XMEvsPICKETF Comparison
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iShares MSCI Global Metals & Mining Producers ETF
This fund is part of
Global Blended Cap
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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. XME's top 2 sector exposures are Non-Energy Materials and Energy. In contrast, PICK's top sector exposures are Non-Energy Materials, Energy and Industrials. XME is less expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.35%, versus 0.39% for PICK. XME is up 0.38% year-to-date (YTD) with +$852M in YTD flows. PICK performs better with 18.44% YTD performance, and +$1.03B 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 09/29/2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | XME PICK | -12.05%-7.67% | -2.46%+3.35% | +0.38%+18.44% | +11.47%+38.71% | +100.83%+66.19% | +160.52%+85.04% |
| Flows | XME PICK | -$266M+$72M | -$179M+$168M | +$852M+$1.03B | +$1.31B+$1.23B | +$1.15B+$649M | +$922M+$1.19B |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | XME PICK | +36.12%+26.02% | +38.47%+29.22% | +31.56%+24.83% | +32.72%+26.38% |
| Max drawdown | XME PICK | -15.51%-9.85% | -26.46%-18.72% | -30.47%-31.78% | -37.25%-35.50% |
| Max drawdown duration | XME PICK | 33d35d | 119d69d | 237d493d | 760d1275d |
Trading data
XME | PICK | |
Last sale 9/30/2026 at 1:30 PM | $103.56 | $59.96 |
| Previous close 09/29/2026 | $103.90 | $59.95 |
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Replication quality
Data as of August 31, 2026
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Main metrics
Last update 9/30/2026 at 1:30 PM
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XME | PICK | |
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| Last price | $103.56 | $59.96 |
| 1D performance | -0.33% | +0.02% |
| AuM | $4.07 B | $2.41 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 | 39 | 238 |
| 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
98.59%
Other
1.41%
PICK
Australia
23.43%
USA
17.58%
United Kingdom
11.2%
Canada
7.2%
Other
40.6%
Sectors
XME
Non-Energy Materi.
77.66%
Energy
22.27%
Other
0.07%
PICK
Non-Energy Materi.
92.69%
Other
7.31%
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Diversification
XME
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
65.54%
PICK
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 15
55.46%
Top 15 holdings
Data as of August 31, 2026
XME
Hecla Mining Co.
5.39%
Newmont Corp.
5.17%
Coeur Mining, Inc.
5.13%
Royal Gold, Inc.
5.05%
Uranium Energy Corp.
4.95%
Freeport-McMoRan, Inc.
4.65%
Warrior Met Coal, Inc.
4.33%
Core Natural Resources, Inc.
4.27%
Centrus Energy Corp.
4.25%
Peabody Energy Corp.
3.91%
MP Materials Corp.
3.90%
Nucor Corp.
3.80%
Reliance, Inc.
3.71%
Cleveland-Cliffs, Inc.
3.54%
Commercial Metals Co.
3.49%
PICK
BHP Group Ltd.
13.87%
Rio Tinto Plc
6.39%
Freeport-McMoRan, Inc.
6.26%
Glencore Plc
4.37%
Anglo American Plc
3.53%
Nucor Corp.
3.19%
Vale SA
3.16%
Rio Tinto Ltd.
2.68%
Grupo México S.A.B. de C.V.
2.32%
Steel Dynamics, Inc.
1.83%
ArcelorMittal SA
1.83%
Teck Resources Limited
1.79%
Zijin Mining Group Co., Ltd.
1.60%
First Quantum Minerals Ltd.
1.32%
Valterra Platinum Ltd.
1.31%
Frequently asked questions about XME and PICK
How have the XME and PICK ETFs performed in 2026?
As of September 29, 2026, XME is up 0.38% year-to-date (YTD), while PICK has returned 18.44%. 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 +$852M in flows, compared to +$1.03B for PICK.
Which ETF is more volatile: XME or PICK?
Over the past year, XME had a volatility of 38.47%, while PICK experienced 29.22%.
Which ETF is bigger: XME or PICK?
As of September 29, 2026, XME holds $4.07 B in assets under management (AUM), while PICK manages $2.41 B.
What sectors do the XME and PICK ETFs invest in?
XME leans toward sectors like Non-Energy Materials and Energy. Meanwhile, PICK focuses on Non-Energy Materials.
What are the top holdings of the XME ETF and PICK ETF?
XME top holdings include Hecla Mining Co., Newmont Corp. and Coeur Mining, Inc.. PICK holds in its top three: BHP Group Ltd., Rio Tinto Plc and Freeport-McMoRan, Inc..
Which ETF is more diversified: XME or PICK?
XME holds 39 securities with 65.54% of its assets in the top 15. PICK has 243 securities and a top 15 weight of 55.46%.
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