iShares Strategic Metals ETF (ISTM) belongs to the Metals category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with ISTM. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to ISTM
ISTM charges 0.49% annually. There is 1 ETF in the Metals category with a lower expense ratio, going as low as 0.41%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| abrdn Bloomberg Industrial Metals Strategy K-1 Fre... | 0.41% | 29.29M | Sep 2021 | ISTM vs BCIM | |
| WisdomTree Efficient Rare Earth Plus Strategic Met... | 0.55% | 8.02M | May 2026 | ISTM vs WDIG | |
| Invesco DB Base Metals Fund | 0.80% | 390.37M | Jan 2007 | ISTM vs DBB | |
| United States Copper Index Fund | 1.06% | 343.15M | Nov 2011 | ISTM vs CPER |
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 $855B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF | Ultrashort Bond | 100 | 1.50% | 91.90B | May 2020 | ISTM vs SGOV | |
| iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF | Cryptocurrency | 2 | -23.36% | 58.12B | Jan 2024 | ISTM vs IBIT | |
| iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 75 | 11.70% | 854.92B | May 2000 | ISTM vs IVV | |
| iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF | Government Bonds, Long-Term Bond | 16 | 0.13% | 42.90B | Jul 2002 | ISTM vs TLT | |
| iShares Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 97 | 101.03% | 38.37B | Jul 2001 | ISTM vs SOXX | |
| iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities, Dividend | 76 | 9.06% | 40.46B | Jun 2014 | ISTM vs DGRO | |
| iShares Silver Trust | Silver, Precious Metals | 52 | 5.54% | 36.82B | Apr 2006 | ISTM vs SLV | |
| iShares Gold Trust | Gold, Precious Metals | 34 | 4.00% | 69.92B | Jan 2005 | ISTM vs IAU | |
| iShares Russell 2000 ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | 69 | 18.69% | 80.93B | May 2000 | ISTM vs IWM | |
| iShares MSCI ACWI ETF | Global Equities | 71 | 13.06% | 32.93B | Mar 2008 | ISTM vs ACWI |
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