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
- 3.63%
- Avg. 1 Year Return
- 96.46%
- Median Risk/Return Score
- 73 / 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VanEck Rare Earth and Strategic Metals UCITS ETF A | Rare Earth & Strategic Metals | Sep 24, 2021 | 0.59% | 31.86% | — | 0.00% | 88 | ||||||||
| WisdomTree Strategic Metals and Rare Earths Miners... | Rare Earth & Strategic Metals | Apr 3, 2024 | 0.50% | 14.95% | — | 0.00% | 60 |
Best Rare Earth & Strategic Metals ETFs by Risk/Return Score
The top Rare Earth & Strategic Metals ETFs by PortfoliosLab Risk/Return Score are REMX (83) and EART (73).
The score measures risk-adjusted performance over the past year, accounting for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VanEck Rare Earth and Strategic Metals ETF | 83 | 2.96B | Oct 2010 | |
| Global X Rare Earth & Critical Materials ETF | 73 | 45.00M | Jan 2022 | |
| iShares Strategic Metals ETF | 40 | 30.63M | Sep 2023 |
Best-Performing Rare Earth & Strategic Metals ETFs Over 5 Years
| Symbol | Name | Return 5Y | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| VanEck Rare Earth and Strategic Metals ETF | 6.25% | 2.96B | 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% | 30.63M | Sep 2023 | |
| WisdomTree Efficient Rare Earth Plus Strategic Met... | 0.55% | 8.02M | May 2026 | |
| Global X Rare Earth & Critical Materials ETF | 0.59% | 45.00M | Jan 2022 | |
| VanEck Rare Earth and Strategic Metals ETF | 0.59% | 2.96B | Oct 2010 | |
| First Trust Indxx Critical Metals ETF | 0.65% | 28.85M | Nov 2025 |
Highest-Yield Rare Earth & Strategic Metals ETFs
The top Rare Earth & Strategic Metals ETFs is ISTM (13.75%).
Across the lineup, Rare Earth & Strategic Metals ETFs show an average dividend yield of 3.63%, 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 | 13.75% | 30.63M | Sep 2023 | |
| YieldMax Strategic Metals & Mining Portfolio Optio... | 9.68% | 6.17M | Feb 2026 | |
| VanEck Rare Earth and Strategic Metals ETF | 1.36% | 2.96B | Oct 2010 | |
| Global X Rare Earth & Critical Materials ETF | 0.57% | 45.00M | Jan 2022 | |
| First Trust Indxx Critical Metals ETF | 0.05% | 28.85M | Nov 2025 |
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