iShares U.S. Telecommunications ETF (IYZ) belongs to the Communications Equities category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with IYZ. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to IYZ
IYZ charges 0.42% annually. There are 4 ETFs in the Communications Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.15%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global X PureCap MSCI Communication Services ETF | 0.15% | — | Jul 2025 | IYZ vs GXPC | |
| SPDR S&P Telecom ETF | 0.35% | 887.83M | Jan 2011 | IYZ vs XTL | |
| Fidelity Metaverse ETF | 0.39% | 45.45M | Apr 2022 | IYZ vs FMET | |
| Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Communication Service... | 0.40% | 62.11M | Nov 2018 | IYZ vs RSPC | |
| Fidelity Disruptive Communications ETF | 0.50% | 101.77M | Apr 2020 | IYZ vs FDCF |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to IYZ
IYZ has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 93. There is 1 ETF in the Communications Equities category with a higher risk-adjusted rank, going as high as 95.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPDR S&P Telecom ETF | 95 | 887.83M | Jan 2011 | IYZ vs XTL | |
| Fidelity Metaverse ETF | 34 | 45.45M | Apr 2022 | IYZ vs FMET | |
| Fidelity Disruptive Communications ETF | 31 | 101.77M | Apr 2020 | IYZ vs FDCF | |
| Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Communication Service... | 11 | 62.11M | Nov 2018 | IYZ vs RSPC | |
| MUSQ Global Music Industry Index ETF | 7 | 24.93M | Jul 2023 | IYZ vs MUSQ |
Top Performing IYZ Alternatives (YTD)
IYZ is at 32.03% YTD. There is 1 ETF in the Communications Equities category with a higher YTD return, going as high as 56.08%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPDR S&P Telecom ETF | 56.08% | 887.83M | Jan 2011 | IYZ vs XTL | |
| Fidelity Metaverse ETF | 11.06% | 45.45M | Apr 2022 | IYZ vs FMET | |
| Fidelity Disruptive Communications ETF | 5.62% | 101.77M | Apr 2020 | IYZ vs FDCF | |
| Global X PureCap MSCI Communication Services ETF | 3.83% | — | Jul 2025 | IYZ vs GXPC | |
| Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Communication Service... | -7.63% | 62.11M | Nov 2018 | IYZ vs RSPC |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to IYZ
IYZ has 17.95% 1-year volatility. There are 2 ETFs in the Communications Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 13.71%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Communication Service... | 13.71% | 62.11M | Nov 2018 | IYZ vs RSPC | |
| MUSQ Global Music Industry Index ETF | 16.81% | 24.93M | Jul 2023 | IYZ vs MUSQ | |
| Fidelity Disruptive Communications ETF | 18.36% | 101.77M | Apr 2020 | IYZ vs FDCF | |
| Fidelity Metaverse ETF | 19.45% | 45.45M | Apr 2022 | IYZ vs FMET | |
| Global X PureCap MSCI Communication Services ETF | 19.79% | — | Jul 2025 | IYZ vs GXPC |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to IYZ
IYZ has a 1-year max drawdown of -6.30%. No ETFs in the Communications Equities category have shallower 1-year drawdowns; the lowest-drawdown alternatives shown here go as shallow as -10.92%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Communication Service... | -10.92% | 62.11M | Nov 2018 | IYZ vs RSPC | |
| SPDR S&P Telecom ETF | -14.70% | 887.83M | Jan 2011 | IYZ vs XTL | |
| Fidelity Disruptive Communications ETF | -18.10% | 101.77M | Apr 2020 | IYZ vs FDCF | |
| Fidelity Metaverse ETF | -23.00% | 45.45M | Apr 2022 | IYZ vs FMET | |
| MUSQ Global Music Industry Index ETF | -23.11% | 24.93M | Jul 2023 | IYZ vs MUSQ |
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 $855B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF | Ultrashort Bond | 100 | 1.51% | 91.90B | May 2020 | IYZ vs SGOV | |
| iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF | Cryptocurrency | 2 | -25.48% | 58.12B | Jan 2024 | IYZ vs IBIT | |
| iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 70 | 10.85% | 854.92B | May 2000 | IYZ vs IVV | |
| iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF | Government Bonds, Long-Term Bond | 16 | -0.27% | 42.90B | Jul 2002 | IYZ vs TLT | |
| iShares Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 97 | 104.57% | 38.37B | Jul 2001 | IYZ vs SOXX | |
| iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities, Dividend | 71 | 8.76% | 40.46B | Jun 2014 | IYZ vs DGRO | |
| iShares Silver Trust | Silver, Precious Metals | 47 | 2.78% | 36.82B | Apr 2006 | IYZ vs SLV | |
| iShares Gold Trust | Gold, Precious Metals | 32 | 2.98% | 69.92B | Jan 2005 | IYZ vs IAU | |
| iShares Russell 2000 ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | 62 | 17.07% | 80.93B | May 2000 | IYZ vs IWM | |
| iShares MSCI ACWI ETF | Global Equities | 66 | 12.13% | 32.93B | Mar 2008 | IYZ vs ACWI |
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Investors most often compare IYZ with VOX, XLC, IXP. These 20 comparison targets span 12 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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