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 7 ETFs in the Communications Equities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.09%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Communication Services ETF | 0.09% | 5.90B | Sep 2004 | IYZ vs VOX | |
| Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund | 0.13% | 21.46B | Jun 2018 | IYZ vs XLC | |
| VanEck Communication Services TruSector ETF | 0.14% | 58.78M | Feb 2026 | IYZ vs TRUC | |
| Global X PureCap MSCI Communication Services ETF | 0.15% | — | Jul 2025 | IYZ vs GXPC | |
| SPDR S&P Telecom ETF | 0.35% | 558.46M | Jan 2011 | IYZ vs XTL |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to IYZ
IYZ has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 86. There is 1 ETF in the Communications Equities category with a higher risk-adjusted rank, going as high as 91.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPDR S&P Telecom ETF | 91 | 558.46M | Jan 2011 | IYZ vs XTL | |
| Global X PureCap MSCI Communication Services ETF | 39 | — | Jul 2025 | IYZ vs GXPC | |
| Vanguard Communication Services ETF | 27 | 5.90B | Sep 2004 | IYZ vs VOX | |
| Fidelity Disruptive Communications ETF | 24 | 100.32M | Apr 2020 | IYZ vs FDCF | |
| Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund | 20 | 21.46B | Jun 2018 | IYZ vs XLC |
Top Performing IYZ Alternatives (YTD)
IYZ is at 24.41% YTD. There is 1 ETF in the Communications Equities category with a higher YTD return, going as high as 40.61%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPDR S&P Telecom ETF | 40.61% | 558.46M | Jan 2011 | IYZ vs XTL | |
| Fidelity Metaverse ETF | 5.13% | 44.02M | Apr 2022 | IYZ vs FMET | |
| Global X PureCap MSCI Communication Services ETF | 4.24% | — | Jul 2025 | IYZ vs GXPC | |
| Fidelity Disruptive Communications ETF | 3.11% | 100.32M | Apr 2020 | IYZ vs FDCF | |
| Vanguard Communication Services ETF | -2.41% | 5.90B | Sep 2004 | IYZ vs VOX |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to IYZ
IYZ has 19.88% 1-year volatility. There are 6 ETFs in the Communications Equities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 13.78%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gabelli Opportunities in Live and Sports ETF | 13.78% | 12.55M | Jan 2026 | IYZ vs GOLS | |
| Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Communication Service... | 14.74% | 55.83M | Nov 2018 | IYZ vs RSPC | |
| Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund | 15.02% | 21.46B | Jun 2018 | IYZ vs XLC | |
| Vanguard Communication Services ETF | 17.29% | 5.90B | Sep 2004 | IYZ vs VOX | |
| MUSQ Global Music Industry Index ETF | 18.20% | 24.93M | Jul 2023 | IYZ vs MUSQ |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to IYZ
IYZ has a 1-year max drawdown of -13.28%. There is 1 ETF in the Communications Equities category with a shallower 1-year drawdown, going as shallow as -11.73%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Communication Services Select Sector SPDR Fund | -11.73% | 21.46B | Jun 2018 | IYZ vs XLC | |
| Vanguard Communication Services ETF | -13.56% | 5.90B | Sep 2004 | IYZ vs VOX | |
| Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight Communication Service... | -15.61% | 55.83M | Nov 2018 | IYZ vs RSPC | |
| Global X PureCap MSCI Communication Services ETF | -16.59% | — | Jul 2025 | IYZ vs GXPC | |
| Fidelity Disruptive Communications ETF | -18.10% | 100.32M | Apr 2020 | IYZ vs FDCF |
Other ETFs from iShares
The 10 most viewed iShares ETFs shown here include SGOV, IBIT, SOXX 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 | 2.13% | 99.95B | May 2020 | IYZ vs SGOV | |
| iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF | Cryptocurrency | 2 | -27.17% | 46.52B | Jan 2024 | IYZ vs IBIT | |
| iShares Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 90 | 68.76% | 44.69B | Jul 2001 | IYZ vs SOXX | |
| iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 78 | 11.75% | 869.20B | May 2000 | IYZ vs IVV | |
| iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities, Dividend | 92 | 13.79% | 42.77B | Jun 2014 | IYZ vs DGRO | |
| iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF | Government Bonds, Long-Term Bond | 7 | -3.18% | 41.54B | Jul 2002 | IYZ vs TLT | |
| iShares Silver Trust | Silver, Precious Metals | 35 | -18.57% | 28.08B | Apr 2006 | IYZ vs SLV | |
| iShares Gold Trust | Gold, Precious Metals | 28 | -6.14% | 59.74B | Jan 2005 | IYZ vs IAU | |
| iShares Russell 2000 ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | 85 | 20.84% | 80.11B | May 2000 | IYZ vs IWM | |
| iShares MSCI ACWI ETF | Global Equities | 77 | 12.35% | 32.49B | Mar 2008 | IYZ vs ACWI |
Often Compared With IYZ
Investors most often compare IYZ with IXP, IYR, FBMPX. These 20 comparison targets span 14 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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