Fidelity MSCI Materials Index ETF (FMAT) 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 FMAT. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to FMAT
FMAT charges 0.08% annually. No ETFs in the Materials category have lower expense ratios; the lowest-cost alternatives shown here go as low as 0.09%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Materials ETF | 0.09% | 4.50B | Jan 2004 | FMAT vs VAW | |
| Materials Select Sector SPDR ETF | 0.13% | 8.30B | Dec 1998 | FMAT vs XLB | |
| Invesco S&P SmallCap Materials ETF | 0.29% | 19.51M | Apr 2010 | FMAT vs PSCM | |
| State Street Materials Select Sector SPDR Premium ... | 0.35% | 7.25M | Jul 2025 | FMAT vs XLBI | |
| SPDR S&P Metals & Mining ETF | 0.35% | 4.09B | Jun 2006 | FMAT vs XME |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to FMAT
FMAT has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 28. There are 10 ETFs in the Materials category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 69.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VanEck Vectors Steel ETF | 69 | 158.61M | Oct 2006 | FMAT vs SLX | |
| iShares MSCI Global Metals & Mining Producers ETF | 58 | 2.16B | Jan 2012 | FMAT vs PICK | |
| First Trust Materials AlphaDEX Fund | 51 | 375.65M | May 2007 | FMAT vs FXZ | |
| Invesco S&P SmallCap Materials ETF | 51 | 19.51M | Apr 2010 | FMAT vs PSCM | |
| iShares U.S. Basic Materials ETF | 43 | 1.21B | Jun 2000 | FMAT vs IYM |
Top Performing FMAT Alternatives (YTD)
FMAT is at 9.50% YTD. There are 10 ETFs in the Materials category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 18.17%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VanEck Vectors Steel ETF | 18.17% | 158.61M | Oct 2006 | FMAT vs SLX | |
| First Trust Materials AlphaDEX Fund | 17.63% | 375.65M | May 2007 | FMAT vs FXZ | |
| WEBs Materials XLB Defined Volatility ETF | 16.74% | — | Jul 2025 | FMAT vs DVXB | |
| Invesco S&P SmallCap Materials ETF | 16.72% | 19.51M | Apr 2010 | FMAT vs PSCM | |
| Invesco S&P 500® Equal Weight Materials ETF | 14.77% | 175.45M | Nov 2006 | FMAT vs RSPM |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to FMAT
FMAT has 18.50% 1-year volatility. There are 2 ETFs in the Materials category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 13.86%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Street Materials Select Sector SPDR Premium ... | 13.86% | 7.25M | Jul 2025 | FMAT vs XLBI | |
| Materials Select Sector SPDR ETF | 17.51% | 8.30B | Dec 1998 | FMAT vs XLB | |
| Vanguard Materials ETF | 18.52% | 4.50B | Jan 2004 | FMAT vs VAW | |
| iShares Global Timber & Forestry ETF | 18.70% | 251.18M | Jun 2008 | FMAT vs WOOD | |
| Invesco S&P 500® Equal Weight Materials ETF | 18.72% | 175.45M | Nov 2006 | FMAT vs RSPM |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to FMAT
FMAT has a 1-year max drawdown of -13.48%. There are 4 ETFs in the Materials category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -12.32%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco S&P 500® Equal Weight Materials ETF | -12.32% | 175.45M | Nov 2006 | FMAT vs RSPM | |
| Materials Select Sector SPDR ETF | -12.38% | 8.30B | Dec 1998 | FMAT vs XLB | |
| First Trust Materials AlphaDEX Fund | -12.75% | 375.65M | May 2007 | FMAT vs FXZ | |
| Vanguard Materials ETF | -13.42% | 4.50B | Jan 2004 | FMAT vs VAW | |
| iShares U.S. Basic Materials ETF | -13.61% | 1.21B | Jun 2000 | FMAT vs IYM |
Other ETFs from Fidelity
The 10 most viewed Fidelity ETFs shown here include FTEC, FDVV, FBTC and span 7 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $27B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity MSCI Information Technology Index ETF | Technology Equities | 51 | 21.67% | 20.96B | Oct 2013 | FMAT vs FTEC | |
| Fidelity High Dividend ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities, Dividend | 76 | 12.35% | 9.74B | Sep 2016 | FMAT vs FDVV | |
| Fidelity Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund | Cryptocurrency | 2 | -26.63% | 10.22B | Jan 2024 | FMAT vs FBTC | |
| Fidelity Total Bond ETF | Intermediate Core-Plus Bond | 39 | 0.47% | 26.62B | Oct 2014 | FMAT vs FBND | |
| Fidelity Nasdaq Composite Index ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 51 | 12.09% | 10.69B | Sep 2003 | FMAT vs ONEQ | |
| Fidelity Blue Chip Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 39 | 10.76% | 6.97B | Jun 2020 | FMAT vs FBCG | |
| Fidelity Enhanced Large Cap Core ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 71 | 11.54% | 7.88B | Apr 2007 | FMAT vs FELC | |
| Fidelity MSCI Utilities Index ETF | Utilities Equities | 31 | 7.67% | 2.35B | Oct 2013 | FMAT vs FUTY | |
| Fidelity Ethereum Fund | Cryptocurrency | 4 | -36.91% | 750.93M | Jul 2024 | FMAT vs FETH | |
| Fidelity Enhanced Large Cap Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 29 | 3.92% | 5.65B | Nov 2023 | FMAT vs FELG |
Often Compared With FMAT
Investors most often compare FMAT with GLTR, VOO, FXAIX. These 20 comparison targets span 12 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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