iShares U.S. Financial Services ETF (IYG) Alternatives
iShares U.S. Financial Services ETF (IYG) 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 IYG. 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 IYG
IYG charges 0.42% annually. Among ETFs in the Financials Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among IYG alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity MSCI Financials Index ETF | 0.08% | Oct 21, 2013 | IYG vs FNCL | |
| Vanguard Financials ETF | 0.10% | Jan 26, 2004 | IYG vs VFH | |
| Gabelli Financial Services Opportunities ETF | 0.10% | May 9, 2022 | IYG vs GABF | |
| Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund | 0.13% | Dec 16, 1998 | IYG vs XLF | |
| Invesco S&P SmallCap Financials ETF | 0.29% | Apr 7, 2010 | IYG vs PSCF |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to IYG
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 | IYG vs GSIB | |
| RiverNorth Enhanced Pre-Merger SPAC ETF | 75 | Jul 11, 2022 | IYG vs SPCZ | |
| iShares MSCI Europe Financials ETF | 70 | Jan 20, 2010 | IYG vs EUFN | |
| Invesco KBW Bank ETF | 67 | Nov 1, 2011 | IYG vs KBWB | |
| Invesco Bloomberg Financial Data Providers ETF | 55 | Nov 1, 2011 | IYG vs FDIQ |
Top Performing IYG Alternatives (YTD)
IYG 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 | IYG vs FDIQ | |
| First Trust NASDAQ ABA Community Bank Index Fund | 3.40% | Jun 29, 2009 | IYG vs QABA | |
| SPDR S&P Regional Banking ETF | 1.11% | Jun 19, 2006 | IYG vs KRE | |
| RiverNorth Enhanced Pre-Merger SPAC ETF | -0.15% | Jul 11, 2022 | IYG vs SPCZ | |
| Invesco S&P SmallCap Financials ETF | -0.43% | Apr 7, 2010 | IYG vs PSCF |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to IYG
IYG 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 | IYG vs SPCZ | |
| iShares MSCI Kuwait ETF | 14.87% | Sep 1, 2020 | IYG vs KWT | |
| T. Rowe Price Financials ETF | 15.50% | Jun 11, 2025 | IYG vs TFNS | |
| FT Confluence BDC & Specialty Finance Income ETF | 17.36% | Jun 30, 2025 | IYG vs FBDC | |
| iShares Global Financials ETF | 18.12% | Nov 12, 2001 | IYG vs IXG |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to IYG
IYG 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 | IYG vs SPCZ | |
| iShares MSCI Kuwait ETF | -11.54% | Sep 1, 2020 | IYG vs KWT | |
| iShares U.S. Insurance ETF | -11.58% | May 5, 2006 | IYG vs IAK | |
| Invesco KBW Property & Casualty Insurance ETF | -11.59% | Dec 2, 2010 | IYG vs KBWP | |
| SPDR S&P Insurance ETF | -12.25% | Nov 8, 2005 | IYG 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 | IYG vs SGOV | |
| iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF | Cryptocurrency | 6 | -22.62% | Jan 5, 2024 | IYG vs IBIT | |
| iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 65 | -4.38% | May 15, 2000 | IYG vs IVV | |
| iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF | Government Bonds, Long-Term Bond | 12 | 0.17% | Jul 22, 2002 | IYG vs TLT | |
| iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities, Dividend | 69 | 1.57% | Jun 10, 2014 | IYG vs DGRO | |
| iShares Silver Trust | Precious Metals | 89 | 5.77% | Apr 21, 2006 | IYG vs SLV | |
| iShares Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 92 | 9.20% | Jul 10, 2001 | IYG vs SOXX | |
| iShares Gold Trust | Gold, Precious Metals | 87 | 8.61% | Jan 21, 2005 | IYG vs IAU | |
| iShares Russell 2000 ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | 69 | 0.93% | May 22, 2000 | IYG vs IWM | |
| iShares MSCI ACWI ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 75 | -2.21% | Mar 26, 2008 | IYG vs ACWI |
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