12 Best Global ETFs to Buy

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2. iShares Global Energy ETF (NYSE:IXC)

5-Year Share Price Performance as of March 21: 203.72%

iShares Global Energy ETF (NYSE:IXC) aims to replicate the performance of the S&P Global 1200 Energy Index, which includes energy sector stocks from around the world. It offers exposure to firms involved in oil and gas production and distribution. Launched on November 12, 2001, the fund holds 52 stocks with total net assets of $1.8 billion as of March 19, 2025. The ETF has an expense ratio of 0.41%. iShares Global Energy ETF (NYSE:IXC) ranks 2nd on our list of the best global ETFs.

Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE:XOM) is the largest holding of the iShares Global Energy ETF (NYSE:IXC). The company explores and produces crude oil and natural gas in the US, the UK, Canada, France, Singapore, and other global markets. It operates across four segments: Upstream, Energy Products, Chemical Products, and Specialty Products. On March 20, Wells Fargo maintained an Overweight rating on Exxon Mobil and adjusted its price target from $135 to $130.

Among the hedge funds tracked by Insider Monkey, 104 funds were bullish on Exxon Mobil Corporation (NYSE:XOM) at the end of Q4 2024, compared to 86 funds in the last quarter. Fisher Asset Management was the leading stakeholder of the company, with nearly 30 million shares valued at $3.2 billion.

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