XMEvsPICKETF Comparison
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iShares MSCI Global Metals & Mining Producers ETF
This fund is part of
Global Blended Cap
+0.22%
State Street 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 11.39% year-to-date (YTD) with +$1.14B in YTD flows. PICK performs better with 23.6% YTD performance, and +$551M 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 05/21/2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | XME PICK | -1.70%+1.99% | -1.94%+2.37% | +11.39%+23.60% | +96.75%+78.80% | +148.42%+75.79% | +170.69%+71.33% |
| Flows | XME PICK | -$63M+$123M | +$533M+$79M | +$1.14B+$551M | +$1.82B+$734M | +$1.29B+$198M | +$793M+$487M |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | XME PICK | +35.34%+35.24% | +34.11%+25.66% | +29.55%+24.02% | +32.42%+26.21% |
| Max drawdown | XME PICK | -16.60%-18.72% | -22.54%-18.72% | -30.47%-31.78% | -37.25%-35.50% |
| Max drawdown duration | XME PICK | 64d69d | 116d69d | 237d493d | 760d1275d |
Trading data
XME | PICK | |
Last sale 5/22/2026 at 1:30 PM | $117.13 | $63.57 |
| Previous close 05/21/2026 | $115.38 | $63.49 |
| Consolidated volume 05/21/2026 | ||
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| Average Bid/Ask spread 30 days |
Replication quality
Data as of April 30, 2026
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Main metrics
Last update 5/22/2026 at 1:30 PM
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XME | PICK | |
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| Last price | $117.13 | $63.57 |
| 1D performance | +1.52% | +0.13% |
| AuM | $4.87 B | $2.07 B |
| E/R | 0.35% | 0.39% |
Characteristics
XME | PICK | |
|---|---|---|
| Management strategy | Passive | Passive |
| Provider | State Street Investment Management | iShares |
| Benchmark | S&P Metals & Mining Select Industry Index | MSCI ACWI Select Metals & Mining Producers Ex Gold and Silver IMI Index |
| N° of holdings | 30 | 210 |
| 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
99.25%
Other
0.75%
PICK
Australia
21.69%
USA
17.26%
United Kingdom
11.59%
Canada
7.04%
Other
42.42%
Sectors
XME
Materials
69.74%
Energy
13.78%
Other
16.48%
PICK
Materials
91.23%
Other
8.77%
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Diversification
XME
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
65.96%
PICK
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
54.17%
Top 15 holdings
Data as of March 31, 2026
XME
WARRIOR MET COAL
5.02%
US2189371006
4.99%
ALCOA CORP
4.57%
RELIANCE STEEL
4.51%
NUCOR
4.50%
STEEL DYNAMICS
4.46%
FREEPORT-MCMORAN INC
4.36%
PEABODY ENERGY
4.36%
URANIUM ENERGY
4.36%
NEWMONT CORP
4.26%
COMMERCIAL METALS
4.22%
ROYAL GOLD
4.21%
CLEVELAND CLIFFS INC
4.16%
HECLA MINING
4.02%
CENTRUS ENERGY CORP
3.96%
PICK
BHP GROUP LTD
11.97%
RIO TINTO
7.06%
FREEPORT-MCMORAN INC
5.76%
GLENCORE PLC
5.08%
VALE SA
3.92%
GB00BTK05J60
3.20%
RIO TINTO ORDINARY
2.80%
NUCOR
2.64%
GRUPO MEXICO
2.26%
STEEL DYNAMICS
1.70%
TECK RESOURCES LIMITED
1.61%
FORTESCUE METALS GROUP
1.61%
SAUDI ARABIAN MINING
1.60%
ANGLO PLAT
1.48%
ARCELORMITTAL
1.47%
Frequently asked questions about XME and PICK
How have the XME and PICK ETFs performed in 2026?
As of May 21, 2026, XME is up 11.39% year-to-date (YTD), while PICK has returned 23.6%. 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 +$1.14B in flows, compared to +$551M for PICK.
Which ETF is more volatile: XME or PICK?
Over the past year, XME had a volatility of 34.11%, while PICK experienced 25.66%.
Which ETF is bigger: XME or PICK?
As of May 21, 2026, XME holds $4.87 B in assets under management (AUM), while PICK manages $2.07 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 WARRIOR MET COAL, US2189371006 and ALCOA CORP. 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 37 securities with 65.96% of its assets in the top 15. PICK has 240 securities and a top 15 weight of 54.17%.
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Latest news about XME & PICK
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