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 a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to IYC
IYC charges 0.38% annually. There are 10 ETFs in the Consumer Discretionary Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.08%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity MSCI Consumer Discretionary Index ETF | 0.08% | 1.80B | Oct 2013 | IYC vs FDIS | |
| Vanguard Consumer Discretionary ETF | 0.10% | 6.90B | Jan 2004 | IYC vs VCR | |
| Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund | 0.13% | 22.22B | Dec 1998 | IYC vs XLY | |
| Global X PureCap MSCI Consumer Discretionary ETF | 0.15% | — | Jul 2025 | IYC vs GXPD | |
| VanEck Consumer Discretionary TruSector ETF | 0.16% | 31.58M | Aug 2025 | IYC vs TRUD |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to IYC
IYC has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 11. There are 15 ETFs in the Consumer Discretionary Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 92.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Trust NASDAQ Global Auto Index Fund | 92 | 53.92M | May 2011 | IYC vs CARZ | |
| AdvisorShares Hotel ETF | 37 | 2.60M | Apr 2021 | IYC vs BEDZ | |
| Invesco Dynamic Leisure & Entertainment ETF | 33 | 265.13M | Jun 2005 | IYC vs PEJ | |
| VanEck Vectors Retail ETF | 25 | 254.50M | Dec 2011 | IYC vs RTH | |
| Invesco S&P SmallCap Consumer Discretionary ETF | 20 | 23.08M | Apr 2010 | IYC vs PSCD |
Top Performing IYC Alternatives (YTD)
IYC is at -3.42% YTD. There are 13 ETFs in the Consumer Discretionary Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 45.91%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Trust NASDAQ Global Auto Index Fund | 45.91% | 53.92M | May 2011 | IYC vs CARZ | |
| AdvisorShares Hotel ETF | 10.82% | 2.60M | Apr 2021 | IYC vs BEDZ | |
| Invesco S&P SmallCap Consumer Discretionary ETF | 9.16% | 23.08M | Apr 2010 | IYC vs PSCD | |
| Invesco Dynamic Leisure & Entertainment ETF | 6.49% | 265.13M | Jun 2005 | IYC vs PEJ | |
| AdvisorShares Vice ETF | 4.29% | 7.33M | Dec 2017 | IYC vs VICE |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to IYC
IYC has 14.65% 1-year volatility. There are 3 ETFs in the Consumer Discretionary Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 12.40%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VanEck Vectors Retail ETF | 12.40% | 254.50M | Dec 2011 | IYC vs RTH | |
| AdvisorShares Vice ETF | 13.27% | 7.33M | Dec 2017 | IYC vs VICE | |
| iShares Evolved U.S. Discretionary Spending ETF | 13.66% | 27.61M | Mar 2018 | IYC vs IEDI | |
| iShares Global Consumer Discretionary ETF | 16.71% | 255.30M | Sep 2006 | IYC vs RXI | |
| First Trust S-Network Global E-Commerce ETF | 17.62% | 5.04M | Sep 2016 | IYC vs ISHP |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to IYC
IYC has a 1-year max drawdown of -11.97%. There are 3 ETFs in the Consumer Discretionary Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -7.83%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VanEck Vectors Retail ETF | -7.83% | 254.50M | Dec 2011 | IYC vs RTH | |
| iShares Evolved U.S. Discretionary Spending ETF | -9.44% | 27.61M | Mar 2018 | IYC vs IEDI | |
| Invesco Dynamic Leisure & Entertainment ETF | -10.29% | 265.13M | Jun 2005 | IYC vs PEJ | |
| AdvisorShares Hotel ETF | -12.06% | 2.60M | Apr 2021 | IYC vs BEDZ | |
| SPDR S&P Retail ETF | -13.53% | 498.78M | Jun 2006 | IYC vs XRT |
Other ETFs from iShares
The 10 most viewed iShares ETFs shown here include SGOV, IBIT, IVV and span 14 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $838B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF | Ultrashort Bond | 100 | 1.71% | 95.28B | May 2020 | IYC vs SGOV | |
| iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF | Cryptocurrency | 2 | -28.88% | 48.04B | Jan 2024 | IYC vs IBIT | |
| iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 59 | 8.20% | 837.93B | May 2000 | IYC vs IVV | |
| iShares Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 95 | 100.58% | 46.67B | Jul 2001 | IYC vs SOXX | |
| iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF | Government Bonds, Long-Term Bond | 14 | 0.77% | 41.34B | Jul 2002 | IYC vs TLT | |
| iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities, Dividend | 75 | 9.19% | 41.89B | Jun 2014 | IYC vs DGRO | |
| iShares Silver Trust | Silver, Precious Metals | 31 | -13.49% | 32.53B | Apr 2006 | IYC vs SLV | |
| iShares Gold Trust | Gold, Precious Metals | 22 | -4.73% | 64.29B | Jan 2005 | IYC vs IAU | |
| iShares Russell 2000 ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | 67 | 20.47% | 81.35B | May 2000 | IYC vs IWM | |
| iShares MSCI ACWI ETF | Global Equities | 58 | 9.86% | 32.95B | Mar 2008 | IYC vs ACWI |
Often Compared With IYC
Investors most often compare IYC with VDC, ONLN, IOO. These 20 comparison targets span 11 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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