iShares MSCI Global Gold Miners ETF (RING) Alternatives
iShares MSCI Global Gold Miners ETF (RING) 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 RING. 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 RING
RING charges 0.39% annually. Among ETFs in the Materials category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among RING alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity MSCI Materials Index ETF | 0.08% | Oct 21, 2013 | RING vs FMAT | |
| Vanguard Materials ETF | 0.10% | Jan 26, 2004 | RING vs VAW | |
| Materials Select Sector SPDR ETF | 0.13% | Dec 16, 1998 | RING vs XLB | |
| Invesco S&P SmallCap Materials ETF | 0.29% | Apr 7, 2010 | RING vs PSCM | |
| Hoya Capital Housing ETF | 0.30% | Mar 19, 2019 | RING vs HOMZ |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to RING
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 | RING vs REMX | |
| SPDR S&P Metals & Mining ETF | 94 | Jun 19, 2006 | RING vs XME | |
| Global X Rare Earth & Critical Materials ETF | 94 | Jan 24, 2022 | RING vs EART | |
| Global X Gold Explorers ETF | 94 | Nov 3, 2010 | RING vs GOEX | |
| Global X Copper Miners ETF | 94 | Apr 19, 2010 | RING vs COPX |
Top Performing RING Alternatives (YTD)
RING 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 | RING vs REMX | |
| Invesco S&P SmallCap Materials ETF | 18.11% | Apr 7, 2010 | RING vs PSCM | |
| First Trust Materials AlphaDEX Fund | 17.95% | May 8, 2007 | RING vs FXZ | |
| iShares U.S. Basic Materials ETF | 14.57% | Jun 20, 2000 | RING vs IYM | |
| Invesco S&P 500® Equal Weight Materials ETF | 13.67% | Nov 1, 2006 | RING vs RSPM |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to RING
RING 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 | RING vs CUT | |
| iShares Global Timber & Forestry ETF | 20.93% | Jun 24, 2008 | RING vs WOOD | |
| Materials Select Sector SPDR ETF | 20.95% | Dec 16, 1998 | RING vs XLB | |
| iShares Global Materials ETF | 21.32% | Sep 21, 2006 | RING vs MXI | |
| Fidelity MSCI Materials Index ETF | 21.38% | Oct 21, 2013 | RING vs FMAT |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to RING
RING 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 | RING vs FMAT | |
| Vanguard Materials ETF | -14.33% | Jan 26, 2004 | RING vs VAW | |
| iShares U.S. Basic Materials ETF | -14.54% | Jun 20, 2000 | RING vs IYM | |
| Materials Select Sector SPDR ETF | -14.64% | Dec 16, 1998 | RING vs XLB | |
| Invesco S&P 500® Equal Weight Materials ETF | -15.67% | Nov 1, 2006 | RING 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 | RING vs SGOV | |
| iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF | Cryptocurrency | 6 | -22.62% | Jan 5, 2024 | RING vs IBIT | |
| iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 65 | -4.38% | May 15, 2000 | RING vs IVV | |
| iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF | Government Bonds, Long-Term Bond | 12 | 0.17% | Jul 22, 2002 | RING vs TLT | |
| iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities, Dividend | 69 | 1.57% | Jun 10, 2014 | RING vs DGRO | |
| iShares Silver Trust | Precious Metals | 89 | 5.77% | Apr 21, 2006 | RING vs SLV | |
| iShares Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 92 | 9.20% | Jul 10, 2001 | RING vs SOXX | |
| iShares Gold Trust | Gold, Precious Metals | 87 | 8.61% | Jan 21, 2005 | RING vs IAU | |
| iShares Russell 2000 ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | 69 | 0.93% | May 22, 2000 | RING vs IWM | |
| iShares MSCI ACWI ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 75 | -2.21% | Mar 26, 2008 | RING vs ACWI |
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