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GII vs. TOLZ
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GII vs. TOLZ

Last updated Apr 1, 2026

Compare and contrast key facts about SPDR S&P Global Infrastructure ETF (GII) and ProShares DJ Brookfield Global Infrastructure ETF (TOLZ).

GII and TOLZ are both exchange-traded funds (ETFs), meaning they are traded on stock exchanges and can be bought and sold throughout the day. GII is a passively managed fund by State Street that tracks the performance of the S&P Global Infrastructure. It was launched on Jan 25, 2007. TOLZ is a passively managed fund by ProShares that tracks the performance of the Dow Jones Brookfield Global Infrastructure Composite Index. It was launched on Mar 25, 2014. Both GII and TOLZ are passive ETFs, meaning that they are not actively managed but aim to replicate the performance of the underlying index as closely as possible.

Performance

GII vs. TOLZ - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in SPDR S&P Global Infrastructure ETF (GII) and ProShares DJ Brookfield Global Infrastructure ETF (TOLZ). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

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GII vs. TOLZ - Yearly Performance Comparison

2026 (YTD)202520242023202220212020201920182017
GII
SPDR S&P Global Infrastructure ETF		8.96%21.79%14.30%5.90%-0.54%11.39%-6.81%26.32%-10.08%19.07%
TOLZ
ProShares DJ Brookfield Global Infrastructure ETF		11.27%14.76%11.67%6.18%-4.25%20.47%-9.46%26.84%-7.90%13.28%

Returns By Period

In the year-to-date period, GII achieves a 8.96% return, which is significantly lower than TOLZ's 11.27% return. Over the past 10 years, GII has outperformed TOLZ with an annualized return of 8.95%, while TOLZ has yielded a comparatively lower 8.41% annualized return.

GII

1D
0.69%
1M
-3.47%
YTD
8.96%
6M
11.19%
1Y
26.64%
3Y*
15.62%
5Y*
11.34%
10Y*
8.95%

TOLZ

1D
0.38%
1M
-2.88%
YTD
11.27%
6M
12.10%
1Y
18.59%
3Y*
13.80%
5Y*
10.31%
10Y*
8.41%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

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SPDR S&P Global Infrastructure ETF

ProShares DJ Brookfield Global Infrastructure ETF

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GII vs. TOLZ - Expense Ratio Comparison

GII has a 0.40% expense ratio, which is lower than TOLZ's 0.46% expense ratio.

TOLZ
ProShares DJ Brookfield Global Infrastructure ETF
GII
SPDR S&P Global Infrastructure ETF

Return for Risk

GII vs. TOLZ — Risk / Return Rank

Compare risk-adjusted metric ranks to identify better-performing investments over the past 12 months.
GII
GII Risk / Return Rank: 9292
Overall Rank
GII Sharpe Ratio Rank: 9191
Sharpe Ratio Rank
GII Sortino Ratio Rank: 9292
Sortino Ratio Rank
GII Omega Ratio Rank: 9393
Omega Ratio Rank
GII Calmar Ratio Rank: 9191
Calmar Ratio Rank
GII Martin Ratio Rank: 9595
Martin Ratio Rank
TOLZ
TOLZ Risk / Return Rank: 7979
Overall Rank
TOLZ Sharpe Ratio Rank: 7878
Sharpe Ratio Rank
TOLZ Sortino Ratio Rank: 7777
Sortino Ratio Rank
TOLZ Omega Ratio Rank: 7575
Omega Ratio Rank
TOLZ Calmar Ratio Rank: 7979
Calmar Ratio Rank
TOLZ Martin Ratio Rank: 8888
Martin Ratio Rank
The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

GII vs. TOLZ - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for SPDR S&P Global Infrastructure ETF (GII) and ProShares DJ Brookfield Global Infrastructure ETF (TOLZ). Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.

GIITOLZDifference

Sharpe ratio

Return per unit of total volatility

2.03

1.44

+0.59

Sortino ratio

Return per unit of downside risk

2.66

1.94

+0.72

Omega ratio

Gain probability vs. loss probability

1.41

1.28

+0.13

Calmar ratio

Return relative to maximum drawdown

3.09

2.14

+0.95

Martin ratio

Return relative to average drawdown

15.68

10.58

+5.10

Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month.

GII vs. TOLZ - Sharpe Ratio Comparison

The current GII Sharpe Ratio is 2.03, which is higher than the TOLZ Sharpe Ratio of 1.44. The chart below compares the historical Sharpe Ratios of GII and TOLZ, offering insights into how both investments have performed under varying market conditions. These values are calculated using daily returns over the previous 12 months.

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Sharpe Ratios by Period

GIITOLZDifference

Sharpe Ratio (1Y)

Calculated over the trailing 1-year period

2.03

1.44

+0.59

Sharpe Ratio (5Y)

Calculated over the trailing 5-year period

0.82

0.75

+0.07

Sharpe Ratio (10Y)

Calculated over the trailing 10-year period

0.52

0.52

+0.01

Sharpe Ratio (All Time)

Calculated using the full available price history

0.29

0.42

-0.13

Correlation

The correlation between GII and TOLZ is 0.85, which is considered to be high. That indicates a strong positive relationship between their price movements. Having highly-correlated positions in a portfolio may signal a lack of diversification, potentially leading to increased risk during market downturns.

Dividends

GII vs. TOLZ - Dividend Comparison

GII's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 2.91%, less than TOLZ's 3.66% yield.

TTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
GII
SPDR S&P Global Infrastructure ETF		2.91%3.17%3.23%3.70%3.07%2.37%2.66%3.39%3.31%3.38%3.11%3.54%
TOLZ
ProShares DJ Brookfield Global Infrastructure ETF		3.66%3.99%3.53%3.34%3.01%3.28%3.16%2.96%3.63%3.30%2.62%3.67%

Drawdowns

GII vs. TOLZ - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum GII drawdown since its inception was -50.98%, which is greater than TOLZ's maximum drawdown of -39.33%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for GII and TOLZ.

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Drawdown Indicators

GIITOLZDifference

Max Drawdown

Largest peak-to-trough decline

-50.98%

-39.33%

-11.65%

Max Drawdown (1Y)

Largest decline over 1 year

-8.78%

-8.82%

+0.04%

Max Drawdown (5Y)

Largest decline over 5 years

-20.67%

-21.85%

+1.18%

Max Drawdown (10Y)

Largest decline over 10 years

-42.84%

-39.33%

-3.51%

Current Drawdown

Current decline from peak

-3.47%

-3.16%

-0.31%

Average Drawdown

Average peak-to-trough decline

-11.60%

-6.70%

-4.90%

Ulcer Index

Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks

1.73%

1.79%

-0.06%

Volatility

GII vs. TOLZ - Volatility Comparison

SPDR S&P Global Infrastructure ETF (GII) has a higher volatility of 4.56% compared to ProShares DJ Brookfield Global Infrastructure ETF (TOLZ) at 3.63%. This indicates that GII's price experiences larger fluctuations and is considered to be riskier than TOLZ based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.

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Volatility by Period

GIITOLZDifference

Volatility (1M)

Calculated over the trailing 1-month period

4.56%

3.63%

+0.93%

Volatility (6M)

Calculated over the trailing 6-month period

7.61%

7.29%

+0.32%

Volatility (1Y)

Calculated over the trailing 1-year period

13.22%

12.97%

+0.25%

Volatility (5Y)

Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized

13.98%

13.90%

+0.08%

Volatility (10Y)

Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized

17.15%

16.30%

+0.85%