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IYGvsXLFIETF Comparison

ETF 1
IYG

iShares U.S. Financial Services ETF

This fund is part of
US Financials
+0.15%
VS
ETF 2
XLFI

State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR Premium Income Fund

This fund is part of
Options Strategies
-0.16%

iShares U.S. Financial Services ETF (IYG) belongs to the US Financials segment. State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR Premium Income Fund (XLFI) is part of the Options Strategies segment. Both ETFs have the same top 3 sector exposures: Financials and Information Technology. IYG is more expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.38%, versus 0.35% for XLFI. IYG is down -4.96% year-to-date (YTD) with +$46M in YTD flows. XLFI performs better with -4.07% YTD performance, and +$2M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of IYG and XLFI below, and assess how they stack up in performance, liquidity, risk, exposure, holdings, and more, helping you select the best ETF for your investments.

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IYG vs XLFI performance and flow charts

Performance

0246810%Mar 27Apr 6Apr 13Apr 20Apr 27

Cumulative Flows

-5,000,00005,000,00010,000,00015,000,00020,000,00025,000,00030,000,000Mar 27Apr 6Apr 13Apr 20Apr 27

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Historic performance and flows
Data as of 04/27/2026
1M3MYTD1Y3Y5Y
Perf.
IYG
XLFI
+9.08%+5.56%
-2.33%-1.76%
-4.96%-4.07%
+14.87%n/a
+79.79%n/a
+56.21%n/a
Flows
IYG
XLFI
+$13M+$462K
+$41M+$2M
+$46M+$2M
+$170M-
+$59M-
+$17M-
Volatility and drawdown
3M1Y3Y5Y
Volatility
IYG
XLFI
+19.52%+14.81%
+16.00%n/a
+17.99%n/a
+20.56%n/a
Max drawdown
IYG
XLFI
-12.59%-9.78%
-15.91%n/a
-18.59%n/a
-29.58%n/a
Max drawdown duration
IYG
XLFI
78d79d
111dn/a
127dn/a
797dn/a
Trading data

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IYG
XLFI
Last sale
4/29/2026 at 6:17 PM
$87.38
$22.94
Previous close
04/28/2026
$87.49
$23.02
Consolidated volume
04/28/2026
Average volume
30 days
Average discount or premium
30 days
Average Bid/Ask spread
30 days
Replication quality
Data as of March 31, 2026
1-year trailing difference

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XLFI
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Tracking difference
1 year cumulative return difference
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Daily return difference
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Main metrics
Last update 4/29/2026 at 6:17 PM
Live
Closed
IYG
XLFI
Last price
$87.38
$22.94
1D performance
-0.13%
-0.35%
AuM$2.00 B$4.13 M
E/R0.38%0.35%
Characteristics
IYG
XLFI
Management strategyPassiveActive
ProvideriSharesState Street Investment Management
BenchmarkDow Jones U.S. Financial Services Index-
N° of holdings9575
Asset classEquities-
Trailing 12m distribution yield
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Inception dateJune 12, 2000July 30, 2025
ESGNoNo
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Exposure

Countries

IYG
USA
99.47%
Other
0.53%
XLFI
USA
95.47%
Other
4.53%

Sectors

IYG
Financials
82.74%
Information Techn.
14.43%
Other
2.83%
XLFI
Financials
81.97%
Information Techn.
15.11%
Other
2.91%
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Diversification

IYG

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

72.78%
XLFI

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

65.31%

Top 15 holdings

Data as of March 31, 2026
IYG
BERKSHIRE HATHWAY
13.86%
JPMORGAN CHASE
12.51%
VISA INCORPORATION
8.01%
MASTERCARD
6.42%
BK OF AMERICA CO
5.10%
THE GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP
4.00%
WELLS FARGO
3.88%
MORGAN STANLEY
3.12%
CITIGROUP
3.12%
AMERICAN EXPRESS
2.56%
CHARLES SCHWAB
2.48%
US09290D1019
2.19%
S&P GLOBAL INC
2.05%
CAPITAL ONE FINANCIAL
1.80%
CME GROUP
1.68%
XLFI
BERKSHIRE HATHWAY
12.40%
JPMORGAN CHASE
11.19%
VISA INCORPORATION
7.17%
MASTERCARD
5.74%
BK OF AMERICA CO
4.56%
THE GOLDMAN SACHS GROUP
3.58%
WELLS FARGO
3.47%
CITIGROUP
2.80%
MORGAN STANLEY
2.79%
AMERICAN EXPRESS
2.29%
CHARLES SCHWAB
2.21%
US09290D1019
1.96%
S&P GLOBAL INC
1.84%
CHUBB LTD
1.67%
PROGRESSIVE
1.64%
Frequently asked questions about IYG and XLFI

How have the IYG and XLFI ETFs performed in 2026?

As of April 27, 2026, IYG is down -4.96% year-to-date (YTD), while XLFI has lost -4.07%. That puts XLFI better performer ahead so far this year.

Which ETF is attracting more investor money: IYG or XLFI?

Year-to-date, the IYG ETF saw +$46M in flows, compared to +$2M for XLFI.

Which ETF is bigger: IYG or XLFI?

As of April 27, 2026, IYG holds $2.00 B in assets under management (AUM), while XLFI manages $4.13 M.

What sectors do the IYG and XLFI ETFs invest in?

IYG leans toward sectors like Financials and Information Technology. Meanwhile, XLFI focuses on Financials and Information Technology.

What are the top holdings of the IYG ETF and XLFI ETF?

IYG top holdings include BERKSHIRE HATHWAY, JPMORGAN CHASE and VISA INCORPORATION. XLFI holds in its top three: BERKSHIRE HATHWAY, JPMORGAN CHASE and VISA INCORPORATION.

Which ETF is more diversified: IYG or XLFI?

IYG holds 100 securities with 72.78% of its assets in the top 15. XLFI has 76 securities and a top 15 weight of 65.31%.

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