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 26 ETFs in the Energy Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.08%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF | 0.08% | 38.64B | Dec 1998 | IYE vs XLE | |
| Fidelity MSCI Energy Index ETF | 0.08% | 1.75B | Oct 2013 | IYE vs FENY | |
| Vanguard Energy ETF | 0.09% | 11.00B | Sep 2004 | IYE vs VDE | |
| Portfolio Building Block Integrated Oil & Gas and ... | 0.13% | 416.91M | 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 68. There are 27 ETFs in the Energy Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 94.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VanEck Oil Refiners ETF | 94 | 251.28M | Aug 2015 | IYE vs CRAK | |
| FT Energy Income Partners Strategy ETF | 91 | 563.46M | Nov 2022 | IYE vs EIPX | |
| Invesco Dynamic Oil & Gas Services ETF | 91 | 61.59M | Oct 2005 | IYE vs PXJ | |
| VanEck Natural Resources ETF | 88 | 301.41M | Aug 2008 | IYE vs HAP | |
| State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR Premium Inc... | 87 | 47.69M | Jul 2025 | IYE vs XLEI |
Top Performing IYE Alternatives (YTD)
IYE is at 32.30% YTD. There are 23 ETFs in the Energy Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 84.63%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MicroSectors Oil & Gas Exploration & Production 3X... | 84.63% | 65.33M | Nov 2021 | IYE vs OILU | |
| Direxion Daily Energy Bull 2X Shares | 64.87% | 228.84M | Nov 2008 | IYE vs ERX | |
| Direxion Daily Energy Top 5 Bull 2X ETF | 58.42% | 2.82M | Oct 2025 | IYE vs TEXU | |
| Invesco Dynamic Oil & Gas Services ETF | 47.13% | 61.59M | Oct 2005 | IYE vs PXJ | |
| WEBs Energy XLE Defined Volatility ETF | 46.82% | — | Jul 2025 | IYE vs DVXE |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to IYE
IYE has 20.46% 1-year volatility. There are 34 ETFs in the Energy Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 0.00%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global X Solar ETF | 0.00% | 5.05M | Sep 2021 | IYE vs RAYS | |
| Macquarie Global Listed Infrastructure ETF | 10.96% | 6.30M | Nov 2023 | IYE vs BILD | |
| FT Energy Income Partners Strategy ETF | 11.39% | 563.46M | Nov 2022 | IYE vs EIPX | |
| Bny Mellon Global Infrastructure Income ETF | 11.58% | 1.31B | Nov 2022 | IYE vs BKGI | |
| TrueShares Eagle Global Next Gen Power Infrastruct... | 11.93% | 5.84M | Dec 2022 | IYE vs PWRZ |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to IYE
IYE has a 1-year max drawdown of -14.54%. There are 29 ETFs in the Energy Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -5.17%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FT Energy Income Partners Strategy ETF | -5.17% | 563.46M | Nov 2022 | IYE vs EIPX | |
| Westwood Salient Enhanced Midstream Income ETF | -5.98% | 152.76M | Apr 2024 | IYE vs MDST | |
| Macquarie Global Listed Infrastructure ETF | -6.05% | 6.30M | Nov 2023 | IYE vs BILD | |
| Bny Mellon Global Infrastructure Income ETF | -6.16% | 1.31B | Nov 2022 | IYE vs BKGI | |
| Tortoise Electrification Infrastructure ETF | -6.63% | 129.10M | Dec 2024 | IYE vs TPZ |
Other ETFs from iShares
The 10 most viewed iShares ETFs shown here include SGOV, IBIT, SOXX and span 14 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $869B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF | Ultrashort Bond | 100 | 2.14% | 99.95B | May 2020 | IYE vs SGOV | |
| iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF | Cryptocurrency | 2 | -26.71% | 46.52B | Jan 2024 | IYE vs IBIT | |
| iShares Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 90 | 80.24% | 44.69B | Jul 2001 | IYE vs SOXX | |
| iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 72 | 13.72% | 869.20B | May 2000 | IYE vs IVV | |
| iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities, Dividend | 91 | 15.02% | 42.77B | Jun 2014 | IYE vs DGRO | |
| iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF | Government Bonds, Long-Term Bond | 7 | -2.43% | 41.54B | Jul 2002 | IYE vs TLT | |
| iShares Silver Trust | Silver, Precious Metals | 33 | -16.42% | 28.08B | Apr 2006 | IYE vs SLV | |
| iShares Gold Trust | Gold, Precious Metals | 26 | -5.52% | 59.74B | Jan 2005 | IYE vs IAU | |
| iShares Russell 2000 ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | 79 | 23.08% | 80.11B | May 2000 | IYE vs IWM | |
| iShares MSCI ACWI ETF | Global Equities | 71 | 14.26% | 32.49B | Mar 2008 | IYE vs ACWI |
Often Compared With IYE
Investors most often compare IYE with IXC, OIH, IYH. These 20 comparison targets span 13 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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