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

621 ETFs · AUM: $4.75T

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.

621 ETFs found

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Symbol▼	Fund Name▼	Category	Type	AUM▲	Expense Ratio▼	Price▼	YTD▼
USMV	iShares MSCI USA Min Vol Factor ETF	Information Technology	Low Volatility VIX	$24.26B	0.15%	$103.09	+9.83%
EMXC	iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China ETF	Information Technology	Mid Cap Emerging Markets China	$25.59B	0.25%	$92.81	+25.52%
USHY	iShares Broad USD High Yield Corporate Bond ETF	Consumer Cyclical	Corporate Bond High Yield Bond	$25.82B	0.08%	$35.84	-4.68%
SLV	iShares Silver Trust	Cash & Others	Silver Commodity	$26.84B	0.50%	$49.20	-24.46%
SHY	iShares 1-3 Year Treasury Bond ETF	Treasuries	Treasury	$27.25B	0.15%	$81.46	-1.62%
IUSV	iShares Core S&P U.S. Value ETF	Information Technology	Mid Cap Value	$28.42B	0.04%	$115.64	+12.54%
EEM	iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF	Information Technology	International Mid Cap Emerging Markets	$28.56B	0.72%	$62.62	+13.00%
LQD	iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF	Banking	Corporate Bond	$29.68B	0.14%	$104.31	-5.60%
EFV	iShares MSCI EAFE Value ETF	Financials	Value International	$30.45B	0.31%	$79.30	+10.71%
ACWI	iShares MSCI ACWI ETF	Information Technology	Mid Cap Emerging Markets	$32.54B	0.32%	$158.84	+11.36%
IUSG	iShares Core S&P U.S. Growth ETF	Technology	Mid Cap Growth	$32.96B	0.04%	$190.30	+11.97%
IDEV	iShares Core MSCI International Developed Markets ETF	Financials	Small Cap International	$33.66B	0.04%	$89.63	+7.77%
MBB	iShares MBS ETF	Federal National Mortgage Association	Mortgage	$35.57B	0.04%	$91.58	-3.89%
IEF	iShares 7-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF	Treasuries	Treasury	$41.53B	0.15%	$91.10	-5.24%
DYNF	iShares U.S. Equity Factor Rotation Active ETF	Information Technology	Mid Cap	$42.14B	0.26%	$69.03	+12.74%
GOVT	iShares U.S. Treasury Bond ETF	Treasuries	Treasury	$42.78B	0.05%	$22.20	-3.52%
SOXX	iShares Semiconductor ETF	Technology	Technology Semiconductors	$43.51B	0.33%	$513.05	+63.32%
DGRO	iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF	Financials	Dividend Growth Dividend	$44.78B	0.08%	$79.95	+15.23%
TLT	iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF	Treasuries	Treasury Long-Term Bond	$48.15B	0.15%	$81.69	-6.29%
IWB	iShares Russell 1000 ETF	Information Technology	Mid Cap Large Cap	$48.60B	0.15%	$421.13	+11.95%
QUAL	iShares MSCI USA Quality Factor ETF	Information Technology	Mid Cap	$48.65B	0.15%	$223.34	+12.55%
IUSB	iShares Core Universal USD Bond ETF	Treasury	Corporate Bond	$49.67B	0.06%	$44.78	-3.80%
IVE	iShares S&P 500 Value ETF	Information Technology	S&P 500 Large Cap Value	$50.68B	0.18%	$239.34	+12.63%
MUB	iShares National Muni Bond ETF	State Tax-Backed	Municipal Bond	$52.91B	0.05%	$103.82	-3.07%
IXUS	iShares Core MSCI Total International Stock ETF	Financials	Small Cap International	$57.08B	0.07%	$93.43	+9.27%
IWR	iShares Russell Mid-Cap ETF	Industrials	Mid Cap	$57.17B	0.18%	$110.44	+14.29%
IAU	iShares Gold Trust	Cash & Others	Gold Commodity	$59.72B	0.25%	$76.35	-7.08%
IBIT	iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF	Cash & Others	Cryptocurrency Bitcoin Commodity	$66.20B	0.25%	$45.69	-8.92%
IWM	iShares Russell 2000 ETF	Health Care	Small Cap	$74.21B	0.19%	$280.37	+12.52%
IVW	iShares S&P 500 Growth ETF	Technology	S&P 500 Large Cap Growth	$75.79B	0.18%	$139.63	+11.92%
EFA	iShares MSCI EAFE ETF	Financials	Mid Cap International	$76.49B	0.32%	$103.70	+7.16%
IWD	iShares Russell 1000 Value ETF	Information Technology	Mid Cap Large Cap Value	$84.76B	0.18%	$258.67	+22.82%
ITOT	iShares Core S&P Total U.S. Stock Market ETF	Information Technology	Technology	$96.20B	0.03%	$168.05	+12.13%
IJR	iShares Core S&P Small-Cap ETF	Financials	Small Cap	$103.75B	0.06%	$139.81	+15.60%
SGOV	iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF	U.S. Treasury Debt	Treasury	$116.46B	0.09%	$100.69	+0.29%
IJH	iShares Core S&P Mid-Cap ETF	Industrials	Mid Cap	$121.97B	0.05%	$73.25	+10.47%
IWF	iShares Russell 1000 Growth ETF	Information Technology	Mid Cap Large Cap Growth	$122.57B	0.18%	$122.61	-74.46%
AGG	iShares Core U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF	Treasury	Cash & Others	$139.39B	0.03%	$96.11	-3.83%
IEMG	iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF	Information Technology	International Small Cap Emerging Markets	$148.05B	0.09%	$76.34	+11.96%
IEFA	iShares Core MSCI EAFE ETF	Financials	Small Cap International	$189.06B	0.07%	$96.70	+7.27%
IVV	iShares Core S&P 500 ETF	Information Technology	S&P 500 Large Cap	$878.19B	0.03%	$774.48	+12.23%
HEWY	iShares Currency Hedged MSCI South Korea ETF	Technology	Technology	—	—	—	—
HEWI	iShares Currency Hedged MSCI Italy ETF	Utilities	Diversified	—	—	—	—
HEUS	iShares Currency Hedged MSCI Eurp SC ETF	—	—	—	—	—	—
FNCF	iShares Edge MSCI Multifactor Fincls ETF	—	—	—	—	—	—
TCHF	iShares Edge MSCI Multifactor Tech ETF	—	Technology	—	—	—	—
HEWL	iShares Currency Hedged MSCI Switzerland ETF	Healthcare	Diversified	—	—	—	—
HEFV	iShares Edge MSCI Min Vol EAFE CcyH ETF	—	International	—	—	—	—
ERGF	iShares Edge MSCI Multifactor Energy ETF	—	—	—	—	—	—
CNSF	iShares Edge MSCI Mltfct Cnsmr Stpls ETF	—	—	—	—	—	—

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