IVV vs KRMA
iShares Core S&P 500 ETF vs Global X Conscious Companies ETF
Which is better, IVV or KRMA?
Nearly the same fund. IVV costs less.
IVV has a lower expense ratio. IVV led over 1Y and the full window. The two have moved almost in lockstep, correlation 0.99. KRMA is less concentrated, with 31.8% of the fund in its ten largest positions against 37.8%.
MarketXLS is not an investment adviser. This comparison is generated automatically from market data and is for information only. A Best mark means the better reading on that one measure, not a recommendation to buy.
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Metric | IVV | KRMA |
|---|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 0.03%Best | 0.43% |
| AUM | $876.4B | $118M |
| Dividend Yield | 1.06% | 2.42% |
| Holdings | 508 | 145 |
| Volatility (annualized) | 15.4%Best | 15.9% |
| Max Drawdown | -33.9%Best | -36.2% |
| $10,000 over 10 years | $37,431Best | $33,438 |
| Top 10 Weight | 37.8% | 31.8%Best |
| Fund Family | iShares by BlackRock (US) | Global X by mirae Asset |
| Category | Equity | Equity |
| Style | Large Cap Blend | Large Cap Blend |
| Inception | May 15, 2000 | Jul 11, 2016 |
Not shown on this pair: YTD Return, 1Y Return, 3Y Return (annualized), 5Y Return (annualized).
The two price series end 62 days apart, so a return over any period would be measuring two different stretches of market. Those rows are withheld. IVV has data through Sep 21, 2026 and KRMA through Jul 21, 2026.
Volatility and max drawdown, and the $10,000 over 10 years row, are measured over the window both funds cover: Jul 12, 2016 to Jul 21, 2026 (10 years).
Risk: Volatility and Drawdowns
KRMA has been the more volatile fund, with annualized monthly volatility of 15.9% compared with 15.4% 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 -33.9% for IVV and -36.2% for KRMA. Drawdown depth is what each fund did in the worst stretch of the window measured above.
The two funds' monthly returns correlate at 0.99. They move almost in lockstep, so holding both mostly duplicates the same exposure.
Fees and Cost Over Time
IVV charges 0.03% per year while KRMA charges 0.43%. On a $10,000 position that is $3 vs $43 annually, a gap of $40 per year that compounds over a long holding period. On income, IVV currently yields 1.06% against 2.42% for KRMA.
Holdings Overlap
63.8% of IVV's money is in holdings KRMA also owns. 90.1% of KRMA's money is in holdings IVV also owns.
Most of KRMA is already inside IVV. Owning both mostly buys the same companies twice.
The two holdings books were reported 123 days apart, IVV as of Aug 31, 2026 and KRMA as of Apr 30, 2026, so some of the difference between them is the time between the two reports rather than the funds.
124 positions in common, counted across the 490 positions we hold weights for in IVV and 143 in KRMA, against full books of 508 and 145.
What only one of them owns
Our book lists 19 positions for KRMA that do not appear in our book for IVV (9.8% of the fund), and 358 for IVV that do not appear in KRMA (34.9%).
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 IVV | Weight in KRMA | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVDANvidia Corp | 8.07% | 7.44% | 0.63% |
| AAPLApple, Inc | 7.02% | 5.82% | 1.20% |
| MSFTMicrosoft Corp | 5.69% | 3.93% | 1.76% |
| GOOGLAlphabet Inc,class A | 3.00% | 5.39% | 2.39% |
| AMZNAmazon.Com Inc | 3.84% | 3.17% | 0.67% |
| AVGOBroadcom Inc | 2.65% | 2.25% | 0.40% |
| METAMeta Platforms Inc | 1.90% | 1.21% | 0.69% |
| MUMicron Technology, Inc. | 1.63% | 0.84% | 0.79% |
| TSLATesla Inc | 1.56% | 0.84% | 0.72% |
| JPMJpmorgan Chase | 1.44% | 0.49% | 0.95% |
90.1% of KRMA is already inside IVV.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper, IVV or KRMA?
IVV has an expense ratio of 0.03% while KRMA charges 0.43%. IVV is the cheaper option, by $40 a year on a $10,000 investment.
Which is riskier, IVV or KRMA?
KRMA has been the more volatile fund at 15.9% annualized versus 15.4% for IVV. Worst drawdown: IVV -33.9% vs KRMA -36.2%.
Should I hold both IVV and KRMA?
IVV and KRMA have a monthly-return correlation of 0.99, 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 IVV and KRMA?
90.1% of KRMA's money is in holdings IVV also owns. 90.1% of KRMA's is in holdings IVV also owns. They hold 124 positions in common, counted across the 490 positions we hold weights for in IVV and 143 in KRMA.
Which pays a higher dividend, IVV or KRMA?
IVV yields 1.06% while KRMA yields 2.42%, so KRMA currently pays the higher dividend yield.
Is KRMA better than IVV?
IVV has a lower expense ratio. IVV led over 1Y and the full window. The two have moved almost in lockstep, correlation 0.99. KRMA is less concentrated, with 31.8% of the fund in its ten largest positions against 37.8%. Which one suits a particular account depends on what it is for. This is information, not a recommendation.