Why is iShares the largest ETF provider?

iShares became the largest ETF provider through a combination of first-mover advantage, BlackRock's institutional distribution network, a massive product lineup covering virtually every market segment, and consistently tight bid-ask spreads driven by high trading volumes. BlackRock's acquisition of iShares from Barclays in 2009 added the world's largest asset manager's resources and relationships, cementing iShares' dominance across retail and institutional markets.

How do iShares ETFs compare to Vanguard ETFs?

iShares and Vanguard are the two dominant ETF providers and compete head-to-head across many categories. Vanguard often has a slight edge on expense ratios for core index funds, while iShares offers a broader product lineup with more specialized and niche ETFs. iShares ETFs tend to have higher trading volumes and tighter spreads, which matters for active traders. For long-term buy-and-hold investors, either provider offers excellent options.

What are the best iShares ETFs for a core portfolio?

For a core portfolio, popular iShares choices include IVV for U.S. large-cap equity, IEFA or IXUS for international equity exposure, AGG for U.S. investment-grade bonds, and IEMG for emerging market exposure. These funds offer low expense ratios, high liquidity, and broad diversification. iShares also offers target-date and multi-asset ETFs for investors who prefer a single-fund solution.

iShares ETFs

578 ETFs · AUM: $4.41T

iShares is BlackRock's ETF platform and the largest ETF brand globally by assets under management. Launched in 2000, iShares offers one of the most comprehensive ETF lineups in the industry with hundreds of funds spanning equities, fixed income, commodities, and multi-asset strategies across virtually every market segment and geography. BlackRock's scale and institutional expertise have made iShares the go-to choice for both retail investors and large institutions seeking precise market exposure.

The iShares product suite is known for its breadth and liquidity. IVV is one of the largest S&P 500 ETFs in the world, competing directly with Vanguard's VOO. AGG is the most widely held U.S. aggregate bond ETF, providing core fixed income exposure. More recently, IBIT quickly became the dominant spot Bitcoin ETF following its 2024 launch, demonstrating iShares' ability to capture emerging asset classes. Whether investors need core portfolio building blocks, niche sector exposure, or access to new asset classes, iShares typically has a product available.

578 ETFs found

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Symbol▼	Fund Name▼	Category	Type	AUM▼	Expense Ratio▼	Price▼	YTD▼
IVV	iShares Core S&P 500 ETF	Technology	S&P 500 Large Cap	$789.70B	0.03%	$714.91	+4.38%
IEFA	iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF	Financial Services	Small Cap International	$178.75B	0.07%	$94.29	+5.39%
IEMG	iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF	Technology	International Small Cap Emerging Markets	$148.89B	0.09%	$77.31	+14.95%
AGG	iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF	Cash & Others	Cash & Others	$136.09B	0.03%	$99.38	-0.48%
IWF	iShares Russell 1000 Growth ETF	Technology	Mid Cap Large Cap Growth	$125.18B	0.18%	$476.50	+0.63%
IJH	iShares Core S&P Mid-Cap ETF	Industrials	Mid Cap	$115.60B	0.05%	$72.03	+9.26%
IJR	iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF	Financial Services	Small Cap	$101.65B	0.06%	$135.64	+12.99%
ITOT	iShares Core S&P Total U.S. Stock Market ETF	Technology	Technology	$88.27B	0.03%	$155.71	+4.73%
SGOV	iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF	Cash & Others	Treasury	$84.70B	0.09%	$100.66	+0.28%
IWM	iShares Russell 2000 ETF	Healthcare	Small Cap	$75.96B	0.19%	$273.59	+11.27%
EFA	iShares MSCI EAFE ETF	Financial Services	Mid Cap International	$75.04B	0.32%	$100.92	+5.13%
IWD	iShares Russell 1000 Value ETF	Financial Services	Mid Cap Large Cap Value	$73.26B	0.18%	$226.89	+7.96%
IAU	iShares Gold Trust	Real Estate	Gold Commodity	$72.97B	0.25%	$86.52	+6.52%
IVW	iShares S&P 500 Growth ETF	Technology	S&P 500 Large Cap Growth	$70.26B	0.18%	$129.28	+4.79%
IBIT	iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF	Cash & Others	Cryptocurrency Bitcoin Commodity	$63.03B	0.25%	$43.24	-12.85%
IXUS	iShares Core MSCI Total International Stock ETF	Financial Services	Small Cap International	$55.89B	0.07%	$91.94	+8.67%
IWR	iShares Russell Mid-Cap ETF	Industrials	Mid Cap	$52.10B	0.18%	$102.85	+6.86%
QUAL	iShares MSCI USA Quality Factor ETF	Technology	Mid Cap	$50.16B	0.15%	$205.97	+3.67%
IVE	iShares S&P 500 Value ETF	Technology	S&P 500 Large Cap Value	$48.73B	0.18%	$220.00	+3.83%
IEF	iShares 7-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF	Cash & Others	Treasury	$48.63B	0.15%	$95.23	-0.95%
IWB	iShares Russell 1000 ETF	Technology	Mid Cap Large Cap	$46.01B	0.15%	$389.15	+4.19%
MUB	iShares National Muni Bond ETF	Cash & Others	Municipal Bond	$43.81B	0.05%	$107.27	+0.18%
TLT	iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF	Cash & Others	Treasury Long-Term Bond	$42.74B	0.15%	$86.31	-0.91%
GOVT	iShares U.S. Treasury Bond ETF	Cash & Others	Treasury	$40.95B	0.05%	$22.87	-0.61%
DGRO	iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF	Financial Services	Dividend Growth Dividend	$39.15B	0.08%	$72.62	+4.67%
MBB	iShares MBS ETF	Cash & Others	Mortgage	$38.87B	0.04%	$95.08	-0.15%
IUSB	iShares Core Universal USD Bond ETF	Energy	Corporate Bond	$36.56B	0.06%	$46.31	-0.45%
SLV	iShares Silver Trust	Basic Materials	Silver Commodity	$36.45B	0.50%	$66.34	+2.76%
DYNF	iShares U.S. Equity Factor Rotation Active ETF	Technology	Mid Cap	$33.80B	0.26%	$63.62	+4.60%
LQD	iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF	Cash & Others	Corporate Bond	$31.97B	0.14%	$109.25	-0.77%
ACWI	iShares MSCI ACWI ETF	Technology	Mid Cap Emerging Markets	$31.12B	0.32%	$149.57	+5.75%
SOXX	iShares Semiconductor ETF	Technology	Technology Semiconductors	$30.42B	0.34%	$439.68	+45.68%
IUSG	iShares Core S&P U.S. Growth ETF	Technology	Mid Cap Growth	$30.08B	0.04%	$176.74	+5.25%
EFV	iShares MSCI EAFE Value ETF	Financial Services	Value International	$29.58B	0.31%	$76.63	+7.27%
IDEV	iShares Core MSCI International Developed Markets ETF	Financial Services	Small Cap International	$29.17B	0.04%	$87.08	+5.60%
EEM	iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF	Technology	International Mid Cap Emerging Markets	$28.08B	0.72%	$62.99	+15.13%
USHY	iShares Broad USD High Yield Corporate Bond ETF	Energy	Corporate Bond High Yield Bond	$25.79B	0.08%	$37.20	-0.53%
SHY	iShares 1-3 Year Treasury Bond ETF	Cash & Others	Treasury	$25.55B	0.15%	$82.50	-0.39%
IUSV	iShares Core S&P U.S. Value ETF	Technology	Mid Cap Value	$25.30B	0.04%	$106.65	+4.09%
MTUM	iShares MSCI USA Momentum Factor ETF	Technology	Momentum Mid Cap	$23.87B	0.15%	$276.11	+10.35%
USMV	iShares MSCI USA Min Vol Factor ETF	Technology	Low Volatility VIX	$22.81B	0.15%	$93.71	-0.40%
DVY	iShares Select Dividend ETF	Utilities	High Dividend Dividend	$22.36B	0.38%	$153.12	+8.67%
IGSB	iShares 1-5 Year Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF	Cash & Others	Corporate Bond	$21.97B	0.04%	$52.60	-0.51%
EMXC	iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China ETF	Technology	Mid Cap Emerging Markets China	$21.64B	0.25%	$89.61	+23.31%
IYW	iShares U.S. Technology ETF	Technology	Technology	$21.33B	0.38%	$215.63	+7.83%
SHV	iShares 0–1 Year Treasury Bond ETF	Cash & Others	Treasury	$20.58B	0.15%	$110.36	+0.20%
EWY	iShares MSCI South Korea ETF	Technology	Technology	$20.41B	0.59%	$154.52	+58.78%
EWJ	iShares MSCI Japan ETF	Industrials	Japan	$20.30B	0.49%	$87.55	+8.45%
OEF	iShares S&P 100 ETF	Technology	Large Cap	$19.52B	0.20%	$352.07	+2.63%
IWP	iShares Russell Mid-Cap Growth ETF	Industrials	Mid Cap Growth	$19.52B	0.23%	$134.18	-2.10%

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