VanEck Rare Earth/Strategic Metals ETF

REMX

Market cap $765M

Overview Fund Activity

61.05 USD

+0.46

0.76%

At close Updated Sep 17, 1:29 PM EDT

1 day

0.76%

5 days

5.2%

1 month

2.48%

3 months

51.83%

6 months

38.37%

Year to date

54.99%

1 year

56.02%

5 years

48.58%

10 years

18.8%

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Funds holding %

of 7,463 funds

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Analysts bullish %

Fund manager confidence

Based on 2025 Q2 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)

200% more first-time investments, than exits

New positions opened: 27 | Existing positions closed: 9

25% more call options, than puts

Call options by funds: $2.57M | Put options by funds: $2.06M

24% more funds holding

Funds holding: 76 [Q1] → 94 (+18) [Q2]

0% more repeat investments, than reductions

Existing positions increased: 19 | Existing positions reduced: 19

5.35% less ownership

Funds ownership: 26.84% [Q1] → 21.49% (-5.35%) [Q2]

9% less capital invested

Capital invested by funds: $67.6M [Q1] → $61.7M (-$5.93M) [Q2]

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Financial journalist opinion

Disruptive Theme of the Week: Top YTD Themes in the Rearview Mirror

It may not be the end of the quarter yet, but we have made it through summer, and that seems like a good checkpoint to evaluate the top ETF investment themes YTD. Let's take a moment to look in this year's thematic ETF rearview mirror.

Disruptive Theme of the Week: Top YTD Themes in the Rearview Mirror

CNBC Television

Off the Charts: Bull case for materials

'Fast Money' guest trader Katie Stockton talks technical indicators she is following in materials and energy.

Off the Charts: Bull case for materials

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 tensions. The ETF's attractive valuation, solid P/E and P/B ratios, and reasonable management costs support my buy rating, especially given potential industry tailwinds. While technological advances could reduce rare earth dependency, demand should remain robust in the near term, making REMX a compelling opportunity.

REMX Will Enjoy A Big Beautiful Rare Earths Boost

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Best-Performing ETF Areas of Last Week

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Top ETFs For The Rare Earth Metal Trade

Rare earth metals are raw materials that you'll find in various tech gadgets and everyday resources.

Top ETFs For The Rare Earth Metal Trade

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, creates significant geopolitical and supply chain risks for investors. Given high volatility and downside, I advise waiting for better entry points and not buying at current levels.

REMX: See If It's Smart To Invest In Rare Earths Now

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 elements are a group of 17 minerals, including neodymium, dysprosium and lanthanum, which are used for various applications.

China's Export Restrictions On Rare Earths Causes Alarm For Automotive Industry

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. tariffs announced on April 2, 2025, led to a sharp decline in the REMX ETF, highlighting its vulnerability to geopolitical events. Lithium and rare earth metals are crucial for technology, but trade barriers and potential delisting pose risks to REMX's performance.

REMX At A Critical Technical Level (Rating Downgrade)

Zacks Investment Research

Inside Trump Tariffs and Their Impact on Sector ETFs

What you need to know about Trump tariffs and its impact on sector ETFs.

Inside Trump Tariffs and Their Impact on Sector ETFs

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, indicating potential upside and a favorable risk-reward ratio. Lithium and rare earth metals are crucial for technology, with China dominating production, raising supply concerns amid geopolitical tensions.

Update On REMX: Tariffs And Ukraine Could Change The Dynamics

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