IGM — iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF
Technology Ranked #135 of 458 tracked ETFs · Issued by iShares
IGM Price Performance — Growth of $10,000
Value of a $10,000 investment in IGM over time, compared with SPY. Both lines are rebased to $10,000 on the first shared date. Based on total returns — prices are adjusted for dividends and splits, so this assumes distributions were reinvested. Hover or tap the chart for exact values.
IGM Drawdown
The "underwater" chart: IGM's decline from its highest prior value at each point in time. It shows how deep past losses ran and how long the fund took to recover to break-even.
What If You'd Invested in IGM?
See what a lump sum in IGM would have grown to, with the option to add a regular monthly contribution on top. Figures use total returns — dividends are assumed reinvested.
Past performance doesn't predict future results. Assumes contributions on the first trading day of each month, no trading costs or taxes, and reinvested distributions. History is limited to the range published in the site's daily return data.
Overview
The iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF (IGM) is a technology sector fund issued by iShares that tracks a broad range of technology companies. With assets under management totaling $10.7 billion and a share price of $149.50, the fund demonstrates significant investor adoption within its category. It holds an overall rank of #135 out of 458 tracked ETFs across all categories and has received an ETFValuer grade of B with a score of 68.4 out of 100. The fund carries an expense ratio of 0.39%, which represents the annual cost for investors to hold the position. Income generation is minimal, as indicated by a dividend yield of just 0.14%. This combination of high assets and a mid-tier ranking suggests the fund is a widely held vehicle despite not being a top-ranked performer in its specific category of 17 ETFs.
Short-term performance shows recent weakness, with the fund declining 1.39% over one day and falling 5.05% over the past week. The one-month return reflects this downturn with a decrease of 4.10%, contrasting sharply with the positive momentum seen over longer horizons. Over the last three months, the fund has recovered to post a gain of 4.74%, while the six-month return has accelerated significantly to 14.44%. Year-to-date performance stands at 15.65%, and the one-year return has reached 30.00%. The long-term trajectory is particularly strong, with a three-year return of 125.81% indicating substantial growth over the full period. This pattern illustrates a divergence where recent short-term volatility has been overshadowed by robust multi-year gains.
The fund is classified with a High volatility label and exhibits a beta of 1.51, indicating that its price movements tend to be more pronounced than the broader market. This elevated sensitivity is reflected in a maximum drawdown of -26.39%, showing the extent of potential losses during market downturns. Despite these risks, the fund has achieved a Sharpe ratio of 1.05, suggesting that the returns generated have been efficient relative to the amount of risk taken. The combination of high beta and significant drawdown implies the fund experiences larger swings in both up and down markets compared to less volatile assets. Investors in this fund should expect amplified price movements that align with the high volatility classification while potentially benefiting from the strong risk-adjusted returns indicated by the Sharpe ratio.
AI-generated summary based on the data on this page.
IGM Top Holdings
| # | Holding | % of Net Assets | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Apple, Inc. | 9.26% | $860M |
| 2 | NVIDIA Corp. | 8.67% | $806M |
| 3 | Microsoft Corp. | 8.53% | $793M |
| 4 | Broadcom, Inc. | 7.36% | $684M |
| 5 | Alphabet, Inc. | 4.64% | $431M |
| 6 | Meta Platforms, Inc. | 4.26% | $396M |
| 7 | Alphabet, Inc. | 3.74% | $347M |
| 8 | Netflix, Inc. | 3.22% | $299M |
| 9 | Oracle Corp. | 2.94% | $273M |
| 10 | Palantir Technologies, Inc. | 2.62% | $243M |
Holdings as of 2025-09-30 per the fund's most recent SEC N-PORT-P filing. Top 10 holdings make up 55.2% of net assets — a rough gauge of concentration risk (the higher this figure, the more the fund's return depends on a handful of names). To see how IGM's holdings overlap with other ETFs you own or are considering, check the Stock Overlap tool.
Which Funds Overlap With IGM
Holding two funds that own the same companies adds cost and complexity without adding much diversification. These tracked ETFs share the most names with IGM's top 10 — JEPQ overlaps most, holding 7 of the same companies as IGM's top 10 (49.7% of IGM's assets).
| ETF | Name | Shared Companies | IGM Weight | Examples |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JEPQ | JPMorgan Nasdaq Equity Premium Income ETF | 7 | 49.7% | NVIDIA Corp., Apple, Inc., Alphabet, Inc.… |
| VT | Vanguard Total World Stock Index Fund ETF Shares | 6 | 46.5% | NVIDIA Corp., Apple, Inc., Alphabet, Inc.… |
| QQQ | Invesco QQQ Trust | 6 | 46.5% | NVIDIA Corp., Apple, Inc., Alphabet, Inc.… |
| VTI | Vanguard Total Stock Market Index Fund ETF Shares | 6 | 46.5% | Apple, Inc., NVIDIA Corp., Alphabet, Inc.… |
| VOO | Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | 6 | 46.5% | NVIDIA Corp., Apple, Inc., Alphabet, Inc.… |
Compares the top 10 reported holdings of each fund, so it's a floor on true overlap — two S&P 500 trackers overlap ~100% even when only 10 names are listed. Use the Stock Overlap tool to search by individual company.
Market Backdrop
10-Year Treasury Yield: 4.65% (as of 2026-07-27) — The yield on 10-year US Treasury bonds — the standard "risk-free rate" benchmark used to contextualize this fund’s Sharpe ratio and returns.
CBOE Volatility Index (VIX): 18.67 (as of 2026-07-27) — A real-time gauge of expected S&P 500 volatility over the next 30 days — useful context for this fund’s own volatility label.
Federal Funds Rate: 3.63% (as of 2026-06-01) — The Federal Reserve’s target policy rate, which anchors short-term borrowing costs across the economy.
What IGM's Fees Cost You
IGM charges an expense ratio of 0.39% a year, deducted automatically from the fund's value. Small percentages compound into real money — adjust the figures below to see the impact on your own numbers.
Assumes a constant gross return and no additional contributions — a simplification, but it isolates exactly what the expense ratio costs. Try the full fee calculator to model contributions and compare any two funds.
IGM Dividend Income Estimator
IGM currently yields 0.14%. Enter an amount to see the income that implies, or set a monthly income target to see the investment it would take.
Based on the fund's current trailing yield, which varies with price and distributions — treat it as an estimate, not a guarantee. Yields are not adjusted for tax.
IGM Liquidity, Domicile & Tax Treatment
Liquidity: Quoted bid/ask spread is — and average daily volume is 528K/day. Tighter spreads and higher volume mean lower round-trip trading costs; this is a live-market snapshot and can widen during volatile sessions. AUM of $10.7B provides ample scale, supporting tight spreads and issuer commitment to keep the fund open.
Domicile & tax treatment: IGM is a US-domiciled, SEC-registered ('40 Act) exchange-traded fund. Dividends and capital gains distributions are reported to US investors on Form 1099-DIV, and the fund is not subject to the PFIC reporting or UCITS-specific rules that apply to Irish- or Luxembourg-domiciled funds. Non-US investors should note that US-domiciled ETFs are generally subject to 30% US withholding tax on dividends (unless reduced by treaty) and to US estate tax exposure on the position — Irish-domiciled UCITS ETFs tracking the same index often avoid both, which is why non-US residents frequently prefer the UCITS equivalent where one exists. This is general information, not tax advice — consult a tax professional for your situation.
IGM Performance History
| Period | Return |
|---|---|
| 1-Day | -1.39% |
| 1-Week | -5.05% |
| 1-Month | -4.10% |
| 3-Month | +4.74% |
| 6-Month | +14.44% |
| YTD | +15.65% |
| 1-Year | +30.00% |
| 3-Year | +125.81% |
How IGM Compares to Other Technology ETFs
| Rank | Grade | Ticker | Name | 1-Year | Exp. Ratio | AUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #31 | B+ |
SMH | VanEck Semiconductor ETF | +84.79% | 0.35% | $77.2B |
| #38 | B+ |
SOXX | iShares Semiconductor ETF | +104.42% | 0.34% | $47.8B |
| #42 | B+ |
XLK | State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF | +31.29% | 0.08% | $124B |
| #56 | B |
VGT | Vanguard Information Technology Index Fund ETF Shares | +29.36% | 0.09% | $169B |
| #68 | B |
SOXQ | Invesco PHLX Semiconductor ETF | +96.24% | 0.19% | $2.77B |
| #85 | B |
FTEC | Fidelity MSCI Information Technology Index ETF | +29.68% | 0.084% | $21.0B |
| #111 | B |
XSD | State Street SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF | +77.98% | 0.35% | $3.48B |
| #115 | B |
IYW | iShares U.S. Technology ETF | +29.18% | 0.38% | $25.4B |
| #116 | B |
PSI | Invesco Semiconductors ETF | +115.17% | 0.56% | $3.10B |
| #135 | B |
IGM | iShares Expanded Tech Sector ETF | +30.00% | 0.39% | $10.7B |
| #273 | C |
CIBR | First Trust NASDAQ Cybersecurity ETF | +20.22% | 0.58% | $13.8B |
| #286 | C |
HACK | Amplify Cybersecurity ETF | +22.45% | 0.6% | $2.59B |
| #400 | D |
SKYY | First Trust Cloud Computing ETF | +10.62% | 0.6% | $2.72B |
| #416 | D |
FDN | First Trust Dow Jones Internet Index Fund | -1.53% | 0.49% | $4.98B |
| #423 | D |
BUG | Global X Cybersecurity ETF | +5.11% | 0.5% | $1.20B |
| #435 | D |
IGV | iShares Expanded Tech-Software Sector ETF | -18.54% | 0.39% | $13.5B |
| #445 | F |
XSW | State Street SPDR S&P Software & Services ETF | -6.81% | 0.35% | $402M |