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

588 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.

588 ETFs found

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Symbol▼	Fund Name▼	Category	Type	AUM▼	Expense Ratio▼	Price▼	YTD▼
AOM	iShares Core 40/60 Moderate Allocation ETF	Technology	Multi-Asset Income	$1.78B	0.20%	$49.91	+4.69%
BDVL	iShares Disciplined Volatility Equity Active ETF	Technology	VIX	$1.77B	0.41%	$26.78	+7.82%
IBDX	iShares iBonds Dec 2032 Term Corporate ETF	Cash & Others	Corporate Bond	$1.75B	0.10%	$24.89	-2.31%
IHE	iShares U.S. Pharmaceuticals ETF	Healthcare	Pharma	$1.74B	0.37%	$106.28	+26.62%
EWG	iShares MSCI Germany ETF	Industrials	Industrials	$1.72B	0.49%	$44.33	+4.59%
IMCB	iShares Morningstar Mid-Cap ETF	Industrials	Mid Cap	$1.71B	0.04%	$100.23	+20.61%
IEV	iShares Europe ETF	Financial Services	Europe	$1.70B	0.60%	$75.92	+11.20%
JKG	iShares Morningstar Mid-Cap ETF	Technology	Mid Cap	$1.70B	0.04%	$251.08	—
IBDO	iShares iBonds Dec 2023 Term Corporate ETF	Cash & Others	Income Corporate Bond	$1.67B	0.10%	$25.33	—
FALN	iShares Fallen Angels USD Bond ETF	Real Estate	Corporate Bond High Yield Bond	$1.65B	0.25%	$27.08	-0.68%
HYDB	iShares High Yield Systematic Bond ETF	Cash & Others	Corporate Bond High Yield Bond	$1.60B	0.35%	$46.66	-1.33%
LMUB	iShares Long-Term National Muni Bond ETF	—	Long-Term Bond Municipal Bond	$1.60B	0.09%	$49.43	-1.71%
IGOV	iShares International Treasury Bond ETF	Cash & Others	International Treasury	$1.55B	0.35%	$41.46	+0.14%
IBTE	iShares iBonds Dec 2024 Term Treasury ETF	Cash & Others	Treasury	$1.55B	0.07%	—	—
IWC	iShares Micro-Cap ETF	Healthcare	Healthcare	$1.51B	0.60%	$197.59	+25.96%
IGEB	iShares Investment Grade Systematic Bond ETF	Cash & Others	Corporate Bond	$1.49B	0.18%	$44.40	-2.65%
USXF	iShares ESG Advanced MSCI USA ETF	Technology	Mid Cap ESG	$1.47B	0.10%	$68.17	+17.98%
EXI	iShares Global Industrials ETF	Industrials	Industrials	$1.46B	0.38%	$202.10	+14.79%
NYF	iShares New York Muni Bond ETF	Cash & Others	Municipal Bond	$1.44B	0.09%	$52.76	-1.23%
ISCMF	iShares Diversified Commodity Swap UCITS ETF	Cash & Others	Commodity Income	$1.44B	0.19%	—	—
IYK	iShares U.S. Consumer Staples ETF	Consumer Defensive	Consumer Defensive	$1.42B	0.38%	$75.81	+13.57%
IBTF	iShares iBonds Dec 2025 Term Treasury ETF	Cash & Others	Treasury	$1.42B	0.07%	$23.30	—
IBDM	iShares iBonds Dec 2021 Term Corporate ETF	Cash & Others	Corporate Bond	$1.39B	0.10%	$24.72	—
MEAR	iShares Short Maturity Municipal Bond Active ETF	Cash & Others	Income Municipal Bond Inverse	$1.38B	0.26%	$50.23	-0.14%
IBTJ	iShares iBonds Dec 2029 Term Treasury ETF	Cash & Others	Treasury	$1.38B	0.07%	$21.59	-1.62%
IAI	iShares U.S. Broker-Dealers & Securities Exchanges ETF	Financial Services	Financial Services	$1.37B	0.37%	$195.06	+9.71%
BALI	iShares U.S. Large Cap Premium Income Active ETF	Technology	Covered Call Income Large Cap VIX	$1.37B	0.35%	$34.74	+9.53%
ILCV	iShares Morningstar Value ETF	Technology	Mid Cap Value	$1.35B	0.04%	$108.62	+15.08%
JKF	iShares Morningstar Value ETF	Technology	Mid Cap Value	$1.35B	0.04%	$122.19	—
EWA	iShares MSCI Australia ETF	Financial Services	Financial Services	$1.35B	0.50%	$30.18	+16.19%
JKD	iShares Morningstar U.S. Equity ETF	Technology	Mid Cap	$1.31B	0.03%	$221.91	—
IDU	iShares U.S. Utilities ETF	Utilities	Utilities	$1.31B	0.38%	$110.42	+1.56%
IGRO	iShares International Dividend Growth ETF	Financial Services	Dividend Growth Dividend International	$1.31B	0.15%	$92.83	+12.76%
ILCB	iShares Morningstar U.S. Equity ETF	Technology	Mid Cap	$1.31B	0.03%	$106.25	+12.53%
SUSB	iShares ESG Aware 1-5 Year USD Corporate Bond ETF	Cash & Others	ESG Corporate Bond	$1.31B	0.12%	$24.88	-1.37%
COMT	iShares GSCI Commodity Dynamic Roll Strategy ETF	Financial Services	Commodity	$1.29B	0.49%	$34.14	+36.58%
SUSC	iShares ESG Aware USD Corporate Bond ETF	Cash & Others	ESG Corporate Bond	$1.29B	0.18%	$22.78	-2.46%
IYZ	iShares U.S. Telecommunications ETF	—	Communication Services	$1.26B	0.37%	$43.84	+27.32%
EWH	iShares MSCI Hong Kong ETF	Financial Services	Diversified	$1.26B	0.50%	$23.00	+9.18%
DVYE	iShares Emerging Markets Dividend ETF	Financial Services	High Dividend Dividend Emerging Markets	$1.26B	0.50%	$35.23	+14.15%
IBDN	iShares iBonds Dec 2022 Term Corporate ETF	Cash & Others	Income Corporate Bond	$1.25B	0.10%	$25.05	—
LCTU	iShares U.S. Carbon Transition Readiness Aware Active ETF	Technology	Mid Cap Long-Term Bond	$1.24B	0.30%	$82.75	+11.49%
IHF	iShares U.S. Healthcare Providers ETF	Healthcare	Healthcare	$1.23B	0.37%	$57.61	+18.89%
EWS	iShares MSCI Singapore ETF	Financial Services	Financial Services	$1.22B	0.50%	$34.16	+24.46%
IYC	iShares U.S. Consumer Discretionary ETF	Consumer Cyclical	Consumer Cyclical	$1.21B	0.38%	$102.64	+0.07%
SUSL	iShares ESG MSCI USA Leaders ETF	Technology	Mid Cap ESG	$1.21B	0.10%	$137.29	+13.53%
QLTA	iShares Aaa - A Rated Corporate Bond ETF	Cash & Others	Corporate Bond	$1.20B	0.15%	$46.68	-2.83%
IHRMF	iShares Public Limited Company - iShares MSCI Japan UCITS ETF USD (Dist)	Industrials	Income Japan	$1.20B	0.12%	—	—
IMCV	iShares Morningstar Mid-Cap Value ETF	Financial Services	Mid Cap Value	$1.19B	0.06%	$98.39	+19.20%
SYSB	iShares Systematic Bond ETF	—	Corporate Bond High Yield Bond	$1.18B	0.25%	$87.63	-2.19%

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