This is just my opinion, but I think IOTA is a very different monster than most of these blockchain based alts. In fact, the way I see it (I may be wrong) that IOTA isn't a blockchain at all. The "TANGLE" operates differently altogether from a ledger system. It also is decentralized but in a different way.
I know there is a big debate on some things IOTA is doing and it appears a bit socialistic. It's an emerging technology and everyone is waiting to see where things will go. It's impossible to predict. I bought a bunch of IOTA back when it was .50 and as you can imagine, I'm very happy so far.
It comes down to this, IOTA wants what we all want. Cheap, and fast communication and transactions. How they get there will be different than the next guy.
Hang on for the ride and be willing to role with the punches.
I wish you much luck, but this is one I will personally not be going in on.