iShares U.S. Basic Materials ETF (IYM) Alternatives
iShares U.S. Basic Materials ETF (IYM) belongs to the Materials category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with IYM. 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 IYM
IYM charges 0.42% annually. Among ETFs in the Materials category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among IYM alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity MSCI Materials Index ETF | 0.08% | Oct 21, 2013 | IYM vs FMAT | |
| Vanguard Materials ETF | 0.10% | Jan 26, 2004 | IYM vs VAW | |
| Materials Select Sector SPDR ETF | 0.13% | Dec 16, 1998 | IYM vs XLB | |
| Invesco S&P SmallCap Materials ETF | 0.29% | Apr 7, 2010 | IYM vs PSCM | |
| Hoya Capital Housing ETF | 0.30% | Mar 19, 2019 | IYM vs HOMZ |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to IYM
Among ETFs in the Materials 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 Vectors Rare Earth/Strategic Metals ETF | 95 | Oct 27, 2010 | IYM vs REMX | |
| SPDR S&P Metals & Mining ETF | 94 | Jun 19, 2006 | IYM vs XME | |
| Global X Rare Earth & Critical Materials ETF | 94 | Jan 24, 2022 | IYM vs EART | |
| Global X Gold Explorers ETF | 94 | Nov 3, 2010 | IYM vs GOEX | |
| Global X Copper Miners ETF | 94 | Apr 19, 2010 | IYM vs COPX |
Top Performing IYM Alternatives (YTD)
IYM alternatives from the Materials category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VanEck Vectors Rare Earth/Strategic Metals ETF | 19.05% | Oct 27, 2010 | IYM vs REMX | |
| Invesco S&P SmallCap Materials ETF | 18.11% | Apr 7, 2010 | IYM vs PSCM | |
| First Trust Materials AlphaDEX Fund | 17.95% | May 8, 2007 | IYM vs FXZ | |
| Invesco S&P 500® Equal Weight Materials ETF | 13.67% | Nov 1, 2006 | IYM vs RSPM | |
| Materials Select Sector SPDR ETF | 10.68% | Dec 16, 1998 | IYM vs XLB |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to IYM
IYM alternatives from the Materials category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco MSCI Global Timber ETF | 19.97% | Nov 9, 2007 | IYM vs CUT | |
| iShares Global Timber & Forestry ETF | 20.93% | Jun 24, 2008 | IYM vs WOOD | |
| Materials Select Sector SPDR ETF | 20.95% | Dec 16, 1998 | IYM vs XLB | |
| iShares Global Materials ETF | 21.32% | Sep 21, 2006 | IYM vs MXI | |
| Fidelity MSCI Materials Index ETF | 21.38% | Oct 21, 2013 | IYM vs FMAT |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to IYM
IYM alternatives from the Materials category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity MSCI Materials Index ETF | -14.21% | Oct 21, 2013 | IYM vs FMAT | |
| Vanguard Materials ETF | -14.33% | Jan 26, 2004 | IYM vs VAW | |
| Materials Select Sector SPDR ETF | -14.64% | Dec 16, 1998 | IYM vs XLB | |
| Invesco S&P 500® Equal Weight Materials ETF | -15.67% | Nov 1, 2006 | IYM vs RSPM | |
| iShares Global Materials ETF | -16.18% | Sep 21, 2006 | IYM vs MXI |
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 | IYM vs SGOV | |
| iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF | Cryptocurrency | 6 | -22.62% | Jan 5, 2024 | IYM vs IBIT | |
| iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 65 | -4.38% | May 15, 2000 | IYM vs IVV | |
| iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF | Government Bonds, Long-Term Bond | 12 | 0.17% | Jul 22, 2002 | IYM vs TLT | |
| iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities, Dividend | 69 | 1.57% | Jun 10, 2014 | IYM vs DGRO | |
| iShares Silver Trust | Precious Metals | 89 | 5.77% | Apr 21, 2006 | IYM vs SLV | |
| iShares Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 92 | 9.20% | Jul 10, 2001 | IYM vs SOXX | |
| iShares Gold Trust | Gold, Precious Metals | 87 | 8.61% | Jan 21, 2005 | IYM vs IAU | |
| iShares Russell 2000 ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | 69 | 0.93% | May 22, 2000 | IYM vs IWM | |
| iShares MSCI ACWI ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 75 | -2.21% | Mar 26, 2008 | IYM vs ACWI |
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