iShares Global 100 ETF (IOO) belongs to the Global Equities category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with IOO. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to IOO
IOO charges 0.40% annually. There are 23 ETFs in the Global Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.05%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Total International Stock ETF | 0.05% | 652.30B | Jan 2011 | IOO vs VXUS | |
| Vanguard Total World Stock ETF | 0.06% | 95.30B | Jun 2008 | IOO vs VT | |
| SPDR Portfolio MSCI Global Stock Market ETF | 0.09% | 1.72B | Feb 2012 | IOO vs SPGM | |
| Invesco MSCI Global Climate 500 ETF | 0.10% | 1.57B | Jun 2024 | IOO vs KLMT | |
| SPDR MSCI ACWI Climate Paris Aligned ETF | 0.12% | 191.79M | Nov 2014 | IOO vs NZAC |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to IOO
IOO has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 69. There are 15 ETFs in the Global Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 93.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Affinity World Leaders Equity ETF | 93 | 85.68M | Jan 2018 | IOO vs WLDR | |
| Cambria Foreign Shareholder Yield ETF | 91 | 682.28M | Dec 2013 | IOO vs FYLD | |
| Tema Electrification ETF | 89 | 693.48M | Dec 2024 | IOO vs VOLT | |
| Avantis All Equity Markets Value ETF | 84 | 329.22M | Jun 2023 | IOO vs AVGV | |
| Cambria Global Value ETF | 84 | 525.44M | Mar 2014 | IOO vs GVAL |
Top Performing IOO Alternatives (YTD)
IOO is at 7.38% YTD. There are 59 ETFs in the Global Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 40.29%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tema Electrification ETF | 40.29% | 693.48M | Dec 2024 | IOO vs VOLT | |
| AB Disruptors ETF | 35.59% | 2.99B | Mar 2023 | IOO vs FWD | |
| Axs Green Alpha ETF | 33.79% | 57.43M | Sep 2022 | IOO vs NXTE | |
| Affinity World Leaders Equity ETF | 30.43% | 85.68M | Jan 2018 | IOO vs WLDR | |
| Global X Autonomous & Electric Vehicles ETF | 29.53% | 457.69M | Apr 2018 | IOO vs DRIV |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to IOO
IOO has 14.27% 1-year volatility. There are 49 ETFs in the Global Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 3.77%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Procure Disaster Recovery Strategy ETF | 3.77% | 236.11M | May 2022 | IOO vs FIXT | |
| SPDR SSgA Income Allocation ETF | 6.11% | 72.06M | Apr 2012 | IOO vs INKM | |
| AdvisorShares STAR Global Buy-Write ETF | 9.61% | 88.80M | Sep 2012 | IOO vs VEGA | |
| iShares Disciplined Volatility Equity Active ETF | 9.71% | 1.74B | Sep 2025 | IOO vs BDVL | |
| Invesco International Dividend Achievers™ ETF | 9.83% | 903.33M | Sep 2005 | IOO vs PID |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to IOO
IOO has a 1-year max drawdown of -9.94%. There are 43 ETFs in the Global Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -3.02%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Procure Disaster Recovery Strategy ETF | -3.02% | 236.11M | May 2022 | IOO vs FIXT | |
| SPDR SSgA Income Allocation ETF | -4.55% | 72.06M | Apr 2012 | IOO vs INKM | |
| WBI BullBear Yield 3000 ETF | -5.06% | 31.79M | Aug 2014 | IOO vs WBIG | |
| Cambria Foreign Shareholder Yield ETF | -5.44% | 682.28M | Dec 2013 | IOO vs FYLD | |
| Pacer Cash Cows Fund of Funds ETF | -5.68% | 98.29M | May 2019 | IOO vs HERD |
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 $838B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF | Ultrashort Bond | 100 | 1.71% | 95.28B | May 2020 | IOO vs SGOV | |
| iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF | Cryptocurrency | 2 | -28.88% | 48.04B | Jan 2024 | IOO vs IBIT | |
| iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 59 | 8.20% | 837.93B | May 2000 | IOO vs IVV | |
| iShares Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 95 | 100.58% | 46.67B | Jul 2001 | IOO vs SOXX | |
| iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF | Government Bonds, Long-Term Bond | 14 | 0.77% | 41.34B | Jul 2002 | IOO vs TLT | |
| iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities, Dividend | 75 | 9.19% | 41.89B | Jun 2014 | IOO vs DGRO | |
| iShares Silver Trust | Silver, Precious Metals | 31 | -13.49% | 32.53B | Apr 2006 | IOO vs SLV | |
| iShares Gold Trust | Gold, Precious Metals | 22 | -4.73% | 64.29B | Jan 2005 | IOO vs IAU | |
| iShares Russell 2000 ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | 67 | 20.47% | 81.35B | May 2000 | IOO vs IWM | |
| iShares MSCI ACWI ETF | Global Equities | 58 | 9.86% | 32.95B | Mar 2008 | IOO vs ACWI |
Often Compared With IOO
Investors most often compare IOO with SPY, NDQ.AX, OEF. These 20 comparison targets span 13 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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