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XLBIvsIYMETF Comparison

ETF 1
XLBI

State Street Materials Select Sector SPDR Premium Income Fund

This fund is part of
Options Strategies
+0.52%
VS
ETF 2
IYM

iShares U.S. Basic Materials ETF

This fund is part of
US Materials
+0.02%

State Street Materials Select Sector SPDR Premium Income Fund (XLBI) belongs to the Options Strategies segment. iShares U.S. Basic Materials ETF (IYM) is part of the US Materials segment. XLBI's top 1 sector exposures are Non-Energy Materials. In contrast, IYM's top sector exposures are Non-Energy Materials, Industrials and Non-Corporate. XLBI is less expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.35%, versus 0.37% for IYM. XLBI is up 9.5% year-to-date (YTD) with +$6M in YTD flows. IYM performs better with 21.92% YTD performance, and +$368M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of XLBI and IYM 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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XLBI vs IYM performance and flow charts

Performance

-3.0-2.0-1.00.01.02.03.0%Aug 11Aug 18Aug 25Sep 1Sep 9

Cumulative Flows

0 M50 M100 M150 M200 MAug 11Aug 18Aug 25Sep 1Sep 9

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Historic performance and flows
Data as of 09/11/2026
1M3MYTD1Y3Y5Y
Perf.
XLBI
IYM
-2.19%-1.83%
+2.44%+1.28%
+9.50%+21.92%
+9.59%+25.57%
n/a+48.89%
n/a+55.46%
Flows
XLBI
IYM
+$483K+$194M
+$2M-$66M
+$6M+$368M
+$7M+$450M
-+$259M
--$7M
Volatility and drawdown
3M1Y3Y5Y
Volatility
XLBI
IYM
+14.48%+19.02%
+14.23%+20.50%
n/a+18.67%
n/a+20.58%
Max drawdown
XLBI
IYM
-3.92%-8.61%
-10.72%-13.67%
n/a-23.58%
n/a-29.91%
Max drawdown duration
XLBI
IYM
17d52d
102d102d
n/a352d
n/a709d
Trading data

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XLBI
IYM
Last sale
9/14/2026 at 1:30 PM
$23.45
$183.24
Previous close
09/11/2026
$23.70
$186.56
Consolidated volume
09/11/2026
Average volume
30 days
Average discount or premium
30 days
Average Bid/Ask spread
30 days
Replication quality
Data as of August 31, 2026
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Main metrics
Last update 9/14/2026 at 1:30 PM
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Closed
XLBI
IYM
Last price
$23.45
$183.24
1D performance
-1.05%
-1.78%
AuM$8.28 M$1.18 B
E/R0.35%0.37%
Characteristics
XLBI
IYM
Management strategyActivePassive
ProviderState Street Investment ManagementiShares
Benchmark-Russell 1000 Basic Materials RIC 22.5/45 Capped Gross Index
N° of holdings2540
Asset class-Equities
Trailing 12m distribution yield
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Inception dateJuly 30, 2025June 12, 2000
ESGNoNo
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Exposure

Countries

XLBI
USA
77.43%
United Kingdom
15.54%
Other
7.04%
IYM
USA
77.14%
United Kingdom
22.79%
Other
0.07%

Sectors

XLBI
Non-Energy Materi.
99.14%
Other
0.86%
IYM
Non-Energy Materi.
94.77%
Other
5.23%
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Diversification

XLBI

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

75.63%
IYM

Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15

78.06%

Top 15 holdings

Data as of July 31, 2026
XLBI
Linde Plc
13.33%
Newmont Corp.
6.03%
Freeport-McMoRan, Inc.
5.43%
The Sherwin-Williams Co.
5.03%
Ecolab, Inc.
4.84%
Air Products & Chemicals, Inc.
4.78%
Corteva, Inc.
4.74%
Nucor Corp.
4.61%
Vulcan Materials Co.
4.42%
CRH Plc
4.26%
Martin Marietta Materials, Inc.
4.26%
Steel Dynamics, Inc.
4.20%
PPG Industries, Inc.
3.39%
Smurfit WestRock Plc
3.32%
Dow, Inc.
3.00%
IYM
Linde Plc
21.20%
Newmont Corp.
9.29%
Freeport-McMoRan, Inc.
8.27%
Ecolab, Inc.
6.35%
Air Products & Chemicals, Inc.
4.99%
Nucor Corp.
4.43%
Fastenal Co.
4.29%
Anglogold Ashanti Plc
3.46%
Steel Dynamics, Inc.
3.08%
Carpenter Technology Corp.
2.47%
International Paper Co.
2.31%
Reliance, Inc.
2.09%
International Flavors & Fragrances, Inc.
2.08%
CF Industries Holdings, Inc.
1.97%
RBC Bearings, Inc.
1.79%
Frequently asked questions about XLBI and IYM

How have the XLBI and IYM ETFs performed in 2026?

As of September 11, 2026, XLBI is up 9.5% year-to-date (YTD), while IYM has returned 21.92%. That puts IYM better performer ahead so far this year.

Which ETF is attracting more investor money: XLBI or IYM?

Year-to-date, the XLBI ETF saw +$6M in flows, compared to +$368M for IYM.

Which ETF is more volatile: XLBI or IYM?

Over the past year, XLBI had a volatility of 14.23%, while IYM experienced 20.5%.

Which ETF is bigger: XLBI or IYM?

As of September 11, 2026, XLBI holds $8.28 M in assets under management (AUM), while IYM manages $1.18 B.

What sectors do the XLBI and IYM ETFs invest in?

XLBI leans toward sectors like Non-Energy Materials. Meanwhile, IYM focuses on Non-Energy Materials.

What are the top holdings of the XLBI ETF and IYM ETF?

XLBI top holdings include Linde Plc, Newmont Corp. and Freeport-McMoRan, Inc.. IYM holds in its top three: Linde Plc, Newmont Corp. and Freeport-McMoRan, Inc..

Which ETF is more diversified: XLBI or IYM?

XLBI holds 25 securities with 75.63% of its assets in the top 15. IYM has 40 securities and a top 15 weight of 78.06%.

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