10 Best Performing ETFs of the Last 5 Years

7. SPDR S&P Metals & Mining ETF (NYSE:XME)

5-Year Share Price Performance as of February 18: 141.29%

The SPDR S&P Metals and Mining ETF (NYSE:XME) seeks to mimic the S&P Metals and Mining Select Industry Index’s investment performance. The ETF offers exposure to the S&P TMI’s metals and mining sector, which holds names in the Aluminum, Coal & Consumable Fuels, Metals & Mining, and Precious Metals & Minerals sectors. As of February 18, the ETF has total assets of $1.67 billion and an expense ratio of 0.35%.

The SPDR S&P Metals and Mining ETF (NYSE:XME) holds Newmont Corporation (NYSE:NEM) as its top investment. Newmont, based in Denver, Colorado, is a major player in gold mining, with a diverse portfolio of world-class gold and copper assets throughout North and South America, Australia, and Africa.

The company’s gold output, which totaled 2.1 million gold equivalent ounces in Q3 2024, is the foundation of its operations and a critical element in stock success. In addition, Newmont Corporation (NYSE:NEM) recently launched a series of strategic divestitures to reduce debt, strengthen its portfolio, and sell off non-core assets. To that end, the company sold the Porcupine Complex, Musselwhite, and Éléonore for $425 million, $850 million, and $795 million, respectively.