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When evaluating costs, MTRX features a management fee (MER) of 0.49%, compared to 0.49% for SHLD. Performance-wise, MTRX has returned 31.28% year-to-date with +$46 M in net flows, whereas SHLD is at 1.78% with +$89 M. Use the comparison tool below to benchmark these funds across top 10 holdings, yield, sector weights and historical returns.
NAV Performance and Flows
Key Data
Compare
MTRX
SHLD
| AuM | $62.74 M | $218.32 M |
| Management Fees | 0.49% | 0.49% |
| Exp. ratio | 0.60% | 0.49% |
| Tracking Difference | -1.46% | -0.87% |
Historical performance and flows
As of September 4, 2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | MTRX | -1.46% | -5.02% | +31.28% | +52.47% | - |
SHLD | -8.35% | -2.36% | -1.78% | +2.19% | - | |
| Flows | MTRX | -$0 M | +$12 M | +$46 M | +$53 M | - |
SHLD | -$1 M | -$10 M | +$89 M | +$150 M | - |
MTRX vs SHLD exposure
Countries
MTRX
USA
41.21%
Canada
13.73%
Ireland
10.66%
Other
34.40%
SHLD
Exposure data will be available soon
Sectors
MTRX
Industrials
38.64%
Non-Energy Materials
23.81%
Technology
22.10%
Energy
9.47%
SHLD
Exposure data will be available soon
As of September 4, 2026
Top 10 Holdings
MTRX
Arista Networks, Inc.
5.88%
Schneider Electric SE
5.50%
Amphenol Corp.
5.39%
Antofagasta Plc
5.26%
Southern Copper Corp.
5.24%
Freeport-McMoRan, Inc.
5.05%
ABB Ltd.
5.04%
GE Vernova, Inc.
4.94%
Eaton Corp. Plc
4.74%
Teck Resources Limited
4.67%
SHLD
Exposure data will be available soon
Diversification
MTRX
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 30 total
51.71%
SHLD
Exposure data will be available soon
Characteristics
Compare
MTRX
SHLD
| Provider | Global X | Global X |
| Management | Passively managed | Passively managed |
| Benchmark | Mirae Asset AI Infrastructure Index - CAD | Global X Defense Tech Index - CAD |
| Replication Method | Direct (Physical) | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset Class | Equity | Equity |
| Dividend Policy | Distributing | Distributing |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | 0.03% | 0.18% |
| Meets ESG criteria | No | No |
| Inception Date | February 20, 2025 | April 30, 2025 |
Frequently asked questions about MTRX and SHLD
Which ETF has performed better year to date: MTRX or SHLD?
As of September 4, 2026, MTRX has returned 31.28% year to date, while SHLD has returned -1.78%. MTRX is ahead on YTD performance.
Which ETF is larger by assets under management: MTRX or SHLD?
As of September 4, 2026, MTRX manages $62.74 M in assets, while SHLD manages $218.32 M. SHLD is the larger fund by AUM.
How are MTRX and SHLD managed?
MTRX is passively managed by Global X. It tracks the Mirae Asset AI Infrastructure Index - CAD benchmark. SHLD is passively managed by Global X. It tracks the Global X Defense Tech Index - CAD benchmark.
Which ETF is attracting more investor flows: MTRX or SHLD?
Year to date, MTRX has seen +$45.97 M in net flows, compared with +$89.24 M for SHLD. SHLD has attracted more net investor money so far.
How do the fees of MTRX and SHLD compare?
MTRX has an expense ratio of 0.60%, while SHLD has an expense ratio of 0.49%.
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