iShares Russell 1000 Growth ETF (IWF) Alternatives
iShares Russell 1000 Growth ETF (IWF) 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 IWF. 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 IWF
IWF charges 0.19% annually. Among ETFs in the Large Cap Growth Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among IWF alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JP Morgan Betabuilders U.S. Equity ETF | 0.02% | Mar 12, 2019 | IWF vs BBUS | |
| iShares Morningstar U.S. Equity ETF | 0.03% | Jun 28, 2004 | IWF vs ILCB | |
| Schwab U.S. Broad Market ETF | 0.03% | Nov 3, 2009 | IWF vs SCHB | |
| Vanguard Growth ETF | 0.03% | Nov 13, 2000 | IWF vs VUG | |
| iShares Core S&P Total U.S. Stock Market ETF | 0.03% | Jan 20, 2004 | IWF vs ITOT |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to IWF
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 | IWF vs DARP | |
| Franklin Intelligent Machines ETF | 88 | Feb 25, 2020 | IWF vs IQM | |
| MarketDesk Focused U.S. Momentum ETF | 85 | Mar 19, 2025 | IWF vs FMTM | |
| First Trust US Equity Opportunities ETF | 83 | Apr 12, 2006 | IWF vs FPX | |
| iShares Global 100 ETF | 83 | Dec 5, 2000 | IWF vs IOO |
Top Performing IWF Alternatives (YTD)
IWF 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 | IWF vs GQGU | |
| MarketDesk Focused U.S. Momentum ETF | 8.17% | Mar 19, 2025 | IWF vs FMTM | |
| SMART Earnings Growth 30 ETF | 6.68% | Aug 19, 2025 | IWF vs SGRT | |
| Inspire 100 ETF | 4.92% | Oct 30, 2017 | IWF vs BIBL | |
| Grizzle Growth ETF | 4.29% | Dec 15, 2021 | IWF vs DARP |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to IWF
IWF 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 | IWF vs GQGU | |
| Core Alternative ETF | 10.74% | May 24, 2017 | IWF vs CCOR | |
| Global X NASDAQ 100 Collar 95-110 ETF | 12.06% | Aug 25, 2021 | IWF vs QCLR | |
| First Trust Capital Strength ETF | 13.60% | Jul 6, 2006 | IWF vs FTCS | |
| OShares U.S. Quality Dividend ETF | 13.88% | Jul 14, 2015 | IWF vs OUSA |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to IWF
IWF 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 | IWF vs CCOR | |
| First Trust Capital Strength ETF | -9.38% | Jul 6, 2006 | IWF vs FTCS | |
| Pacer Lunt Large Cap Alternator ETF | -9.79% | Jun 24, 2020 | IWF vs ALTL | |
| OShares U.S. Quality Dividend ETF | -9.80% | Jul 14, 2015 | IWF vs OUSA | |
| American Customer Satisfaction ETF | -9.91% | Nov 1, 2016 | IWF vs ACSI |
Other ETFs from iShares
Most popular iShares ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF | Ultrashort Bond | 100 | 0.86% | May 26, 2020 | IWF vs SGOV | |
| iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF | Cryptocurrency | 6 | -22.62% | Jan 5, 2024 | IWF vs IBIT | |
| iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 65 | -4.38% | May 15, 2000 | IWF vs IVV | |
| iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF | Government Bonds, Long-Term Bond | 12 | 0.17% | Jul 22, 2002 | IWF vs TLT | |
| iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities, Dividend | 69 | 1.57% | Jun 10, 2014 | IWF vs DGRO | |
| iShares Silver Trust | Precious Metals | 89 | 5.77% | Apr 21, 2006 | IWF vs SLV | |
| iShares Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 92 | 9.20% | Jul 10, 2001 | IWF vs SOXX | |
| iShares Gold Trust | Gold, Precious Metals | 87 | 8.61% | Jan 21, 2005 | IWF vs IAU | |
| iShares Russell 2000 ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | 69 | 0.93% | May 22, 2000 | IWF vs IWM | |
| iShares MSCI ACWI ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 75 | -2.21% | Mar 26, 2008 | IWF vs ACWI |
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