iShares Morningstar Small-Cap Growth ETF (ISCG) belongs to the Small 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 ISCG. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to ISCG
ISCG charges 0.06% annually. There are 2 ETFs in the Small Cap Growth Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.04%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BNY Mellon US Small Cap Core Equity ETF | 0.04% | 86.25M | Apr 2020 | ISCG vs BKSE | |
| Vanguard Small-Cap Growth ETF | 0.05% | 45.50B | Jan 2004 | ISCG vs VBK | |
| Vanguard Russell 2000 Growth ETF | 0.06% | 1.70B | Sep 2010 | ISCG vs VTWG | |
| JPMorgan BetaBuilders U.S. Mid Cap Equity ETF | 0.07% | 2.05B | Apr 2020 | ISCG vs BBMC | |
| Vanguard S&P Small-Cap 600 Growth ETF | 0.15% | 993.30M | Sep 2010 | ISCG vs VIOG |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to ISCG
ISCG has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 54. There are 21 ETFs in the Small Cap Growth Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 88.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Trust Small Cap Growth AlphaDEX Fund | 88 | 1.26B | Apr 2011 | ISCG vs FYC | |
| Pacer US Small Cap Cash Cows Growth Leaders ETF | 86 | 30.13M | May 2023 | ISCG vs CAFG | |
| JPMorgan Diversified Return U.S. Small Cap Equity ... | 83 | 593.76M | Nov 2016 | ISCG vs JPSE | |
| Invesco S&P SmallCap 600® Pure Growth ETF | 81 | 143.66M | Mar 2006 | ISCG vs RZG | |
| BNY Mellon US Small Cap Core Equity ETF | 77 | 86.25M | Apr 2020 | ISCG vs BKSE |
Top Performing ISCG Alternatives (YTD)
ISCG is at 14.58% YTD. There are 28 ETFs in the Small Cap Growth Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 31.29%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pacer US Small Cap Cash Cows Growth Leaders ETF | 31.29% | 30.13M | May 2023 | ISCG vs CAFG | |
| Invesco S&P SmallCap 600® Pure Growth ETF | 29.19% | 143.66M | Mar 2006 | ISCG vs RZG | |
| First Trust Small Cap Growth AlphaDEX Fund | 26.03% | 1.26B | Apr 2011 | ISCG vs FYC | |
| Invesco S&P Smallcap 600 GARP ETF | 23.85% | 3.23M | Mar 2024 | ISCG vs GRPZ | |
| Vanguard S&P Small-Cap 600 Growth ETF | 23.76% | 993.30M | Sep 2010 | ISCG vs VIOG |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to ISCG
ISCG has 18.52% 1-year volatility. There are 20 ETFs in the Small Cap Growth Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 9.84%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares MSCI USA Small-Cap Min Vol Factor ETF | 9.84% | 287.62M | Sep 2016 | ISCG vs SMMV | |
| Dimensional U.S. Small Cap Growth ETF | 14.63% | — | May 2026 | ISCG vs DUSG | |
| Franklin LibertyQ U.S. Small Cap Equity ETF | 15.08% | 51.56M | Apr 2017 | ISCG vs FLQS | |
| First Trust SMID Growth Strength ETF | 15.13% | 30.46M | Jun 2017 | ISCG vs FSGS | |
| JPMorgan Diversified Return U.S. Small Cap Equity ... | 15.78% | 593.76M | Nov 2016 | ISCG vs JPSE |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to ISCG
ISCG has a 1-year max drawdown of -11.43%. There are 25 ETFs in the Small Cap Growth Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -7.02%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares MSCI USA Small-Cap Min Vol Factor ETF | -7.02% | 287.62M | Sep 2016 | ISCG vs SMMV | |
| JPMorgan Diversified Return U.S. Small Cap Equity ... | -8.00% | 593.76M | Nov 2016 | ISCG vs JPSE | |
| Pacer US Small Cap Cash Cows Growth Leaders ETF | -8.13% | 30.13M | May 2023 | ISCG vs CAFG | |
| Invesco S&P SmallCap 600® Pure Growth ETF | -8.63% | 143.66M | Mar 2006 | ISCG vs RZG | |
| Invesco S&P SmallCap Momentum ETF | -8.89% | 3.06B | Mar 2005 | ISCG vs XSMO |
Other ETFs from iShares
The 10 most viewed iShares ETFs shown here include SGOV, IBIT, SOXX and span 14 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $894B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF | Ultrashort Bond | 100 | 1.95% | 97.69B | May 2020 | ISCG vs SGOV | |
| iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF | Cryptocurrency | 1 | -26.71% | 46.82B | Jan 2024 | ISCG vs IBIT | |
| iShares Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 91 | 76.35% | 47.60B | Jul 2001 | ISCG vs SOXX | |
| iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 66 | 10.73% | 894.38B | May 2000 | ISCG vs IVV | |
| iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities, Dividend | 88 | 12.80% | 42.05B | Jun 2014 | ISCG vs DGRO | |
| iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF | Government Bonds, Long-Term Bond | 15 | -1.19% | 42.18B | Jul 2002 | ISCG vs TLT | |
| iShares Silver Trust | Silver, Precious Metals | 26 | -21.78% | 28.37B | Apr 2006 | ISCG vs SLV | |
| iShares Gold Trust | Gold, Precious Metals | 21 | -7.85% | 60.94B | Jan 2005 | ISCG vs IAU | |
| iShares Russell 2000 ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | 72 | 20.58% | 83.34B | May 2000 | ISCG vs IWM | |
| iShares MSCI ACWI ETF | Global Equities | 63 | 11.23% | 33.36B | Mar 2008 | ISCG vs ACWI |
Often Compared With ISCG
Investors most often compare ISCG with IJT, ISCB, IJR. These 20 comparison targets span 7 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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