iShares Russell Mid-Cap Value ETF (IWS) Alternatives
iShares Russell Mid-Cap Value ETF (IWS) belongs to the Mid Cap Value Equities category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with IWS. 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 IWS
IWS charges 0.23% annually. Among ETFs in the Mid Cap Value Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among IWS alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Morningstar Mid-Cap ETF | 0.06% | Jun 28, 2004 | IWS vs IMCV | |
| Vanguard Mid-Cap Value ETF | 0.07% | Aug 17, 2006 | IWS vs VOE | |
| Research Affiliates Deletions ETF | 0.09% | Sep 9, 2024 | IWS vs NIXT | |
| Vanguard S&P Mid-Cap 400 Value ETF | 0.10% | Sep 7, 2010 | IWS vs IVOV | |
| Vanguard U.S. Value Factor ETF | 0.13% | Feb 13, 2018 | IWS vs VFVA |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to IWS
Among ETFs in the Mid Cap Value 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares MSCI Agriculture Producers ETF | 79 | Jan 31, 2012 | IWS vs VEGI | |
| Alpha Architect U.S. Quantitative Value ETF | 72 | Oct 22, 2014 | IWS vs QVAL | |
| Avantis U.S. Mid Cap Value ETF | 66 | Nov 7, 2023 | IWS vs AVMV | |
| Vanguard Mid-Cap Value ETF | 65 | Aug 17, 2006 | IWS vs VOE | |
| WBI Power Factor High Dividend ETF | 63 | Dec 19, 2016 | IWS vs WBIY |
Top Performing IWS Alternatives (YTD)
IWS alternatives from the Mid Cap Value Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares MSCI Agriculture Producers ETF | 17.29% | Jan 31, 2012 | IWS vs VEGI | |
| Cambria Shareholder Yield ETF | 9.10% | May 14, 2013 | IWS vs SYLD | |
| Abacus FCF Real Assets Leaders ETF | 9.02% | Dec 13, 2021 | IWS vs ABLD | |
| ProShares Equities for Rising Rates ETF | 8.37% | Jul 24, 2017 | IWS vs EQRR | |
| Invesco S&P Ultra Dividend Revenue ETF | 8.05% | Oct 1, 2013 | IWS vs RDIV |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to IWS
IWS alternatives from the Mid Cap Value Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Trust Value Line Dividend Index Fund | 12.56% | Aug 26, 2003 | IWS vs FVD | |
| SPDR S&P Dividend ETF | 13.91% | Nov 15, 2005 | IWS vs SDY | |
| Global X Adaptive U.S. Factor ETF | 14.41% | Aug 24, 2018 | IWS vs AUSF | |
| Xtrackers S&P ESG Dividend Aristocrats ETF | 14.75% | Nov 8, 2022 | IWS vs SNPD | |
| Cultivar ETF | 14.80% | Dec 22, 2021 | IWS vs CVAR |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to IWS
IWS alternatives from the Mid Cap Value Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Trust Value Line Dividend Index Fund | -9.29% | Aug 26, 2003 | IWS vs FVD | |
| ProShares Russell U.S. Dividend Growers ETF | -10.52% | Nov 5, 2019 | IWS vs TMDV | |
| iShares MSCI Agriculture Producers ETF | -10.60% | Jan 31, 2012 | IWS vs VEGI | |
| Cultivar ETF | -10.62% | Dec 22, 2021 | IWS vs CVAR | |
| SPDR S&P Dividend ETF | -10.66% | Nov 15, 2005 | IWS vs SDY |
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 | IWS vs SGOV | |
| iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF | Cryptocurrency | 6 | -22.62% | Jan 5, 2024 | IWS vs IBIT | |
| iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 65 | -4.38% | May 15, 2000 | IWS vs IVV | |
| iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF | Government Bonds, Long-Term Bond | 12 | 0.17% | Jul 22, 2002 | IWS vs TLT | |
| iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities, Dividend | 69 | 1.57% | Jun 10, 2014 | IWS vs DGRO | |
| iShares Silver Trust | Precious Metals | 89 | 5.77% | Apr 21, 2006 | IWS vs SLV | |
| iShares Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 92 | 9.20% | Jul 10, 2001 | IWS vs SOXX | |
| iShares Gold Trust | Gold, Precious Metals | 87 | 8.61% | Jan 21, 2005 | IWS vs IAU | |
| iShares Russell 2000 ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | 69 | 0.93% | May 22, 2000 | IWS vs IWM | |
| iShares MSCI ACWI ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 75 | -2.21% | Mar 26, 2008 | IWS vs ACWI |
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