iShares U.S. Technology ETF (IYW) Alternatives
iShares U.S. Technology ETF (IYW) belongs to the Technology Equities category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with IYW. 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 IYW
IYW charges 0.42% annually. Among ETFs in the Technology Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among IYW alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity MSCI Information Technology Index ETF | 0.08% | Oct 21, 2013 | IYW vs FTEC | |
| State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF | 0.08% | Dec 16, 1998 | IYW vs XLK | |
| Vanguard Information Technology ETF | 0.09% | Mar 25, 2004 | IYW vs VGT | |
| Vanguard Communication Services ETF | 0.10% | Sep 23, 2004 | IYW vs VOX | |
| Vaneck Technology Trusector ETF | 0.13% | Aug 20, 2025 | IYW vs TRUT |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to IYW
Among ETFs in the Technology 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xtrackers Semiconductor Select Equity ETF | 96 | Jul 12, 2023 | IYW vs CHPS | |
| VistaShares Artificial Intelligence Supercycle ETF | 95 | Dec 3, 2024 | IYW vs AIS | |
| Roundhill Generative AI & Technology ETF | 95 | May 17, 2023 | IYW vs CHAT | |
| First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF | 95 | Sep 20, 2016 | IYW vs FTXL | |
| VanEck Semiconductor ETF | 95 | Dec 20, 2011 | IYW vs SMH |
Top Performing IYW Alternatives (YTD)
IYW alternatives from the Technology Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arm Holdings PLC ADRhedged ETF | 39.97% | Mar 13, 2025 | IYW vs ARMH | |
| ASML Holding NV ADR Hedged ETF | 25.77% | Mar 13, 2025 | IYW vs ASMH | |
| Invesco Semiconductors ETF | 19.68% | Jun 23, 2005 | IYW vs PSI | |
| Tortoise AI Infrastructure ETF | 16.67% | Aug 4, 2025 | IYW vs TCAI | |
| iShares U.S. Digital Infrastructure and Real Estat... | 15.26% | Jul 10, 2001 | IYW vs IDGT |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to IYW
IYW alternatives from the Technology Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clockwise Core Equity & Innovation ETF | 15.02% | Jan 27, 2022 | IYW vs TIME | |
| State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR Premium... | 17.22% | Jul 29, 2025 | IYW vs XLKI | |
| Global X AgTech & Food Innovation ETF | 19.32% | Jul 12, 2021 | IYW vs KROP | |
| First Trust IndXX NextG ETF | 19.87% | Feb 17, 2011 | IYW vs NXTG | |
| Vanguard Communication Services ETF | 20.34% | Sep 23, 2004 | IYW vs VOX |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to IYW
IYW alternatives from the Technology Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global X AgTech & Food Innovation ETF | -11.29% | Jul 12, 2021 | IYW vs KROP | |
| iShares U.S. Digital Infrastructure and Real Estat... | -12.23% | Jul 10, 2001 | IYW vs IDGT | |
| First Trust IndXX NextG ETF | -12.49% | Feb 17, 2011 | IYW vs NXTG | |
| REX FANG & Innovation Equity Premium Income ETF | -12.91% | Oct 11, 2023 | IYW vs FEPI | |
| Invesco Dynamic Networking ETF | -12.94% | Jun 23, 2005 | IYW vs PXQ |
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 | IYW vs SGOV | |
| iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF | Cryptocurrency | 6 | -22.62% | Jan 5, 2024 | IYW vs IBIT | |
| iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 65 | -4.38% | May 15, 2000 | IYW vs IVV | |
| iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF | Government Bonds, Long-Term Bond | 12 | 0.17% | Jul 22, 2002 | IYW vs TLT | |
| iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities, Dividend | 69 | 1.57% | Jun 10, 2014 | IYW vs DGRO | |
| iShares Silver Trust | Precious Metals | 89 | 5.77% | Apr 21, 2006 | IYW vs SLV | |
| iShares Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 92 | 9.20% | Jul 10, 2001 | IYW vs SOXX | |
| iShares Gold Trust | Gold, Precious Metals | 87 | 8.61% | Jan 21, 2005 | IYW vs IAU | |
| iShares Russell 2000 ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | 69 | 0.93% | May 22, 2000 | IYW vs IWM | |
| iShares MSCI ACWI ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 75 | -2.21% | Mar 26, 2008 | IYW vs ACWI |
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