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Performance
SLX Performance Chart
VanEck Vectors Steel ETF (SLX) is up 23.5% since the beginning of the year. SLX is currently trading at $105 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of SLX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $2,097.
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Returns By Period
VanEck Vectors Steel ETF (SLX) has returned 23.47% so far this year and 67.37% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, SLX has achieved an annualized return of 19.18%, outperforming the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% per year.
VanEck Vectors Steel ETF
- 1D
- -0.54%
- 1M
- -1.77%
- YTD
- 23.47%
- 6M
- 23.68%
- 1Y
- 67.37%
- 3Y*
- 22.45%
- 5Y*
- 15.96%
- 10Y*
- 19.18%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.37%
- 1M
- -0.01%
- YTD
- 9.16%
- 6M
- 8.64%
- 1Y
- 25.22%
- 3Y*
- 19.78%
- 5Y*
- 11.99%
- 10Y*
- 13.88%
SLX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Oct 17, 2006, SLX's average daily return is +0.06%, while the average monthly return is +1.12%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 5.2 years.
Historically, 55% of months were positive and 45% were negative. The best month was Mar 2016 with a return of +28.6%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -35.1%. The longest winning streak lasted 10 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.
On a daily basis, SLX closed higher 52% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 28, 2008 with a return of +18.6%, while the worst single day was Oct 15, 2008 at -19.1%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 10.78% | 7.52% | -9.17% | 12.65% | 7.19% | -5.48% | 23.47% | ||||||
| 2025 | 4.19% | 2.18% | -1.19% | -2.23% | 2.90% | 6.93% | 2.87% | 4.46% | 1.95% | 9.49% | 1.89% | 6.60% | 47.45% |
| 2024 | -5.88% | 1.73% | 2.83% | -5.21% | 3.60% | -6.59% | 5.25% | -5.02% | 5.74% | -4.61% | 6.16% | -15.12% | -17.94% |
| 2023 | 17.55% | -2.90% | -3.45% | -4.53% | -8.56% | 14.95% | 10.49% | -4.68% | -2.66% | -4.45% | 11.63% | 8.55% | 31.25% |
| 2022 | -1.65% | 14.85% | 12.92% | -8.21% | 0.92% | -21.28% | 9.10% | -1.98% | -9.74% | 11.29% | 18.55% | -3.52% | 14.28% |
| 2021 | -3.14% | 12.31% | 14.93% | 6.04% | 6.76% | -1.92% | 4.55% | -3.58% | -11.61% | 1.99% | -7.74% | 9.70% | 27.69% |
Benchmark Metrics
VanEck Vectors Steel ETF has an annualized alpha of -0.78%, beta of 1.47, and R2 of 0.59 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since October 17, 2006.
- This ETF captured 151.98% of S&P 500 Index gains and 144.29% of its losses - amplifying both gains and losses, but participating more in upside than downside.
- Alpha
- -0.78%
- Beta
- 1.47
- R²
- 0.59
- Upside Capture
- 151.98%
- Downside Capture
- 144.29%
Expense Ratio
SLX has an expense ratio of 0.56%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
SLX ranks 81 for risk / return — in the top 81% of ETFs on our site. This means strong returns relative to risk — exactly what professional investors look for. Well-suited for investors who want to maximize return per unit of risk.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for VanEck Vectors Steel ETF (SLX) 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.
| SLX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | +0.68 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | +0.70 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.44 | 1.37 | +0.07 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 4.14 | 2.78 | +1.36 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 14.09 | 12.44 | +1.65 |
Dividends
Dividend History
VanEck Vectors Steel ETF provided a 1.26% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.32 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.32 | $1.32 | $2.08 | $2.07 | $2.88 | $3.76 | $0.83 | $1.30 | $2.18 | $1.15 | $0.40 | $1.04 |
Dividend yield | 1.26% | 1.55% | 3.56% | 2.80% | 4.97% | 7.07% | 1.87% | 3.44% | 6.26% | 2.50% | 1.06% | 5.35% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for VanEck Vectors Steel 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.32 | $1.32 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.08 | $2.08 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.07 | $2.07 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.88 | $2.88 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $3.76 | $3.76 |
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 Vectors Steel 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 Vectors Steel ETF was 82.14%, occurring on Jan 25, 2016. Recovery took 1764 trading sessions.
The current VanEck Vectors Steel ETF drawdown is 7.74%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2016 bear market2016 | -82.14%Jan 2016 | 7y 8mo | 7y 3d | 14y 8moMay 2008 - Jan 2023 |
2025 selloff2025 | -27.39%Apr 2025 | 1y 3mo | 3mo 15d | 1y 6moDec 2023 - Jul 2025 |
2007 bear market2007 | -23.74%Aug 2007 | 1mo 4d | 1mo 3d | 2mo 7dJul 2007 - Sep 2007 |
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -21.18%Jan 2008 | 1mo 13d | 1mo | 2mo 13dDec 2007 - Feb 2008 |
2023 bear market2023 | -20.93%May 2023 | 2mo 26d | 1mo 25d | 4mo 21dMar 2023 - Jul 2023 |
Drawdown Indicators
| SLX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -82.14% | -56.78% | -25.36% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -16.35% | -9.10% | -7.25% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -27.39% | -18.90% | -8.49% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -33.62% | -25.43% | -8.19% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -61.64% | -33.92% | -27.72% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -7.74% | -1.80% | -5.94% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -38.64% | -10.71% | -27.93% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 4.80% | 2.03% | +2.77% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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