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INTL vs MXI

Main International ETF vs iShares Global Materials ETF

INTL

Main International ETF

Main Management ETFs

Annual cost

0.84%

Fund size

$222M

MXI

iShares Global Materials ETF

iShares

Annual cost

0.39%

Fund size

$325M

Key differences

  • MXI costs 0.45% less per year.
  • INTL is classified as alternative, while MXI is equity — different risk/return profiles.
  • INTL follows a option income strategy; MXI uses index tracking.
  • Over the last 3 years, INTL has delivered higher annualized returns.
  • MXI has a longer track record, which may reduce uncertainty around long-term behavior.

Side-by-side comparison

INTLMXI
Annual cost (TER)0.84%0.39%
Fund size (AUM)$222M$325M
Since20222006
Dividend yield2.37%1.78%
Asset classalternativeequity
Regionglobalglobal
Strategyoption incomeindex tracking
CAGR 1Y+28.6%+33.9%
CAGR 3Y+17.2%+13.9%
CAGR 5YN/A+6.7%
Sharpe 3Y0.870.61
Volatility 1Y15.35%19.47%
Max drawdown-14.48%-39.52%

Green dot indicates the better value for that metric. Performance data is historical and does not predict future results.

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