The Best Materials ETFs

The table below compares the performance and other essential indicators like dividend yield and expense ratio of Materials ETFs.

Materials ETFs are exchange-traded funds that invest in companies involved in producing and distributing raw materials such as precious metals, chemicals, and forest products. These ETFs aim to provide exposure to the performance of the materials sector and provide diversification to an investment portfolio. The holdings in these ETFs may include mining companies, commodity producers, and manufacturers of basic materials. Investing in materials ETFs can be a way to gain exposure to the global economy's performance, as the demand for raw materials can be tied to economic growth.

Number of ETFs: 17
Avg. Expense Ratio: 0.43%
Avg. Dividend Yield: 2.22%
Avg. 1 Year Return: 25.45%
Median Risk/Return Score: 38 / 100

17 results

Symbol	Full Name	Category	Inception	Expense Ratio	YTD Return	10Y Return (Annualized)	Dividend Yield	Risk / Return Rank
CUT	Invesco MSCI Global Timber ETF	Materials	Nov 9, 2007	0.55%	-4.25%	4.00%	2.57%	6
DVXB	WEBs Materials XLB Defined Volatility ETF	Materials	Jul 22, 2025	0.89%	15.95%	—	0.00%	—
FMAT	Fidelity MSCI Materials Index ETF	Materials	Oct 21, 2013	0.08%	9.55%	9.56%	1.45%	25
FXZ	First Trust Materials AlphaDEX Fund	Materials	May 8, 2007	0.67%	20.39%	10.18%	1.40%	53
IYM	iShares U.S. Basic Materials ETF	Materials	Jun 20, 2000	0.42%	16.09%	10.11%	1.31%	43
MXI	iShares Global Materials ETF	Materials	Sep 21, 2006	0.46%	10.95%	10.46%	1.73%	38
PICK	iShares MSCI Global Metals & Mining Producers ETF	Metals, Natural Resources, Materials	Jan 31, 2012	0.39%	14.65%	14.64%	2.26%	63
PSCM	Invesco S&P SmallCap Materials ETF	Materials	Apr 7, 2010	0.29%	17.25%	11.06%	1.02%	52
PYZ	Invesco DWA Basic Materials Momentum ETF	Momentum, Materials	Oct 12, 2006	0.60%	9.98%	8.46%	0.49%	31
RSPM	Invesco S&P 500® Equal Weight Materials ETF	Materials, S&P 500, Equal Weight	Nov 1, 2006	0.40%	13.86%	10.08%	1.79%	29
SETM	Sprott Critical Materials ETF	Materials, Commodity Producers Equities	Feb 1, 2023	0.65%	4.39%	—	1.50%	47
SLX	VanEck Vectors Steel ETF	Materials	Oct 16, 2006	0.56%	19.31%	16.51%	1.30%	68
VAW	Vanguard Materials ETF	Materials	Jan 26, 2004	0.09%	9.54%	9.56%	1.41%	25
WOOD	iShares Global Timber & Forestry ETF	Materials	Jun 24, 2008	0.46%	-5.02%	5.54%	2.48%	6
XLB	Materials Select Sector SPDR ETF	Materials	Dec 16, 1998	0.13%	12.58%	9.75%	1.68%	26
XLBI	State Street Materials Select Sector SPDR Premium ...	Derivative Income, Materials	Jul 29, 2025	0.35%	7.06%	—	14.94%	—
XME	SPDR S&P Metals & Mining ETF	Materials	Jun 19, 2006	0.35%	0.91%	15.48%	0.36%	41

Best Materials ETFs by Risk/Return Score

The top Materials ETFs by PortfoliosLab Risk/Return Score are SLX (68) and PICK (63). The score measures risk-adjusted performance over the past year, accounting for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency.

Symbol	Name	Risk / Return Rank	AUM	Inception
SLX	VanEck Vectors Steel ETF	68	158.61M	Oct 2006
PICK	iShares MSCI Global Metals & Mining Producers ETF	63	2.16B	Jan 2012
FXZ	First Trust Materials AlphaDEX Fund	53	375.65M	May 2007
PSCM	Invesco S&P SmallCap Materials ETF	52	19.51M	Apr 2010
SETM	Sprott Critical Materials ETF	47	563.27M	Feb 2023

Best-Performing Materials ETFs Over 5 Years

The top Materials ETFs is XME (20.84%). Across the lineup, Materials ETFs show an average 1-year return of 25.45% and an average 5-year return of 7.48%, providing a clearer view of performance across different investment horizons.

Symbol	Name	Return 5Y	AUM	Inception
XME	SPDR S&P Metals & Mining ETF	20.84%	4.09B	Jun 2006
SLX	VanEck Vectors Steel ETF	14.65%	158.61M	Oct 2006
PSCM	Invesco S&P SmallCap Materials ETF	10.21%	19.51M	Apr 2010
PICK	iShares MSCI Global Metals & Mining Producers ETF	9.69%	2.16B	Jan 2012
FXZ	First Trust Materials AlphaDEX Fund	8.33%	375.65M	May 2007

Lowest-Cost Materials ETFs

The top Materials ETFs is FMAT (0.08%). With an average expense ratio of 0.43%, Materials ETFs remain a low-cost option for investors seeking broad market exposure, sector allocations, and diversified portfolio building blocks.

Symbol	Name	Expense Ratio	AUM	Inception
FMAT	Fidelity MSCI Materials Index ETF	0.08%	623.54M	Oct 2013
VAW	Vanguard Materials ETF	0.09%	4.50B	Jan 2004
XLB	Materials Select Sector SPDR ETF	0.13%	8.30B	Dec 1998
PSCM	Invesco S&P SmallCap Materials ETF	0.29%	19.51M	Apr 2010
XLBI	State Street Materials Select Sector SPDR Premium ...	0.35%	7.25M	Jul 2025

Highest-Yield Materials ETFs

The top Materials ETFs is XLBI (14.94%). Across the lineup, Materials ETFs show an average dividend yield of 2.22%, offering investors a steady stream of income through regular dividend payments, making them attractive for income-seeking portfolios.

Symbol	Name	Dividend Yield	AUM	Inception
XLBI	State Street Materials Select Sector SPDR Premium ...	14.94%	7.25M	Jul 2025
CUT	Invesco MSCI Global Timber ETF	2.57%	30.79M	Nov 2007
WOOD	iShares Global Timber & Forestry ETF	2.48%	251.18M	Jun 2008
PICK	iShares MSCI Global Metals & Mining Producers ETF	2.26%	2.16B	Jan 2012
RSPM	Invesco S&P 500® Equal Weight Materials ETF	1.79%	175.45M	Nov 2006

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Risk vs. Return Scatterplot

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