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
- 3.53%
- Avg. 1 Year Return
- 96.76%
- Median Risk/Return Score
- 75 / 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% | 12.67% | — | 0.58% | 75 | ||||||||
| First Trust Indxx Critical Metals ETF | Rare Earth & Strategic Metals | Nov 4, 2025 | 0.65% | 22.59% | — | 0.05% | — | ||||||||
| iShares Strategic Metals ETF | Rare Earth & Strategic Metals, Metals | Sep 26, 2023 | 0.49% | 9.80% | — | 13.46% | 48 | ||||||||
| YieldMax Strategic Metals & Mining Portfolio Optio... | Rare Earth & Strategic Metals, Derivative Income | Feb 26, 2026 | 1.01% | — | — | 9.29% | — | ||||||||
| VanEck Rare Earth and Strategic Metals ETF | Rare Earth & Strategic Metals | Oct 27, 2010 | 0.59% | 29.19% | 10.32% | 1.36% | 87 | ||||||||
| 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 REMX (87) and EART (75).
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 | 87 | 2.92B | Oct 2010 | |
| Global X Rare Earth & Critical Materials ETF | 75 | 44.22M | Jan 2022 | |
| iShares Strategic Metals ETF | 48 | 31.06M | 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 | 4.80% | 2.92B | 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% | 31.06M | Sep 2023 | |
| WisdomTree Efficient Rare Earth Plus Strategic Met... | 0.55% | 8.02M | May 2026 | |
| VanEck Rare Earth and Strategic Metals ETF | 0.59% | 2.92B | Oct 2010 | |
| Global X Rare Earth & Critical Materials ETF | 0.59% | 44.22M | Jan 2022 | |
| First Trust Indxx Critical Metals ETF | 0.65% | 28.50M | Nov 2025 |
Highest-Yield Rare Earth & Strategic Metals ETFs
The top Rare Earth & Strategic Metals ETFs is ISTM (13.46%).
Across the lineup, Rare Earth & Strategic Metals ETFs show an average dividend yield of 3.53%, 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 | 13.46% | 31.06M | Sep 2023 | |
| YieldMax Strategic Metals & Mining Portfolio Optio... | 9.29% | 5.93M | Feb 2026 | |
| VanEck Rare Earth and Strategic Metals ETF | 1.36% | 2.92B | Oct 2010 | |
| Global X Rare Earth & Critical Materials ETF | 0.58% | 44.22M | Jan 2022 | |
| First Trust Indxx Critical Metals ETF | 0.05% | 28.50M | Nov 2025 |
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Risk vs. Return Scatterplot
The Risk vs. Return Scatterplot allows you to quickly compare funds, stocks, and ETFs in one view. It displays the yearly return of an instrument on one axis and the risk (volatility) on the other.
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