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▼
ILCB	iShares Morningstar U.S. Equity ETF	Technology	Mid Cap	$1.31B	0.03%	$106.79	—
SUSB	iShares ESG Aware 1-5 Year USD Corporate Bond ETF	Banking	ESG Corporate Bond	$1.31B	0.12%	$24.46	-3.07%
MLRG	iShares MSCI USA ETF	—	—	$1.33B	0.03%	$107.03	—
IGOV	iShares International Treasury Bond ETF	Treasuries	International Treasury	$1.33B	0.35%	$40.04	-3.79%
JKF	iShares Morningstar Value ETF	Technology	Mid Cap Value	$1.34B	0.04%	$122.19	—
IYM	iShares U.S. Basic Materials ETF	INDUSTRIAL GASES	Basic Materials	$1.35B	0.37%	$183.06	+19.04%
ILCV	iShares Morningstar Value ETF	Information Technology	Mid Cap Value	$1.37B	0.04%	$109.52	+16.17%
SYSB	iShares Systematic Bond ETF	—	Corporate Bond High Yield Bond	$1.38B	0.25%	$84.79	-5.49%
IBDM	iShares iBonds Dec 2021 Term Corporate ETF	Cash & Others	Corporate Bond	$1.39B	0.10%	$24.72	—
IHF	iShares U.S. Healthcare Providers ETF	Managed Health Care	Healthcare	$1.41B	0.37%	$60.08	+25.11%
COMT	iShares GSCI Commodity Dynamic Roll Strategy ETF	Financial Services	Commodity	$1.42B	0.49%	$38.32	+53.97%
IBTF	iShares iBonds Dec 2025 Term Treasury ETF	Cash & Others	Treasury	$1.42B	0.07%	$23.30	—
IDU	iShares U.S. Utilities ETF	Electric Utilities	Utilities	$1.43B	0.37%	$107.89	-0.62%
EXI	iShares Global Industrials ETF	Industrials	Industrials	$1.43B	0.38%	$188.83	+7.72%
USXF	iShares ESG Advanced MSCI USA ETF	Information Technology	Mid Cap ESG	$1.44B	0.10%	$67.14	+16.62%
IGEB	iShares Investment Grade Systematic Bond ETF	Banking	Corporate Bond	$1.44B	0.18%	$43.10	-5.55%
EWW	iShares MSCI Mexico ETF	Materials	Diversified	$1.46B	0.50%	$75.54	+8.97%
MEAR	iShares Short Maturity Municipal Bond Active ETF	Municipal Debt	Income Municipal Bond Inverse	$1.46B	0.26%	$49.87	-0.87%
IBTJ	iShares iBonds Dec 2029 Term Treasury ETF	Treasuries	Treasury	$1.50B	0.07%	$21.27	-3.12%
HYDB	iShares High Yield Systematic Bond ETF	Energy	Corporate Bond High Yield Bond	$1.52B	0.35%	$44.60	-5.81%
BALI	iShares U.S. Large Cap Premium Income Active ETF	Information Technology	Covered Call Income Large Cap VIX	$1.52B	0.35%	$34.79	+9.82%
IHE	iShares U.S. Pharmaceuticals ETF	Pharmaceuticals	Pharma	$1.54B	0.37%	$102.89	+21.16%
EWG	iShares MSCI Germany ETF	Industrials	Industrials	$1.54B	0.49%	$41.72	-1.88%
IBTE	iShares iBonds Dec 2024 Term Treasury ETF	—	Treasury	$1.55B	0.07%	—	—
FALN	iShares Fallen Angels USD Bond ETF	Consumer Cyclical	Corporate Bond High Yield Bond	$1.56B	0.25%	$25.64	-6.08%
IEV	iShares Europe ETF	Financials	Europe	$1.59B	0.60%	$71.78	+4.55%
IYK	iShares U.S. Consumer Staples ETF	Food Bevg Tobacco	Consumer Defensive	$1.61B	0.37%	$76.61	+14.52%
TLTW	iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond BuyWrite Strategy ETF	Treasuries	Covered Call Income Treasury Long-Term Bond	$1.64B	0.35%	$20.71	-8.51%
LMUB	iShares Long-Term National Muni Bond ETF	—	Long-Term Bond Municipal Bond	$1.66B	0.09%	$47.22	-6.25%
IBDO	iShares iBonds Dec 2023 Term Corporate ETF	Cash & Others	Income Corporate Bond	$1.67B	0.10%	$25.33	—
SDUSF	iShares IV Public Limited Company - iShares MSCI USA ESG Screened UCITS ETF	Technology	Income ESG	$1.67B	0.07%	—	—
NYF	iShares New York Muni Bond ETF	Local Tax-Backed	Municipal Bond	$1.67B	0.09%	$51.19	-4.30%
JKG	iShares Morningstar Mid-Cap ETF	Technology	Mid Cap	$1.68B	0.04%	$251.08	—
IMCB	iShares Morningstar Mid-Cap ETF	Industrials	Mid Cap	$1.72B	0.04%	$98.16	+18.63%
IYE	iShares U.S. Energy ETF	Integrated Oil & Gas	Energy	$1.76B	0.37%	$71.70	+50.77%
IBDX	iShares iBonds Dec 2032 Term Corporate ETF	Other	Corporate Bond	$1.77B	0.10%	$24.17	-5.37%
BDVL	iShares Disciplined Volatility Equity Active ETF	Information Technology	VIX	$1.78B	0.40%	$26.80	+7.94%
EMGF	iShares Emerging Markets Equity Factor ETF	Information Technology	Mid Cap Emerging Markets	$1.85B	0.26%	$68.16	+17.86%
IFXAF	iShares FTSE China A50 ETF	—	Large Cap China	$1.86B	0.35%	$1.52	—
IBDP	iShares iBonds Dec 2024 Term Corporate ETF	Cash & Others	Income Corporate Bond	$1.87B	0.10%	—	—
EUSA	iShares MSCI USA Equal Weighted ETF	Information Technology	Equal Weight	$1.88B	0.09%	$115.18	+11.44%
IBTG	iShares iBonds Dec 2026 Term Treasury ETF	Treasuries	Treasury	$1.88B	0.07%	$22.86	-0.07%
IYJ	iShares U.S. Industrials ETF	Capital Goods	Industrials	$1.93B	0.37%	$157.91	+6.75%
AOM	iShares Core 40/60 Moderate Allocation ETF	Cash & Others	Multi-Asset Income	$1.96B	0.20%	$48.83	+2.35%
IYT	iShares U.S. Transportation ETF	Rail Transportation	Industrials	$2.02B	0.37%	$79.97	+7.31%
IBTD	iShares iBonds Dec 2023 Term Treasury ETF	Cash & Others	Treasury	$2.02B	0.07%	$24.77	—
EWP	iShares MSCI Spain ETF	Financials	Diversified	$2.03B	0.50%	$58.38	+8.35%
ICF	iShares Select U.S. REIT ETF	—	Real Estate	$2.07B	0.32%	$64.73	+8.36%
DIVB	iShares Core Dividend ETF	—	Dividend	$2.11B	0.05%	$69.71	+31.29%
ICLN	iShares Global Clean Energy ETF	Renewable Electricity	Clean Energy ESG	$2.12B	0.38%	$16.49	+0.43%

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