Franklin Intelligent Machines ETF (IQM) Alternatives
Franklin Intelligent Machines ETF (IQM) belongs to the Large Cap Growth Equities category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with IQM. 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 IQM
IQM charges 0.50% annually. Among ETFs in the Large Cap Growth Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among IQM alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JP Morgan Betabuilders U.S. Equity ETF | 0.02% | Mar 12, 2019 | IQM vs BBUS | |
| iShares Morningstar U.S. Equity ETF | 0.03% | Jun 28, 2004 | IQM vs ILCB | |
| iShares Core S&P Total U.S. Stock Market ETF | 0.03% | Jan 20, 2004 | IQM vs ITOT | |
| Schwab U.S. Broad Market ETF | 0.03% | Nov 3, 2009 | IQM vs SCHB | |
| Vanguard Growth ETF | 0.03% | Nov 13, 2000 | IQM vs VUG |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to IQM
Among ETFs in the Large Cap Growth 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grizzle Growth ETF | 93 | Dec 15, 2021 | IQM vs DARP | |
| MarketDesk Focused U.S. Momentum ETF | 85 | Mar 19, 2025 | IQM vs FMTM | |
| First Trust US Equity Opportunities ETF | 83 | Apr 12, 2006 | IQM vs FPX | |
| iShares Global 100 ETF | 83 | Dec 5, 2000 | IQM vs IOO | |
| Pacer Lunt Large Cap Alternator ETF | 82 | Jun 24, 2020 | IQM vs ALTL |
Top Performing IQM Alternatives (YTD)
IQM alternatives from the Large Cap Growth Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GQG US Equity ETF | 9.61% | Jul 14, 2025 | IQM vs GQGU | |
| MarketDesk Focused U.S. Momentum ETF | 8.17% | Mar 19, 2025 | IQM vs FMTM | |
| SMART Earnings Growth 30 ETF | 6.68% | Aug 19, 2025 | IQM vs SGRT | |
| Inspire 100 ETF | 4.92% | Oct 30, 2017 | IQM vs BIBL | |
| Grizzle Growth ETF | 4.29% | Dec 15, 2021 | IQM vs DARP |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to IQM
IQM alternatives from the Large Cap Growth Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GQG US Equity ETF | 9.55% | Jul 14, 2025 | IQM vs GQGU | |
| Core Alternative ETF | 10.74% | May 24, 2017 | IQM vs CCOR | |
| Global X NASDAQ 100 Collar 95-110 ETF | 12.06% | Aug 25, 2021 | IQM vs QCLR | |
| First Trust Capital Strength ETF | 13.60% | Jul 6, 2006 | IQM vs FTCS | |
| OShares U.S. Quality Dividend ETF | 13.88% | Jul 14, 2015 | IQM vs OUSA |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to IQM
IQM alternatives from the Large Cap Growth Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Core Alternative ETF | -9.17% | May 24, 2017 | IQM vs CCOR | |
| First Trust Capital Strength ETF | -9.38% | Jul 6, 2006 | IQM vs FTCS | |
| Pacer Lunt Large Cap Alternator ETF | -9.79% | Jun 24, 2020 | IQM vs ALTL | |
| OShares U.S. Quality Dividend ETF | -9.80% | Jul 14, 2015 | IQM vs OUSA | |
| American Customer Satisfaction ETF | -9.91% | Nov 1, 2016 | IQM vs ACSI |
Other ETFs from Franklin Templeton
Most popular Franklin Templeton ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legg Mason International Low Volatility High Divid... | Volatility Hedged Equity, Dividend | 95 | 10.54% | Jul 27, 2016 | IQM vs LVHI | |
| Franklin FTSE India ETF | Asia Pacific Equities | 3 | -13.92% | Feb 6, 2018 | IQM vs FLIN | |
| Legg Mason Low Volatility High Dividend ETF | Volatility Hedged Equity, Dividend | 37 | 6.93% | Dec 29, 2015 | IQM vs LVHD | |
| Franklin International Core Dividend Tilt Index ET... | Foreign Large Cap Equities | 84 | 2.64% | Jun 1, 2016 | IQM vs DIVI | |
| Franklin FTSE South Korea ETF | Asia Pacific Equities | 98 | 24.40% | Nov 2, 2017 | IQM vs FLKR | |
| Franklin FTSE Japan ETF | Japan Equities | 79 | 5.02% | Nov 2, 2017 | IQM vs FLJP | |
| Franklin Responsibly Sourced Gold ETF | Precious Metals | 85 | 7.93% | Jun 30, 2022 | IQM vs FGDL | |
| Franklin Bitcoin ETF | Cryptocurrency | 6 | -22.55% | Jan 11, 2024 | IQM vs EZBC | |
| Franklin FTSE China ETF | China Equities | 22 | -5.92% | Nov 2, 2017 | IQM vs FLCH | |
| Franklin FTSE Japan Hedged ETF | Japan Equities | 86 | 6.40% | Nov 2, 2017 | IQM vs FLJH |
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