Invesco MSCI Global Timber ETF (CUT) belongs to the Materials category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with CUT. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to CUT
CUT charges 0.55% annually. There are 11 ETFs in the Materials category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.08%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity MSCI Materials Index ETF | 0.08% | 623.54M | Oct 2013 | CUT vs FMAT | |
| Vanguard Materials ETF | 0.09% | 4.50B | Jan 2004 | CUT vs VAW | |
| Materials Select Sector SPDR ETF | 0.13% | 8.47B | Dec 1998 | CUT vs XLB | |
| Invesco S&P SmallCap Materials ETF | 0.29% | 20.22M | Apr 2010 | CUT vs PSCM | |
| SPDR S&P Metals & Mining ETF | 0.35% | 3.89B | Jun 2006 | CUT vs XME |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to CUT
CUT has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 15. There are 15 ETFs in the Materials category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 87.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VanEck Vectors Steel ETF | 87 | 168.64M | Oct 2006 | CUT vs SLX | |
| iShares MSCI Global Metals & Mining Producers ETF | 77 | 2.17B | Jan 2012 | CUT vs PICK | |
| First Trust Materials AlphaDEX Fund | 70 | 368.16M | May 2007 | CUT vs FXZ | |
| Invesco S&P SmallCap Materials ETF | 61 | 20.22M | Apr 2010 | CUT vs PSCM | |
| iShares U.S. Basic Materials ETF | 55 | 1.16B | Jun 2000 | CUT vs IYM |
Top Performing CUT Alternatives (YTD)
CUT is at 2.55% YTD. There are 13 ETFs in the Materials category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 24.30%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VanEck Vectors Steel ETF | 24.30% | 168.64M | Oct 2006 | CUT vs SLX | |
| First Trust Materials AlphaDEX Fund | 18.92% | 368.16M | May 2007 | CUT vs FXZ | |
| iShares MSCI Global Metals & Mining Producers ETF | 16.18% | 2.17B | Jan 2012 | CUT vs PICK | |
| Invesco S&P 500® Equal Weight Materials ETF | 15.29% | 177.61M | Nov 2006 | CUT vs RSPM | |
| WEBs Materials XLB Defined Volatility ETF | 15.12% | — | Jul 2025 | CUT vs DVXB |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to CUT
CUT has 19.10% 1-year volatility. There are 6 ETFs in the Materials category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 13.82%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Street Materials Select Sector SPDR Premium ... | 13.82% | 7.92M | Jul 2025 | CUT vs XLBI | |
| Materials Select Sector SPDR ETF | 17.72% | 8.47B | Dec 1998 | CUT vs XLB | |
| iShares Global Timber & Forestry ETF | 18.65% | 266.77M | Jun 2008 | CUT vs WOOD | |
| Fidelity MSCI Materials Index ETF | 18.65% | 623.54M | Oct 2013 | CUT vs FMAT | |
| Vanguard Materials ETF | 18.68% | 4.50B | Jan 2004 | CUT vs VAW |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to CUT
CUT has a 1-year max drawdown of -19.62%. There are 12 ETFs in the Materials category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -10.62%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Street Materials Select Sector SPDR Premium ... | -10.62% | 7.92M | Jul 2025 | CUT vs XLBI | |
| Invesco S&P 500® Equal Weight Materials ETF | -12.32% | 177.61M | Nov 2006 | CUT vs RSPM | |
| Materials Select Sector SPDR ETF | -12.38% | 8.47B | Dec 1998 | CUT vs XLB | |
| First Trust Materials AlphaDEX Fund | -12.75% | 368.16M | May 2007 | CUT vs FXZ | |
| Vanguard Materials ETF | -13.42% | 4.50B | Jan 2004 | CUT vs VAW |
Other ETFs from Invesco
The 10 most viewed Invesco ETFs shown here include QQQ, SPMO, QQQM and span 12 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $453B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco QQQ ETF | Nasdaq-100 | 49 | 12.26% | 452.80B | Mar 1999 | CUT vs QQQ | |
| Invesco S&P 500 Momentum ETF | Momentum, S&P 500 | 46 | 21.07% | 21.05B | Oct 2015 | CUT vs SPMO | |
| Invesco NASDAQ 100 ETF | Nasdaq-100 | 49 | 12.29% | 97.11B | Oct 2020 | CUT vs QQQM | |
| Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF | S&P 500, Equal Weight | 73 | 13.16% | 96.96B | Apr 2003 | CUT vs RSP | |
| Invesco PHLX Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 88 | 59.97% | 2.58B | Jun 2021 | CUT vs SOXQ | |
| Invesco S&P 500 Quality ETF | Quality Factor, S&P 500, Large Cap Blend Equities | 62 | 13.51% | 19.45B | Dec 2005 | CUT vs SPHQ | |
| Invesco S&P 500 Top 50 ETF | S&P 500 | 35 | 2.89% | 10.56B | May 2005 | CUT vs XLG | |
| Invesco S&P 500® High Dividend Low Volatility ETF | Dividend, S&P 500, Low Volatility | 53 | 12.28% | 4.04B | Oct 2012 | CUT vs SPHD | |
| Invesco S&P MidCap Momentum ETF | Momentum, Mid Cap Growth Equities | 39 | 11.79% | 7.18B | Mar 2005 | CUT vs XMMO | |
| Invesco S&P International Developed Momentum ETF | Momentum, Foreign Large Cap Equities | 55 | 10.66% | 4.08B | Feb 2012 | CUT vs IDMO |
Often Compared With CUT
Investors most often compare CUT with COPX, VTI, SPY. These 20 comparison targets span 16 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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