Sprott Rare Earths Ex-China ETF (REXC) 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 REXC. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to REXC
REXC charges 0.65% annually. There are 4 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% | 29.06M | Sep 2023 | REXC vs ISTM | |
| WisdomTree Efficient Rare Earth Plus Strategic Met... | 0.55% | 8.02M | May 2026 | REXC vs WDIG | |
| VanEck Rare Earth and Strategic Metals ETF | 0.59% | 2.40B | Oct 2010 | REXC vs REMX | |
| Global X Rare Earth & Critical Materials ETF | 0.59% | 39.03M | Jan 2022 | REXC vs EART | |
| First Trust Indxx Critical Metals ETF | 0.65% | 25.62M | Nov 2025 | REXC vs FMTL |
Top Performing REXC Alternatives (YTD)
Among 4 ETFs in the Rare Earth & Strategic Metals category with YTD return data, the top-performing alternatives shown here go as high as 8.24%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Trust Indxx Critical Metals ETF | 8.24% | 25.62M | Nov 2025 | REXC vs FMTL | |
| iShares Strategic Metals ETF | 0.53% | 29.06M | Sep 2023 | REXC vs ISTM | |
| VanEck Rare Earth and Strategic Metals ETF | -0.93% | 2.40B | Oct 2010 | REXC vs REMX | |
| Global X Rare Earth & Critical Materials ETF | -4.89% | 39.03M | Jan 2022 | REXC vs EART |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to REXC
REXC has 50.38% 1-year volatility. There are 5 ETFs in the Rare Earth & Strategic Metals category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 31.72%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Strategic Metals ETF | 31.72% | 29.06M | Sep 2023 | REXC vs ISTM | |
| YieldMax Strategic Metals & Mining Portfolio Optio... | 34.72% | 5.51M | Feb 2026 | REXC vs MINY | |
| First Trust Indxx Critical Metals ETF | 39.76% | 25.62M | Nov 2025 | REXC vs FMTL | |
| Global X Rare Earth & Critical Materials ETF | 39.92% | 39.03M | Jan 2022 | REXC vs EART | |
| VanEck Rare Earth and Strategic Metals ETF | 49.89% | 2.40B | Oct 2010 | REXC vs REMX |
Other ETFs from Sprott
The 10 most viewed Sprott ETFs shown here include PSLV, URNM, COPP and span 9 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $2B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sprott Physical Silver Trust | Silver, Precious Metals | 23 | -24.40% | — | Oct 2010 | REXC vs PSLV | |
| Sprott Uranium Miners ETF | Uranium | 11 | -11.15% | 1.91B | Dec 2019 | REXC vs URNM | |
| Sprott Copper Miners ETF | Copper | 49 | 4.80% | 266.77M | Mar 2024 | REXC vs COPP | |
| Sprott Critical Materials ETF | Materials, Commodity Producers Equities | 38 | -1.21% | 563.27M | Feb 2023 | REXC vs SETM | |
| Sprott Gold Miners ETF | Gold, Precious Metals | 24 | -15.05% | 554.39M | Jul 2014 | REXC vs SGDM | |
| Sprott Junior Copper Miners ETF | Copper | 47 | -3.23% | 146.50M | Feb 2023 | REXC vs COPJ | |
| Sprott Junior Gold Miners ETF | Gold, Precious Metals | 34 | -14.35% | 279.82M | Mar 2015 | REXC vs SGDJ | |
| Sprott Junior Uranium Miners ETF | Uranium | 12 | -13.77% | 330.89M | Feb 2023 | REXC vs URNJ | |
| Sprott Physical Platinum and Palladium Trust | Precious Metals, Commodities | 11 | -22.92% | — | Dec 2012 | REXC vs SPPP | |
| Sprott Lithium Miners ETF | Lithium & Battery Metals | 43 | -11.53% | 41.19M | Feb 2023 | REXC vs LITP |
Often Compared With REXC
Investors most often compare REXC with GXPE, PBOG, IBAT. These 20 comparison targets span 4 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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