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▼
IBMQ	iShares iBonds Dec 2028 Term Muni Bond ETF	State Tax-Backed	Municipal Bond	$686.1M	0.10%	$25.44	-0.55%
ISCV	iShares Morningstar Small Cap Value ETF	Financials	Small Cap Value	$681.9M	0.06%	$77.81	+13.51%
JKL	iShares Morningstar Small-Cap Value ETF	Financial Services	Small Cap Value	$681.9M	0.06%	$172.73	—
SMIN	iShares MSCI India Small-Cap ETF	Industrials	Small Cap India	$675.6M	0.74%	$66.73	-6.21%
IETC	iShares U.S. Tech Independence Focused ETF	Semiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment	Technology	$658.6M	0.18%	$108.77	+5.53%
WSML	iShares MSCI World Small-Cap ETF	Industrials	Small Cap	$657.2M	0.30%	$34.12	+11.34%
MATF	iShares Edge MSCI Multifactor Matrls ETF	Basic Materials	Basic Materials	$655.0M	—	—	—
AGZ	iShares Agency Bond ETF	Owned No Guarantee	Cash & Others	$648.1M	0.15%	$107.11	-2.89%
CALI	iShares Short-Term California Muni Active ETF	—	Income Municipal Bond Inverse	$643.6M	0.25%	$50.23	-0.52%
HYGH	iShares Interest Rate Hedged High Yield Bond ETF	Consumer Cyclical	Corporate Bond High Yield Bond	$639.3M	1.12%	$85.19	-1.60%
IAT	iShares U.S. Regional Banks ETF	Regional Banks	Regional Banks	$637.5M	0.37%	$59.76	+8.43%
HEWJ	iShares Currency Hedged MSCI Japan ETF	Industrials	Mid Cap Value Japan	$632.7M	1.02%	$64.02	+20.27%
IBHF	iShares iBonds 2026 Term High Yield and Income ETF	Cash and/or Derivatives	Income Corporate Bond High Yield Bond	$630.0M	0.35%	$22.54	-2.43%
EWN	iShares MSCI Netherlands ETF	Technology	Technology	$618.1M	0.50%	$65.06	+12.06%
IBTM	iShares iBonds Dec 2032 Term Treasury ETF	—	Treasury	$604.3M	0.07%	$22.04	-4.53%
ILTB	iShares Core 10+ Year USD Bond ETF	Treasury	Corporate Bond	$601.8M	0.06%	$46.46	-6.62%
LQDH	iShares Interest Rate Hedged Corporate Bond ETF	Banking	Corporate Bond	$600.2M	0.44%	$92.43	-1.21%
EMHY	iShares J.P. Morgan EM High Yield Bond ETF	Sovereign	Emerging Markets Corporate Bond High Yield Bond	$564.3M	0.50%	$38.56	-4.71%
KSA	iShares MSCI Saudi Arabia ETF	Financials	Financial Services	$545.2M	0.75%	$34.69	-6.62%
IBHI	iShares iBonds 2029 Term High Yield and Income ETF	Consumer Cyclical	Income Corporate Bond High Yield Bond	$535.8M	0.35%	$22.89	-3.39%
IBHG	iShares iBonds 2027 Term High Yield and Income ETF	Cash & Others	Income Corporate Bond High Yield Bond	$532.4M	0.35%	$21.78	-2.51%
EPU	iShares MSCI Peru and Global Exposure ETF	Materials	Basic Materials	$521.5M	0.59%	$85.11	+16.66%
INRO	iShares U.S. Industry Rotation Active ETF	Information Technology	Technology	$518.6M	0.42%	$36.71	+13.25%
IBTO	iShares iBonds Dec 2033 Term Treasury ETF	Cash & Others	Treasury	$515.3M	0.07%	$23.34	-4.89%
IBMR	iShares iBonds Dec 2029 Term Muni Bond ETF	State Tax-Backed	Municipal Bond	$511.2M	0.10%	$25.16	-1.06%
EWZS	iShares MSCI Brazil Small-Cap ETF	Utilities	Small Cap	$510.0M	0.59%	$11.71	-11.45%
IGN	iShares U.S. Digital Infrastructure and Real Estate ETF	Technology	Real Estate Infrastructure	$508.1M	0.37%	$64.17	—
IBMO	iShares iBonds Dec 2026 Term Muni Bond ETF	Cash and/or Derivatives	Municipal Bond	$506.5M	0.10%	$25.64	+0.01%
TECB	iShares U.S. Tech Breakthrough Multisector ETF	Information Technology	Cybersecurity Cloud Computing Artificial Intelligence Genomics Fintech Technology	$504.8M	0.30%	$78.25	+27.81%
INDY	iShares India 50 ETF	Financials	India	$501.3M	0.65%	$41.58	-15.87%
BGRN	iShares USD Green Bond ETF	Agency	ESG	$493.6M	0.20%	$46.12	-3.83%
IDGT	iShares U.S. Digital Infrastructure and Real Estate ETF	Communications Equip.	Real Estate Infrastructure	$481.2M	0.37%	$112.47	+29.27%
IBHH	iShares iBonds 2028 Term High Yield and Income ETF	Cash & Others	Income Corporate Bond High Yield Bond	$475.8M	0.35%	$23.20	-2.09%
REM	iShares Mortgage Real Estate ETF	Mortgage Reits	Mortgage Real Estate	$457.9M	0.48%	$17.42	-21.28%
IAK	iShares U.S. Insurance ETF	Property & Casualty Insurance	Financial Services	$457.7M	0.37%	$146.39	+8.39%
FILL	iShares MSCI Global Energy Producers ETF	Utilities	Oil & Gas	$456.3M	0.39%	$26.72	—
EZA	iShares MSCI South Africa ETF	Materials	Diversified	$453.4M	0.59%	$64.06	-7.72%
IBCA	iShares iBonds Dec 2035 Term Corporate ETF	—	Corporate Bond	$446.6M	0.10%	$24.50	-5.67%
CMBS	iShares CMBS ETF	CMBS	Mortgage	$443.2M	0.25%	$47.70	-2.86%
IXP	iShares Global Comm Services ETF	Interactive Media & Services	Communication Services	$440.9M	0.37%	$110.12	-9.38%
POWR	iShares U.S. Power Infrastructure ETF	Electric Utilities	Infrastructure	$435.1M	0.39%	$24.94	+4.72%
SIZE	iShares MSCI USA Size Factor ETF	Information Technology	Mid Cap	$433.7M	0.15%	$180.39	+11.48%
GNMA	iShares GNMA Bond ETF	Agency Fixed Rate	Mortgage	$428.5M	0.11%	$42.71	-4.30%
BYLD	iShares Yield Optimized Bond ETF	Industrial	Income	$424.3M	0.41%	$21.82	-4.37%
ICOP	iShares Copper and Metals Mining ETF	Basic Materials	Copper Mining	$417.2M	0.47%	$49.66	+8.64%
HEZU	iShares Currency Hedged MSCI Eurozone ETF	Financials	Mid Cap Value Europe	$413.9M	1.12%	$47.88	+8.35%
CEWUF	ISHARES EQUAL WEIGHT BANC & LIF	Financial Services	Equal Weight	$412.7M	0.61%	—	—
XJH	iShares ESG Select Screened S&P Mid-Cap ETF	Industrials	Mid Cap ESG	$412.1M	0.12%	$49.17	+9.92%
CEMB	iShares J.P. Morgan EM Corporate Bond ETF	Industrial	Emerging Markets Corporate Bond	$404.5M	0.50%	$43.95	-4.19%
THD	iShares MSCI Thailand ETF	Information Technology	Industrials	$404.2M	0.59%	$71.53	+20.18%

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