UPGRvsSIMSETF Comparison
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ETF 2
SIMS
State Street SPDR S&P Kensho Intelligent Structures ETF
This fund is part of
Smart City
-2.31%
Xtrackers US Green Infrastructure Select Equity ETF (UPGR) belongs to the Infrastructure segment. State Street SPDR S&P Kensho Intelligent Structures ETF (SIMS) is part of the Smart City segment. UPGR's top 3 sector exposures are Industrials, Non-Energy Materials and Business Services. In contrast, SIMS's top sector exposures are Industrials, Technology and Energy. UPGR is less expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.35%, versus 0.45% for SIMS. UPGR is up 1.41% year-to-date (YTD) with -$6M in YTD flows. SIMS performs better with 6.53% YTD performance, and - in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of UPGR and SIMS 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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UPGR vs SIMS performance and flow charts
Performance
Cumulative Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of 07/24/2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | UPGR SIMS | -9.21%-5.41% | -5.51%-1.95% | +1.41%+6.53% | +18.93%+20.26% | -0.73%+23.03% | n/a+3.06% |
| Flows | UPGR SIMS | -$6M- | -$6M- | -$6M- | -$6M-$2M | -$5M-$16M | --$31M |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | UPGR SIMS | +37.83%+22.46% | +32.57%+24.33% | +30.85%+23.31% | n/a+25.28% |
| Max drawdown | UPGR SIMS | -19.02%-7.31% | -19.02%-15.99% | -45.86%-28.60% | n/a-43.75% |
| Max drawdown duration | UPGR SIMS | 52d50d | 52d215d | 794d722d | n/a1450d |
Trading data
UPGR | SIMS | |
Last sale 7/24/2026 at 1:30 PM | $43.70 | |
| Previous close 07/23/2026 | $44.17 | |
| Consolidated volume 07/23/2026 | ||
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| Average Bid/Ask spread 30 days |
Replication quality
Data as of June 30, 2026
1-year trailing difference
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Main metrics
Last update 7/24/2026 at 1:30 PM
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UPGR | SIMS | |
|---|---|---|
| Last price | – | $43.70 |
| 1D performance | – | -1.06% |
| AuM | $0.61 M | $8.47 M |
| E/R | 0.35% | 0.45% |
Characteristics
UPGR | SIMS | |
|---|---|---|
| Management strategy | Passive | Passive |
| Provider | Xtrackers by DWS | State Street Investment Management |
| Benchmark | Solactive United States Green Infrastructure ESG Screened Index | S&P Kensho Intelligent Infrastructure Index |
| N° of holdings | 139 | 51 |
| Asset class | Equities | Equities |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join | Join |
| Inception date | July 13, 2023 | December 26, 2017 |
| ESG | Yes | No |
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Exposure
Countries
UPGR
USA
100%
Other
0%
SIMS
USA
79.74%
Other
20.26%
Sectors
UPGR
Industrials
58.4%
Non-Energy Materi.
17.98%
Business Services
9.71%
Utilities
8.55%
Other
5.36%
SIMS
Industrials
44.75%
Technology
23%
Other
32.25%
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Diversification
UPGR
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
43.71%
SIMS
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
41.47%
Top 15 holdings
Data as of June 30, 2026
UPGR
FuelCell Energy, Inc.
6.70%
Bloom Energy Corp.
4.14%
Purecycle Technologies, Inc.
2.98%
Shoals Technologies Group, Inc.
2.97%
Fluence Energy, Inc.
2.96%
First Solar, Inc.
2.56%
Reliance, Inc.
2.51%
Carrier Global Corp.
2.45%
Energy Vault Holdings, Inc.
2.42%
EnerSys
2.35%
Worthington Steel, Inc.
2.34%
QuantumScape Corp.
2.34%
Modine Manufacturing Co.
2.33%
XPLR Infrastructure LP
2.33%
Ryerson Holding Corp.
2.32%
SIMS
FuelCell Energy, Inc.
3.20%
Bloom Energy Corp.
3.16%
Generac Holdings, Inc.
3.00%
Badger Meter, Inc.
2.83%
Energy Recovery, Inc.
2.79%
Xylem, Inc.
2.70%
Tesla, Inc.
2.70%
Arlo Technologies, Inc.
2.68%
Itron, Inc.
2.66%
Select Water Solutions, Inc.
2.66%
Pentair plc
2.63%
Veralto Corp.
2.63%
Shoals Technologies Group, Inc.
2.62%
Ameresco, Inc.
2.62%
Tetra Tech, Inc.
2.60%
Frequently asked questions about UPGR and SIMS
How have the UPGR and SIMS ETFs performed in 2026?
As of July 24, 2026, UPGR is up 1.41% year-to-date (YTD), while SIMS has returned 6.53%. That puts SIMS better performer ahead so far this year.
Which ETF is attracting more investor money: UPGR or SIMS?
Year-to-date, the UPGR ETF saw -$6M in flows, compared to - for SIMS.
Which ETF is more volatile: UPGR or SIMS?
Over the past year, UPGR had a volatility of 32.57%, while SIMS experienced 24.33%.
Which ETF is bigger: UPGR or SIMS?
As of July 24, 2026, UPGR holds $0.61 M in assets under management (AUM), while SIMS manages $8.47 M.
What sectors do the UPGR and SIMS ETFs invest in?
UPGR leans toward sectors like Industrials, Non-Energy Materials and Business Services. Meanwhile, SIMS focuses on Industrials and Technology.
What are the top holdings of the UPGR ETF and SIMS ETF?
UPGR top holdings include FuelCell Energy, Inc., Bloom Energy Corp. and Purecycle Technologies, Inc.. SIMS holds in its top three: FuelCell Energy, Inc., Bloom Energy Corp. and Generac Holdings, Inc..
Which ETF is more diversified: UPGR or SIMS?
UPGR holds 139 securities with 43.71% of its assets in the top 15. SIMS has 52 securities and a top 15 weight of 41.47%.
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