VanEck Rare Earth and Strategic Metals ETF (REMX)
| Assets | $323.75M |
| Expense Ratio | 0.58% |
| PE Ratio | 5.66 |
| Shares Out | 7.77M |
| Dividend (ttm) | $1.00 |
| Dividend Yield | 2.14% |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 23, 2024 |
| Payout Frequency | n/a |
| Payout Ratio | 12.39% |
| Volume | 184,299 |
| Open | 46.56 |
| Previous Close | 45.58 |
| Day's Range | 46.31 - 46.88 |
| 52-Week Low | 32.36 |
| 52-Week High | 51.10 |
| Beta | 1.40 |
| Holdings | 28 |
| 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
60.75% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Albemarle Corporation | ALB | 8.22% |
| China Northern Rare Earth (Group) High-Tech Co.,Ltd | 600111 | 7.43% |
| MP Materials Corp. | MP | 6.96% |
| Sociedad Química y Minera de Chile S.A. | SQM | 6.91% |
| Lynas Rare Earths Limited | LYC | 6.36% |
| Pilbara Minerals Limited | PLS | 5.42% |
| AMG Critical Materials N.V. | AMG | 5.11% |
| Ganfeng Lithium Group Co., Ltd. | 1772 | 5.10% |
| Jinduicheng Molybdenum Co., Ltd. | 601958 | 4.84% |
| Iluka Resources Limited | ILU | 4.41% |
Dividends
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Dec 20, 2018 | $5.055 | Dec 27, 2018 |
Performance
REMX had a total return of 10.23% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been -8.03%.
News
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...
REMX Could Soar As China Limits Critical Commodities
China has restricted exports of germanium and gallium, citing national security reasons. These metals are crucial for high-tech applications, including semiconductors, and China produces a significant...
Here are ETF themes and categories investors may want to consider in the second half of 2023
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REMX: Rare Earth Metals Boom Rolls On
The alternative energy revolution is driving demand for rare earth elements used in technologies like electric vehicles, wind turbines, and solar panels. The global market for rare earth metals is pro...
This once popular ETF used to hedge against inflation is now out of favor. What investors are doing now.
Hello! This is markets reporter Isabel Wang bringing you this week's ETF Wrap. In this week's edition, we take a look at inflation-protected bond ETFs.
REMX: A Good ETF But A Difficult Market Environment
REMX is an excellent vehicle for investors wishing to add rare earth exposure to their portfolio. The ETF maintains its focus on companies operating higher up the supply chain.
REMX: Downgrading Strategic Rare Earth Metals ETF On China Risks
Given the new-era transition to clean-green energy, EVs, and battery backup, an investment in rare earth and strategic metals appears to be a no-brainer. However, the VanEck Rare/Strategic Metals ETF ...
REMX: Looking For Lanthanum In The Rough
VanEck Rare Earth/Strategic Metals ETF (REMX) tracks global rare earth mining and recycling companies. REMX casts a wide global net with holdings in both emerging and developed markets across five con...
3 Reasons To Consider REMX And Another Reason To Proceed With Caution After Recent Correction
Rare earth metals have had quite a run. Reasons to be bullish? Bullish reason one: Demand will continue to rise.
REMX: Cautiously Bullish On This Global Rare Earth/Strategic Metals ETF
REMX invests in rare earth and strategic metals producers, which may become the most important sources of energy and economy in the future. During the past 12 months, REMX's investments in Australian,...
REMX: Rare Earth Metals Index ETF, Strong Growth Prospects And Potential Returns
Rare earths are seeing skyrocketing demand from increased EV adoption. REMX is a rare earths index ETF, and a simple way to profit from these trends.
REMX: Strategic Rare Earth Metals Exposure, But No Russia
The VanEck Vectors Rare Earth/Strategic Metals ETF provides excellent exposure to rare-Earth and strategic minerals without exposure to Russia. That said, the fund does have ~26% exposure to China.