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UX vs. PICK
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UX vs. PICK

Last updated Jun 4, 2026

UX (Roundhill Uranium ETF) and PICK (iShares MSCI Global Select Metals & Mining Producers ETF) are both exchange-traded funds - UX is a Commodity Producers Equities fund actively managed by Roundhill, while PICK is a Materials fund tracking the MSCI ACWI Select Metals & Mining Producers Ex Gold & Silver Investable Market Index. UX is actively managed, while PICK is passively managed. Over the past year, UX returned 17.18% vs 88.13% for PICK. At a 0.42 correlation, their price movements are largely independent. UX charges 0.75%/yr vs 0.39%/yr for PICK.

Performance

UX vs. PICK - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in Roundhill Uranium ETF (UX) and iShares MSCI Global Select Metals & Mining Producers ETF (PICK). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

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Returns By Period

In the year-to-date period, UX achieves a -0.61% return, which is significantly lower than PICK's 30.58% return.

UX

1D
-2.53%
1M
-3.11%
YTD
-0.61%
6M
6.59%
1Y
17.18%
3Y*
—
5Y*
—
10Y*
—

PICK

1D
-2.74%
1M
11.27%
YTD
30.58%
6M
38.84%
1Y
88.13%
3Y*
22.92%
5Y*
11.78%
10Y*
17.67%
*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

UX vs. PICK - Yearly Performance Comparison

2026 (YTD)2025
UX
Roundhill Uranium ETF		-0.61%15.76%
PICK
iShares MSCI Global Select Metals & Mining Producers ETF		30.58%49.63%

Correlation

The correlation between UX and PICK is 0.39, which is low. Their price movements are largely independent, making them effective diversification partners.

Correlation
Correlation (1Y)
Calculated over the trailing 1-year period

0.39

Correlation (All Time)
Calculated using the full available price history since Jan 30, 2025

0.42

UX vs. PICK - Sectors Allocation Comparison

Sectors
UX
PICK

Energy

100.0%
0.6%

Basic Materials

-

96.6%

Communication Services

-

-

Consumer Cyclical

-

-

Consumer Defensive

-

0.1%

Financial Services

-

0.1%

Healthcare

-

-

Industrials

-

1.1%

Real Estate

-

-

Technology

-

1.0%

Utilities

-

-

Energy

UX
100.0%
PICK
0.6%

Basic Materials

UX

-

PICK
96.6%

Communication Services

UX

-

PICK

-

Consumer Cyclical

UX

-

PICK

-

Consumer Defensive

UX

-

PICK
0.1%

Financial Services

UX

-

PICK
0.1%

Healthcare

UX

-

PICK

-

Industrials

UX

-

PICK
1.1%

Real Estate

UX

-

PICK

-

Technology

UX

-

PICK
1.0%

Utilities

UX

-

PICK

-

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Roundhill Uranium ETF

iShares MSCI Global Select Metals & Mining Producers ETF

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Return for Risk

UX vs. PICK — Risk / Return Rank

Compare risk-adjusted metric ranks to identify better-performing investments over the past 12 months.
UX
UX Risk / Return Rank: 1717
Overall Rank
UX Sharpe Ratio Rank: 1717
Sharpe Ratio Rank
UX Sortino Ratio Rank: 1818
Sortino Ratio Rank
UX Omega Ratio Rank: 1818
Omega Ratio Rank
UX Calmar Ratio Rank: 1818
Calmar Ratio Rank
UX Martin Ratio Rank: 1616
Martin Ratio Rank
PICK
PICK Risk / Return Rank: 8484
Overall Rank
PICK Sharpe Ratio Rank: 9090
Sharpe Ratio Rank
PICK Sortino Ratio Rank: 7979
Sortino Ratio Rank
PICK Omega Ratio Rank: 8383
Omega Ratio Rank
PICK Calmar Ratio Rank: 8383
Calmar Ratio Rank
PICK Martin Ratio Rank: 8585
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.

UX vs. PICK - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for Roundhill Uranium ETF (UX) and iShares MSCI Global Select Metals & Mining Producers ETF (PICK). 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.

UXPICKDifference
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility
0.50
3.16

-2.65

Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk
0.93
3.63

-2.71

Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability

1.11

1.51

-0.39

Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown

0.73

4.53

-3.81

Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown

1.45

18.20

-16.75

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

UX vs. PICK - Sharpe Ratio Comparison

The current UX Sharpe Ratio is 0.50, which is lower than the PICK Sharpe Ratio of 3.16. The chart below compares the historical Sharpe Ratios of UX and PICK, calculated using daily returns over the previous 12 months. A higher Sharpe Ratio indicates better risk-adjusted performance relative to the risk-free rate.

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Sharpe Ratios by Period

UXPICKDifference

Sharpe Ratio (1Y)

Calculated over the trailing 1-year period

0.50

3.16

-2.65

Sharpe Ratio (5Y)

Calculated over the trailing 5-year period

—

0.43

—

Sharpe Ratio (10Y)

Calculated over the trailing 10-year period

—

0.62

—

Sharpe Ratio (All Time)

Calculated using the full available price history

0.31

0.21

+0.09

Drawdowns

UX vs. PICK - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum UX drawdown since its inception was -23.72%, smaller than the maximum PICK drawdown of -68.87%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for UX and PICK.

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Drawdown Indicators

UXPICKDifference

Max Drawdown

Largest peak-to-trough decline

-23.72%

-68.87%

+45.15%

Max Drawdown (1Y)

Largest decline over 1 year

-23.72%

-19.54%

-4.18%

Max Drawdown (3Y)

Largest decline over 3 years

—

-32.52%

—

Max Drawdown (5Y)

Largest decline over 5 years

—

-36.37%

—

Max Drawdown (10Y)

Largest decline over 10 years

—

-52.72%

—

Current Drawdown

Current decline from peak

-19.59%

-2.74%

-16.85%

Average Drawdown

Average peak-to-trough decline

-10.13%

-24.12%

+13.99%

Ulcer Index

Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks

11.87%

4.86%

+7.01%

Volatility

UX vs. PICK - Volatility Comparison

The current volatility for Roundhill Uranium ETF (UX) is 8.07%, while iShares MSCI Global Select Metals & Mining Producers ETF (PICK) has a volatility of 10.99%. This indicates that UX experiences smaller price fluctuations and is considered to be less risky than PICK based on this measure. The chart below showcases a comparison of their rolling one-month volatility.

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Volatility by Period

UXPICKDifference

Volatility (1M)

Calculated over the trailing 1-month period

8.07%

10.99%

-2.92%

Volatility (6M)

Calculated over the trailing 6-month period

24.59%

24.11%

+0.48%

Volatility (1Y)

Calculated over the trailing 1-year period

34.45%

28.10%

+6.35%

Volatility (5Y)

Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized

36.20%

27.78%

+8.42%

Volatility (10Y)

Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized

36.20%

28.37%

+7.83%

UX vs. PICK - Expense Ratio Comparison

UX has a 0.75% expense ratio, which is higher than PICK's 0.39% expense ratio.

Dividends

UX vs. PICK - Dividend Comparison

UX's dividend yield for the trailing twelve months is around 1.49%, less than PICK's 2.20% yield.

PositionTTM20252024202320222021202020192018201720162015
PICK
iShares MSCI Global Select Metals & Mining Producers ETF		2.20%2.88%3.26%4.19%6.93%5.89%2.27%5.51%4.77%2.41%1.15%15.77%
UX
Roundhill Uranium ETF		1.49%1.48%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%0.00%

Frequently Asked Questions

UX and PICK have a correlation of 0.39, meaning they provide meaningful diversification benefit when combined. Depending on your allocation goals, holding both could reduce overall portfolio risk.

PICK has higher volatility (10.99%) compared to UX (8.07%). In terms of maximum drawdown, UX dropped -23.72% vs PICK's -68.87%.

On 1-year performance, PICK leads with 88.13% vs 17.18% for UX. On fees, PICK is cheaper at 0.39% per year. On volatility, UX has been the lower-risk option at 8.07%. The better choice depends on whether you care most about return, fees, risk, or income.

Over the 1-year period, PICK has performed better with a 88.13% return vs 17.18%. Past performance does not guarantee future results, so compare this with risk, fees, and fund exposure.

PICK is cheaper with a 0.39% expense ratio, compared with 0.75% for UX.

PICK has the higher dividend yield at 2.20%, compared with 1.49% for UX.

UX is categorized as Commodity Producers Equities, while PICK is Materials. They also come from different issuers: Roundhill and iShares. Their fees differ too: 0.75% for UX and 0.39% for PICK.

PICK currently has the higher Sharpe Ratio (3.15 vs 0.50), meaning it's delivered slightly more return per unit of risk over the trailing 12 months. However, this ranking shifts over time - use the Risk/Return Score above for a more comprehensive view that combines Sharpe, Sortino, and other measures used by quantitative funds.

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