The Best Rare Earth & Strategic Metals ETFs
The table below compares the performance and other essential indicators like dividend yield and expense ratio of Rare Earth & Strategic Metals ETFs.
Rare Earth & Strategic Metals ETFs and funds provide exposure to rare earth elements and other strategic or critical metals — such as neodymium, dysprosium, tungsten, titanium, and cobalt — through equities of mining and processing companies or physically-backed and futures-based holdings. These materials are essential to defense, electronics, clean energy, and advanced manufacturing, and the category is shaped by supply-chain security concerns and the concentration of production in a few countries.
- Number of ETFs
- 7
- Avg. Expense Ratio
- 0.65%
- Avg. Dividend Yield
- 4.71%
- Avg. 1 Year Return
- 34.02%
- Median Risk/Return Score
- 32 / 100
The Best Rare Earth & Strategic Metals ETFs
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| Symbol | Full Name | Category | Inception | Expense Ratio | YTD Return | 10Y Return (Annualized) | Dividend Yield | Risk / Return Rank | Max. Drawdown | Sharpe Ratio | Sortino Ratio | Omega Ratio | Martin Ratio | Calmar Ratio | Ulcer Index |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global X Rare Earth & Critical Materials ETF | Rare Earth & Strategic Metals | Jan 24, 2022 | 0.59% | -2.97% | — | 0.70% | 38 | ||||||||
| First Trust Indxx Critical Metals ETF | Rare Earth & Strategic Metals | Nov 4, 2025 | 0.65% | 11.49% | — | 1.66% | — | ||||||||
| iShares Strategic Metals ETF | Rare Earth & Strategic Metals, Metals | Sep 26, 2023 | 0.49% | 1.86% | — | 14.51% | 32 | ||||||||
| YieldMax Strategic Metals & Mining Portfolio Optio... | Rare Earth & Strategic Metals, Derivative Income | Feb 26, 2026 | 1.01% | — | — | 14.20% | — | ||||||||
| VanEck Rare Earth and Strategic Metals ETF | Rare Earth & Strategic Metals | Oct 27, 2010 | 0.59% | -5.94% | 6.17% | 1.87% | 29 | ||||||||
| Sprott Rare Earths Ex-China ETF | Rare Earth & Strategic Metals | Apr 14, 2026 | 0.65% | — | — | 0.00% | — | ||||||||
| WisdomTree Efficient Rare Earth Plus Strategic Met... | Rare Earth & Strategic Metals | May 7, 2026 | 0.55% | — | — | 0.00% | — |
Best Rare Earth & Strategic Metals ETFs by Risk/Return Score
The top Rare Earth & Strategic Metals ETFs by PortfoliosLab Risk/Return Score are EART (38) and ISTM (32).
The score measures risk-adjusted performance over the past year, accounting for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Global X Rare Earth & Critical Materials ETF | 38 | 37.04M | Jan 2022 | |
| iShares Strategic Metals ETF | 32 | 28.50M | Sep 2023 | |
| VanEck Rare Earth and Strategic Metals ETF | 29 | 2.18B | Oct 2010 |
Best-Performing Rare Earth & Strategic Metals ETFs Over 5 Years
| Symbol | Name | Return 5Y | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VanEck Rare Earth and Strategic Metals ETF | -5.37% | 2.18B | Oct 2010 |
Lowest-Cost Rare Earth & Strategic Metals ETFs
The top Rare Earth & Strategic Metals ETFs is ISTM (0.49%).
With an average expense ratio of 0.65%, Rare Earth & Strategic Metals ETFs remain a low-cost option for investors seeking broad market exposure, sector allocations, and diversified portfolio building blocks.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Strategic Metals ETF | 0.49% | 28.50M | Sep 2023 | |
| WisdomTree Efficient Rare Earth Plus Strategic Met... | 0.55% | 8.02M | May 2026 | |
| Global X Rare Earth & Critical Materials ETF | 0.59% | 37.04M | Jan 2022 | |
| VanEck Rare Earth and Strategic Metals ETF | 0.59% | 2.18B | Oct 2010 | |
| Sprott Rare Earths Ex-China ETF | 0.65% | 38.36M | Apr 2026 |
Highest-Yield Rare Earth & Strategic Metals ETFs
The top Rare Earth & Strategic Metals ETFs is ISTM (14.51%).
Across the lineup, Rare Earth & Strategic Metals ETFs show an average dividend yield of 4.71%, offering investors a steady stream of income through regular dividend payments, making them attractive for income-seeking portfolios.
| Symbol | Name | Dividend Yield | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Strategic Metals ETF | 14.51% | 28.50M | Sep 2023 | |
| YieldMax Strategic Metals & Mining Portfolio Optio... | 14.20% | 5.28M | Feb 2026 | |
| VanEck Rare Earth and Strategic Metals ETF | 1.87% | 2.18B | Oct 2010 | |
| First Trust Indxx Critical Metals ETF | 1.66% | 24.46M | Nov 2025 | |
| Global X Rare Earth & Critical Materials ETF | 0.70% | 37.04M | Jan 2022 |
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Risk vs. Return Scatterplot
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