iShares U.S. Energy ETF (IYE) Alternatives
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 funds that fit a different role in your portfolio.
Cheapest Alternatives to IYE
IYE charges 0.42% annually. Among ETFs in the Energy Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among IYE alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity MSCI Energy Index ETF | 0.08% | Oct 21, 2013 | IYE vs FENY | |
| State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF | 0.08% | Dec 16, 1998 | IYE vs XLE | |
| Vanguard Energy ETF | 0.10% | Sep 23, 2004 | IYE vs VDE | |
| Invesco S&P SmallCap Energy ETF | 0.29% | Apr 7, 2010 | IYE vs PSCE | |
| VanEck Vectors Oil Services ETF | 0.35% | Dec 20, 2011 | IYE vs OIH |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to IYE
Among ETFs in the Energy 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VanEck Oil Refiners ETF | 97 | Aug 18, 2015 | IYE vs CRAK | |
| Tema Electrification ETF | 97 | Dec 3, 2024 | IYE vs VOLT | |
| TrueShares Eagle Global Renewable Energy Income ET... | 97 | Dec 7, 2022 | IYE vs RNWZ | |
| Proshares S&P Global Core Battery Metals ETF | 97 | Nov 29, 2022 | IYE vs ION | |
| Sprott Energy Transition Materials ETF | 96 | Feb 1, 2023 | IYE vs SETM |
Top Performing IYE Alternatives (YTD)
IYE alternatives from the Energy Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco Dynamic Oil & Gas Services ETF | 39.53% | Oct 26, 2005 | IYE vs PXJ | |
| Texas Capital Texas Oil Index ETF | 39.42% | Dec 20, 2023 | IYE vs OILT | |
| SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Equipment & Services ETF | 39.21% | Jun 19, 2006 | IYE vs XES | |
| VanEck Vectors Oil Services ETF | 39.12% | Dec 20, 2011 | IYE vs OIH | |
| SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Exploration & Production ETF | 39.04% | Jun 19, 2006 | IYE vs XOP |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to IYE
IYE alternatives from the Energy Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neos MLP & Energy Infrastructure High Income ETF | 11.61% | Dec 17, 2025 | IYE vs MLPI | |
| State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR Premium Inc... | 11.73% | Jul 29, 2025 | IYE vs XLEI | |
| Macquarie Global Listed Infrastructure ETF | 12.66% | Nov 28, 2023 | IYE vs BILD | |
| Tortoise Energy Fund | 14.17% | Jun 16, 2025 | IYE vs TNGY | |
| Bny Mellon Global Infrastructure Income ETF | 14.67% | Nov 2, 2022 | IYE vs BKGI |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to IYE
IYE alternatives from the Energy Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Macquarie Global Listed Infrastructure ETF | -8.09% | Nov 28, 2023 | IYE vs BILD | |
| ClearBridge Sustainable Infrastructure ETF | -8.93% | Dec 14, 2022 | IYE vs INFR | |
| TrueShares Eagle Global Renewable Energy Income ET... | -9.98% | Dec 7, 2022 | IYE vs RNWZ | |
| Tema Electrification ETF | -10.00% | Dec 3, 2024 | IYE vs VOLT | |
| Bny Mellon Global Infrastructure Income ETF | -10.35% | Nov 2, 2022 | IYE vs BKGI |
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 | 0.88% | May 26, 2020 | IYE vs SGOV | |
| iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF | Cryptocurrency | 6 | -22.18% | Jan 5, 2024 | IYE vs IBIT | |
| iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 60 | -3.67% | May 15, 2000 | IYE vs IVV | |
| iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF | Government Bonds, Long-Term Bond | 9 | 0.07% | Jul 22, 2002 | IYE vs TLT | |
| iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities, Dividend | 63 | 1.60% | Jun 10, 2014 | IYE vs DGRO | |
| iShares Silver Trust | Precious Metals | 86 | 5.77% | Apr 21, 2006 | IYE vs SLV | |
| iShares Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 92 | 12.48% | Jul 10, 2001 | IYE vs SOXX | |
| iShares Gold Trust | Gold, Precious Metals | 86 | 10.48% | Jan 21, 2005 | IYE vs IAU | |
| iShares Russell 2000 ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | 65 | 1.56% | May 22, 2000 | IYE vs IWM | |
| iShares MSCI ACWI ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 72 | -1.29% | Mar 26, 2008 | IYE vs ACWI |
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