Optica Rare Earths & Critical Materials ETF (CRIT)
CRIT is a passive ETF by CRIT tracking the investment results of the EQM Rare Earths & Critical Materials Index - Benchmark TR Net. CRIT launched on Mar 28, 2022 and has a 0.85% expense ratio.
ETF Info
US3015055250
Mar 28, 2022
Global (Broad)
1x
EQM Rare Earths & Critical Materials Index - Benchmark TR Net
Large-Cap
Value
Expense Ratio
CRIT features an expense ratio of 0.85%, falling within the medium range.
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in Optica Rare Earths & Critical Materials ETF, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
Returns By Period
Optica Rare Earths & Critical Materials ETF had a return of 5.08% year-to-date (YTD) and 3.39% in the last 12 months.
CRIT
5.08%
-1.70%
-0.02%
3.39%
N/A
N/A
^GSPC (Benchmark)
4.01%
1.13%
9.82%
22.80%
12.93%
11.26%
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of CRIT, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1.29% | 5.08% | |||||||||||
| 2024 | -9.74% | -2.11% | 12.49% | 3.30% | 5.96% | -10.13% | -3.91% | -3.02% | 12.64% | -4.05% | -1.24% | -11.49% | -13.91% |
| 2023 | 15.90% | -11.21% | -3.67% | 0.05% | -8.14% | 6.64% | 8.09% | -9.93% | -2.13% | -9.28% | 3.64% | 11.62% | -2.86% |
| 2022 | 0.44% | -16.32% | 7.22% | -14.60% | 3.39% | 0.71% | -8.54% | 4.20% | 15.90% | -9.43% | -19.84% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of CRIT is 9, meaning it’s performing worse than 91% of other ETFs on our website when it comes to balancing risk and reward. Below is a breakdown of how it compares using common performance measures.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for Optica Rare Earths & Critical Materials ETF (CRIT) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
Optica Rare Earths & Critical Materials ETF provided a 1.90% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.32 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.32 | $0.32 | $0.51 | $0.18 |
Dividend yield | 1.90% | 1.99% | 2.72% | 0.92% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for Optica Rare Earths & Critical Materials ETF. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | ||||||||||
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.32 | $0.32 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.51 | $0.51 |
| 2022 | $0.18 | $0.18 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the Optica Rare Earths & Critical Materials ETF. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the Optica Rare Earths & Critical Materials ETF was 37.25%, occurring on Sep 6, 2024. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
The current Optica Rare Earths & Critical Materials ETF drawdown is 31.37%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -37.25% | Apr 5, 2022 | 609 | Sep 6, 2024 | — | — | — |
| -1.52% | Mar 29, 2022 | 1 | Mar 29, 2022 | 1 | Mar 30, 2022 | 2 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current Optica Rare Earths & Critical Materials ETF volatility is 7.30%, representing the average percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.