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 a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to IGV
IGV charges 0.46% annually. There are 49 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% | 17.89B | Oct 2013 | IGV vs FTEC | |
| State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF | 0.08% | 121.66B | Dec 1998 | IGV vs XLK | |
| Vanguard Information Technology ETF | 0.09% | 144.20B | Mar 2004 | IGV vs VGT | |
| Vanguard Communication Services ETF | 0.10% | 6.30B | Sep 2004 | IGV vs VOX | |
| Vaneck Technology Trusector ETF | 0.13% | 172.62M | Aug 2025 | IGV vs TRUT |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to IGV
IGV has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 7. There are 129 ETFs in the Technology Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 97.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xtrackers Semiconductor Select Equity ETF | 97 | 89.58M | Jul 2023 | IGV vs CHPS | |
| First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF | 97 | 2.52B | Sep 2016 | IGV vs FTXL | |
| VistaShares Artificial Intelligence Supercycle ETF | 97 | 574.75M | Dec 2024 | IGV vs AIS | |
| iShares Semiconductor ETF | 97 | 38.37B | Jul 2001 | IGV vs SOXX | |
| Invesco Next Gen Connectivity ETF | 96 | 163.96M | Jun 2005 | IGV vs KNCT |
Top Performing IGV Alternatives (YTD)
IGV is at -5.19% YTD. There are 149 ETFs in the Technology Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 209.56%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STMicroelectronics NV ADRhedged | 209.56% | 817.60K | Mar 2025 | IGV vs STHH | |
| Direxion Daily Semiconductors Top 5 Bull 2X Shares | 141.91% | 10.05M | Sep 2025 | IGV vs TSXU | |
| Direxion Daily Technology Bull 3X Shares | 125.87% | 5.93B | Dec 2008 | IGV vs TECL | |
| VistaShares Artificial Intelligence Supercycle ETF | 118.61% | 574.75M | Dec 2024 | IGV vs AIS | |
| First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF | 115.70% | 2.52B | Sep 2016 | IGV vs FTXL |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to IGV
IGV has 27.61% 1-year volatility. There are 101 ETFs in the Technology Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 12.76%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xtrackers US National Critical Technologies ETF | 12.76% | 129.97M | Nov 2023 | IGV vs CRTC | |
| Clockwise Core Equity & Innovation ETF | 13.27% | 19.49M | Jan 2022 | IGV vs TIME | |
| Vanguard Communication Services ETF | 15.45% | 6.30B | Sep 2004 | IGV vs VOX | |
| iShares Future Exponential Technologies ETF | 15.99% | 4.07B | Mar 2015 | IGV vs XT | |
| Global X AgTech & Food Innovation ETF | 16.04% | 9.17M | Jul 2021 | IGV vs KROP |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to IGV
IGV has a 1-year max drawdown of -36.61%. There are 130 ETFs in the Technology Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -8.45%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares U.S. Digital Infrastructure and Real Estat... | -8.45% | 450.77M | Jul 2001 | IGV vs IDGT | |
| Xtrackers US National Critical Technologies ETF | -9.05% | 129.97M | Nov 2023 | IGV vs CRTC | |
| ProShares S&P Technology Dividend Aristocrats ETF | -9.55% | 289.74M | Nov 2019 | IGV vs TDV | |
| Invesco Next Gen Connectivity ETF | -9.99% | 163.96M | Jun 2005 | IGV vs KNCT | |
| First Trust IndXX NextG ETF | -10.28% | 589.27M | Feb 2011 | IGV vs NXTG |
Other ETFs from iShares
The 10 most viewed iShares ETFs shown here include SGOV, IBIT, IVV and span 13 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $855B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF | Ultrashort Bond | 100 | 1.51% | 91.90B | May 2020 | IGV vs SGOV | |
| iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF | Cryptocurrency | 2 | -25.48% | 58.12B | Jan 2024 | IGV vs IBIT | |
| iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 70 | 10.85% | 854.92B | May 2000 | IGV vs IVV | |
| iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF | Government Bonds, Long-Term Bond | 16 | -0.27% | 42.90B | Jul 2002 | IGV vs TLT | |
| iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities, Dividend | 71 | 8.76% | 40.46B | Jun 2014 | IGV vs DGRO | |
| iShares Silver Trust | Silver, Precious Metals | 47 | 2.78% | 36.82B | Apr 2006 | IGV vs SLV | |
| iShares Gold Trust | Gold, Precious Metals | 32 | 2.98% | 69.92B | Jan 2005 | IGV vs IAU | |
| iShares Russell 2000 ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | 62 | 17.07% | 80.93B | May 2000 | IGV vs IWM | |
| iShares MSCI ACWI ETF | Global Equities | 66 | 12.13% | 32.93B | Mar 2008 | IGV vs ACWI | |
| iShares U.S. Technology ETF | Technology Equities | 75 | 29.03% | 25.22B | May 2000 | IGV vs IYW |
Often Compared With IGV
Investors most often compare IGV with QQQ, XSW, SMHX. These 20 comparison targets span 7 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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