iShares Global Financials ETF (IXG) Alternatives
iShares Global Financials ETF (IXG) belongs to the Financials Equities category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with IXG. 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 IXG
IXG charges 0.46% annually. Among ETFs in the Financials Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among IXG alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity MSCI Financials Index ETF | 0.08% | Oct 21, 2013 | IXG vs FNCL | |
| Vanguard Financials ETF | 0.10% | Jan 26, 2004 | IXG vs VFH | |
| Gabelli Financial Services Opportunities ETF | 0.10% | May 9, 2022 | IXG vs GABF | |
| Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund | 0.13% | Dec 16, 1998 | IXG vs XLF | |
| Invesco S&P SmallCap Financials ETF | 0.29% | Apr 7, 2010 | IXG vs PSCF |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to IXG
Among ETFs in the Financials 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Themes Global Systemically Important Banks ETF | 86 | Dec 14, 2023 | IXG vs GSIB | |
| RiverNorth Enhanced Pre-Merger SPAC ETF | 75 | Jul 11, 2022 | IXG vs SPCZ | |
| iShares MSCI Europe Financials ETF | 70 | Jan 20, 2010 | IXG vs EUFN | |
| Invesco KBW Bank ETF | 67 | Nov 1, 2011 | IXG vs KBWB | |
| Invesco Bloomberg Financial Data Providers ETF | 55 | Nov 1, 2011 | IXG vs FDIQ |
Top Performing IXG Alternatives (YTD)
IXG alternatives from the Financials Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco Bloomberg Financial Data Providers ETF | 11.45% | Nov 1, 2011 | IXG vs FDIQ | |
| First Trust NASDAQ ABA Community Bank Index Fund | 3.40% | Jun 29, 2009 | IXG vs QABA | |
| SPDR S&P Regional Banking ETF | 1.11% | Jun 19, 2006 | IXG vs KRE | |
| RiverNorth Enhanced Pre-Merger SPAC ETF | -0.15% | Jul 11, 2022 | IXG vs SPCZ | |
| Invesco S&P SmallCap Financials ETF | -0.43% | Apr 7, 2010 | IXG vs PSCF |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to IXG
IXG alternatives from the Financials Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RiverNorth Enhanced Pre-Merger SPAC ETF | 6.25% | Jul 11, 2022 | IXG vs SPCZ | |
| iShares MSCI Kuwait ETF | 14.87% | Sep 1, 2020 | IXG vs KWT | |
| T. Rowe Price Financials ETF | 15.50% | Jun 11, 2025 | IXG vs TFNS | |
| FT Confluence BDC & Specialty Finance Income ETF | 17.36% | Jun 30, 2025 | IXG vs FBDC | |
| iShares U.S. Insurance ETF | 18.72% | May 5, 2006 | IXG vs IAK |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to IXG
IXG alternatives from the Financials Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RiverNorth Enhanced Pre-Merger SPAC ETF | -3.50% | Jul 11, 2022 | IXG vs SPCZ | |
| iShares MSCI Kuwait ETF | -11.54% | Sep 1, 2020 | IXG vs KWT | |
| iShares U.S. Insurance ETF | -11.58% | May 5, 2006 | IXG vs IAK | |
| Invesco KBW Property & Casualty Insurance ETF | -11.59% | Dec 2, 2010 | IXG vs KBWP | |
| SPDR S&P Insurance ETF | -12.25% | Nov 8, 2005 | IXG vs KIE |
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 | IXG vs SGOV | |
| iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF | Cryptocurrency | 6 | -22.62% | Jan 5, 2024 | IXG vs IBIT | |
| iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 65 | -4.38% | May 15, 2000 | IXG vs IVV | |
| iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF | Government Bonds, Long-Term Bond | 12 | 0.17% | Jul 22, 2002 | IXG vs TLT | |
| iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities, Dividend | 69 | 1.57% | Jun 10, 2014 | IXG vs DGRO | |
| iShares Silver Trust | Precious Metals | 89 | 5.77% | Apr 21, 2006 | IXG vs SLV | |
| iShares Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 92 | 9.20% | Jul 10, 2001 | IXG vs SOXX | |
| iShares Gold Trust | Gold, Precious Metals | 87 | 8.61% | Jan 21, 2005 | IXG vs IAU | |
| iShares Russell 2000 ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | 69 | 0.93% | May 22, 2000 | IXG vs IWM | |
| iShares MSCI ACWI ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 75 | -2.21% | Mar 26, 2008 | IXG vs ACWI |
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