IONvsTANETF Comparison
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ProShares S&P Global Core Battery Metals ETF (ION) and Invesco Solar ETF (TAN) belong to the same industry segment: Alternative Energy. ION's top 3 sector exposures are Non-Energy Materials, Industrials and Energy. In contrast, TAN's top sector exposures are Industrials, Utilities and Technology. ION is less expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.58%, versus 0.7% for TAN. ION is down -2.61% year-to-date (YTD) with +$5M in YTD flows. TAN performs worse with -4.11% YTD performance, and +$125M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of ION and TAN 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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ION vs TAN performance and flow charts
Performance
Cumulative Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of 09/11/2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | ION TAN | -3.21%-9.11% | -8.68%-20.75% | -2.61%-4.11% | +44.05%+12.37% | +55.83%-14.84% | n/a-43.54% |
| Flows | ION TAN | --$200M | -$1M-$482M | +$5M+$125M | +$10M+$263M | +$10M-$73M | --$568M |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | ION TAN | +32.46%+36.46% | +34.55%+34.86% | +28.02%+36.27% | n/a+36.27% |
| Max drawdown | ION TAN | -23.84%-25.39% | -32.54%-36.40% | -34.77%-53.60% | n/a-73.61% |
| Max drawdown duration | ION TAN | 88d88d | 127d102d | 673d866d | n/a1774d |
Trading data
ION | TAN | |
Last sale 9/11/2026 at 1:30 PM | $50.11 | $47.15 |
| Previous close 09/10/2026 | $50.83 | $47.04 |
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Replication quality
Data as of August 31, 2026
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Main metrics
Last update 9/11/2026 at 1:30 PM
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ION | TAN | |
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| Last price | $50.11 | $47.15 |
| 1D performance | -1.42% | +0.23% |
| AuM | $12.60 M | $1.00 B |
| E/R | 0.58% | 0.7% |
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Exposure
Countries
ION
China
33.9%
Australia
16.68%
Indonesia
8.67%
South Africa
8.49%
Other
32.27%
TAN
USA
44.51%
Israel
22.15%
China
8.15%
Other
25.19%
Sectors
ION
Non-Energy Materi.
86.96%
Other
13.04%
TAN
Industrials
44.91%
Utilities
34.17%
Technology
10.53%
Other
10.38%
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Diversification
ION
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
46.3%
TAN
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
73.02%
Top 15 holdings
Data as of July 31, 2026
ION
Pacific Metals Co., Ltd.
4.27%
IGO Ltd.
3.81%
PT Vale Indonesia Tbk
3.70%
Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile SA
3.19%
PLS Group Ltd.
3.13%
Elevra Lithium Ltd.
3.11%
Liontown Ltd.
3.09%
Tibet Mineral Development Co., Ltd.
2.96%
Zangge Mining Co., Ltd.
2.94%
Albemarle Corp.
2.80%
Qinghai Salt Lake Industry Co., Ltd.
2.74%
Eramet SA
2.73%
African Rainbow Minerals Ltd.
2.71%
Mineral Resources Ltd.
2.57%
Tianqi Lithium Corp.
2.54%
TAN
Nextpower, Inc.
9.93%
First Solar, Inc.
9.73%
Enlight Renewable Energy Ltd.
7.54%
Enphase Energy, Inc.
6.29%
Doral Group Renewable Energy Resources Ltd.
4.59%
HA Sustainable Infrastructure Capital, Inc.
4.39%
SolarEdge Technologies, Inc.
4.24%
Sunrun, Inc.
4.18%
Clearway Energy, Inc.
3.54%
GCL Technology Holdings Ltd.
3.50%
OY Nofar Energy Ltd.
3.37%
Solaria Energía y Medio Ambiente SA
3.16%
Xinyi Solar Holdings Ltd.
2.95%
Shoals Technologies Group, Inc.
2.90%
SMA Solar Technology AG
2.69%
Frequently asked questions about ION and TAN
How have the ION and TAN ETFs performed in 2026?
As of September 11, 2026, ION is down -2.61% year-to-date (YTD), while TAN has lost -4.11%. That puts ION better performer ahead so far this year.
Which ETF is attracting more investor money: ION or TAN?
Year-to-date, the ION ETF saw +$5M in flows, compared to +$125M for TAN.
Which ETF is more volatile: ION or TAN?
Over the past year, ION had a volatility of 34.55%, while TAN experienced 34.86%.
Which ETF is bigger: ION or TAN?
As of September 11, 2026, ION holds $12.60 M in assets under management (AUM), while TAN manages $1.00 B.
What sectors do the ION and TAN ETFs invest in?
ION leans toward sectors like Non-Energy Materials. Meanwhile, TAN focuses on Industrials, Utilities and Technology.
What are the top holdings of the ION ETF and TAN ETF?
ION top holdings include Pacific Metals Co., Ltd., IGO Ltd. and PT Vale Indonesia Tbk. TAN holds in its top three: Nextpower, Inc., First Solar, Inc. and Enlight Renewable Energy Ltd..
Which ETF is more diversified: ION or TAN?
ION holds 51 securities with 46.3% of its assets in the top 15. TAN has 35 securities and a top 15 weight of 73.02%.
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