IVV vs LGCF
iShares Core S&P 500 ETF vs Themes US Cash Flow Champions ETF
Which is better, IVV or LGCF?
IVV has been ahead.
IVV has a lower expense ratio. IVV led over 1Y and the full window. IVV is less concentrated, with 38.1% of the fund in its ten largest positions against 40.5%.
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 | LGCF |
|---|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 0.03%Best | 0.29% |
| AUM | $882.6B | $2M |
| Dividend Yield | 1.06% | 1.67% |
| Holdings | 508 | 77 |
| Volatility (annualized) | 11.8% | 10.2%Best |
| Max Drawdown | -18.8% | -16.7%Best |
| $10,000 over 2.8 years | $17,164Best | $15,899 |
| Top 10 Weight | 38.1%Best | 40.5% |
| Fund Family | iShares by BlackRock (US) | Themes ETFs |
| Category | Equity | Equity |
| Style | Large Cap Blend | Large Cap Blend |
| Inception | May 15, 2000 | Dec 13, 2023 |
Not shown on this pair: YTD Return, 1Y Return, 3Y Return (annualized), 5Y Return (annualized).
The two price series end 11 days apart, so a return over any period would be measuring two different stretches of market. Those rows are withheld. IVV has data through Oct 2, 2026 and LGCF through Sep 21, 2026.
Volatility and max drawdown, and the $10,000 over 2.8 years row, are measured over the window both funds cover: Dec 13, 2023 to Sep 21, 2026 (2.8 years).
Risk: Volatility and Drawdowns
IVV has been the more volatile fund, with annualized monthly volatility of 11.8% compared with 10.2% for LGCF. 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 -18.8% for IVV and -16.7% for LGCF. Drawdown depth is what each fund did in the worst stretch of the window measured above.
The two funds' monthly returns correlate at 0.53. They move together some of the time, and apart the rest.
Fees and Cost Over Time
IVV charges 0.03% per year while LGCF charges 0.29%. On a $10,000 position that is $3 vs $29 annually, a gap of $26 per year that compounds over a long holding period. On income, IVV currently yields 1.06% against 1.67% for LGCF.
Holdings Overlap
10.0% of IVV's money is in holdings LGCF also owns. 95.2% of LGCF's money is in holdings IVV also owns.
Most of LGCF is already inside IVV. Owning both mostly buys the same companies twice.
69 positions in common, counted across the 505 positions we hold weights for in IVV and 76 in LGCF, against full books of 508 and 77.
What only one of them owns
Our book lists 6 positions for LGCF that do not appear in our book for IVV (4.2% of the fund), and 428 for IVV that do not appear in LGCF (89.2%).
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 LGCF | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| XOMExxon Mobil Corp. | 1.04% | 5.45% | 4.41% |
| CVXChevron Corp | 0.61% | 5.79% | 5.18% |
| JPMJpmorgan Chase | 1.44% | 4.94% | 3.50% |
| ABBVAbbvie Inc. | 0.69% | 4.71% | 4.02% |
| GSGoldman Sachs Group Inc/The | 0.46% | 4.51% | 4.05% |
| GILDGilead Sciences | 0.27% | 3.36% | 3.09% |
| QCOMQualcomm Inc. | 0.29% | 3.28% | 2.99% |
| AXPAmerican Express Co. | 0.26% | 3.23% | 2.97% |
| UBERUber Technologies Inc | 0.22% | 2.75% | 2.53% |
| BMYBristol-Myers Squibb Co. | 0.20% | 2.49% | 2.29% |
95.2% of LGCF is already inside IVV.
You probably hold more than these two. Add the rest and see how much of the whole book is the same companies twice.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is cheaper, IVV or LGCF?
IVV has an expense ratio of 0.03% while LGCF charges 0.29%. IVV is the cheaper option, by $26 a year on a $10,000 investment.
Which is riskier, IVV or LGCF?
IVV has been the more volatile fund at 11.8% annualized versus 10.2% for LGCF. Worst drawdown: IVV -18.8% vs LGCF -16.7%.
Should I hold both IVV and LGCF?
IVV and LGCF have a monthly-return correlation of 0.53, so their returns are far enough apart for the mix to behave differently from either one alone. This is information, not a recommendation.
What is the holdings overlap between IVV and LGCF?
95.2% of LGCF's money is in holdings IVV also owns. 95.2% of LGCF's is in holdings IVV also owns. They hold 69 positions in common, counted across the 505 positions we hold weights for in IVV and 76 in LGCF.
Which pays a higher dividend, IVV or LGCF?
IVV yields 1.06% while LGCF yields 1.67%, so LGCF currently pays the higher dividend yield.
Is LGCF better than IVV?
IVV has a lower expense ratio. IVV led over 1Y and the full window. IVV is less concentrated, with 38.1% of the fund in its ten largest positions against 40.5%. Which one suits a particular account depends on what it is for. This is information, not a recommendation.