SPDR S&P Metals & Mining ETF (XME) Alternatives
SPDR S&P Metals & Mining ETF (XME) 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 XME. 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 XME
XME charges 0.35% annually. Among ETFs in the Materials category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among XME alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity MSCI Materials Index ETF | 0.08% | Oct 21, 2013 | XME vs FMAT | |
| Vanguard Materials ETF | 0.10% | Jan 26, 2004 | XME vs VAW | |
| Materials Select Sector SPDR ETF | 0.13% | Dec 16, 1998 | XME vs XLB | |
| Invesco S&P SmallCap Materials ETF | 0.29% | Apr 7, 2010 | XME vs PSCM | |
| Hoya Capital Housing ETF | 0.30% | Mar 19, 2019 | XME vs HOMZ |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to XME
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 | XME vs REMX | |
| Global X Rare Earth & Critical Materials ETF | 94 | Jan 24, 2022 | XME vs EART | |
| Global X Gold Explorers ETF | 94 | Nov 3, 2010 | XME vs GOEX | |
| Global X Copper Miners ETF | 94 | Apr 19, 2010 | XME vs COPX | |
| iShares MSCI Global Gold Miners ETF | 93 | Jan 31, 2012 | XME vs RING |
Top Performing XME Alternatives (YTD)
XME 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 | XME vs REMX | |
| Invesco S&P SmallCap Materials ETF | 18.11% | Apr 7, 2010 | XME vs PSCM | |
| First Trust Materials AlphaDEX Fund | 17.95% | May 8, 2007 | XME vs FXZ | |
| iShares U.S. Basic Materials ETF | 14.57% | Jun 20, 2000 | XME vs IYM | |
| Invesco S&P 500® Equal Weight Materials ETF | 13.67% | Nov 1, 2006 | XME vs RSPM |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to XME
XME 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 | XME vs CUT | |
| iShares Global Timber & Forestry ETF | 20.93% | Jun 24, 2008 | XME vs WOOD | |
| Materials Select Sector SPDR ETF | 20.95% | Dec 16, 1998 | XME vs XLB | |
| iShares Global Materials ETF | 21.32% | Sep 21, 2006 | XME vs MXI | |
| Fidelity MSCI Materials Index ETF | 21.38% | Oct 21, 2013 | XME vs FMAT |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to XME
XME 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 | XME vs FMAT | |
| Vanguard Materials ETF | -14.33% | Jan 26, 2004 | XME vs VAW | |
| iShares U.S. Basic Materials ETF | -14.54% | Jun 20, 2000 | XME vs IYM | |
| Materials Select Sector SPDR ETF | -14.64% | Dec 16, 1998 | XME vs XLB | |
| Invesco S&P 500® Equal Weight Materials ETF | -15.67% | Nov 1, 2006 | XME vs RSPM |
Other ETFs from State Street
Most popular State Street ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 64 | -4.37% | Jan 22, 1993 | XME vs SPY | |
| SPDR Gold Shares | Gold, Precious Metals | 87 | 8.57% | Nov 18, 2004 | XME vs GLD | |
| State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF | Technology Equities | 69 | -7.57% | Dec 16, 1998 | XME vs XLK | |
| State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 Growth ETF | S&P 500, Large Cap Growth Equities | 66 | -8.12% | Sep 25, 2000 | XME vs SPYG | |
| SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 High Dividend ETF | S&P 500, Dividend | 30 | 6.32% | Oct 21, 2015 | XME vs SPYD | |
| SPDR Gold MiniShares Trust | Precious Metals, Gold | 88 | 8.57% | Jun 25, 2018 | XME vs GLDM | |
| State Street Energy Select Sector SPDR ETF | Energy Equities | 73 | 37.91% | Dec 16, 1998 | XME vs XLE | |
| Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund | Utilities Equities | 71 | 8.25% | Dec 16, 1998 | XME vs XLU | |
| SPDR Barclays 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF | Government Bonds | 100 | 0.85% | May 25, 2007 | XME vs BIL | |
| SPDR Dow Jones Industrial Average ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 47 | -3.25% | Jan 14, 1998 | XME vs DIA |
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