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
- 25
- Avg. Expense Ratio
- 0.50%
- Avg. Dividend Yield
- 1.80%
- Avg. 1 Year Return
- 44.96%
- Median Risk/Return Score
- 35 / 100
The Best Materials ETFs
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| Symbol | Full Name | Category | Inception | Expense Ratio | YTD Return | 10Y Return (Annualized) | Dividend Yield | Risk / Return Rank | Max. Drawdown | Sharpe Ratio | Sortino Ratio | Omega Ratio | Martin Ratio | Calmar Ratio | Ulcer Index |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evolve Global Materials & Mining Enhanced Yield In... | Materials | Jun 11, 2019 | 0.00% | 29.50% | — | 7.86% | 78 | ||||||||
| Dynamic Active Mining Opportunities ETF | Materials | Jul 2, 2024 | 0.74% | 11.61% | — | 0.16% | 52 | ||||||||
| iShares S&P/TSX Energy Transition Materials Index ... | Materials | Sep 6, 2023 | 0.59% | 26.70% | — | 0.52% | 87 | ||||||||
| iShares S&P/TSX Capped Materials Index ETF | Materials | Dec 19, 2005 | 0.60% | 9.30% | 14.10% | 0.36% | 48 |
Best Materials ETFs by Risk/Return Score
The top Materials ETFs by PortfoliosLab Risk/Return Score are SLX (82) and REMX (77).
The score measures risk-adjusted performance over the past year, accounting for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VanEck Vectors Steel ETF | 82 | 224.19M | Oct 2006 | |
| VanEck Rare Earth and Strategic Metals ETF | 77 | 3.01B | Oct 2010 | |
| iShares MSCI Global Select Metals & Mining Produce... | 72 | 2.18B | Jan 2012 | |
| Invesco S&P SmallCap Materials ETF | 72 | 21.06M | Apr 2010 | |
| First Trust Materials AlphaDEX Fund | 72 | 443.11M | May 2007 |
Best-Performing Materials ETFs Over 5 Years
The top Materials ETFs is XME (21.62%).
Across the lineup, Materials ETFs show an average 1-year return of 44.96% and an average 5-year return of 8.84%, providing a clearer view of performance across different investment horizons.
| Symbol | Name | Return 5Y | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPDR S&P Metals & Mining ETF | 21.62% | 5.31B | Jun 2006 | |
| Global X Copper Miners ETF | 17.20% | 7.99B | Apr 2010 | |
| Sprott Gold Miners ETF | 17.00% | 671.08M | Jul 2014 | |
| Global X Gold Explorers ETF | 16.86% | 127.79M | Nov 2010 | |
| VanEck Junior Gold Miners ETF | 15.20% | 8.65B | Nov 2009 |
Lowest-Cost Materials ETFs
The top Materials ETFs is FMAT (0.08%).
With an average expense ratio of 0.50%, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity MSCI Materials Index ETF | 0.08% | 603.22M | Oct 2013 | |
| Vanguard Materials ETF | 0.10% | 4.50B | Jan 2004 | |
| Materials Select Sector SPDR ETF | 0.13% | 7.33B | Dec 1998 | |
| Invesco S&P SmallCap Materials ETF | 0.29% | 21.06M | Apr 2010 | |
| Hoya Capital Housing ETF | 0.30% | 34.76M | Mar 2019 |
Highest-Yield Materials ETFs
The top Materials ETFs is SGDJ (9.07%).
Across the lineup, Materials ETFs show an average dividend yield of 1.80%, offering investors a steady stream of income through regular dividend payments, making them attractive for income-seeking portfolios.
| Symbol | Name | Dividend Yield | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sprott Junior Gold Miners ETF | 9.07% | 322.34M | Mar 2015 | |
| Hoya Capital Housing ETF | 2.72% | 34.76M | Mar 2019 | |
| iShares Global Timber & Forestry ETF | 2.71% | 251.68M | Jun 2008 | |
| VanEck Junior Gold Miners ETF | 2.63% | 8.65B | Nov 2009 | |
| Invesco MSCI Global Timber ETF | 2.63% | 30.44M | Nov 2007 |
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Risk vs. Return Scatterplot
The Risk vs. Return Scatterplot allows you to quickly compare funds, stocks, and ETFs in one view. It displays the yearly return of an instrument on one axis and the risk (volatility) on the other.
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