iShares U.S. Energy ETF (IYE) belongs to the Energy Equities category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with IYE. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to IYE
IYE charges 0.42% annually. There are 17 ETFs in the Energy Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.08%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity MSCI Energy Index ETF | 0.08% | 2.03B | Oct 2013 | IYE vs FENY | |
| State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF | 0.08% | 38.95B | Dec 1998 | IYE vs XLE | |
| Vanguard Energy ETF | 0.10% | 12.70B | Sep 2004 | IYE vs VDE | |
| Portfolio Building Block Integrated Oil & Gas and ... | 0.13% | 11.66M | Nov 2025 | IYE vs PBOG | |
| Global X PureCap MSCI Energy ETF | 0.15% | — | Jul 2025 | IYE vs GXPE |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to IYE
IYE has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 63. There are 25 ETFs in the Energy Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 93.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VanEck Oil Refiners ETF | 93 | 171.68M | Aug 2015 | IYE vs CRAK | |
| VanEck Natural Resources ETF | 89 | 334.74M | Aug 2008 | IYE vs HAP | |
| Tema Electrification ETF | 89 | 693.48M | Dec 2024 | IYE vs VOLT | |
| SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Equipment & Services ETF | 89 | 578.84M | Jun 2006 | IYE vs XES | |
| American Beacon GLG Natural Resources ETF | 89 | 287.08M | Feb 2024 | IYE vs MGNR |
Top Performing IYE Alternatives (YTD)
IYE is at 31.90% YTD. There are 21 ETFs in the Energy Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 51.43%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VanEck Vectors Oil Services ETF | 51.43% | 2.37B | Dec 2011 | IYE vs OIH | |
| SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Equipment & Services ETF | 50.69% | 578.84M | Jun 2006 | IYE vs XES | |
| iShares U.S. Oil Equipment & Services ETF | 47.84% | 636.98M | May 2006 | IYE vs IEZ | |
| Invesco Dynamic Oil & Gas Services ETF | 46.18% | 128.85M | Oct 2005 | IYE vs PXJ | |
| WEBs Energy XLE Defined Volatility ETF | 44.98% | — | Jul 2025 | IYE vs DVXE |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to IYE
IYE has 19.99% 1-year volatility. There are 27 ETFs in the Energy Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 9.00%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ClearBridge Sustainable Infrastructure ETF | 9.00% | 12.46M | Dec 2022 | IYE vs INFR | |
| Macquarie Global Listed Infrastructure ETF | 10.78% | 6.30M | Nov 2023 | IYE vs BILD | |
| FT Energy Income Partners Strategy ETF | 11.17% | 523.56M | Nov 2022 | IYE vs EIPX | |
| Bny Mellon Global Infrastructure Income ETF | 11.59% | 1.08B | Nov 2022 | IYE vs BKGI | |
| Westwood Salient Enhanced Midstream Income ETF | 12.12% | 152.76M | Apr 2024 | IYE vs MDST |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to IYE
IYE has a 1-year max drawdown of -11.92%. There are 33 ETFs in the Energy Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -4.12%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FT Energy Income Partners Strategy ETF | -4.12% | 523.56M | Nov 2022 | IYE vs EIPX | |
| iShares North American Natural Resources ETF | -5.54% | 803.30M | Oct 2001 | IYE vs IGE | |
| Macquarie Global Listed Infrastructure ETF | -6.05% | 6.30M | Nov 2023 | IYE vs BILD | |
| TrueShares Eagle Global Renewable Energy Income ET... | -6.06% | 7.72M | Dec 2022 | IYE vs RNWZ | |
| Bny Mellon Global Infrastructure Income ETF | -6.16% | 1.08B | Nov 2022 | IYE vs BKGI |
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 $855B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF | Ultrashort Bond | 100 | 1.51% | 91.90B | May 2020 | IYE vs SGOV | |
| iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF | Cryptocurrency | 2 | -25.48% | 58.12B | Jan 2024 | IYE vs IBIT | |
| iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 70 | 10.85% | 854.92B | May 2000 | IYE vs IVV | |
| iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF | Government Bonds, Long-Term Bond | 16 | -0.27% | 42.90B | Jul 2002 | IYE vs TLT | |
| iShares Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 97 | 104.57% | 38.37B | Jul 2001 | IYE vs SOXX | |
| iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities, Dividend | 71 | 8.76% | 40.46B | Jun 2014 | IYE vs DGRO | |
| iShares Silver Trust | Silver, Precious Metals | 47 | 2.78% | 36.82B | Apr 2006 | IYE vs SLV | |
| iShares Gold Trust | Gold, Precious Metals | 32 | 2.98% | 69.92B | Jan 2005 | IYE vs IAU | |
| iShares Russell 2000 ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | 62 | 17.07% | 80.93B | May 2000 | IYE vs IWM | |
| iShares MSCI ACWI ETF | Global Equities | 66 | 12.13% | 32.93B | Mar 2008 | IYE vs ACWI |
Often Compared With IYE
Investors most often compare IYE with IXC, IYH, XOP. These 20 comparison targets span 11 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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