iShares MSCI World ETF (URTH) Alternatives
iShares MSCI World ETF (URTH) belongs to the Large Cap Growth Equities category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with URTH. 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 URTH
URTH charges 0.24% annually. Among ETFs in the Large Cap Growth Equities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among URTH alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JP Morgan Betabuilders U.S. Equity ETF | 0.02% | Mar 12, 2019 | URTH vs BBUS | |
| iShares Morningstar U.S. Equity ETF | 0.03% | Jun 28, 2004 | URTH vs ILCB | |
| iShares Core S&P Total U.S. Stock Market ETF | 0.03% | Jan 20, 2004 | URTH vs ITOT | |
| Vanguard Growth ETF | 0.03% | Nov 13, 2000 | URTH vs VUG | |
| Schwab U.S. Broad Market ETF | 0.03% | Nov 3, 2009 | URTH vs SCHB |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to URTH
Among ETFs in the Large Cap Growth 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grizzle Growth ETF | 93 | Dec 15, 2021 | URTH vs DARP | |
| Franklin Intelligent Machines ETF | 88 | Feb 25, 2020 | URTH vs IQM | |
| MarketDesk Focused U.S. Momentum ETF | 85 | Mar 19, 2025 | URTH vs FMTM | |
| First Trust US Equity Opportunities ETF | 83 | Apr 12, 2006 | URTH vs FPX | |
| iShares Global 100 ETF | 83 | Dec 5, 2000 | URTH vs IOO |
Top Performing URTH Alternatives (YTD)
URTH alternatives from the Large Cap Growth Equities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GQG US Equity ETF | 9.61% | Jul 14, 2025 | URTH vs GQGU | |
| MarketDesk Focused U.S. Momentum ETF | 8.17% | Mar 19, 2025 | URTH vs FMTM | |
| SMART Earnings Growth 30 ETF | 6.68% | Aug 19, 2025 | URTH vs SGRT | |
| Inspire 100 ETF | 4.92% | Oct 30, 2017 | URTH vs BIBL | |
| Grizzle Growth ETF | 4.29% | Dec 15, 2021 | URTH vs DARP |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to URTH
URTH alternatives from the Large Cap Growth Equities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GQG US Equity ETF | 9.55% | Jul 14, 2025 | URTH vs GQGU | |
| Core Alternative ETF | 10.74% | May 24, 2017 | URTH vs CCOR | |
| Global X NASDAQ 100 Collar 95-110 ETF | 12.06% | Aug 25, 2021 | URTH vs QCLR | |
| First Trust Capital Strength ETF | 13.60% | Jul 6, 2006 | URTH vs FTCS | |
| OShares U.S. Quality Dividend ETF | 13.88% | Jul 14, 2015 | URTH vs OUSA |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to URTH
URTH alternatives from the Large Cap Growth Equities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Core Alternative ETF | -9.17% | May 24, 2017 | URTH vs CCOR | |
| First Trust Capital Strength ETF | -9.38% | Jul 6, 2006 | URTH vs FTCS | |
| Pacer Lunt Large Cap Alternator ETF | -9.79% | Jun 24, 2020 | URTH vs ALTL | |
| OShares U.S. Quality Dividend ETF | -9.80% | Jul 14, 2015 | URTH vs OUSA | |
| American Customer Satisfaction ETF | -9.91% | Nov 1, 2016 | URTH vs ACSI |
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 | URTH vs SGOV | |
| iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF | Cryptocurrency | 6 | -22.62% | Jan 5, 2024 | URTH vs IBIT | |
| iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 65 | -4.38% | May 15, 2000 | URTH vs IVV | |
| iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF | Government Bonds, Long-Term Bond | 12 | 0.17% | Jul 22, 2002 | URTH vs TLT | |
| iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities, Dividend | 69 | 1.57% | Jun 10, 2014 | URTH vs DGRO | |
| iShares Silver Trust | Precious Metals | 89 | 5.77% | Apr 21, 2006 | URTH vs SLV | |
| iShares Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 92 | 9.20% | Jul 10, 2001 | URTH vs SOXX | |
| iShares Gold Trust | Gold, Precious Metals | 87 | 8.61% | Jan 21, 2005 | URTH vs IAU | |
| iShares Russell 2000 ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | 69 | 0.93% | May 22, 2000 | URTH vs IWM | |
| iShares MSCI ACWI ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 75 | -2.21% | Mar 26, 2008 | URTH vs ACWI |
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