iShares Cybersecurity & Tech ETF (IHAK) 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 IHAK. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to IHAK
IHAK charges 0.47% annually. There are 51 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% | 130.33B | Dec 1998 | IHAK vs XLK | |
| Fidelity MSCI Information Technology Index ETF | 0.08% | 21.38B | Oct 2013 | IHAK vs FTEC | |
| Vanguard Information Technology ETF | 0.09% | 170.10B | Mar 2004 | IHAK vs VGT | |
| Vaneck Technology Trusector ETF | 0.13% | 160.81M | Aug 2025 | IHAK vs TRUT | |
| Xtrackers Semiconductor Select Equity ETF | 0.15% | 115.48M | Jul 2023 | IHAK vs CHPS |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to IHAK
IHAK has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 12. There are 115 ETFs in the Technology Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 96.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xtrackers Semiconductor Select Equity ETF | 96 | 115.48M | Jul 2023 | IHAK vs CHPS | |
| First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF | 96 | 2.89B | Sep 2016 | IHAK vs FTXL | |
| VistaShares Artificial Intelligence Supercycle ETF | 96 | 574.75M | Dec 2024 | IHAK vs AIS | |
| Invesco Semiconductors ETF | 96 | 2.92B | Jun 2005 | IHAK vs PSI | |
| iShares Semiconductor ETF | 95 | 46.67B | Jul 2001 | IHAK vs SOXX |
Top Performing IHAK Alternatives (YTD)
IHAK is at 13.77% YTD. There are 96 ETFs in the Technology Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 184.91%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STMicroelectronics NV ADRhedged | 184.91% | 7.89M | Mar 2025 | IHAK vs STHH | |
| Invesco Semiconductors ETF | 114.01% | 2.92B | Jun 2005 | IHAK vs PSI | |
| Direxion Daily Semiconductors Top 5 Bull 2X Shares | 113.86% | 17.13M | Sep 2025 | IHAK vs TSXU | |
| VistaShares Artificial Intelligence Supercycle ETF | 112.52% | 574.75M | Dec 2024 | IHAK vs AIS | |
| First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF | 109.64% | 2.89B | Sep 2016 | IHAK vs FTXL |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to IHAK
IHAK has 24.42% 1-year volatility. There are 54 ETFs in the Technology Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 13.57%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xtrackers US National Critical Technologies ETF | 13.57% | 128.06M | Nov 2023 | IHAK vs CRTC | |
| Clockwise Core Equity & Innovation ETF | 13.99% | 19.49M | Jan 2022 | IHAK vs TIME | |
| Global X AgTech & Food Innovation ETF | 16.17% | 9.03M | Jul 2021 | IHAK vs KROP | |
| Goldman Sachs ETF Trust Goldman Sachs Innovate Equ... | 16.55% | 205.59M | Nov 2020 | IHAK vs GINN | |
| iShares Future Exponential Technologies ETF | 17.30% | 3.95B | Mar 2015 | IHAK vs XT |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to IHAK
IHAK has a 1-year max drawdown of -23.48%. There are 100 ETFs in the Technology Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -9.02%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares U.S. Digital Infrastructure and Real Estat... | -9.02% | 452.26M | Jul 2001 | IHAK vs IDGT | |
| Xtrackers US National Critical Technologies ETF | -9.05% | 128.06M | Nov 2023 | IHAK vs CRTC | |
| Gabelli Global Technology Leaders ETF | -9.20% | 7.50M | Jan 2022 | IHAK vs GGTL | |
| ProShares S&P Technology Dividend Aristocrats ETF | -9.55% | 285.24M | Nov 2019 | IHAK vs TDV | |
| iShares Future Exponential Technologies ETF | -10.45% | 3.95B | Mar 2015 | IHAK vs XT |
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 $838B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF | Ultrashort Bond | 100 | 1.72% | 95.28B | May 2020 | IHAK vs SGOV | |
| iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF | Cryptocurrency | 2 | -31.78% | 48.04B | Jan 2024 | IHAK vs IBIT | |
| iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 60 | 8.13% | 837.93B | May 2000 | IHAK vs IVV | |
| iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF | Government Bonds, Long-Term Bond | 16 | 2.15% | 41.34B | Jul 2002 | IHAK vs TLT | |
| iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities, Dividend | 78 | 9.37% | 41.89B | Jun 2014 | IHAK vs DGRO | |
| iShares Silver Trust | Silver, Precious Metals | 28 | -19.62% | 32.53B | Apr 2006 | IHAK vs SLV | |
| iShares Gold Trust | Gold, Precious Metals | 21 | -7.61% | 64.29B | Jan 2005 | IHAK vs IAU | |
| iShares Russell 2000 ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | 70 | 21.03% | 81.35B | May 2000 | IHAK vs IWM | |
| iShares MSCI ACWI ETF | Global Equities | 59 | 9.71% | 32.95B | Mar 2008 | IHAK vs ACWI | |
| iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF | Total Bond Market | 34 | 0.96% | 138.10B | Sep 2003 | IHAK vs AGG |
Often Compared With IHAK
Investors most often compare IHAK with CIBR, BUG, WCBR. These 20 comparison targets span 9 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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