iShares Global Materials ETF (MXI) Alternatives
iShares Global Materials ETF (MXI) 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 MXI. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or funds that fit a different role in your portfolio.
Cheapest Alternatives to MXI
MXI charges 0.46% annually. Among ETFs in the Materials category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among MXI alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity MSCI Materials Index ETF | 0.08% | Oct 21, 2013 | MXI vs FMAT | |
| Vanguard Materials ETF | 0.10% | Jan 26, 2004 | MXI vs VAW | |
| Materials Select Sector SPDR ETF | 0.13% | Dec 16, 1998 | MXI vs XLB | |
| Invesco S&P SmallCap Materials ETF | 0.29% | Apr 7, 2010 | MXI vs PSCM | |
| Hoya Capital Housing ETF | 0.30% | Mar 19, 2019 | MXI vs HOMZ |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to MXI
Among ETFs in the Materials category, these options rank highest on PortfoliosLab's risk-adjusted score, which accounts for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency over a 1-year period.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VanEck Vectors Rare Earth/Strategic Metals ETF | 95 | Oct 27, 2010 | MXI vs REMX | |
| SPDR S&P Metals & Mining ETF | 94 | Jun 19, 2006 | MXI vs XME | |
| Global X Rare Earth & Critical Materials ETF | 94 | Jan 24, 2022 | MXI vs EART | |
| Global X Gold Explorers ETF | 94 | Nov 3, 2010 | MXI vs GOEX | |
| Global X Copper Miners ETF | 94 | Apr 19, 2010 | MXI vs COPX |
Top Performing MXI Alternatives (YTD)
MXI alternatives from the Materials category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VanEck Vectors Rare Earth/Strategic Metals ETF | 19.05% | Oct 27, 2010 | MXI vs REMX | |
| Invesco S&P SmallCap Materials ETF | 18.11% | Apr 7, 2010 | MXI vs PSCM | |
| First Trust Materials AlphaDEX Fund | 17.95% | May 8, 2007 | MXI vs FXZ | |
| iShares U.S. Basic Materials ETF | 14.57% | Jun 20, 2000 | MXI vs IYM | |
| Invesco S&P 500® Equal Weight Materials ETF | 13.67% | Nov 1, 2006 | MXI vs RSPM |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to MXI
MXI alternatives from the Materials category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco MSCI Global Timber ETF | 19.97% | Nov 9, 2007 | MXI vs CUT | |
| iShares Global Timber & Forestry ETF | 20.93% | Jun 24, 2008 | MXI vs WOOD | |
| Materials Select Sector SPDR ETF | 20.95% | Dec 16, 1998 | MXI vs XLB | |
| Fidelity MSCI Materials Index ETF | 21.38% | Oct 21, 2013 | MXI vs FMAT | |
| Vanguard Materials ETF | 21.39% | Jan 26, 2004 | MXI vs VAW |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to MXI
MXI alternatives from the Materials category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity MSCI Materials Index ETF | -14.21% | Oct 21, 2013 | MXI vs FMAT | |
| Vanguard Materials ETF | -14.33% | Jan 26, 2004 | MXI vs VAW | |
| iShares U.S. Basic Materials ETF | -14.54% | Jun 20, 2000 | MXI vs IYM | |
| Materials Select Sector SPDR ETF | -14.64% | Dec 16, 1998 | MXI vs XLB | |
| Invesco S&P 500® Equal Weight Materials ETF | -15.67% | Nov 1, 2006 | MXI vs RSPM |
Other ETFs from iShares
Most popular iShares ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF | Ultrashort Bond | 100 | 0.86% | May 26, 2020 | MXI vs SGOV | |
| iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF | Cryptocurrency | 6 | -22.62% | Jan 5, 2024 | MXI vs IBIT | |
| iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 65 | -4.38% | May 15, 2000 | MXI vs IVV | |
| iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF | Government Bonds, Long-Term Bond | 12 | 0.17% | Jul 22, 2002 | MXI vs TLT | |
| iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities, Dividend | 69 | 1.57% | Jun 10, 2014 | MXI vs DGRO | |
| iShares Silver Trust | Precious Metals | 89 | 5.77% | Apr 21, 2006 | MXI vs SLV | |
| iShares Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 92 | 9.20% | Jul 10, 2001 | MXI vs SOXX | |
| iShares Gold Trust | Gold, Precious Metals | 87 | 8.61% | Jan 21, 2005 | MXI vs IAU | |
| iShares Russell 2000 ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | 69 | 0.93% | May 22, 2000 | MXI vs IWM | |
| iShares MSCI ACWI ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 75 | -2.21% | Mar 26, 2008 | MXI vs ACWI |
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