XBM
iShares S&P/TSX Global Base Metals Index ETF

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HGGG
Harvest Global Gold Giants Index ETF

Full HGGG fund page

Compare iShares S&P/TSX Global Base Metals Index ETF (XBM) vs Harvest Global Gold Giants Index ETF (HGGG) to find the best fit for your portfolio. XBM provides Non-Energy Materials and Industrials exposures, while HGGG is primarily weighted in Non-Energy Materials. When evaluating costs, XBM features a management fee (MER) of 0.55%, compared to 0.4% for HGGG. Performance-wise, XBM has returned 19.11% year-to-date with +$196 M in net flows, whereas HGGG is at 10.83% with +$6 M. Use the comparison tool below to benchmark these funds across top 10 holdings, yield, sector weights and historical returns.

NAV Performance and Flows

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Key Data

Historical performance and flows

As of September 16, 2026
1M3MYTD1Y3Y
Perf.
XBM
-5.42%-11.09%+19.11%+51.64%+82.70%
HGGG
+3.71%+10.39%+10.83%+46.71%+282.77%
Flows
XBM
+$18 M-$3 M+$196 M+$208 M+$206 M
HGGG
+$3 M+$10 M+$6 M+$10 M+$12 M

XBM vs HGGG exposure

Countries

XBM
Canada
41.92%
USA
31.70%
Australia
11.17%
United Kingdom
10.57%
HGGG
Canada
64.59%
USA
19.76%
Australia
10.38%

Sectors

XBM
Non-Energy Materials
99.61%
HGGG
Non-Energy Materials
99.11%
As of September 16, 2026

Top 10 Holdings

XBM
Teck Resources Limited
10.86%
BHP Group Ltd.
10.81%
Freeport-McMoRan, Inc.
10.67%
Rio Tinto Plc
10.24%
First Quantum Minerals Ltd.
7.49%
Lundin Mining Corp.
6.85%
Southern Copper Corp.
6.16%
Alcoa Corp.
4.73%
Hudbay Minerals, Inc.
4.01%
Capstone Copper Corp.
2.36%
HGGG
DPM Metals, Inc.
6.23%
G Mining Ventures Corp.
5.83%
Eldorado Gold Corp.
5.50%
Lundin Gold, Inc.
5.49%
Northern Star Resources Ltd.
5.34%
Barrick Mining Corp.
5.26%
Evolution Mining Ltd.
5.03%
Newmont Corp.
5.03%
Coeur Mining, Inc.
5.02%
IAMGOLD Corp.
4.93%

Diversification

XBM
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 54 total
74.19%
HGGG
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 20 total
53.67%

Characteristics

Compare
XBM
HGGG
ProvideriSharesHarvest Portfolios Group
ManagementPassively managedPassively managed
BenchmarkS&P/TSX Global Base Metals Total Return Index - CADSolactive Global Gold Giants GTR Index - CAD
Replication MethodDirect (Physical)Direct (Physical)
Asset ClassEquityEquity
Dividend PolicyDistributingDistributing
Trailing 12m distribution yield0.70%0.00%
Meets ESG criteriaNoNo
Inception DateApril 12, 2011January 15, 2019

Frequently asked questions about XBM and HGGG

Which ETF has performed better year to date: XBM or HGGG?
As of September 16, 2026, XBM has returned 19.11% year to date, while HGGG has returned 10.83%. XBM is ahead on YTD performance.
Which ETF is larger by assets under management: XBM or HGGG?
As of September 16, 2026, XBM manages $602.21 M in assets, while HGGG manages $67.43 M. XBM is the larger fund by AUM.
How are XBM and HGGG managed?
XBM is passively managed by iShares. It tracks the S&P/TSX Global Base Metals Total Return Index - CAD benchmark. HGGG is passively managed by Harvest Portfolios Group. It tracks the Solactive Global Gold Giants GTR Index - CAD benchmark.
What sectors do XBM and HGGG emphasize?
XBM is most exposed to Non-Energy Materials and Industrials. HGGG is most exposed to Non-Energy Materials.
Which ETF is attracting more investor flows: XBM or HGGG?
Year to date, XBM has seen +$195.70 M in net flows, compared with +$6.27 M for HGGG. XBM has attracted more net investor money so far.
How do the fees of XBM and HGGG compare?
XBM has an expense ratio of 0.60%, while HGGG has an expense ratio of 0.68%.
What are the top holdings of XBM and HGGG?
XBM's largest holdings include Teck Resources Limited, BHP Group Ltd., and Freeport-McMoRan, Inc.. HGGG's top holdings include DPM Metals, Inc., G Mining Ventures Corp., and Eldorado Gold Corp..
Which ETF is more diversified: XBM or HGGG?
XBM holds 54 securities, while HGGG holds 20. On holdings count, XBM is the more diversified portfolio.

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