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% | 115.56B | Dec 1998 | IYW vs XLK | |
| Vanguard Information Technology ETF | 0.09% | 169.20B | Mar 2004 | IYW vs VGT | |
| Vaneck Technology Trusector ETF | 0.13% | 180.42M | Aug 2025 | IYW vs TRUT | |
| Xtrackers Semiconductor Select Equity ETF | 0.15% | 97.12M | Jul 2023 | IYW vs CHPS |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to IYW
IYW has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 51. There are 46 ETFs in the Technology Equities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 94.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASML Holding NV ADR Hedged ETF | 94 | 2.83M | Mar 2025 | IYW vs ASMH | |
| Xtrackers Semiconductor Select Equity ETF | 92 | 97.12M | Jul 2023 | IYW vs CHPS | |
| T-Rex 2X Long Alphabet Daily Target ETF | 91 | 44.75M | Jan 2024 | IYW vs GOOX | |
| First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF | 91 | 1.27B | Sep 2016 | IYW vs FTXL | |
| iShares Semiconductor ETF | 90 | 44.69B | Jul 2001 | IYW vs SOXX |
Top Performing IYW Alternatives (YTD)
IYW is at 19.29% YTD. There are 67 ETFs in the Technology Equities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 108.31%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STMicroelectronics NV ADRhedged | 108.31% | 7.89M | Mar 2025 | IYW vs STHH | |
| Direxion Daily Semiconductors Top 5 Bull 2X Shares | 78.79% | 12.88M | Sep 2025 | IYW vs TSXU | |
| Invesco Semiconductors ETF | 73.04% | 2.34B | Jun 2005 | IYW vs PSI | |
| VistaShares Artificial Intelligence Supercycle ETF | 68.71% | 921.07M | Dec 2024 | IYW vs AIS | |
| Xtrackers Semiconductor Select Equity ETF | 68.49% | 97.12M | Jul 2023 | IYW vs CHPS |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to IYW
IYW has 23.79% 1-year volatility. There are 32 ETFs in the Technology Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 13.91%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Xtrackers US National Critical Technologies ETF | 13.91% | 133.23M | Nov 2023 | IYW vs CRTC | |
| Clockwise U.S. Core Equity ETF | 14.19% | 19.49M | Jan 2022 | IYW vs TIME | |
| Global X AgTech & Food Innovation ETF | 16.50% | 9.18M | Jul 2021 | IYW vs KROP | |
| Goldman Sachs ETF Trust Goldman Sachs Innovate Equ... | 16.66% | 204.29M | Nov 2020 | IYW vs GINN | |
| iShares Future Exponential Technologies ETF | 17.86% | 3.82B | Mar 2015 | IYW vs XT |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to IYW
IYW has a 1-year max drawdown of -17.81%. There are 41 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% | 133.23M | Nov 2023 | IYW vs CRTC | |
| ProShares S&P Technology Dividend Aristocrats ETF | -9.55% | 268.42M | Nov 2019 | IYW vs TDV | |
| Global X AgTech & Food Innovation ETF | -9.67% | 9.18M | Jul 2021 | IYW vs KROP | |
| iShares Future Exponential Technologies ETF | -10.45% | 3.82B | Mar 2015 | IYW vs XT | |
| State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR Premium... | -11.21% | 11.77M | Jul 2025 | IYW vs XLKI |
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 $869B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF | Ultrashort Bond | 100 | 2.11% | 99.95B | May 2020 | IYW vs SGOV | |
| iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF | Cryptocurrency | 1 | -28.22% | 46.52B | Jan 2024 | IYW vs IBIT | |
| iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 67 | 10.13% | 869.20B | May 2000 | IYW vs IVV | |
| iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities, Dividend | 91 | 13.39% | 42.77B | Jun 2014 | IYW vs DGRO | |
| iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF | Government Bonds, Long-Term Bond | 9 | -3.49% | 41.54B | Jul 2002 | IYW vs TLT | |
| iShares Silver Trust | Silver, Precious Metals | 36 | -18.72% | 28.08B | Apr 2006 | IYW vs SLV | |
| iShares Gold Trust | Gold, Precious Metals | 30 | -6.16% | 59.74B | Jan 2005 | IYW vs IAU | |
| iShares Russell 2000 ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | 79 | 18.79% | 80.11B | May 2000 | IYW vs IWM | |
| iShares MSCI ACWI ETF | Global Equities | 71 | 11.28% | 32.49B | Mar 2008 | IYW vs ACWI | |
| iShares MSCI USA Momentum Factor ETF | Momentum, Large Cap Blend Equities | 42 | 19.93% | 25.32B | Apr 2013 | IYW vs MTUM |
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Investors most often compare IYW with QQQ, IGM, SMH. These 20 comparison targets span 11 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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