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Materials ETFs
Materials ETFs cover mining, chemical, forestry and construction materials companies. Includes gold, copper and industrial metals.
Why invest
Inflation protection. Commodity exposure through stocks rather than futures. Canada is resource-rich.
How to choose
Distinguish between basic materials (cyclical) and precious metals (defensive). Check geographic exposure.
Do materials ETFs protect against inflation?
Yes, commodities and mining companies tend to perform well during inflationary periods as their product prices rise. Canada, rich in resources, is particularly well positioned in this sector.
Basic materials vs precious metals: what is the difference in an ETF?
Basic materials (copper, steel, chemicals) are cyclical and tied to economic growth. Precious metals (gold, silver) are defensive and serve as safe havens. Choose based on your objective: cyclical growth or protection.
Materials ETFs
Materials ETFs cover mining, chemical, forestry and construction materials companies. Includes gold, copper and industrial metals.
Why invest
Inflation protection. Commodity exposure through stocks rather than futures. Canada is resource-rich.
How to choose
Distinguish between basic materials (cyclical) and precious metals (defensive). Check geographic exposure.
Do materials ETFs protect against inflation?
Yes, commodities and mining companies tend to perform well during inflationary periods as their product prices rise. Canada, rich in resources, is particularly well positioned in this sector.
Basic materials vs precious metals: what is the difference in an ETF?
Basic materials (copper, steel, chemicals) are cyclical and tied to economic growth. Precious metals (gold, silver) are defensive and serve as safe havens. Choose based on your objective: cyclical growth or protection.
Holdings | Strategy | Dist. Freq. | Market | ||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
IS XMA S&P/TSX Capped Materials Index ETF | +20.45% | 0.55% | 0.33% | 2005 | 720M$ | 0.82 | Index | Qtr. | 232K | 🇨🇦 Canada | |||
IN PYZ DWA Basic Materials Momentum ETF | +8.22% | 0.60% | +39 | 0.57% | 2006 | 96M$ | 1.52 | Factor | Qtr. | 9K | 🇺🇸 United States | ||
EV BASE Global Materials & Mining Enhanced Yield Index ETF | +8.19% | 0.60% | 7.97% | 2019 | 86M$ | 0.96 | Index | Mo. | 4K | 🇨🇦 Canada | |||
FI FXZ Materials AlphaDEX Fund | +7.84% | 0.64% | +25 | 1.52% | 2007 | 351M$ | 1.12 | Active | Qtr. | 61K | 🇺🇸 United States | ||
IS IYM U.S. Basic Materials ETF | +7.82% | 0.38% | 1.32% | 2000 | 1.2G$ | 1.13 | Index | Qtr. | 162K | 🇺🇸 United States | |||
VA VAW Materials Index Fund ETF Shares | +5.78% | 0.09% | +538 | 1.41% | 2004 | 4.3G$ | 1.18 | Index | Qtr. | 54K | 🇺🇸 United States | ||
IN RSPM S&P 500 Equal Weight Materials ETF | +4.20% | 0.40% | +18 | 1.52% | 2006 | 179M$ | 1.11 | Index | Qtr. | 15K | 🇺🇸 United States | ||
DY DXMO Active Mining Opportunities ETF | — | 0.65% | +3 | 0.17% | 2024 | 108M$ | 0.00 | Active | Ann. | 12K | 🇨🇦 Canada | ||
NI NMNG Mining Evolution Fund | — | 1.00% | — | 2025 | 11M$ | — | Active | — | 913 | 🇨🇦 Canada | |||
SP COPP Copper Miners ETF | — | 0.65% | 2.33% | 2024 | 255M$ | 0.00 | Active | — | 157K | 🇺🇸 United States | |||
SP SETM Critical Materials ETF | — | 0.65% | +23 | 1.39% | 2023 | 514M$ | 1.39 | Active | Ann. | 266K | 🇺🇸 United States |