iShares Global Timber & Forestry ETF (WOOD) Alternatives
iShares Global Timber & Forestry ETF (WOOD) belongs to the Materials category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with WOOD. 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 WOOD
WOOD charges 0.46% annually. Among ETFs in the Materials category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among WOOD alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity MSCI Materials Index ETF | 0.08% | Oct 21, 2013 | WOOD vs FMAT | |
| Vanguard Materials ETF | 0.10% | Jan 26, 2004 | WOOD vs VAW | |
| Materials Select Sector SPDR ETF | 0.13% | Dec 16, 1998 | WOOD vs XLB | |
| Invesco S&P SmallCap Materials ETF | 0.29% | Apr 7, 2010 | WOOD vs PSCM | |
| Hoya Capital Housing ETF | 0.30% | Mar 19, 2019 | WOOD vs HOMZ |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to WOOD
Among ETFs in the Materials 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VanEck Vectors Rare Earth/Strategic Metals ETF | 95 | Oct 27, 2010 | WOOD vs REMX | |
| Global X Rare Earth & Critical Materials ETF | 94 | Jan 24, 2022 | WOOD vs EART | |
| Global X Gold Explorers ETF | 94 | Nov 3, 2010 | WOOD vs GOEX | |
| SPDR S&P Metals & Mining ETF | 94 | Jun 19, 2006 | WOOD vs XME | |
| Global X Copper Miners ETF | 93 | Apr 19, 2010 | WOOD vs COPX |
Top Performing WOOD Alternatives (YTD)
WOOD alternatives from the Materials category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Trust Materials AlphaDEX Fund | 19.87% | May 8, 2007 | WOOD vs FXZ | |
| VanEck Vectors Rare Earth/Strategic Metals ETF | 19.76% | Oct 27, 2010 | WOOD vs REMX | |
| Invesco S&P SmallCap Materials ETF | 19.07% | Apr 7, 2010 | WOOD vs PSCM | |
| iShares U.S. Basic Materials ETF | 16.42% | Jun 20, 2000 | WOOD vs IYM | |
| Invesco S&P 500® Equal Weight Materials ETF | 14.63% | Nov 1, 2006 | WOOD vs RSPM |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to WOOD
WOOD alternatives from the Materials category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco MSCI Global Timber ETF | 19.98% | Nov 9, 2007 | WOOD vs CUT | |
| Materials Select Sector SPDR ETF | 20.94% | Dec 16, 1998 | WOOD vs XLB | |
| iShares Global Materials ETF | 21.37% | Sep 21, 2006 | WOOD vs MXI | |
| Fidelity MSCI Materials Index ETF | 21.40% | Oct 21, 2013 | WOOD vs FMAT | |
| Vanguard Materials ETF | 21.41% | Jan 26, 2004 | WOOD vs VAW |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to WOOD
WOOD alternatives from the Materials category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity MSCI Materials Index ETF | -14.21% | Oct 21, 2013 | WOOD vs FMAT | |
| Vanguard Materials ETF | -14.33% | Jan 26, 2004 | WOOD vs VAW | |
| iShares U.S. Basic Materials ETF | -14.54% | Jun 20, 2000 | WOOD vs IYM | |
| Materials Select Sector SPDR ETF | -14.64% | Dec 16, 1998 | WOOD vs XLB | |
| Invesco S&P 500® Equal Weight Materials ETF | -15.67% | Nov 1, 2006 | WOOD vs RSPM |
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 | 0.88% | May 26, 2020 | WOOD vs SGOV | |
| iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF | Cryptocurrency | 6 | -22.18% | Jan 5, 2024 | WOOD vs IBIT | |
| iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 60 | -3.67% | May 15, 2000 | WOOD vs IVV | |
| iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF | Government Bonds, Long-Term Bond | 9 | 0.07% | Jul 22, 2002 | WOOD vs TLT | |
| iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities, Dividend | 63 | 1.60% | Jun 10, 2014 | WOOD vs DGRO | |
| iShares Silver Trust | Precious Metals | 86 | 5.77% | Apr 21, 2006 | WOOD vs SLV | |
| iShares Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 92 | 12.48% | Jul 10, 2001 | WOOD vs SOXX | |
| iShares Gold Trust | Gold, Precious Metals | 86 | 10.48% | Jan 21, 2005 | WOOD vs IAU | |
| iShares Russell 2000 ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | 65 | 1.56% | May 22, 2000 | WOOD vs IWM | |
| iShares MSCI ACWI ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 72 | -1.29% | Mar 26, 2008 | WOOD vs ACWI |
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