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 a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to IYW
IYW charges 0.38% annually. There are 32 ETFs in the Technology Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.08%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity MSCI Information Technology Index ETF | 0.08% | 20.96B | Oct 2013 | IYW vs FTEC | |
| State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF | 0.08% | 120.59B | Dec 1998 | IYW vs XLK | |
| Vanguard Information Technology ETF | 0.09% | 170.10B | Mar 2004 | IYW vs VGT | |
| Vaneck Technology Trusector ETF | 0.13% | 173.15M | Aug 2025 | IYW vs TRUT | |
| Global X PureCap MSCI Information Technology ETF | 0.15% | — | Jul 2025 | IYW vs GXPT |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to IYW
IYW has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 60. There are 47 ETFs in the Technology Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 95.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VistaShares Artificial Intelligence Supercycle ETF | 95 | 574.75M | Dec 2024 | IYW vs AIS | |
| Xtrackers Semiconductor Select Equity ETF | 95 | 116.18M | Jul 2023 | IYW vs CHPS | |
| First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF | 94 | 2.46B | Sep 2016 | IYW vs FTXL | |
| Invesco Semiconductors ETF | 93 | 2.68B | Jun 2005 | IYW vs PSI | |
| iShares Semiconductor ETF | 93 | 47.60B | Jul 2001 | IYW vs SOXX |
Top Performing IYW Alternatives (YTD)
IYW is at 22.66% YTD. There are 70 ETFs in the Technology Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 172.11%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STMicroelectronics NV ADRhedged | 172.11% | 7.89M | Mar 2025 | IYW vs STHH | |
| Direxion Daily Semiconductors Top 5 Bull 2X Shares | 102.89% | 15.46M | Sep 2025 | IYW vs TSXU | |
| Invesco Semiconductors ETF | 92.36% | 2.68B | Jun 2005 | IYW vs PSI | |
| VistaShares Artificial Intelligence Supercycle ETF | 90.47% | 574.75M | Dec 2024 | IYW vs AIS | |
| Xtrackers Semiconductor Select Equity ETF | 87.17% | 116.18M | Jul 2023 | IYW vs CHPS |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to IYW
IYW has 22.98% 1-year volatility. There are 30 ETFs in the Technology Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 13.65%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xtrackers US National Critical Technologies ETF | 13.65% | 134.94M | Nov 2023 | IYW vs CRTC | |
| Clockwise Core Equity & Innovation ETF | 13.93% | 19.49M | Jan 2022 | IYW vs TIME | |
| Global X AgTech & Food Innovation ETF | 16.34% | 9.19M | Jul 2021 | IYW vs KROP | |
| Goldman Sachs ETF Trust Goldman Sachs Innovate Equ... | 16.52% | 211.01M | Nov 2020 | IYW vs GINN | |
| iShares Future Exponential Technologies ETF | 17.50% | 3.95B | Mar 2015 | IYW vs XT |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to IYW
IYW has a 1-year max drawdown of -17.81%. There are 65 ETFs in the Technology Equities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -9.05%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xtrackers US National Critical Technologies ETF | -9.05% | 134.94M | Nov 2023 | IYW vs CRTC | |
| Gabelli Global Technology Leaders ETF | -9.20% | 7.50M | Jan 2022 | IYW vs GGTL | |
| ProShares S&P Technology Dividend Aristocrats ETF | -9.55% | 276.67M | Nov 2019 | IYW vs TDV | |
| iShares Future Exponential Technologies ETF | -10.45% | 3.95B | Mar 2015 | IYW vs XT | |
| Goldman Sachs Future Tech Leaders Equity ETF | -11.13% | 238.85M | Sep 2021 | IYW vs GTEK |
Other ETFs from iShares
The 10 most viewed iShares ETFs shown here include SGOV, IBIT, IVV and span 13 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $894B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF | Ultrashort Bond | 100 | 1.92% | 97.69B | May 2020 | IYW vs SGOV | |
| iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF | Cryptocurrency | 1 | -29.06% | 46.82B | Jan 2024 | IYW vs IBIT | |
| iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 66 | 10.46% | 894.38B | May 2000 | IYW vs IVV | |
| iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF | Government Bonds, Long-Term Bond | 13 | -1.48% | 42.18B | Jul 2002 | IYW vs TLT | |
| iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities, Dividend | 86 | 12.23% | 42.05B | Jun 2014 | IYW vs DGRO | |
| iShares Silver Trust | Silver, Precious Metals | 27 | -19.03% | 28.37B | Apr 2006 | IYW vs SLV | |
| iShares Gold Trust | Gold, Precious Metals | 22 | -7.29% | 60.94B | Jan 2005 | IYW vs IAU | |
| iShares Russell 2000 ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | 69 | 19.72% | 83.34B | May 2000 | IYW vs IWM | |
| iShares MSCI ACWI ETF | Global Equities | 63 | 10.93% | 33.36B | Mar 2008 | IYW vs ACWI | |
| iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF | Total Bond Market | 32 | -0.22% | 138.36B | Sep 2003 | IYW vs AGG |
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