VanEck Rare Earth and Strategic Metals ETF (REMX) belongs to the Rare Earth & Strategic Metals category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with REMX. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to REMX
REMX charges 0.59% annually. There are 2 ETFs in the Rare Earth & Strategic Metals category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.49%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Strategic Metals ETF | 0.49% | 29.23M | Sep 2023 | REMX vs ISTM | |
| WisdomTree Efficient Rare Earth Plus Strategic Met... | 0.55% | 8.02M | May 2026 | REMX vs WDIG | |
| Global X Rare Earth & Critical Materials ETF | 0.59% | 38.79M | Jan 2022 | REMX vs EART | |
| Sprott Rare Earths Ex-China ETF | 0.65% | 38.36M | Apr 2026 | REMX vs REXC | |
| First Trust Indxx Critical Metals ETF | 0.65% | 25.94M | Nov 2025 | REMX vs FMTL |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to REMX
REMX has 49.95% 1-year volatility. There are 5 ETFs in the Rare Earth & Strategic Metals category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 30.93%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Strategic Metals ETF | 30.93% | 29.23M | Sep 2023 | REMX vs ISTM | |
| YieldMax Strategic Metals & Mining Portfolio Optio... | 34.12% | 4.43M | Feb 2026 | REMX vs MINY | |
| First Trust Indxx Critical Metals ETF | 39.47% | 25.94M | Nov 2025 | REMX vs FMTL | |
| Global X Rare Earth & Critical Materials ETF | 40.16% | 38.79M | Jan 2022 | REMX vs EART | |
| Sprott Rare Earths Ex-China ETF | 49.51% | 38.36M | Apr 2026 | REMX vs REXC |
Other ETFs from VanEck
The 10 most viewed VanEck ETFs shown here include SMH, GDX, NLR and span 13 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $68B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VanEck Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 88 | 51.46% | 68.10B | Dec 2011 | REMX vs SMH | |
| VanEck Gold Miners ETF | Gold, Precious Metals | 36 | -11.33% | 22.65B | May 2006 | REMX vs GDX | |
| VanEck Uranium and Nuclear ETF | Uranium, Alternative Energy Equities, Energy Equities | 13 | -10.20% | 3.81B | Aug 2007 | REMX vs NLR | |
| VanEck Junior Gold Miners ETF | Gold, Precious Metals | 38 | -13.28% | 6.89B | Nov 2009 | REMX vs GDXJ | |
| VanEck Morningstar Wide Moat ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 41 | 5.78% | 11.80B | Apr 2012 | REMX vs MOAT | |
| VanEck Fabless Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 68 | 45.86% | 249.42M | Aug 2024 | REMX vs SMHX | |
| VanEck BDC Income ETF | Financials Equities | 5 | -4.84% | 1.57B | Feb 2013 | REMX vs BIZD | |
| VanEck Bitcoin Trust | Cryptocurrency | 2 | -27.01% | 1.05B | Jan 2024 | REMX vs HODL | |
| VanEck IG Floating Rate ETF | Corporate Bonds, Ultrashort Bond | 99 | 2.70% | 3.00B | Apr 2011 | REMX vs FLTR | |
| VanEck Digital Transformation ETF | Blockchain, Technology Equities | 18 | 11.01% | 228.65M | Apr 2021 | REMX vs DAPP |
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