BELT vs IVV
iShares US Select Equity Active ETF vs iShares Core S&P 500 ETF
Which is better, BELT or IVV?
IVV has been ahead.
IVV has a lower expense ratio. IVV led over 1Y and the full window. The two have moved almost in lockstep, correlation 0.90. IVV is less concentrated, with 37.9% of the fund in its ten largest positions against 68.5%.
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Side-by-Side Comparison
| Metric | BELT | IVV |
|---|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 0.75% | 0.03%Best |
| AUM | $10M | $876.4B |
| Dividend Yield | 0.02% | 1.06% |
| Holdings | 20 | 508 |
| Volatility (annualized) | 18.8% | 12.1%Best |
| Max Drawdown | -23.1% | -18.8%Best |
| $10,000 over 2.1 years | $13,054 | $14,364Best |
| Top 10 Weight | 68.5% | 37.9%Best |
| Fund Family | BlackRock, Inc. (US) | iShares by BlackRock (US) |
| Category | Equity | Equity |
| Style | Large Cap Blend | Large Cap Blend |
| Inception | Jun 17, 2024 | May 15, 2000 |
Not shown on this pair: YTD Return, 1Y Return, 3Y Return (annualized), 5Y Return (annualized).
The two price series end 30 days apart, so a return over any period would be measuring two different stretches of market. Those rows are withheld. BELT has data through Aug 12, 2026 and IVV through Sep 11, 2026.
Volatility and max drawdown, and the $10,000 over 2.1 years row, are measured over the window both funds cover: Jun 18, 2024 to Aug 12, 2026 (2.1 years).
Risk: Volatility and Drawdowns
BELT has been the more volatile fund, with annualized monthly volatility of 18.8% compared with 12.1% for IVV. Lower volatility generally means a smoother ride, though it often comes with lower long-run returns.
The deepest peak-to-trough decline in our data was -23.1% for BELT and -18.8% for IVV. Drawdown depth is what each fund did in the worst stretch of the window measured above.
The two funds' monthly returns correlate at 0.90. They move almost in lockstep, so holding both mostly duplicates the same exposure.
Fees and Cost Over Time
BELT charges 0.75% per year while IVV charges 0.03%. On a $10,000 position that is $75 vs $3 annually, a gap of $72 per year that compounds over a long holding period. On income, BELT currently yields 0.02% against 1.06% for IVV.
Holdings Overlap
90.8% of BELT's money is in holdings IVV also owns. 20.9% of IVV's money is in holdings BELT also owns.
Most of BELT is already inside IVV. Owning both mostly buys the same companies twice.
17 positions in common, counted across the 19 positions we hold weights for in BELT and 505 in IVV, against full books of 20 and 508.
What only one of them owns
Our book lists 478 positions for IVV that do not appear in our book for BELT (78.5% of the fund), and 0 for BELT that do not appear in IVV (0.0%).
Some of those will be the same company recorded under a different code in one of the two books, so the real difference in what you would own is no larger than this and may be smaller. We do not name the individual positions here for that reason.
Top Shared Holdings
| Stock | Weight in BELT | Weight in IVV | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMZNAmazon.Com Inc | 8.66% | 4.01% | 4.65% |
| MSFTMicrosoft Corp 4.100 Feb 06 37 | 6.27% | 5.44% | 0.83% |
| AVGOBroadcom Inc | 7.97% | 2.98% | 4.99% |
| GOOGAlphabet Inc | 8.04% | 2.56% | 5.48% |
| HWMHowmet Aerospace Inc. | 9.80% | 0.18% | 9.62% |
| XTSLABlackrock Cash Funds: Treasury, Sl Agency Shares | 7.74% | 0.18% | 7.56% |
| METAMeta Platforms, Inc. | 4.02% | 1.94% | 2.08% |
| INTCIntel Corp. | 5.04% | 0.72% | 4.32% |
| VRTVertiv Group Corp | 5.40% | 0.16% | 5.24% |
| MAMastercard Inc | 4.45% | 0.69% | 3.76% |
90.8% of BELT is already inside IVV.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper, BELT or IVV?
BELT has an expense ratio of 0.75% while IVV charges 0.03%. IVV is the cheaper option, by $72 a year on a $10,000 investment.
Which is riskier, BELT or IVV?
BELT has been the more volatile fund at 18.8% annualized versus 12.1% for IVV. Worst drawdown: BELT -23.1% vs IVV -18.8%.
Should I hold both BELT and IVV?
BELT and IVV have a monthly-return correlation of 0.90, so they move almost identically. What is left to separate them is the fee and the index each one tracks. This is information, not a recommendation.
What is the holdings overlap between BELT and IVV?
90.8% of BELT's money is in holdings IVV also owns. 20.9% of IVV's is in holdings BELT also owns. They hold 17 positions in common, counted across the 19 positions we hold weights for in BELT and 505 in IVV.
Which pays a higher dividend, BELT or IVV?
BELT yields 0.02% while IVV yields 1.06%, so IVV currently pays the higher dividend yield.
Is IVV better than BELT?
IVV has a lower expense ratio. IVV led over 1Y and the full window. The two have moved almost in lockstep, correlation 0.90. IVV is less concentrated, with 37.9% of the fund in its ten largest positions against 68.5%. Which one suits a particular account depends on what it is for. This is information, not a recommendation.