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

620 ETFs · AUM: $4.78T

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.

620 ETFs found

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Symbol▼	Fund Name▼	Category	Type	AUM▲	Expense Ratio▼	Price▼	YTD▼
IBDU	iShares iBonds Dec 2029 Term Corporate ETF	Other	Corporate Bond	$3.99B	0.10%	$22.71	-2.99%
AOR	iShares Core 60/40 Balanced Allocation ETF	Cash & Others	Multi-Asset Income Growth	$3.99B	0.20%	$68.69	+5.71%
JKH	iShares Morningstar Mid-Cap Growth ETF	Technology	Mid Cap Growth	$3.99B	0.06%	$374.17	—
IBDS	iShares iBonds Dec 2027 Term Corporate ETF	Banking	Corporate Bond	$3.99B	0.10%	$24.11	-0.66%
SMMD	iShares Russell 2500 ETF	Industrials	Small Cap	$4.04B	0.23%	$86.16	+14.93%
ILF	iShares Latin America 40 ETF	Financials	Financial Services	$4.07B	0.47%	$37.91	+24.30%
IYR	iShares U.S. Real Estate ETF	Health Care REITs	REIT Real Estate	$4.07B	0.37%	$97.15	+3.39%
IMCG	iShares Morningstar Mid-Cap Growth ETF	Information Technology	Mid Cap Growth	$4.08B	0.06%	$95.41	+19.41%
SUSA	iShares ESG Optimized MSCI USA ETF	Technology	ESG	$4.10B	0.25%	$157.95	+13.42%
IBDT	iShares iBonds Dec 2028 Term Corporate ETF	Banking	Corporate Bond	$4.11B	0.10%	$24.96	-1.92%
SMLF	iShares U.S. Small-Cap Equity Factor ETF	Industrials	Small Cap	$4.13B	0.15%	$85.04	+13.57%
GGOV	iShares Global Government Bond USD Hedged Active ETF	Non-US Sovereign	Treasury	$4.16B	0.39%	$50.27	+2.63%
IMTM	iShares MSCI Intl Momentum Factor ETF	Financial Services	Momentum Mid Cap International	$4.19B	0.30%	$51.84	+8.01%
USRT	iShares Core U.S. REIT ETF	Health Care REITs	Real Estate	$4.20B	0.08%	$62.34	+9.34%
IYH	iShares U.S. Healthcare ETF	Pharmaceuticals	Healthcare	$4.34B	0.37%	$75.30	+15.55%
IVLU	iShares MSCI Intl Value Factor ETF	Financials	Mid Cap Value International	$4.47B	0.31%	$42.62	+11.98%
IXJ	iShares Global Healthcare ETF	Pharma, Biotech & Life Sciences	Healthcare	$4.52B	0.38%	$108.87	+11.69%
AIA	iShares Asia 50 ETF	Information Technology	Technology	$4.58B	0.50%	$131.42	+34.88%
REET	iShares Global REIT ETF	Retail Reits	Real Estate Emerging Markets	$4.67B	0.14%	$25.93	+3.85%
EAGG	iShares ESG Aware U.S. Aggregate Bond ETF	Treasury	ESG	$5.04B	0.10%	$45.62	-4.64%
NEAR	iShares Short Duration Bond Active ETF	Treasuries and Treasury Futures	Inverse	$5.09B	0.25%	$49.92	-2.35%
CMF	iShares California Muni Bond ETF	School Districts	Municipal Bond	$5.13B	0.08%	$54.88	-4.44%
IXSRF	iShares MSCI EM ex-China UCITS ETF	Technology	Mid Cap Emerging Markets China	$5.24B	0.18%	—	—
ISMCF	iShares MSCI USA UCITS ETF	Technology	Technology	$5.27B	0.03%	—	—
ISTB	iShares Core 1-5 Year USD Bond ETF	Treasury	Corporate Bond High Yield Bond	$5.29B	0.06%	$47.28	-2.97%
EFAV	iShares MSCI EAFE Min Vol Factor ETF	Financials	International VIX	$5.39B	0.20%	$95.27	+10.50%
DSI	iShares ESG MSCI KLD 400 ETF	Information Technology	ESG	$5.53B	0.25%	$147.73	+14.76%
MCHI	iShares MSCI China ETF	Consumer Discretionary	International China	$5.85B	0.59%	$50.02	-16.68%
INDA	iShares MSCI India ETF	Financials	India	$5.89B	0.61%	$47.30	-12.54%
IGBSF	ISHARES IV PLC	Technology	Semiconductors Income ESG	$6.17B	0.35%	—	—
ESGE	iShares ESG Aware MSCI EM ETF	Information Technology	Mid Cap ESG Emerging Markets	$6.56B	0.25%	$51.66	+16.96%
MEIEF	iShares IV Public Limited Company - iShares MSCI EM IMI ESG Screened UCITS ETF	Technology	Income ESG	$6.70B	0.18%	—	—
TFLO	iShares Treasury Floating Rate Bond ETF	Treasuries	Floating Rate Treasury	$7.18B	0.15%	$50.63	+0.32%
EWC	iShares MSCI Canada ETF	Financials	Diversified	$7.35B	0.50%	$61.38	+13.70%
THRO	iShares U.S. Thematic Rotation Active ETF	Information Technology	Long-Term Bond	$7.46B	0.57%	$44.24	+14.76%
HEFA	iShares Currency Hedged MSCI EAFE ETF	Financials	Mid Cap Value International Europe	$7.54B	0.70%	$46.55	+12.69%
IJS	iShares S&P Small-Cap 600 Value ETF	Financials	Small Cap Value	$7.54B	0.18%	$130.00	+14.32%
IJT	iShares S&P Small-Cap 600 Growth ETF	Industrials	Small Cap Growth	$7.55B	0.18%	$162.01	+14.83%
SHYG	iShares 0-5 Year High Yield Corporate Bond ETF	Consumer Cyclical	Corporate Bond High Yield Bond	$7.60B	0.30%	$41.08	-4.22%
ICVT	iShares Convertible Bond ETF	Other	Convertible	$7.60B	0.20%	$107.12	+8.52%
IALT	iShares Systematic Alternatives Active ETF	—	—	$7.69B	0.99%	$29.85	+17.96%
IAUM	iShares Gold Trust Micro	Cash & Others	Gold Commodity	$8.05B	0.09%	$41.19	-4.16%
IDV	iShares International Select Dividend ETF	Financials	High Dividend Dividend International	$8.26B	0.50%	$42.56	+7.91%
ETHA	iShares Ethereum Trust ETF	Cash & Others	Cryptocurrency Ethereum Commodity	$8.36B	0.25%	$56.36	+151.58%
IJJ	iShares S&P Mid-Cap 400 Value ETF	Financials	Mid Cap Value	$8.52B	0.18%	$143.09	+8.72%
URTH	iShares MSCI World ETF	Information Technology	Technology	$8.71B	0.24%	$208.55	+12.23%
ICSH	iShares Ultra Short Duration Bond Active ETF	Other Note	Income Inverse	$8.89B	0.08%	$50.38	-0.40%
VLUE	iShares MSCI USA Value Factor ETF	Information Technology	Mid Cap Value	$9.19B	0.15%	$194.58	+42.24%
EZU	iShares MSCI Eurozone ETF	Financials	Mid Cap Europe	$9.26B	0.50%	$66.06	+3.09%
IOO	iShares Global 100 ETF	Information Technology	Large Cap	$9.30B	0.40%	$145.17	+14.74%

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