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MXIvsPICKETF Comparison

ETF 1

MXI

iShares Global Materials ETF

This fund is part of

Global Large Cap

-1.73%

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ETF 2

PICK

iShares MSCI Global Metals & Mining Producers ETF

This fund is part of

Global Blended Cap

-1.38%

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iShares Global Materials ETF (MXI) belongs to the Global Large Cap segment. iShares MSCI Global Metals & Mining Producers ETF (PICK) is part of the Global Blended Cap segment. MXI's top 3 sector exposures are Non-Energy Materials, Energy and Business Services. In contrast, PICK's top sector exposures are Non-Energy Materials, Energy and Industrials. MXI is less expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.37%, versus 0.39% for PICK. MXI is up 11.16% year-to-date (YTD) with +$141M in YTD flows. PICK performs worse with 7.95% YTD performance, and +$991M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of MXI and PICK 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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MXI vs PICK performance and flow charts

Performance

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Historic performance and flows

Data as of 10/30/2026

		1M	3M	YTD	1Y	3Y	5Y
Perf.	MXI PICK	-0.72%-8.39%	-1.47%-8.46%	+11.16%+7.95%	+19.39%+19.99%	+50.73%+58.96%	+40.02%+60.66%
Flows	MXI PICK	-$33M-$41M	+$58M+$168M	+$141M+$991M	+$136M+$1.24B	+$77M+$686M	-$240M+$1.10B

Volatility and drawdown

		3M	1Y	3Y	5Y
Volatility	MXI PICK	+18.25%+24.75%	+21.39%+29.46%	+18.28%+24.92%	+19.67%+26.46%
Max drawdown	MXI PICK	-10.25%-17.83%	-15.66%-19.46%	-21.94%-31.78%	-28.67%-35.50%
Max drawdown duration	MXI PICK	66d66d	172d150d	344d493d	715d1275d

Trading data

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	MXI	PICK
Last sale 10/30/2026 at 1:30 PM	$106.46	$54.79
Previous close 10/29/2026	$107.86	$56.28
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 October 30, 2026

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Main metrics

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	MXI	PICK
Last price	$106.46	$54.79
1D performance	-1.30%	-2.65%
AuM	$393.78 M	$2.16 B
E/R	0.37%	0.39%

Characteristics

	MXI	PICK
Management strategy	Passive	Passive
Provider	iShares	iShares
Benchmark	S&P Global 1200 Materials (Sector) Capped Index	MSCI ACWI Select Metals & Mining Producers Ex Gold and Silver IMI Index
N° of holdings	93	238
Asset class	-	Equities
Trailing 12m distribution yield	Join	Join
Inception date	September 12, 2006	January 31, 2012
ESG	No	No

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Exposure

Countries

MXI

USA

28.21%

United Kingdom

14.23%

Canada

12.64%

Australia

11.82%

Switzerland

7.46%

Japan

7.06%

Other

18.57%

PICK

Australia

22.89%

USA

17.87%

United Kingdom

11.25%

Canada

7.15%

Other

40.84%

Sectors

MXI

Non-Energy Materi.

96.87%

Other

3.13%

PICK

Non-Energy Materi.

92.88%

Other

7.12%

Diversification

MXI

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

49.1%

PICK

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

55.42%

Top 15 holdings

Data as of September 30, 2026

MXI

Linde Plc

7.12%

BHP Group Ltd.

6.99%

Air Liquide SA

4.03%

Newmont Corp.

3.95%

Rio Tinto Plc

3.27%

Freeport-McMoRan, Inc.

3.27%

Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd.

3.03%

The Sherwin-Williams Co.

2.40%

Shin-Etsu Chemical Co., Ltd.

2.30%

Ecolab, Inc.

2.25%

Glencore Plc

2.25%

Barrick Mining Corp.

2.18%

Anglo American Plc

2.06%

Air Products & Chemicals, Inc.

2.02%

Wheaton Precious Metals Corp.

1.98%

PICK

BHP Group Ltd.

13.55%

Freeport-McMoRan, Inc.

6.34%

Rio Tinto Plc

6.34%

Glencore Plc

4.37%

Anglo American Plc

3.60%

Nucor Corp.

3.27%

Vale SA

3.12%

Rio Tinto Ltd.

2.72%

Grupo México S.A.B. de C.V.

2.33%

Steel Dynamics, Inc.

1.91%

Teck Resources Limited

1.91%

ArcelorMittal SA

1.81%

Zijin Mining Group Co., Ltd.

1.55%

Valterra Platinum Ltd.

1.31%

NIPPON STEEL CORP.

1.27%

Frequently asked questions about MXI and PICK

How have the MXI and PICK ETFs performed in 2026?

As of October 30, 2026, MXI is up 11.16% year-to-date (YTD), while PICK has returned 7.95%. That puts MXI better performer ahead so far this year.

Which ETF is attracting more investor money: MXI or PICK?

Year-to-date, the MXI ETF saw +$141M in flows, compared to +$991M for PICK.

Which ETF is more volatile: MXI or PICK?

Over the past year, MXI had a volatility of 21.39%, while PICK experienced 29.46%.

Which ETF is bigger: MXI or PICK?

As of October 30, 2026, MXI holds $393.78 M in assets under management (AUM), while PICK manages $2.16 B.

What sectors do the MXI and PICK ETFs invest in?

MXI leans toward sectors like Non-Energy Materials. Meanwhile, PICK focuses on Non-Energy Materials.

What are the top holdings of the MXI ETF and PICK ETF?

MXI top holdings include Linde Plc, BHP Group Ltd. and Air Liquide SA. PICK holds in its top three: BHP Group Ltd., Freeport-McMoRan, Inc. and Rio Tinto Plc.

MXIvsPICKETF Comparison

iShares Global Materials ETF

iShares MSCI Global Metals & Mining Producers ETF

MXI vs PICK performance and flow charts

Performance

Cumulative Flows

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Countries

Sectors

Diversification

Top 15 holdings

How have the MXI and PICK ETFs performed in 2026?

As of October 30, 2026, MXI is up 11.16% year-to-date (YTD), while PICK has returned 7.95%. That puts MXI better performer ahead so far this year.

Which ETF is attracting more investor money: MXI or PICK?

Year-to-date, the MXI ETF saw +$141M in flows, compared to +$991M for PICK.

Which ETF is more volatile: MXI or PICK?

Over the past year, MXI had a volatility of 21.39%, while PICK experienced 29.46%.

Which ETF is bigger: MXI or PICK?

As of October 30, 2026, MXI holds $393.78 M in assets under management (AUM), while PICK manages $2.16 B.

What sectors do the MXI and PICK ETFs invest in?

MXI leans toward sectors like Non-Energy Materials. Meanwhile, PICK focuses on Non-Energy Materials.

What are the top holdings of the MXI ETF and PICK ETF?

MXI top holdings include Linde Plc, BHP Group Ltd. and Air Liquide SA. PICK holds in its top three: BHP Group Ltd., Freeport-McMoRan, Inc. and Rio Tinto Plc.

Which ETF is more diversified: MXI or PICK?

MXI holds 94 securities with 49.1% of its assets in the top 15. PICK has 243 securities and a top 15 weight of 55.42%.

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