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FMATvsIYMETF Comparison

ETF 1
FMAT

Fidelity MSCI Materials Index ETF

This fund is part of
US Materials
+0.02%
VS
ETF 2
IYM

iShares U.S. Basic Materials ETF

This fund is part of
US Materials
+0.02%

Fidelity MSCI Materials Index ETF (FMAT) and iShares U.S. Basic Materials ETF (IYM) belong to the same industry segment: US Materials. FMAT's top 3 sector exposures are Non-Energy Materials, Energy and Industrials. In contrast, IYM's top sector exposures are Non-Energy Materials, Industrials and Non-Corporate. FMAT is less expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.084%, versus 0.37% for IYM. FMAT is up 10.81% year-to-date (YTD) with +$101M in YTD flows. IYM performs better with 21.92% YTD performance, and +$368M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of FMAT and IYM 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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FMAT vs IYM performance and flow charts

Performance

-4.0-2.00.02.04.0%Aug 11Aug 18Aug 25Sep 1Sep 9

Cumulative Flows

0 M50 M100 M150 M200 MAug 11Aug 18Aug 25Sep 1Sep 9

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Historic performance and flows
Data as of 09/11/2026
1M3MYTD1Y3Y5Y
Perf.
FMAT
IYM
-4.07%-1.83%
-0.77%+1.28%
+10.81%+21.92%
+10.26%+25.57%
+33.54%+48.89%
+36.14%+55.46%
Flows
FMAT
IYM
+$9M+$194M
-$3M-$66M
+$101M+$368M
+$124M+$450M
+$34M+$259M
+$10M-$7M
Volatility and drawdown
3M1Y3Y5Y
Volatility
FMAT
IYM
+18.93%+19.02%
+19.15%+20.50%
+18.23%+18.67%
+19.90%+20.58%
Max drawdown
FMAT
IYM
-6.65%-8.61%
-13.46%-13.67%
-23.21%-23.58%
-25.40%-29.91%
Max drawdown duration
FMAT
IYM
52d52d
194d102d
430d352d
679d709d
Trading data

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FMAT
IYM
Last sale
9/11/2026 at 1:30 PM
$58.46
$186.56
Previous close
09/10/2026
$58.21
$186.03
Consolidated volume
09/10/2026
Average volume
30 days
Average discount or premium
30 days
Average Bid/Ask spread
30 days
Replication quality
Data as of August 31, 2026
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IYM
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Daily return difference
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Main metrics
Last update 9/11/2026 at 1:30 PM
Live
Closed
FMAT
IYM
Last price
$58.46
$186.56
1D performance
+0.43%
+0.28%
AuM$601.85 M$1.18 B
E/R0.084%0.37%
Characteristics
FMAT
IYM
Management strategyPassivePassive
ProviderFidelityiShares
BenchmarkMSCI USA IMI Materials 25/50Russell 1000 Basic Materials RIC 22.5/45 Capped Gross Index
N° of holdings10040
Asset classEquitiesEquities
Trailing 12m distribution yield
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Inception dateOctober 21, 2013June 12, 2000
ESGNoNo
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Exposure

Countries

FMAT
USA
79.87%
United Kingdom
16.44%
Other
3.7%
IYM
USA
77.14%
United Kingdom
22.79%
Other
0.07%

Sectors

FMAT
Non-Energy Materi.
99.34%
Other
0.66%
IYM
Non-Energy Materi.
94.77%
Other
5.23%
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Diversification

FMAT

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

66.31%
IYM

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

78.06%

Top 15 holdings

Data as of July 31, 2026
FMAT
Linde Plc
15.46%
Newmont Corp.
6.45%
Freeport-McMoRan, Inc.
5.78%
The Sherwin-Williams Co.
5.43%
Ecolab, Inc.
4.69%
CRH Plc
4.52%
Air Products & Chemicals, Inc.
4.04%
Corteva, Inc.
3.90%
Nucor Corp.
3.85%
Vulcan Materials Co.
2.46%
Steel Dynamics, Inc.
2.33%
Martin Marietta Materials, Inc.
2.29%
PPG Industries, Inc.
1.74%
Smurfit WestRock Plc
1.74%
Amrize Ltd.
1.64%
IYM
Linde Plc
21.20%
Newmont Corp.
9.29%
Freeport-McMoRan, Inc.
8.27%
Ecolab, Inc.
6.35%
Air Products & Chemicals, Inc.
4.99%
Nucor Corp.
4.43%
Fastenal Co.
4.29%
Anglogold Ashanti Plc
3.46%
Steel Dynamics, Inc.
3.08%
Carpenter Technology Corp.
2.47%
International Paper Co.
2.31%
Reliance, Inc.
2.09%
International Flavors & Fragrances, Inc.
2.08%
CF Industries Holdings, Inc.
1.97%
RBC Bearings, Inc.
1.79%
Frequently asked questions about FMAT and IYM

How have the FMAT and IYM ETFs performed in 2026?

As of September 11, 2026, FMAT is up 10.81% year-to-date (YTD), while IYM has returned 21.92%. That puts IYM better performer ahead so far this year.

Which ETF is attracting more investor money: FMAT or IYM?

Year-to-date, the FMAT ETF saw +$101M in flows, compared to +$368M for IYM.

Which ETF is more volatile: FMAT or IYM?

Over the past year, FMAT had a volatility of 19.15%, while IYM experienced 20.5%.

Which ETF is bigger: FMAT or IYM?

As of September 11, 2026, FMAT holds $601.85 M in assets under management (AUM), while IYM manages $1.18 B.

What sectors do the FMAT and IYM ETFs invest in?

FMAT leans toward sectors like Non-Energy Materials. Meanwhile, IYM focuses on Non-Energy Materials.

What are the top holdings of the FMAT ETF and IYM ETF?

FMAT top holdings include Linde Plc, Newmont Corp. and Freeport-McMoRan, Inc.. IYM holds in its top three: Linde Plc, Newmont Corp. and Freeport-McMoRan, Inc..

Which ETF is more diversified: FMAT or IYM?

FMAT holds 101 securities with 66.31% of its assets in the top 15. IYM has 40 securities and a top 15 weight of 78.06%.

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