VanEck Rare Earth and Strategic Metals ETF (REMX)
| Assets | $3.04B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.58% |
| PE Ratio | 36.89 |
| Shares Out | 29.67M |
| Dividend (ttm) | $1.30 |
| Dividend Yield | 1.30% |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 22, 2025 |
| Payout Ratio | 48.86% |
| 1-Year Return | +146.20% |
| Volume | 1,268,617 |
| Open | 99.89 |
| Previous Close | 97.56 |
| Day's Range | 98.50 - 100.69 |
| 52-Week Low | 32.36 |
| 52-Week High | 102.40 |
| Beta | 1.26 |
| Holdings | 31 |
| Inception Date | Oct 27, 2010 |
About REMX
Fund Home PageThe VanEck Rare Earth and Strategic Metals ETF (REMX) is an exchange-traded fund that mostly invests in materials equity. The fund tracks an index of global companies that mine, refine, or recycle rare earth and strategic metals. REMX was launched on Oct 27, 2010 and is issued by VanEck.
Top 10 Holdings
61.50% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Albemarle Corporation | ALB | 8.50% |
| China Northern Rare Earth (Group) High-Tech Co.,Ltd | 600111 | 7.83% |
| Lynas Rare Earths Limited | LYC | 6.66% |
| Xiamen Tungsten Co.,Ltd. | 600549 | 6.54% |
| Almonty Industries Inc. | AII | 6.18% |
| PLS Group Limited | PLS | 5.43% |
| Jinduicheng Molybdenum Co., Ltd. | 601958 | 5.29% |
| MP Materials Corp. | MP | 5.11% |
| Shenghe Resources Holding Co., Ltd | 600392 | 5.03% |
| Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A. | SQM | 4.94% |
Dividends
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 22, 2025 | $1.3008 | Dec 26, 2025 |
| Dec 23, 2024 | $0.9971 | Dec 24, 2024 |
| Dec 19, 2022 | $1.1867 | Dec 23, 2022 |
| Dec 20, 2021 | $5.8917 | Dec 27, 2021 |
| Dec 21, 2020 | $0.5348 | Dec 28, 2020 |
| Dec 23, 2019 | $0.6441 | Dec 30, 2019 |
News
VanEck Recognized for REMX, Fund Leadership and Social Media Excellence at 2026 With Intelligence Awards
NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--VanEck is today celebrating a number of wins in the 2026 With Intelligence Mutual Fund & ETF Awards.
REMX: Don't Overestimate The Size Of The Rare Earths Market And Strength Of Geopolitical Tailwinds
VanEck Rare Earth and Strategic Metals ETF is downgraded to Hold due to high valuations and a surprisingly small global rare earths market. REMX's portfolio trades at a P/E of 32.16 and P/S of 3.25, w...
Disruptive Theme of the Week: Hot Themes in the New Year
Someone asked me the other day, “What are the hot themes for the new year?” To start the year, we have seen some pretty impressive outsized performance from several key investment themes.
US $12 Billion Critical Minerals Stockpile Puts Rare Earth ETFs Back In Focus
A fresh push from Washington to secure access to critical minerals could bring fresh investor interest across the U.S. ETF market.
REMX: Big Policy Tailwinds, Bigger Volatility
The VanEck Rare Earth and Strategic Metals ETF has surged 109% over the past year but remains highly concentrated and volatile. REMX's exposure to Chinese issuers creates alignment risks with U.S. pol...
REMX: Rare Earth Elements Present Growth From Nearshoring
VanEck Rare Earth and Strategic Metals ETF earns a Buy rating as a portfolio diversifier targeting rare earth element exposure. REMX offers concentrated, liquid exposure to 26 REE-related equities, ba...
REMX: The Investment Thesis Gains An Unknown Trigger (Rating Upgrade)
I am upgrading VanEck Rare Earth and Strategic Metals ETF from hold to buy, citing renewed strategic momentum. REMX benefits from U.S. government investment in MP Materials and potential U.S.-Brazil r...
Best ETF For The Critical Minerals Boom? Here Are Rare Earth Winners
A rush for critical minerals is underway, the backbone of electric vehicles, batteries and clean energy systems, with two U.S.-listed ETFs positioned in the center of it all: the VanEck Rare Earth And...
Picking The Winners Of The U.S. Rare Earth Response
Critical minerals and rare earths are in focus as China tightens export controls, creating strategic risks and investment opportunities for Western supply chains. UCore Rare Metals (UURAF), Critical M...
REMX: The Critical Materials Rally Will Continue
VanEck Rare Earth and Strategic Metals ETF is poised for a continued rally, driven by structural industry changes and government support. REMX benefits from U.S. policy shifts, falling interest rates,...
REMX: Midterms Could Provide Strong Tailwinds
VanEck Rare Earth and Strategic Metals ETF has surged over 35% since July, driven by U.S. government investments and rare earth sector momentum. REMX offers diversified exposure to rare earths, benefi...
Off the Charts: Bull case for materials
'Fast Money' guest trader Katie Stockton talks technical indicators she is following in materials and energy.
REMX Will Enjoy A Big Beautiful Rare Earths Boost
VanEck Rare Earth and Strategic Metals ETF offers broad exposure to global rare earth companies, benefiting from rising government investment and supply chain diversification efforts amid US-China ten...
REMX: See If It's Smart To Invest In Rare Earths Now
I recommend holding VanEck Rare Earth and Strategic Metals ETF due to its strategic importance but unattractive risk/reward profile. China's dominance in rare earths, with 90% refining capacity, creat...
China's Export Restrictions On Rare Earths Causes Alarm For Automotive Industry
With nearly 70% of global rare earth production and more than 90% of processing taking place in China, the world remains heavily reliant on the country for rare earth element supplies. Rare earth elem...
REMX At A Critical Technical Level (Rating Downgrade)
VanEck Rare Earth and Strategic Metals ETF is in a bearish trend, trading below critical support levels, with significant exposure to Chinese rare earth producers amid U.S.-China trade tensions. U.S. ...
Update On REMX: Tariffs And Ukraine Could Change The Dynamics
The VanEck Rare Earth and Strategic Metals ETF is heavily weighted in lithium, suggesting a potential misnomer for the ETF. Despite a bearish trend, the REMX ETF has held above the critical $36.01 low...
REMX: A Potential Bottom In The ETF
A bearish trend but signs of a significant bottom. Commodities are cyclical. China controls most of the world's rare earth metals supplies.
REMX: Rare Earth Metals, Explained
VanEck Rare Earth and Strategic Metals ETF is a full replication ETF focusing on rare earth metals, crucial for tech, EVs, and renewable energy, despite their extraction challenges. Rare earth metals ...
REMX: This Rare Earth And Metals ETF Appears Poised For A Breakout
VanEck Rare Earth/Strategic Metals ETF offers diversification in rare earth, lithium, and other strategic metals companies. The ETF has seen poor returns in the past few years, but there is potential ...
An Update On REMX: Really A Lithium ETF
VanEck Rare Earth/Strategic Metals ETF has been in a bearish trend, with a 38.7% decline since July 2023. The REMX ETF is primarily weighted towards lithium, not rare earth metals, making it more of a...
China's grip on rare earth elements is slipping. Investors should take note.
China is the world's biggest producer and exporter of rare earth elements by a large margin, but it's grasp on the market is slipping, providing opportunities for investors looking to capitalize on th...
REMX: Too Much Lithium In The Mix
China's recent export ban on rare earth technologies may have significant consequences for rare earth producers. However, the VanEck Rare Earth/Strategic Metals ETF may not be the best option for inve...
REMX: A Good Theme But China Remains The Question
China's economy is in severe trouble, impacting the bull case for rare earth metals and funds related to that theme. The VanEck Rare Earth/Strategic Metals ETF provides exposure to companies in the ra...