iShares U.S. Financials ETF (IYF) Alternatives
iShares U.S. Financials ETF (IYF) belongs to the Financials Equities category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with IYF. 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 IYF
IYF charges 0.42% annually. Among ETFs in the Financials Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among IYF alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity MSCI Financials Index ETF | 0.08% | Oct 21, 2013 | IYF vs FNCL | |
| Vanguard Financials ETF | 0.10% | Jan 26, 2004 | IYF vs VFH | |
| Gabelli Financial Services Opportunities ETF | 0.10% | May 9, 2022 | IYF vs GABF | |
| Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund | 0.13% | Dec 16, 1998 | IYF vs XLF | |
| Invesco S&P SmallCap Financials ETF | 0.29% | Apr 7, 2010 | IYF vs PSCF |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to IYF
Among ETFs in the Financials 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Themes Global Systemically Important Banks ETF | 86 | Dec 14, 2023 | IYF vs GSIB | |
| RiverNorth Enhanced Pre-Merger SPAC ETF | 75 | Jul 11, 2022 | IYF vs SPCZ | |
| iShares MSCI Europe Financials ETF | 70 | Jan 20, 2010 | IYF vs EUFN | |
| Invesco KBW Bank ETF | 67 | Nov 1, 2011 | IYF vs KBWB | |
| Invesco Bloomberg Financial Data Providers ETF | 55 | Nov 1, 2011 | IYF vs FDIQ |
Top Performing IYF Alternatives (YTD)
IYF alternatives from the Financials Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco Bloomberg Financial Data Providers ETF | 11.45% | Nov 1, 2011 | IYF vs FDIQ | |
| First Trust NASDAQ ABA Community Bank Index Fund | 3.40% | Jun 29, 2009 | IYF vs QABA | |
| SPDR S&P Regional Banking ETF | 1.11% | Jun 19, 2006 | IYF vs KRE | |
| RiverNorth Enhanced Pre-Merger SPAC ETF | -0.15% | Jul 11, 2022 | IYF vs SPCZ | |
| Invesco S&P SmallCap Financials ETF | -0.43% | Apr 7, 2010 | IYF vs PSCF |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to IYF
IYF alternatives from the Financials Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RiverNorth Enhanced Pre-Merger SPAC ETF | 6.25% | Jul 11, 2022 | IYF vs SPCZ | |
| iShares MSCI Kuwait ETF | 14.87% | Sep 1, 2020 | IYF vs KWT | |
| T. Rowe Price Financials ETF | 15.50% | Jun 11, 2025 | IYF vs TFNS | |
| FT Confluence BDC & Specialty Finance Income ETF | 17.36% | Jun 30, 2025 | IYF vs FBDC | |
| iShares Global Financials ETF | 18.12% | Nov 12, 2001 | IYF vs IXG |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to IYF
IYF alternatives from the Financials Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| RiverNorth Enhanced Pre-Merger SPAC ETF | -3.50% | Jul 11, 2022 | IYF vs SPCZ | |
| iShares MSCI Kuwait ETF | -11.54% | Sep 1, 2020 | IYF vs KWT | |
| iShares U.S. Insurance ETF | -11.58% | May 5, 2006 | IYF vs IAK | |
| Invesco KBW Property & Casualty Insurance ETF | -11.59% | Dec 2, 2010 | IYF vs KBWP | |
| SPDR S&P Insurance ETF | -12.25% | Nov 8, 2005 | IYF vs KIE |
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 | IYF vs SGOV | |
| iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF | Cryptocurrency | 6 | -22.62% | Jan 5, 2024 | IYF vs IBIT | |
| iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 65 | -4.38% | May 15, 2000 | IYF vs IVV | |
| iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF | Government Bonds, Long-Term Bond | 12 | 0.17% | Jul 22, 2002 | IYF vs TLT | |
| iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities, Dividend | 69 | 1.57% | Jun 10, 2014 | IYF vs DGRO | |
| iShares Silver Trust | Precious Metals | 89 | 5.77% | Apr 21, 2006 | IYF vs SLV | |
| iShares Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 92 | 9.20% | Jul 10, 2001 | IYF vs SOXX | |
| iShares Gold Trust | Gold, Precious Metals | 87 | 8.61% | Jan 21, 2005 | IYF vs IAU | |
| iShares Russell 2000 ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | 69 | 0.93% | May 22, 2000 | IYF vs IWM | |
| iShares MSCI ACWI ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 75 | -2.21% | Mar 26, 2008 | IYF vs ACWI |
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