- Issuer
- VanEck
- Inception Date
- Sep 24, 2021
- Category
- Commodities
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- VanEck Rare Earth and Strategic Metals UCITS ETF
- Distribution Policy
- Accumulating
- Asset Class
- Commodity
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Performance
REMX.L Performance Chart
VanEck Rare Earth and Strategic Metals UCITS ETF (REMX.L) is up 2.1% since the beginning of the year. REMX.L is currently trading at $15 per share.
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Returns By Period
VanEck Rare Earth and Strategic Metals UCITS ETF (REMX.L) has returned 2.13% so far this year and 60.74% over the past 12 months.
VanEck Rare Earth and Strategic Metals UCITS ETF
- 1D
- -1.68%
- 1M
- -23.14%
- 6M
- -17.06%
- YTD
- 2.13%
- 1Y
- 60.74%
- 3Y*
- -3.25%
- 5Y*
- —
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 0.38%
- 1M
- 0.24%
- 6M
- 9.32%
- YTD
- 10.62%
- 1Y
- 21.28%
- 3Y*
- 18.90%
- 5Y*
- 11.84%
- 10Y*
- 13.36%
REMX.L Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Sep 24, 2021, REMX.L's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.13%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 44.5 years.
Historically, 46% of months were positive and 54% were negative. The best month was Aug 2025 with a return of +29.2%, while the worst month was Jan 2024 at -22.5%. The longest winning streak lasted 9 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, REMX.L closed higher 48% of trading days. The best single day was Dec 12, 2023 with a return of +27.6%, while the worst single day was Dec 13, 2023 at -22.9%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 17.75% | 15.48% | -13.31% | 19.74% | -4.06% | -11.98% | -14.32% | 2.13% | |||||
| 2025 | 5.22% | -4.21% | -1.03% | -4.84% | -2.75% | 11.86% | 20.08% | 29.23% | 2.85% | 7.44% | 6.55% | 0.07% | 88.79% |
| 2024 | -22.48% | 7.90% | -2.51% | -0.51% | 1.45% | -17.53% | 8.28% | -12.56% | 14.62% | 0.46% | -0.34% | -12.74% | -35.65% |
| 2023 | 24.14% | -9.45% | -4.62% | -3.53% | -0.44% | 5.72% | -1.57% | -13.35% | -4.28% | -15.79% | -1.46% | 10.68% | -18.38% |
| 2022 | -10.49% | 10.93% | 6.89% | -17.90% | 4.20% | -14.33% | 4.75% | 4.93% | -9.82% | -1.01% | 6.07% | -14.69% | -30.93% |
| 2021 | -4.88% | 11.91% | 5.80% | -4.74% | 7.28% |
Benchmark Metrics
VanEck Rare Earth and Strategic Metals UCITS ETF has an annualized alpha of -3.57%, beta of 0.68, and R2 of 0.05 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since September 24, 2021.
- This ETF participated in 139.73% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 59.10% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Beta of 0.68 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.05 this ETF is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index - low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this ETF's risk.
- R2 of 0.05 means this ETF moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- -3.57%
- Beta
- 0.68
- R²
- 0.05
- Upside Capture
- 59.10%
- Downside Capture
- 139.73%
Expense Ratio
REMX.L has an expense ratio of 0.59%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
REMX.L ranks 43 for risk / return — on par with similar ETFs. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for VanEck Rare Earth and Strategic Metals UCITS ETF (REMX.L) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| REMX.L | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.40 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.47 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.22 | 1.31 | -0.09 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.93 | 2.35 | -0.42 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 5.64 | 10.19 | -4.55 |
Dividends
Dividend History
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.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the VanEck Rare Earth and Strategic Metals UCITS 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 VanEck Rare Earth and Strategic Metals UCITS ETF was 73.21%, occurring on Apr 7, 2025. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
The current VanEck Rare Earth and Strategic Metals UCITS ETF drawdown is 39.14%.
Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater | Related event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
-73.21%Apr 2025 | 3y 3d | — | 4y 3moApr 2022 - now | 2025 selloff2025 |
-18.60%Mar 2022 | 3mo 13d | 16d | 3mo 29dDec 2021 - Mar 2022 | Bear market2022 |
-8.32%Oct 2021 | 9d | 8d | 17dSep 2021 - Oct 2021 | — |
-6.60%Nov 2021 | 7d | 9d | 16dNov 2021 - Nov 2021 | — |
-4.04%Nov 2021 | 0s | 5d | 5dNov 2021 - Dec 2021 | — |
Drawdown Indicators
| REMX.L | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -73.21% | -56.78% | -16.43% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -31.73% | -9.10% | -22.63% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -60.69% | -18.90% | -41.79% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | — | -25.43% | — |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -33.92% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -39.14% | -0.49% | -38.65% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -41.58% | -10.70% | -30.88% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 10.86% | 2.09% | +8.77% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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