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IGEvsMLPXETF Comparison

ETF 1

IGE

iShares North American Natural Resources ETF

This fund is part of

Natural Resources

+0.94%

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ETF 2

MLPX

Global X MLP & Energy Infrastructure ETF

This fund is part of

Infrastructure

+1.88%

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iShares North American Natural Resources ETF (IGE) belongs to the Natural Resources segment. Global X MLP & Energy Infrastructure ETF (MLPX) is part of the Infrastructure segment. IGE's top 3 sector exposures are Energy, Non-Energy Materials and Finance. In contrast, MLPX's top sector exposures are Energy, IGE is less expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.39%, versus 0.45% for MLPX. IGE is up 20.63% year-to-date (YTD) with -$27M in YTD flows. MLPX performs better with 26.44% YTD performance, and +$382M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of IGE and MLPX 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 MLPX performance and flow charts

Performance

Cumulative Flows

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Historic performance and flows

Data as of 07/30/2026

		1M	3M	YTD	1Y	3Y	5Y
Perf.	IGE MLPX	+6.86%+1.86%	-3.29%-0.20%	+20.63%+26.44%	+35.49%+27.46%	+55.04%+100.61%	+138.74%+178.78%
Flows	IGE MLPX	-$11M+$89M	-$49M+$148M	-$27M+$382M	-$41M+$430M	-$79M+$1.53B	-$112M+$1.61B

Volatility and drawdown

		3M	1Y	3Y	5Y
Volatility	IGE MLPX	+16.48%+19.51%	+16.56%+15.65%	+18.32%+17.11%	+22.25%+19.79%
Max drawdown	IGE MLPX	-10.25%-7.51%	-11.56%-8.32%	-19.54%-16.47%	-25.69%-19.62%
Max drawdown duration	IGE MLPX	91d72d	150d109d	275d370d	644d427d

Trading data

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	IGE	MLPX
Last sale 7/31/2026 at 1:30 PM	$60.03	$75.08
Previous close 07/30/2026	$60.04	$74.85
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

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	IGE	MLPX
Last price	$60.03	$75.08
1D performance	-0.02%	+0.31%
AuM	$750.47 M	$3.63 B
E/R	0.39%	0.45%

Characteristics

	IGE	MLPX
Management strategy	Passive	Passive
Provider	iShares	Global X
Benchmark	S&P North American Natural Resources Sector Index	Solactive MLP & Energy Infrastructure Index
N° of holdings	149	28
Asset class	Equities	Equities
Trailing 12m distribution yield	Join	Join
Inception date	October 22, 2001	August 6, 2013
ESG	No	No

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Exposure

Countries

IGE

USA

73.3%

Canada

24.87%

Other

1.84%

MLPX

USA

74.93%

Canada

22.59%

Other

2.48%

Sectors

IGE

Energy

69.54%

Non-Energy Materi.

29.08%

Other

1.39%

MLPX

Energy

97.52%

Other

2.48%

Diversification

IGE

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

50.02%

MLPX

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

84.61%

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%

MLPX

TC Energy Corp.

9.14%

Enbridge, Inc.

9.04%

The Williams Cos., Inc.

8.86%

Kinder Morgan, Inc.

7.88%

ONEOK, Inc.

6.96%

Targa Resources Corp.

6.72%

Cheniere Energy, Inc.

4.64%

MPLX LP

4.64%

DT Midstream, Inc.

4.43%

Pembina Pipeline Corp.

4.41%

Energy Transfer LP

4.29%

Enterprise Products Partners LP

4.29%

Western Midstream Partners LP

3.58%

Plains All American Pipeline LP

3.53%

Antero Midstream Corp.

2.20%

Frequently asked questions about IGE and MLPX

How have the IGE and MLPX ETFs performed in 2026?

As of July 30, 2026, IGE is up 20.63% year-to-date (YTD), while MLPX has returned 26.44%. That puts MLPX better performer ahead so far this year.

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

Year-to-date, the IGE ETF saw -$27M in flows, compared to +$382M for MLPX.

Which ETF is more volatile: IGE or MLPX?

Over the past year, IGE had a volatility of 16.56%, while MLPX experienced 15.65%.

Which ETF is bigger: IGE or MLPX?

As of July 30, 2026, IGE holds $750.47 M in assets under management (AUM), while MLPX manages $3.63 B.

What sectors do the IGE and MLPX ETFs invest in?

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

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

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

Which ETF is more diversified: IGE or MLPX?

IGE holds 151 securities with 50.02% of its assets in the top 15. MLPX has 28 securities and a top 15 weight of 84.61%.

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IGEvsMLPXETF Comparison

iShares North American Natural Resources ETF

Global X MLP & Energy Infrastructure ETF

IGE vs MLPX performance and flow charts

Performance

Cumulative Flows

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Countries

Sectors

Diversification

Top 15 holdings

How have the IGE and MLPX ETFs performed in 2026?

As of July 30, 2026, IGE is up 20.63% year-to-date (YTD), while MLPX has returned 26.44%. That puts MLPX better performer ahead so far this year.

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

Year-to-date, the IGE ETF saw -$27M in flows, compared to +$382M for MLPX.

Which ETF is more volatile: IGE or MLPX?

Over the past year, IGE had a volatility of 16.56%, while MLPX experienced 15.65%.

Which ETF is bigger: IGE or MLPX?

As of July 30, 2026, IGE holds $750.47 M in assets under management (AUM), while MLPX manages $3.63 B.

What sectors do the IGE and MLPX ETFs invest in?

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

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

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

Which ETF is more diversified: IGE or MLPX?

IGE holds 151 securities with 50.02% of its assets in the top 15. MLPX has 28 securities and a top 15 weight of 84.61%.

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