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Compare XMET vs. IBIT
Compare shares and ETFs on the ASX that you can trade on Pearler.
Overview
When it comes to investing in the Australian stock market, Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) are a popular choice. Two well-known options in the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) are the Betashares Critical Minerals ETF (XMET) and the iShares Bitcoin ETF (IBIT). In this comparison, we'll delve into these ETFs across various dimensions to help you make an informed investment decision.
Community Stats
XMET | IBIT | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 237 | 134 |
Median incremental investment | $1,001.90 | $1,806.58 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,429.52 | $2,364.26 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Key Summary
XMET | IBIT | |
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Strategy | XMET.AX was created on 2022-10-26 by BetaShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on materials equity. The investment objective of the Fund is to provide an investment return that aims to track the performance of the Nasdaq Sprott Energy Transition Materials Select Index, before taking into account fees and expenses | IBIT.AX was created on 2025-11-12 by iShares. The fund's investment portfolio concentrates primarily on long btc, short aud currency. The Fund aims to provide investors with the performance of the price of Bitcoin, before fees and expenses. |
Top 3 holdings | KRW - KOREAN WON (0 %) ANGLO AMERICAN PLC (6.08 %) TECK RESOURCES LTD (5.87 %) | iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF (99.98 %) |
Top 3 industries | Other (54.19 %) Materials (45.78 %) Industrials (0.07 %) | |
Top 3 countries | Canada (38.24 %) Australia (22.07 %) United States (16.46 %) | |
Management fee | 0.69 % | 0.39 % |
Key Summary
XMET | IBIT | |
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Issuer | BetaShares | iShares |
Tracking index | Nasdaq Sprott Energy Transition Materials Select Index - AUD - Benchmark TR Net | CME CF Bitcoin Reference Rate - New York Variant |
Asset class | ETF | ETF |
Management fee | 0.69 % | 0.39 % |
Price | $13.36 | $22.41 |
Size | $133.031 million | $64.723 million |
10Y return | N/A | N/A |
Annual distribution yield (5Y) | 1.15 % | 0.00 % |
Market | ASX | ASX |
First listed date | 27/10/2022 | 13/11/2025 |
Purchase fee | $6.50 | $6.50 |
Community Stats
XMET | IBIT | |
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Popularity | Low | Low |
Pearlers invested | 237 | 134 |
Median incremental investment | $1,001.90 | $1,806.58 |
Median investment frequency | Monthly | Monthly |
Median total investment | $1,429.52 | $2,364.26 |
Average age group | > 35 | > 35 |
Pros and Cons
XMET | IBIT | |
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XMET | IBIT |
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Higher exposure to AU market | Lower exposure to AU market |
Higher exposure to US market | Lower exposure to US market |
Higher management fee | Lower management fee |
Higher distribution yield | Lower distribution yield |