REXC vs. INFR

Last updated Jun 24, 2026

REXC (Sprott Rare Earths Ex-China ETF) and INFR (ClearBridge Sustainable Infrastructure ETF) are both exchange-traded funds - REXC is a Rare Earth & Strategic Metals fund tracking the Nasdaq Sprott Rare Earths Ex-China Index, while INFR is a Energy Equities fund tracking the RARE Global Infrastructure Index. Both are passively managed. REXC charges 0.65%/yr vs 0.59%/yr for INFR.

Performance

REXC vs. INFR - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in Sprott Rare Earths Ex-China ETF (REXC) and ClearBridge Sustainable Infrastructure ETF (INFR). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

Returns By Period

REXC

• 1D: -4.04%
• 1M: -6.45%
• YTD: —
• 6M: —
• 1Y: —
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

INFR

• 1D: 0.00%
• 1M: 0.00%
• YTD: 1.41%
• 6M: 1.56%
• 1Y: 5.89%
• 3Y*: 5.42%
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

REXC vs. INFR - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)
REXC Sprott Rare Earths Ex-China ETF	0.74%
INFR ClearBridge Sustainable Infrastructure ETF	0.00%

Return for Risk

REXC vs. INFR - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Sprott Rare Earths Ex-China ETF (REXC) and ClearBridge Sustainable Infrastructure ETF (INFR). 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.

Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.

	REXC	INFR	Difference
Sharpe ratio: Return per unit of total volatility	—	0.93	—
Sortino ratio: Return per unit of downside risk	—	1.36	—
Omega ratio: Gain probability vs. loss probability	—	1.21	—
Calmar ratio: Return relative to maximum drawdown	—	1.28	—
Martin ratio: Return relative to average drawdown	—	3.97	—

Drawdowns

REXC vs. INFR - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum REXC drawdown since its inception was -21.22%, which is greater than INFR's maximum drawdown of -19.28%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for REXC and INFR.

Drawdown Indicators

	REXC	INFR	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-21.22%	-19.28%	-1.94%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	—	-6.43%	—
Max Drawdown (3Y) Largest decline over 3 years	—	-18.48%	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-13.80%	-0.70%	-13.10%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-7.18%	-4.91%	-2.27%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	—	2.04%	—

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	REXC	INFR	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	—	0.00%	—
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	—	3.73%	—
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	53.79%	8.90%	+44.89%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	53.79%	14.24%	+39.55%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	53.79%	14.24%	+39.55%

REXC vs. INFR - Expense Ratio Comparison

REXC has a 0.65% expense ratio, which is higher than INFR's 0.59% expense ratio.

Dividends

REXC vs. INFR - Dividend Comparison

Neither REXC nor INFR has paid dividends to shareholders.

Position	TTM	2025	2024	2023
INFR ClearBridge Sustainable Infrastructure ETF	1.71%	2.52%	2.36%	3.06%
REXC Sprott Rare Earths Ex-China ETF	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%	0.00%

Frequently Asked Questions

Which ETF is better, REXC or INFR?

On fees, INFR is cheaper at 0.59% per year. The better choice depends on whether you care most about return, fees, risk, or income.

Which ETF is cheaper, REXC or INFR?

INFR is cheaper with a 0.59% expense ratio, compared with 0.65% for REXC.

Which ETF pays a higher dividend yield, REXC or INFR?

INFR has the higher dividend yield at 1.71%, compared with 0.00% for REXC.

What is the main difference between REXC and INFR?

REXC is categorized as Rare Earth & Strategic Metals, while INFR is Energy Equities. REXC tracks Nasdaq Sprott Rare Earths Ex-China Index, while INFR tracks RARE Global Infrastructure Index. They also come from different issuers: Sprott and ClearBridge. Their fees differ too: 0.65% for REXC and 0.59% for INFR.