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ISTMvsGNRETF Comparison

ETF 1
ISTM

iShares Strategic Metals ETF

This fund is part of
Natural Resources
+0.18%
VS
ETF 2
GNR

State Street SPDR S&P Global Natural Resources ETF

This fund is part of
Natural Resources
+0.18%

iShares Strategic Metals ETF (ISTM) and State Street SPDR S&P Global Natural Resources ETF (GNR) belong to the same industry segment: Natural Resources. In contrast, GNR's top sector exposures are Non-Energy Materials, Energy and Consumer Non-Cyclicals. ISTM is more expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.49%, versus 0.4% for GNR. ISTM is down -0.53% year-to-date (YTD) with +$16M in YTD flows. GNR performs better with 23.15% YTD performance, and +$725M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of ISTM and GNR 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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ISTM vs GNR performance and flow charts

Performance

-6.0-4.0-2.00.02.04.0%Sep 29Oct 6Oct 13Oct 20Oct 27

Cumulative Flows

0 M50 M100 M150 M200 MSep 29Oct 6Oct 13Oct 20Oct 27

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Historic performance and flows
Data as of 10/29/2026
1M3MYTD1Y3Y5Y
Perf.
ISTM
GNR
-5.74%+1.77%
-2.45%+5.62%
-0.53%+23.15%
+15.84%+30.89%
+69.72%+56.56%
n/a+68.94%
Flows
ISTM
GNR
-$6M+$215M
-$3M+$396M
+$16M+$725M
+$16M+$510M
+$16M+$444M
-+$1.88B
Volatility and drawdown
3M1Y3Y5Y
Volatility
ISTM
GNR
+19.17%+12.85%
+32.79%+15.21%
+24.61%+15.01%
n/a+17.78%
Max drawdown
ISTM
GNR
-11.68%-7.65%
-21.02%-10.66%
-21.02%-19.80%
n/a-25.18%
Max drawdown duration
ISTM
GNR
50d50d
273d158d
273d457d
n/a758d
Trading data

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ISTM
GNR
Last sale
10/30/2026 at 1:30 PM
$27.49
$75.45
Previous close
10/29/2026
$28.22
$75.75
Consolidated volume
10/29/2026
Average volume
30 days
Average discount or premium
30 days
Average Bid/Ask spread
30 days
Replication quality
Data as of September 30, 2026
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Tracking error
Tracking difference
1 year cumulative return difference
Best
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Daily return difference
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Main metrics
Last update 10/30/2026 at 1:30 PM
Live
Closed
ISTM
GNR
Last price
$27.49
$75.45
1D performance
-2.59%
-0.40%
AuM$25.42 M$5.39 B
E/R0.49%0.4%
Characteristics
ISTM
GNR
Management strategyPassivePassive
ProvideriSharesState Street Investment Management
BenchmarkICE Clean Energy Transition Metals Total Return IndexS&P Global Natural Resources Index
N° of holdings-89
Asset classCommoditiesEquities
Trailing 12m distribution yield
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Inception dateSeptember 26, 2023September 13, 2010
ESGNoNo
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Exposure

Countries

ISTM
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GNR
USA
28.58%
Canada
19.2%
United Kingdom
10.08%
Australia
7.55%
Other
34.58%

Sectors

ISTM
Data will be available soon
GNR
Non-Energy Materi.
58.25%
Energy
30.87%
Other
10.88%
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Diversification

ISTM
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GNR

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

43.07%

Top 15 holdings

Data as of January 1, 1970
ISTM
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GNR
Nutrien Ltd.
5.03%
Shell Plc
5.00%
BHP Group Ltd.
4.73%
TotalEnergies SE
3.39%
UPM-Kymmene Oyj
3.23%
Newmont Corp.
2.89%
Chevron Corp.
2.71%
Corteva, Inc.
2.46%
Freeport-McMoRan, Inc.
2.36%
Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd.
2.19%
BP Plc
2.16%
Canadian Natural Resources Ltd.
1.85%
Archer-Daniels-Midland Co.
1.81%
Glencore Plc
1.64%
Barrick Mining Corp.
1.61%
Frequently asked questions about ISTM and GNR

How have the ISTM and GNR ETFs performed in 2026?

As of October 29, 2026, ISTM is down -0.53% year-to-date (YTD), while GNR has returned 23.15%. That puts GNR better performer ahead so far this year.

Which ETF is attracting more investor money: ISTM or GNR?

Year-to-date, the ISTM ETF saw +$16M in flows, compared to +$725M for GNR.

Which ETF is more volatile: ISTM or GNR?

Over the past year, ISTM had a volatility of 32.79%, while GNR experienced 15.21%.

Which ETF is bigger: ISTM or GNR?

As of October 29, 2026, ISTM holds $25.42 M in assets under management (AUM), while GNR manages $5.39 B.

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