VanEck Vectors Rare Earth/Strategic Metals ETF (REMX) Alternatives
VanEck Vectors Rare Earth/Strategic Metals ETF (REMX) belongs to the Materials 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 funds that fit a different role in your portfolio.
Cheapest Alternatives to REMX
REMX charges 0.59% annually. Among ETFs in the Materials category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among REMX alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity MSCI Materials Index ETF | 0.08% | Oct 21, 2013 | REMX vs FMAT | |
| Vanguard Materials ETF | 0.10% | Jan 26, 2004 | REMX vs VAW | |
| Materials Select Sector SPDR ETF | 0.13% | Dec 16, 1998 | REMX vs XLB | |
| Invesco S&P SmallCap Materials ETF | 0.29% | Apr 7, 2010 | REMX vs PSCM | |
| Hoya Capital Housing ETF | 0.30% | Mar 19, 2019 | REMX vs HOMZ |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to REMX
Among ETFs in the Materials category, these options rank highest on PortfoliosLab's risk-adjusted score, which accounts for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency over a 1-year period.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPDR S&P Metals & Mining ETF | 94 | Jun 19, 2006 | REMX vs XME | |
| Global X Rare Earth & Critical Materials ETF | 94 | Jan 24, 2022 | REMX vs EART | |
| Global X Gold Explorers ETF | 94 | Nov 3, 2010 | REMX vs GOEX | |
| Global X Copper Miners ETF | 94 | Apr 19, 2010 | REMX vs COPX | |
| iShares MSCI Global Gold Miners ETF | 93 | Jan 31, 2012 | REMX vs RING |
Top Performing REMX Alternatives (YTD)
REMX alternatives from the Materials category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco S&P SmallCap Materials ETF | 18.11% | Apr 7, 2010 | REMX vs PSCM | |
| First Trust Materials AlphaDEX Fund | 17.95% | May 8, 2007 | REMX vs FXZ | |
| iShares U.S. Basic Materials ETF | 14.57% | Jun 20, 2000 | REMX vs IYM | |
| Invesco S&P 500® Equal Weight Materials ETF | 13.67% | Nov 1, 2006 | REMX vs RSPM | |
| Materials Select Sector SPDR ETF | 10.68% | Dec 16, 1998 | REMX vs XLB |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to REMX
REMX alternatives from the Materials category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco MSCI Global Timber ETF | 19.97% | Nov 9, 2007 | REMX vs CUT | |
| iShares Global Timber & Forestry ETF | 20.93% | Jun 24, 2008 | REMX vs WOOD | |
| Materials Select Sector SPDR ETF | 20.95% | Dec 16, 1998 | REMX vs XLB | |
| iShares Global Materials ETF | 21.32% | Sep 21, 2006 | REMX vs MXI | |
| Fidelity MSCI Materials Index ETF | 21.38% | Oct 21, 2013 | REMX vs FMAT |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to REMX
REMX alternatives from the Materials category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fidelity MSCI Materials Index ETF | -14.21% | Oct 21, 2013 | REMX vs FMAT | |
| Vanguard Materials ETF | -14.33% | Jan 26, 2004 | REMX vs VAW | |
| iShares U.S. Basic Materials ETF | -14.54% | Jun 20, 2000 | REMX vs IYM | |
| Materials Select Sector SPDR ETF | -14.64% | Dec 16, 1998 | REMX vs XLB | |
| Invesco S&P 500® Equal Weight Materials ETF | -15.67% | Nov 1, 2006 | REMX vs RSPM |
Other ETFs from VanEck
Most popular VanEck ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VanEck Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 95 | 6.46% | Dec 20, 2011 | REMX vs SMH | |
| VanEck Gold Miners ETF | Gold, Precious Metals | 92 | 7.00% | May 16, 2006 | REMX vs GDX | |
| VanEck Vectors Uranium+Nuclear Energy ETF | Alternative Energy Equities | 88 | 7.24% | Aug 13, 2007 | REMX vs NLR | |
| VanEck Vectors Junior Gold Miners ETF | Materials | 92 | 5.50% | Nov 10, 2009 | REMX vs GDXJ | |
| VanEck Vectors Morningstar Wide Moat ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 36 | -6.62% | Apr 24, 2012 | REMX vs MOAT | |
| VanEck Fabless Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 85 | -2.14% | Aug 27, 2024 | REMX vs SMHX | |
| VanEck Vectors BDC Income ETF | Financials Equities | 2 | -9.73% | Feb 11, 2013 | REMX vs BIZD | |
| VanEck Bitcoin Trust | Cryptocurrency | 6 | -22.52% | Jan 4, 2024 | REMX vs HODL | |
| VanEck Digital Transformation ETF | Technology Equities, Blockchain | 53 | -9.74% | Apr 9, 2021 | REMX vs DAPP | |
| VanEck Vectors Investment Grade Floating Rate ETF | Corporate Bonds | 92 | 0.71% | Apr 25, 2011 | REMX vs FLTR |
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