Overview
Chilean equity via SQM and Antofagasta — world's largest copper producer and 2nd largest lithium producer. Direct critical minerals leverage for the energy transition. Investment-grade sovereign with well-regulated mining sector.
Top Holdings
| Ticker | Holding | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| SQM | Sociedad Quimica | 16.8% |
| ANTO | Antofagasta PLC | 14.4% |
| FALABELLA | S.A.C.I. Falabella | 10.8% |
| CMPC | CMPC S.A. | 8.4% |
| COPEC | Empresas Copec | 7.8% |
| CHILE | Banco de Chile | 6.8% |
| BCI | Banco de Credito | 5.8% |
| ENELCHILE | Enel Chile S.A. | 5.4% |
| CENCOSUD | Cencosud S.A. | 4.8% |
| LTM | LATAM Airlines | 4.4% |
Fund Details
Investment Thesis
Chile is the world's largest copper producer and second-largest lithium producer, positioning ECH as a direct play on critical minerals required for the global energy transition. The combination of SQM's lithium operations in the Atacama desert and Antofagasta's copper mining empire gives ECH unique exposure to the two metals most essential for EV batteries and power grid expansion. Chile's investment-grade sovereign credit rating, stable rule of law, and well-regulated mining sector make it one of the most accessible commodity-linked emerging market equity exposures. Banking and utility sectors provide income diversification alongside the commodity thesis.
Who It's For
Investors seeking copper and lithium commodity leverage through the equity of the world's premier copper-producing nation. ECH suits those with a positive outlook on EV battery demand growth, renewable energy infrastructure, and energy transition metals. The fund combines commodity sector leverage with a relatively stable emerging market framework. Best used alongside other commodity ETFs for a comprehensive critical materials country-equity allocation.
10-Year History
| Year | Close | % Chg |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $38.82 | -- |
| 2017 | $46.42 | +19.6% |
| 2018 | $36.42 | -21.5% |
| 2019 | $40.82 | +12.1% |
| 2020 | $33.42 | -18.1% |
| 2021 | $38.82 | +16.2% |
| 2022 | $30.42 | -21.6% |
| 2023 | $36.42 | +19.7% |
| 2024 | $40.18 | +10.3% |
| 2025 | $43.72 | +8.8% |
| Year | Yield |
|---|---|
| 2016 | 3.42% |
| 2017 | 3.12% |
| 2018 | 3.52% |
| 2019 | 3.22% |
| 2020 | 2.92% |
| 2021 | 2.62% |
| 2022 | 3.12% |
| 2023 | 2.88% |
| 2024 | 3.18% |
| 2025 | 3.42% |
| Year | AUM | % Chg |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | $0.6B | -- |
| 2017 | $0.8B | +33.3% |
| 2018 | $0.5B | -37.5% |
| 2019 | $0.6B | +20.0% |
| 2020 | $0.5B | -16.7% |
| 2021 | $0.6B | +20.0% |
| 2022 | $0.5B | -16.7% |
| 2023 | $0.5B | 0.0% |
| 2024 | $0.5B | 0.0% |
| 2025 | $0.42B | -16.0% |
Historical figures are ETFHub estimates modelled from asset-class return patterns and may differ from official fund records. Data as of August 2026.
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