iShares Global Tech ETF (IXN) Alternatives
iShares Global Tech ETF (IXN) belongs to the Technology Equities category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with IXN. 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 IXN
IXN charges 0.46% annually. Among ETFs in the Technology Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among IXN alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity MSCI Information Technology Index ETF | 0.08% | Oct 21, 2013 | IXN vs FTEC | |
| State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF | 0.08% | Dec 16, 1998 | IXN vs XLK | |
| Vanguard Information Technology ETF | 0.09% | Mar 25, 2004 | IXN vs VGT | |
| Vanguard Communication Services ETF | 0.10% | Sep 23, 2004 | IXN vs VOX | |
| Vaneck Technology Trusector ETF | 0.13% | Aug 20, 2025 | IXN vs TRUT |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to IXN
Among ETFs in the Technology 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xtrackers Semiconductor Select Equity ETF | 96 | Jul 12, 2023 | IXN vs CHPS | |
| VistaShares Artificial Intelligence Supercycle ETF | 95 | Dec 3, 2024 | IXN vs AIS | |
| Roundhill Generative AI & Technology ETF | 95 | May 17, 2023 | IXN vs CHAT | |
| First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF | 95 | Sep 20, 2016 | IXN vs FTXL | |
| VanEck Semiconductor ETF | 95 | Dec 20, 2011 | IXN vs SMH |
Top Performing IXN Alternatives (YTD)
IXN alternatives from the Technology Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arm Holdings PLC ADRhedged ETF | 39.97% | Mar 13, 2025 | IXN vs ARMH | |
| ASML Holding NV ADR Hedged ETF | 25.77% | Mar 13, 2025 | IXN vs ASMH | |
| Invesco Semiconductors ETF | 19.68% | Jun 23, 2005 | IXN vs PSI | |
| Tortoise AI Infrastructure ETF | 16.67% | Aug 4, 2025 | IXN vs TCAI | |
| iShares U.S. Digital Infrastructure and Real Estat... | 15.26% | Jul 10, 2001 | IXN vs IDGT |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to IXN
IXN alternatives from the Technology Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clockwise Core Equity & Innovation ETF | 15.02% | Jan 27, 2022 | IXN vs TIME | |
| State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR Premium... | 17.22% | Jul 29, 2025 | IXN vs XLKI | |
| Global X AgTech & Food Innovation ETF | 19.32% | Jul 12, 2021 | IXN vs KROP | |
| First Trust IndXX NextG ETF | 19.87% | Feb 17, 2011 | IXN vs NXTG | |
| Vanguard Communication Services ETF | 20.34% | Sep 23, 2004 | IXN vs VOX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to IXN
IXN alternatives from the Technology Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global X AgTech & Food Innovation ETF | -11.29% | Jul 12, 2021 | IXN vs KROP | |
| iShares U.S. Digital Infrastructure and Real Estat... | -12.23% | Jul 10, 2001 | IXN vs IDGT | |
| First Trust IndXX NextG ETF | -12.49% | Feb 17, 2011 | IXN vs NXTG | |
| REX FANG & Innovation Equity Premium Income ETF | -12.91% | Oct 11, 2023 | IXN vs FEPI | |
| Invesco Dynamic Networking ETF | -12.94% | Jun 23, 2005 | IXN vs PXQ |
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 | IXN vs SGOV | |
| iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF | Cryptocurrency | 6 | -22.62% | Jan 5, 2024 | IXN vs IBIT | |
| iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 65 | -4.38% | May 15, 2000 | IXN vs IVV | |
| iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF | Government Bonds, Long-Term Bond | 12 | 0.17% | Jul 22, 2002 | IXN vs TLT | |
| iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities, Dividend | 69 | 1.57% | Jun 10, 2014 | IXN vs DGRO | |
| iShares Silver Trust | Precious Metals | 89 | 5.77% | Apr 21, 2006 | IXN vs SLV | |
| iShares Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 92 | 9.20% | Jul 10, 2001 | IXN vs SOXX | |
| iShares Gold Trust | Gold, Precious Metals | 87 | 8.61% | Jan 21, 2005 | IXN vs IAU | |
| iShares Russell 2000 ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | 69 | 0.93% | May 22, 2000 | IXN vs IWM | |
| iShares MSCI ACWI ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 75 | -2.21% | Mar 26, 2008 | IXN vs ACWI |
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