Franklin Intelligent Machines ETF (IQM) 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 IQM. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to IQM
IQM charges 0.50% annually. There are 64 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% | 20.96B | Oct 2013 | IQM vs FTEC | |
| State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF | 0.08% | 115.56B | Dec 1998 | IQM vs XLK | |
| Vanguard Information Technology ETF | 0.09% | 169.20B | Mar 2004 | IQM vs VGT | |
| Vaneck Technology Trusector ETF | 0.13% | 180.42M | Aug 2025 | IQM vs TRUT | |
| Xtrackers Semiconductor Select Equity ETF | 0.15% | 97.12M | Jul 2023 | IQM vs CHPS |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to IQM
IQM has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 39. There are 83 ETFs in the Technology Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 95.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASML Holding NV ADR Hedged ETF | 95 | 2.83M | Mar 2025 | IQM vs ASMH | |
| T-Rex 2X Long Alphabet Daily Target ETF | 93 | 44.75M | Jan 2024 | IQM vs GOOX | |
| Xtrackers Semiconductor Select Equity ETF | 93 | 97.12M | Jul 2023 | IQM vs CHPS | |
| First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF | 91 | 1.27B | Sep 2016 | IQM vs FTXL | |
| Invesco Semiconductors ETF | 90 | 2.34B | Jun 2005 | IQM vs PSI |
Top Performing IQM Alternatives (YTD)
IQM is at 19.53% YTD. There are 76 ETFs in the Technology Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 107.29%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STMicroelectronics NV ADRhedged | 107.29% | 7.89M | Mar 2025 | IQM vs STHH | |
| Direxion Daily Semiconductors Top 5 Bull 2X Shares | 81.53% | 12.88M | Sep 2025 | IQM vs TSXU | |
| Invesco Semiconductors ETF | 76.39% | 2.34B | Jun 2005 | IQM vs PSI | |
| VistaShares Artificial Intelligence Supercycle ETF | 72.78% | 921.07M | Dec 2024 | IQM vs AIS | |
| Xtrackers Semiconductor Select Equity ETF | 70.98% | 97.12M | Jul 2023 | IQM vs CHPS |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to IQM
IQM has 36.17% 1-year volatility. There are 125 ETFs in the Technology Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 14.04%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xtrackers US National Critical Technologies ETF | 14.04% | 133.23M | Nov 2023 | IQM vs CRTC | |
| Clockwise U.S. Core Equity ETF | 14.25% | 19.49M | Jan 2022 | IQM vs TIME | |
| Global X AgTech & Food Innovation ETF | 16.50% | 9.18M | Jul 2021 | IQM vs KROP | |
| Goldman Sachs ETF Trust Goldman Sachs Innovate Equ... | 16.63% | 204.29M | Nov 2020 | IQM vs GINN | |
| iShares Future Exponential Technologies ETF | 17.83% | 3.82B | Mar 2015 | IQM vs XT |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to IQM
IQM has a 1-year max drawdown of -25.28%. There are 98 ETFs in the Technology Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -9.05%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xtrackers US National Critical Technologies ETF | -9.05% | 133.23M | Nov 2023 | IQM vs CRTC | |
| ProShares S&P Technology Dividend Aristocrats ETF | -9.55% | 268.42M | Nov 2019 | IQM vs TDV | |
| Global X AgTech & Food Innovation ETF | -9.67% | 9.18M | Jul 2021 | IQM vs KROP | |
| iShares Future Exponential Technologies ETF | -10.45% | 3.82B | Mar 2015 | IQM vs XT | |
| State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR Premium... | -11.21% | 11.77M | Jul 2025 | IQM vs XLKI |
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