ARAW.DE vs. VVMX.DE

Last updated Apr 2, 2026

Compare and contrast key facts about abrdn Future Raw Materials UCITS ETF (ARAW.DE) and VanEck Rare Earth and Strategic Metals UCITS ETF A (VVMX.DE).

ARAW.DE and VVMX.DE are both exchange-traded funds (ETFs), meaning they are traded on stock exchanges and can be bought and sold throughout the day. ARAW.DE is an actively managed fund by abrdn. It was launched on May 9, 2025. VVMX.DE is a passively managed fund by VanEck that tracks the performance of the MVIS Global Rare Earth/Strategic Metals. It was launched on Sep 24, 2021.

Performance

ARAW.DE vs. VVMX.DE - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a €10,000 investment in abrdn Future Raw Materials UCITS ETF (ARAW.DE) and VanEck Rare Earth and Strategic Metals UCITS ETF A (VVMX.DE). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

ARAW.DE vs. VVMX.DE - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025
ARAW.DE abrdn Future Raw Materials UCITS ETF	17.38%	94.76%
VVMX.DE VanEck Rare Earth and Strategic Metals UCITS ETF A	19.44%	81.03%

Returns By Period

In the year-to-date period, ARAW.DE achieves a 17.38% return, which is significantly lower than VVMX.DE's 19.44% return.

ARAW.DE

• 1D: 4.84%
• 1M: -10.54%
• YTD: 17.38%
• 6M: 46.02%
• 1Y: —
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

VVMX.DE

• 1D: -1.38%
• 1M: -5.96%
• YTD: 19.44%
• 6M: 30.79%
• 1Y: 114.53%
• 3Y*: 1.06%
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

ARAW.DE vs. VVMX.DE - Expense Ratio Comparison

ARAW.DE has a 0.45% expense ratio, which is lower than VVMX.DE's 0.59% expense ratio.

VVMX.DE

VanEck Rare Earth and Strategic Metals UCITS ETF A

ARAW.DE

abrdn Future Raw Materials UCITS ETF

Return for Risk

ARAW.DE vs. VVMX.DE — Risk / Return Rank

Compare risk-adjusted metric ranks to identify better-performing investments over the past 12 months.

VVMX.DE

VVMX.DE Risk / Return Rank: 94
VVMX.DE Sharpe Ratio Rank: 95
VVMX.DE Sortino Ratio Rank: 94
VVMX.DE Omega Ratio Rank: 87
VVMX.DE Calmar Ratio Rank: 98
VVMX.DE Martin Ratio Rank: 95

The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

ARAW.DE vs. VVMX.DE - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for abrdn Future Raw Materials UCITS ETF (ARAW.DE) and VanEck Rare Earth and Strategic Metals UCITS ETF A (VVMX.DE). Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.

Risk / return metrics aren't available yet — we need at least 12 months of trading data to calculate them.

Sharpe Ratios by Period

	ARAW.DE	VVMX.DE	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	—	2.51	—
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	5.00	-0.03	+5.04

Correlation

The correlation between ARAW.DE and VVMX.DE is 0.81, which is considered to be high. That indicates a strong positive relationship between their price movements. Having highly-correlated positions in a portfolio may signal a lack of diversification, potentially leading to increased risk during market downturns.

Dividends

ARAW.DE vs. VVMX.DE - Dividend Comparison

Neither ARAW.DE nor VVMX.DE has paid dividends to shareholders.

Tickers have no history of dividend payments

Drawdowns

ARAW.DE vs. VVMX.DE - Drawdown Comparison

The maximum ARAW.DE drawdown since its inception was -20.41%, smaller than the maximum VVMX.DE drawdown of -73.26%. Use the drawdown chart below to compare losses from any high point for ARAW.DE and VVMX.DE.

Drawdown Indicators

	ARAW.DE	VVMX.DE	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	-20.41%	-73.26%	+52.85%
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	—	-20.40%	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	-10.61%	-31.68%	+21.07%
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	-2.70%	-41.87%	+39.17%
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	—	7.61%	—

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	ARAW.DE	VVMX.DE	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	—	15.36%	—
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	—	37.26%	—
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	30.33%	45.48%	-15.15%
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	30.33%	36.24%	-5.91%
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	30.33%	36.24%	-5.91%