH |
Top Performing IGV Alternatives (YTD)
IGV alternatives from the Technology Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arm Holdings PLC ADRhedged ETF | 39.97% | Mar 13, 2025 | IGV vs ARMH | |
| ASML Holding NV ADR Hedged ETF | 25.77% | Mar 13, 2025 | IGV vs ASMH | |
| Invesco Semiconductors ETF | 19.68% | Jun 23, 2005 | IGV vs PSI | |
| Tortoise AI Infrastructure ETF | 16.67% | Aug 4, 2025 | IGV vs TCAI | |
| iShares U.S. Digital Infrastructure and Real Estat... | 15.26% | Jul 10, 2001 | IGV vs IDGT |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to IGV
IGV alternatives from the Technology Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clockwise Core Equity & Innovation ETF | 15.02% | Jan 27, 2022 | IGV vs TIME | |
| State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR Premium... | 17.22% | Jul 29, 2025 | IGV vs XLKI | |
| Global X AgTech & Food Innovation ETF | 19.32% | Jul 12, 2021 | IGV vs KROP | |
| First Trust IndXX NextG ETF | 19.87% | Feb 17, 2011 | IGV vs NXTG | |
| Vanguard Communication Services ETF | 20.34% | Sep 23, 2004 | IGV vs VOX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to IGV
IGV alternatives from the Technology Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global X AgTech & Food Innovation ETF | -11.29% | Jul 12, 2021 | IGV vs KROP | |
| iShares U.S. Digital Infrastructure and Real Estat... | -12.23% | Jul 10, 2001 | IGV vs IDGT | |
| First Trust IndXX NextG ETF | -12.49% | Feb 17, 2011 | IGV vs NXTG | |
| REX FANG & Innovation Equity Premium Income ETF | -12.91% | Oct 11, 2023 | IGV vs FEPI | |
| Invesco Dynamic Networking ETF | -12.94% | Jun 23, 2005 | IGV vs PXQ |
Other ETFs from iShares
Most popular iShares ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF | Ultrashort Bond | 100 | 0.86% | May 26, 2020 | IGV vs SGOV | |
| iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF | Cryptocurrency | 6 | -22.62% | Jan 5, 2024 | IGV vs IBIT | |
| iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 65 | -4.38% | May 15, 2000 | IGV vs IVV | |
| iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF | Government Bonds, Long-Term Bond | 12 | 0.17% | Jul 22, 2002 | IGV vs TLT | |
| iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities, Dividend | 69 | 1.57% | Jun 10, 2014 | IGV vs DGRO | |
| iShares Silver Trust | Precious Metals | 89 | 5.77% | Apr 21, 2006 | IGV vs SLV | |
| iShares Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 92 | 9.20% | Jul 10, 2001 | IGV vs SOXX | |
| iShares Gold Trust | Gold, Precious Metals | 87 | 8.61% | Jan 21, 2005 | IGV vs IAU | |
| iShares Russell 2000 ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | 69 | 0.93% | May 22, 2000 | IGV vs IWM | |
| iShares MSCI ACWI ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 75 | -2.21% | Mar 26, 2008 | IGV vs ACWI |
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