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iShares S&P/TSX Global Gold Index ETF (XGD) and Global X Copper Producers Index ETF (COPP) offer distinct profiles for Canadian ETF investors. A direct comparison shows that XGD focuses its top 3 sector exposures on Non-Energy Materials, while COPP leans towards Non-Energy Materials. When evaluating costs, XGD features a management fee (MER) of 0.55%, compared to 0.81% for COPP. Performance-wise, XGD has returned 11.08% year-to-date with +$234 M in net flows, whereas COPP is at 17.49% with +$125 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
XGD
COPP
| AuM | $4,468.43 M | $199.69 M |
| Management Fees | 0.55% | 0.81% |
| Exp. ratio | 0.61% | 0.79% |
| Tracking Difference | 0.96% | - |
Historical performance and flows
As of October 9, 2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | XGD | -7.53% | +18.61% | +11.08% | +25.28% | +255.60% |
COPP | -7.42% | +10.83% | +17.49% | +30.14% | +137.66% | |
| Flows | XGD | +$74 M | +$491 M | +$234 M | +$116 M | +$547 M |
COPP | +$7 M | +$7 M | +$125 M | +$140 M | +$164 M |
XGD vs COPP exposure
Countries
XGD
Canada
61.73%
USA
30.10%
Other
8.17%
COPP
Canada
65.23%
USA
23.01%
Other
11.76%
Sectors
XGD
Non-Energy Materials
99.89%
COPP
Non-Energy Materials
99.83%
As of October 9, 2026
Top 10 Holdings
XGD
Newmont Corp.
16.42%
Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd.
12.59%
Barrick Mining Corp.
9.16%
Wheaton Precious Metals Corp.
8.35%
Franco-Nevada Corp.
6.19%
Anglogold Ashanti Plc
5.82%
Gold Fields Ltd.
5.06%
Kinross Gold Corp.
4.45%
Pan American Silver Corp.
2.67%
Coeur Mining, Inc.
2.62%
COPP
First Quantum Minerals Ltd.
11.54%
Freeport-McMoRan, Inc.
11.05%
Southern Copper Corp.
10.72%
Teck Resources Limited
9.85%
Hudbay Minerals, Inc.
9.14%
Ivanhoe Mines Ltd.
8.88%
Lundin Mining Corp.
8.42%
Capstone Copper Corp.
6.31%
BHP Group Ltd.
4.92%
Rio Tinto Plc
4.36%
Diversification
XGD
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 65 total
73.33%
COPP
Total weight of top 10 holdings out of 19 total
85.19%
Characteristics
Compare
XGD
COPP
| Provider | iShares | Global X |
| Management | Passively managed | Passively managed |
| Benchmark | S&P/TSX Global Gold Index - CAD | Solactive North American Listed Copper Producers Index NR - USD |
| Replication Method | Direct (Physical) | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset Class | Equity | Equity |
| Dividend Policy | Distributing | Distributing |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | 0.74% | 0.15% |
| Meets ESG criteria | No | No |
| Inception Date | March 23, 2001 | May 16, 2022 |
Frequently asked questions about XGD and COPP
Which ETF has performed better year to date: XGD or COPP?
As of October 9, 2026, XGD has returned 11.08% year to date, while COPP has returned 17.49%. COPP is ahead on YTD performance.
Which ETF is larger by assets under management: XGD or COPP?
As of October 9, 2026, XGD manages $4.47 B in assets, while COPP manages $199.69 M. XGD is the larger fund by AUM.
How are XGD and COPP managed?
XGD is passively managed by iShares. It tracks the S&P/TSX Global Gold Index - CAD benchmark. COPP is passively managed by Global X. It tracks the Solactive North American Listed Copper Producers Index NR - USD benchmark.
What sectors do XGD and COPP emphasize?
XGD is most exposed to Non-Energy Materials. COPP is most exposed to Non-Energy Materials.
Which ETF is attracting more investor flows: XGD or COPP?
Year to date, XGD has seen +$234.17 M in net flows, compared with +$124.74 M for COPP. XGD has attracted more net investor money so far.
How do the fees of XGD and COPP compare?
XGD has an expense ratio of 0.61%, while COPP has an expense ratio of 0.79%.
What are the top holdings of XGD and COPP?
XGD's largest holdings include Newmont Corp., Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd., and Barrick Mining Corp.. COPP's top holdings include First Quantum Minerals Ltd., Freeport-McMoRan, Inc., and Southern Copper Corp..
Which ETF is more diversified: XGD or COPP?
XGD holds 65 securities, while COPP holds 19. On holdings count, XGD is the more diversified portfolio.
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