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FMTLvsGUNRETF Comparison

ETF 1
FMTL

First Trust Indxx Critical Metals ETF

This fund is part of
Natural Resources
-0.61%
VS
ETF 2
GUNR

FlexShares Morningstar Global Upstream Natural Resources Index Fund ETF

This fund is part of
Natural Resources
-0.61%

First Trust Indxx Critical Metals ETF (FMTL) and FlexShares Morningstar Global Upstream Natural Resources Index Fund ETF (GUNR) belong to the same industry segment: Natural Resources. FMTL's top 3 sector exposures are Non-Energy Materials, Energy and Industrials. In contrast, GUNR's top sector exposures are Non-Energy Materials, Energy and Consumer Non-Cyclicals. FMTL is more expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.65%, versus 0.47% for GUNR. FMTL is up 14.76% year-to-date (YTD) with +$24M in YTD flows. GUNR performs better with 15% YTD performance, and +$696M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of FMTL and GUNR 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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FMTL vs GUNR performance and flow charts

Performance

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Cumulative Flows

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Historic performance and flows
Data as of 07/30/2026
1M3MYTD1Y3Y5Y
Perf.
FMTL
GUNR
+0.95%+6.66%
-5.37%-3.75%
+14.76%+15.00%
n/a+32.74%
n/a+34.50%
n/a+65.08%
Flows
FMTL
GUNR
-+$103M
+$2M+$103M
+$24M+$696M
-+$1.00B
--$1.40B
-+$156M
Volatility and drawdown
3M1Y3Y5Y
Volatility
FMTL
GUNR
+37.36%+14.20%
n/a+14.00%
n/a+14.20%
n/a+16.76%
Max drawdown
FMTL
GUNR
-20.23%-11.57%
n/a-11.57%
n/a-18.53%
n/a-23.49%
Max drawdown duration
FMTL
GUNR
78d79d
n/a79d
n/a427d
n/a1239d
Trading data

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FMTL
GUNR
Last sale
8/3/2026 at 4:30 PM
$32.72
$51.87
Previous close
07/31/2026
$32.45
$52.34
Consolidated volume
07/31/2026
Average volume
30 days
Average discount or premium
30 days
Average Bid/Ask spread
30 days
Replication quality
Data as of July 31, 2026
1-year trailing difference

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Tracking error
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Main metrics
Last update 8/3/2026 at 4:30 PM
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Closed
FMTL
GUNR
Last price
$32.72
$51.87
1D performance
+0.84%
-0.91%
AuM$26.24 M$7.24 B
E/R0.65%0.47%
Characteristics
FMTL
GUNR
Management strategyPassivePassive
ProviderFirst TrustFlexShares
BenchmarkIndxx Global Critical Metals IndexMorningstar Global Upstream Natural Resources Index
N° of holdings36120
Asset class-Equities
Trailing 12m distribution yield
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Inception dateNovember 5, 2025September 16, 2011
ESGNoNo
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Exposure

Countries

FMTL
USA
20.9%
Canada
13.52%
Australia
11.43%
Japan
8.19%
Switzerland
7.95%
Other
38.01%
GUNR
USA
35.64%
Canada
16.98%
United Kingdom
10.73%
Other
36.65%

Sectors

FMTL
Non-Energy Materi.
61.22%
Energy
16.08%
Other
22.7%
GUNR
Non-Energy Materi.
49.97%
Energy
29.96%
Consumer Non-Cycl.
11.89%
Other
8.18%
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Diversification

FMTL

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

65.97%
GUNR

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

44.09%

Top 15 holdings

Data as of June 30, 2026
FMTL
BHP Group Ltd.
9.43%
Freeport-McMoRan, Inc.
8.01%
Glencore Plc
7.95%
Cameco Corp.
5.56%
Sumitomo Corp.
4.86%
Grupo México S.A.B. de C.V.
4.60%
Wheaton Precious Metals Corp.
3.91%
Newmont Corp.
3.88%
Anglogold Ashanti Plc
3.69%
Teck Resources Limited
3.64%
Valterra Platinum Ltd.
2.41%
National Atomic Company Kazatomprom JSC
2.10%
Antofagasta Plc
2.10%
Mitsui Kinzoku Co., Ltd.
1.95%
Southern Copper Corp.
1.88%
GUNR
Corteva, Inc.
5.51%
BHP Group Ltd.
4.73%
Exxon Mobil Corp.
4.69%
Nutrien Ltd.
4.01%
Chevron Corp.
3.36%
Shell Plc
3.35%
Archer-Daniels-Midland Co.
3.30%
TotalEnergies SE
2.59%
Rio Tinto Plc
2.32%
Newmont Corp.
1.97%
Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd.
1.91%
Tyson Foods, Inc.
1.68%
Freeport-McMoRan, Inc.
1.61%
CF Industries Holdings, Inc.
1.57%
BP Plc
1.49%
Frequently asked questions about FMTL and GUNR

How have the FMTL and GUNR ETFs performed in 2026?

As of July 30, 2026, FMTL is up 14.76% year-to-date (YTD), while GUNR has returned 15%. That puts GUNR better performer ahead so far this year.

Which ETF is attracting more investor money: FMTL or GUNR?

Year-to-date, the FMTL ETF saw +$24M in flows, compared to +$696M for GUNR.

Which ETF is bigger: FMTL or GUNR?

As of July 30, 2026, FMTL holds $26.24 M in assets under management (AUM), while GUNR manages $7.24 B.

What sectors do the FMTL and GUNR ETFs invest in?

FMTL leans toward sectors like Non-Energy Materials and Energy. Meanwhile, GUNR focuses on Non-Energy Materials, Energy and Consumer Non-Cyclicals.

What are the top holdings of the FMTL ETF and GUNR ETF?

FMTL top holdings include BHP Group Ltd., Freeport-McMoRan, Inc. and Glencore Plc. GUNR holds in its top three: Corteva, Inc., BHP Group Ltd. and Exxon Mobil Corp..

Which ETF is more diversified: FMTL or GUNR?

FMTL holds 36 securities with 65.97% of its assets in the top 15. GUNR has 120 securities and a top 15 weight of 44.09%.

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