XMEvsPICKETF Comparison
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iShares MSCI Global Metals & Mining Producers ETF
This fund is part of
Global Blended Cap
+0.36%
SPDR S&P Metals & Mining ETF (XME) belongs to the US Materials segment. iShares MSCI Global Metals & Mining Producers ETF (PICK) is part of the Global Blended Cap segment. Both ETFs have the same top 3 sector exposures: Materials and Energy. XME is less expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.35%, versus 0.39% for PICK. XME is up 6.45% year-to-date (YTD) with +$946M in YTD flows. PICK performs better with 12.3% YTD performance, and +$441M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of XME 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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XME vs PICK performance and flow charts
Performance
Cumulative Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of 04/06/2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | XME PICK | +0.14%-0.46% | -4.04%+5.12% | +6.45%+12.30% | +123.59%+90.69% | +119.00%+54.09% | +186.09%+67.99% |
| Flows | XME PICK | +$198M-$88M | +$1.07B+$385M | +$946M+$441M | +$1.49B+$611M | +$805M-$69M | +$919M+$702M |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | XME PICK | +39.90%+35.44% | +34.23%+25.88% | +29.11%+23.55% | +32.42%+26.00% |
| Max drawdown | XME PICK | -22.54%-18.72% | -22.54%-18.72% | -30.47%-31.78% | -37.25%-35.50% |
| Max drawdown duration | XME PICK | 71d40d | 71d40d | 237d493d | 760d1275d |
Trading data
XME | PICK | |
Last sale 4/7/2026 at 1:30 PM | $109.80 | $57.61 |
| Previous close 04/06/2026 | $110.22 | $57.43 |
| Consolidated volume 04/06/2026 | ||
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| Average Bid/Ask spread 30 days |
Replication quality
Data as of March 31, 2026
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Main metrics
Last update 4/7/2026 at 1:30 PM
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XME | PICK | |
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| Last price | $109.80 | $57.61 |
| 1D performance | -0.38% | +0.31% |
| AuM | $4.49 B | $1.78 B |
| E/R | 0.35% | 0.39% |
Characteristics
XME | PICK | |
|---|---|---|
| Management strategy | Passive | Passive |
| Provider | SPDR | iShares |
| Benchmark | S&P Metals & Mining Select Industry Index | MSCI ACWI Select Metals & Mining Producers Ex Gold and Silver IMI Index |
| N° of holdings | 29 | 208 |
| Asset class | Equities | Equities |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join | Join |
| Inception date | June 19, 2006 | January 31, 2012 |
| ESG | No | No |
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Exposure
Countries
XME
USA
99.28%
Other
0.72%
PICK
Australia
21.67%
USA
16.09%
United Kingdom
11.28%
Canada
7.63%
Other
43.33%
Sectors
XME
Materials
76.15%
Energy
13.05%
Other
10.79%
PICK
Materials
90.91%
Other
9.09%
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Diversification
XME
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
74%
PICK
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
52.71%
Top 15 holdings
Data as of February 28, 2026
XME
COEUR MINING INC
6.83%
FREEPORT-MCMORAN INC
5.89%
HECLA MINING
5.82%
ROYAL GOLD
5.75%
ALCOA CORP
5.59%
NEWMONT CORP
5.54%
URANIUM ENERGY
4.77%
STEEL DYNAMICS
4.53%
RELIANCE STEEL
4.39%
NUCOR
4.33%
COMMERCIAL METALS
4.23%
WARRIOR MET COAL
4.17%
PEABODY ENERGY
4.13%
MP MATERIALS CORPORATION
4.08%
US2189371006
3.93%
PICK
BHP GROUP LTD
12.40%
RIO TINTO
6.53%
FREEPORT-MCMORAN INC
5.74%
GLENCORE PLC
4.20%
VALE SA
3.68%
GB00BTK05J60
3.27%
RIO TINTO ORDINARY
2.60%
NUCOR
2.37%
GRUPO MEXICO
2.32%
ANGLO PLAT
1.82%
ARCELORMITTAL
1.64%
TECK RESOURCES LIMITED
1.57%
STEEL DYNAMICS
1.57%
FORTESCUE METALS GROUP
1.50%
SAUDI ARABIAN MINING
1.49%
Frequently asked questions about XME and PICK
How have the XME and PICK ETFs performed in 2026?
As of April 6, 2026, XME is up 6.45% year-to-date (YTD), while PICK has returned 12.3%. That puts PICK better performer ahead so far this year.
Which ETF is attracting more investor money: XME or PICK?
Year-to-date, the XME ETF saw +$946M in flows, compared to +$441M for PICK.
Which ETF is more volatile: XME or PICK?
Over the past year, XME had a volatility of 34.23%, while PICK experienced 25.88%.
Which ETF is bigger: XME or PICK?
As of April 6, 2026, XME holds $4.49 B in assets under management (AUM), while PICK manages $1.78 B.
What sectors do the XME and PICK ETFs invest in?
XME leans toward sectors like Materials and Energy. Meanwhile, PICK focuses on Materials.
What are the top holdings of the XME ETF and PICK ETF?
XME top holdings include COEUR MINING INC, FREEPORT-MCMORAN INC and HECLA MINING. PICK holds in its top three: BHP GROUP LTD, RIO TINTO and FREEPORT-MCMORAN INC.
Which ETF is more diversified: XME or PICK?
XME holds 35 securities with 74% of its assets in the top 15. PICK has 238 securities and a top 15 weight of 52.71%.
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Latest news about XME & PICK
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