iShares Transportation Average ETF (IYT) belongs to the Transportation Equities category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with IYT. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to IYT
IYT charges 0.42% annually. There are 2 ETFs in the Transportation Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.35%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPDR S&P Transportation ETF | 0.35% | 234.40M | Jan 2011 | IYT vs XTN | |
| Fidelity Electric Vehicles and Future Transportati... | 0.39% | 30.13M | Oct 2021 | IYT vs FDRV | |
| SmartETFs Smart Transportation & Technology ETF | 0.68% | 9.80M | Nov 2019 | IYT vs MOTO | |
| SonicShares Global Shipping ETF | 0.69% | 82.19M | Aug 2021 | IYT vs BOAT |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to IYT
IYT has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 43. There are 3 ETFs in the Transportation Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 78.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SonicShares Global Shipping ETF | 78 | 82.19M | Aug 2021 | IYT vs BOAT | |
| SmartETFs Smart Transportation & Technology ETF | 62 | 9.80M | Nov 2019 | IYT vs MOTO | |
| SPDR S&P Transportation ETF | 50 | 234.40M | Jan 2011 | IYT vs XTN | |
| Fidelity Electric Vehicles and Future Transportati... | 41 | 30.13M | Oct 2021 | IYT vs FDRV |
Top Performing IYT Alternatives (YTD)
IYT is at 13.27% YTD. There are 4 ETFs in the Transportation Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 33.67%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SonicShares Global Shipping ETF | 33.67% | 82.19M | Aug 2021 | IYT vs BOAT | |
| SPDR S&P Transportation ETF | 24.64% | 234.40M | Jan 2011 | IYT vs XTN | |
| SmartETFs Smart Transportation & Technology ETF | 21.35% | 9.80M | Nov 2019 | IYT vs MOTO | |
| Fidelity Electric Vehicles and Future Transportati... | 17.13% | 30.13M | Oct 2021 | IYT vs FDRV |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to IYT
IYT has 20.70% 1-year volatility. There is 1 ETF in the Transportation Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 19.72%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SonicShares Global Shipping ETF | 19.72% | 82.19M | Aug 2021 | IYT vs BOAT | |
| SmartETFs Smart Transportation & Technology ETF | 23.09% | 9.80M | Nov 2019 | IYT vs MOTO | |
| Fidelity Electric Vehicles and Future Transportati... | 27.09% | 30.13M | Oct 2021 | IYT vs FDRV | |
| SPDR S&P Transportation ETF | 28.35% | 234.40M | Jan 2011 | IYT vs XTN |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to IYT
IYT has a 1-year max drawdown of -12.09%. There is 1 ETF in the Transportation Equities category with a shallower 1-year drawdown, going as shallow as -11.60%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SonicShares Global Shipping ETF | -11.60% | 82.19M | Aug 2021 | IYT vs BOAT | |
| SmartETFs Smart Transportation & Technology ETF | -13.36% | 9.80M | Nov 2019 | IYT vs MOTO | |
| Fidelity Electric Vehicles and Future Transportati... | -15.62% | 30.13M | Oct 2021 | IYT vs FDRV | |
| SPDR S&P Transportation ETF | -17.28% | 234.40M | Jan 2011 | IYT vs XTN |
Other ETFs from iShares
The 10 most viewed iShares ETFs shown here include SGOV, IBIT, IVV and span 14 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $838B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF | Ultrashort Bond | 100 | 1.71% | 95.28B | May 2020 | IYT vs SGOV | |
| iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF | Cryptocurrency | 2 | -28.88% | 48.04B | Jan 2024 | IYT vs IBIT | |
| iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 59 | 8.20% | 837.93B | May 2000 | IYT vs IVV | |
| iShares Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 95 | 100.58% | 46.67B | Jul 2001 | IYT vs SOXX | |
| iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF | Government Bonds, Long-Term Bond | 14 | 0.77% | 41.34B | Jul 2002 | IYT vs TLT | |
| iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities, Dividend | 75 | 9.19% | 41.89B | Jun 2014 | IYT vs DGRO | |
| iShares Silver Trust | Silver, Precious Metals | 31 | -13.49% | 32.53B | Apr 2006 | IYT vs SLV | |
| iShares Gold Trust | Gold, Precious Metals | 22 | -4.73% | 64.29B | Jan 2005 | IYT vs IAU | |
| iShares Russell 2000 ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | 67 | 20.47% | 81.35B | May 2000 | IYT vs IWM | |
| iShares MSCI ACWI ETF | Global Equities | 58 | 9.86% | 32.95B | Mar 2008 | IYT vs ACWI |
Often Compared With IYT
Investors most often compare IYT with SPY, FTXR, XLI. These 20 comparison targets span 12 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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