iShares U.S. Consumer Discretionary ETF (IYC) Alternatives
iShares U.S. Consumer Discretionary ETF (IYC) belongs to the Consumer Discretionary Equities category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with IYC. 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 IYC
IYC charges 0.38% annually. Among ETFs in the Consumer Discretionary Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among IYC alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity MSCI Consumer Discretionary Index ETF | 0.08% | Oct 21, 2013 | IYC vs FDIS | |
| Vanguard Consumer Discretionary ETF | 0.10% | Jan 26, 2004 | IYC vs VCR | |
| Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund | 0.13% | Dec 16, 1998 | IYC vs XLY | |
| iShares Evolved U.S. Discretionary Spending ETF | 0.18% | Mar 21, 2018 | IYC vs IEDI | |
| Invesco S&P SmallCap Consumer Discretionary ETF | 0.29% | Apr 7, 2010 | IYC vs PSCD |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to IYC
Among ETFs in the Consumer Discretionary 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Trust NASDAQ Global Auto Index Fund | 89 | May 9, 2011 | IYC vs CARZ | |
| VanEck Vectors Retail ETF | 54 | Dec 20, 2011 | IYC vs RTH | |
| Invesco Dynamic Leisure & Entertainment ETF | 51 | Jun 23, 2005 | IYC vs PEJ | |
| SPDR S&P Retail ETF | 45 | Jun 19, 2006 | IYC vs XRT | |
| ProShares Online Retail ETF | 43 | Jul 13, 2018 | IYC vs ONLN |
Top Performing IYC Alternatives (YTD)
IYC alternatives from the Consumer Discretionary Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Trust NASDAQ Global Auto Index Fund | 3.74% | May 9, 2011 | IYC vs CARZ | |
| VanEck Vectors Retail ETF | 0.56% | Dec 20, 2011 | IYC vs RTH | |
| AdvisorShares Vice ETF | -0.08% | Dec 12, 2017 | IYC vs VICE | |
| AdvisorShares Restaurant ETF | -0.73% | Apr 20, 2021 | IYC vs EATZ | |
| Kraneshares Global Luxury Index ETF | -0.86% | Sep 6, 2023 | IYC vs KLXY |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to IYC
IYC alternatives from the Consumer Discretionary Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VanEck Vectors Retail ETF | 14.78% | Dec 20, 2011 | IYC vs RTH | |
| AdvisorShares Vice ETF | 14.98% | Dec 12, 2017 | IYC vs VICE | |
| iShares Evolved U.S. Discretionary Spending ETF | 17.06% | Mar 21, 2018 | IYC vs IEDI | |
| iShares Global Consumer Discretionary ETF | 20.81% | Sep 21, 2006 | IYC vs RXI | |
| AdvisorShares Restaurant ETF | 21.22% | Apr 20, 2021 | IYC vs EATZ |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to IYC
IYC alternatives from the Consumer Discretionary Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VanEck Vectors Retail ETF | -9.02% | Dec 20, 2011 | IYC vs RTH | |
| iShares Evolved U.S. Discretionary Spending ETF | -10.57% | Mar 21, 2018 | IYC vs IEDI | |
| SPDR S&P Retail ETF | -13.53% | Jun 19, 2006 | IYC vs XRT | |
| Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Consumer Discretionar... | -13.57% | Nov 1, 2006 | IYC vs RSPD | |
| AdvisorShares Vice ETF | -13.59% | Dec 12, 2017 | IYC vs VICE |
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 | IYC vs SGOV | |
| iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF | Cryptocurrency | 6 | -22.62% | Jan 5, 2024 | IYC vs IBIT | |
| iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 65 | -4.38% | May 15, 2000 | IYC vs IVV | |
| iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF | Government Bonds, Long-Term Bond | 12 | 0.17% | Jul 22, 2002 | IYC vs TLT | |
| iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities, Dividend | 69 | 1.57% | Jun 10, 2014 | IYC vs DGRO | |
| iShares Silver Trust | Precious Metals | 89 | 5.77% | Apr 21, 2006 | IYC vs SLV | |
| iShares Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 92 | 9.20% | Jul 10, 2001 | IYC vs SOXX | |
| iShares Gold Trust | Gold, Precious Metals | 87 | 8.61% | Jan 21, 2005 | IYC vs IAU | |
| iShares Russell 2000 ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | 69 | 0.93% | May 22, 2000 | IYC vs IWM | |
| iShares MSCI ACWI ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 75 | -2.21% | Mar 26, 2008 | IYC vs ACWI |
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