ISTMvsIGEETF Comparison
iShares Strategic Metals ETF (ISTM) and iShares North American Natural Resources ETF (IGE) belong to the same industry segment: Natural Resources. In contrast, IGE's top sector exposures are Energy, Non-Energy Materials and Finance. ISTM is more expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.49%, versus 0.37% for IGE. ISTM is down -0.53% year-to-date (YTD) with +$16M in YTD flows. IGE performs better with 33.87% YTD performance, and -$20M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of ISTM and IGE below, and assess how they stack up in performance, liquidity, risk, exposure, holdings, and more, helping you select the best ETF for your investments.
ISTM vs IGE performance and flow charts
Performance
Cumulative Flows
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | ISTM IGE | -5.74%+7.19% | -2.45%+12.35% | -0.53%+33.87% | +15.84%+41.84% | +69.72%+78.75% | n/a+136.52% |
| Flows | ISTM IGE | -$6M+$13M | -$3M+$7M | +$16M-$20M | +$16M-$10M | +$16M-$81M | --$81M |
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | ISTM IGE | +19.17%+15.43% | +32.79%+17.02% | +24.61%+18.19% | n/a+21.95% |
| Max drawdown | ISTM IGE | -11.68%-7.08% | -21.02%-11.56% | -21.02%-19.54% | n/a-25.69% |
| Max drawdown duration | ISTM IGE | 50d44d | 273d161d | 273d275d | n/a644d |
ISTM | IGE | |
Last sale 10/30/2026 at 1:30 PM | $27.49 | $66.55 |
| Previous close 10/29/2026 | $28.22 | $66.31 |
| Consolidated volume 10/29/2026 | ||
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ISTM | IGE | |
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| Last price | $27.49 | $66.55 |
| 1D performance | -2.59% | +0.36% |
| AuM | $25.42 M | $835.46 M |
| E/R | 0.49% | 0.37% |
ISTM | IGE | |
|---|---|---|
| Management strategy | Passive | Passive |
| Provider | iShares | iShares |
| Benchmark | ICE Clean Energy Transition Metals Total Return Index | S&P North American Natural Resources Sector Index |
| N° of holdings | - | 149 |
| Asset class | Commodities | Equities |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join | Join |
| Inception date | September 26, 2023 | October 22, 2001 |
| ESG | No | No |
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