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IGEvsMLPDETF Comparison

ETF 1
IGE

iShares North American Natural Resources ETF

This fund is part of
Natural Resources
+0.94%
VS
ETF 2
MLPD

Global X MLP & Energy Infrastructure Covered Call ETF

This fund is part of
Options Strategies
+1.5%

iShares North American Natural Resources ETF (IGE) belongs to the Natural Resources segment. Global X MLP & Energy Infrastructure Covered Call ETF (MLPD) is part of the Options Strategies segment. IGE's top 3 sector exposures are Energy, Non-Energy Materials and Finance. In contrast, MLPD's top sector exposures are Energy,  IGE is less expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.39%, versus 0.6% for MLPD. IGE is up 20.63% year-to-date (YTD) with -$27M in YTD flows. MLPD performs worse with 6.35% YTD performance, and +$18M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of IGE and MLPD 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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IGE vs MLPD performance and flow charts

Performance

0.02.04.06.08.0%Jun 30Jul 8Jul 15Jul 22Jul 29

Cumulative Flows

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Historic performance and flows
Data as of 07/30/2026
1M3MYTD1Y3Y5Y
Perf.
IGE
MLPD
+6.86%+0.35%
-3.29%-0.12%
+20.63%+6.35%
+35.49%+12.00%
+55.04%n/a
+138.74%n/a
Flows
IGE
MLPD
-$11M+$2M
-$49M+$2M
-$27M+$18M
-$41M+$16M
-$79M-
-$112M-
Volatility and drawdown
3M1Y3Y5Y
Volatility
IGE
MLPD
+16.48%+12.14%
+16.56%+10.59%
+18.32%n/a
+22.25%n/a
Max drawdown
IGE
MLPD
-10.25%-4.42%
-11.56%-5.15%
-19.54%n/a
-25.69%n/a
Max drawdown duration
IGE
MLPD
91d72d
150d57d
275dn/a
644dn/a
Trading data

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IGE
MLPD
Last sale
7/31/2026 at 1:30 PM
$60.03
$24.81
Previous close
07/30/2026
$60.04
$24.74
Consolidated volume
07/30/2026
Average volume
30 days
Average discount or premium
30 days
Average Bid/Ask spread
30 days
Replication quality
Data as of June 30, 2026
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Main metrics
Last update 7/31/2026 at 1:30 PM
Live
Closed
IGE
MLPD
Last price
$60.03
$24.81
1D performance
-0.02%
+0.30%
AuM$750.47 M$30.94 M
E/R0.39%0.6%
Characteristics
IGE
MLPD
Management strategyPassivePassive
ProvideriSharesGlobal X
BenchmarkS&P North American Natural Resources Sector IndexCboe MLPX ATM BuyWrite Index
N° of holdings14928
Asset classEquities-
Trailing 12m distribution yield
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Inception dateOctober 22, 2001May 7, 2024
ESGNoNo
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Exposure

Countries

IGE
USA
73.3%
Canada
24.87%
Other
1.84%
MLPD
USA
77.86%
Canada
23.47%
Other
-1.33%

Sectors

IGE
Energy
69.54%
Non-Energy Materi.
29.08%
Other
1.39%
MLPD
Energy
101.33%
Other
-1.33%
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Diversification

IGE

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

50.02%
MLPD

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

87.92%

Top 15 holdings

Data as of June 30, 2026
IGE
Exxon Mobil Corp.
9.48%
Chevron Corp.
8.81%
ConocoPhillips
3.59%
Enbridge, Inc.
3.36%
Newmont Corp.
2.83%
The Williams Cos., Inc.
2.58%
Freeport-McMoRan, Inc.
2.57%
Canadian Natural Resources Ltd.
2.34%
Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd.
2.24%
Valero Energy Corp.
2.19%
Marathon Petroleum Corp.
2.12%
CRH Plc
2.03%
SLB Ltd.
1.97%
EOG Resources, Inc.
1.96%
TC Energy Corp.
1.96%
MLPD
TC Energy Corp.
9.49%
Enbridge, Inc.
9.39%
The Williams Cos., Inc.
9.21%
Kinder Morgan, Inc.
8.19%
ONEOK, Inc.
7.23%
Targa Resources Corp.
6.99%
Cheniere Energy, Inc.
4.82%
MPLX LP
4.82%
DT Midstream, Inc.
4.60%
Pembina Pipeline Corp.
4.58%
Energy Transfer LP
4.46%
Enterprise Products Partners LP
4.45%
Western Midstream Partners LP
3.72%
Plains All American Pipeline LP
3.67%
Antero Midstream Corp.
2.29%
Frequently asked questions about IGE and MLPD

How have the IGE and MLPD ETFs performed in 2026?

As of July 30, 2026, IGE is up 20.63% year-to-date (YTD), while MLPD has returned 6.35%. That puts IGE better performer ahead so far this year.

Which ETF is attracting more investor money: IGE or MLPD?

Year-to-date, the IGE ETF saw -$27M in flows, compared to +$18M for MLPD.

Which ETF is more volatile: IGE or MLPD?

Over the past year, IGE had a volatility of 16.56%, while MLPD experienced 10.59%.

Which ETF is bigger: IGE or MLPD?

As of July 30, 2026, IGE holds $750.47 M in assets under management (AUM), while MLPD manages $30.94 M.

What sectors do the IGE and MLPD ETFs invest in?

IGE leans toward sectors like Energy and Non-Energy Materials. Meanwhile, MLPD focuses on Energy.

What are the top holdings of the IGE ETF and MLPD ETF?

IGE top holdings include Exxon Mobil Corp., Chevron Corp. and ConocoPhillips. MLPD holds in its top three: TC Energy Corp., Enbridge, Inc. and The Williams Cos., Inc..

Which ETF is more diversified: IGE or MLPD?

IGE holds 151 securities with 50.02% of its assets in the top 15. MLPD has 28 securities and a top 15 weight of 87.92%.

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