What is REMX and what does it track?

VanEck Rare Earth and Strategic Metals ETF (REMX) is an exchange-traded fund focused on the Natural Resources sector, managing $2.59B in assets. The fund has been trading since 2010-10-27. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its total assets in securities that comprise the fund's benchmark index. The index includes companies primarily engaged in a variety of activities that are related to the produci...

How large is REMX and what does it cost to hold?

REMX currently manages $2.59B in assets. The annual expense ratio (TER) is 0.58%, deducted directly from fund assets. Portfolio turnover stands at 74%, reflecting how frequently holdings are replaced within a year. Lower expense ratios compound favorably over time – a 0.08% TER on a 10-year holding period adds up to meaningfully less drag than a 0.5% fund.

What are the largest holdings in REMX?

REMX allocates 20.2% of its portfolio to Materials. The three largest holdings are ALB (9.4%), SQM (5.8%), MP (4.9%). Concentration in the top holdings means single-name events in these positions can have an outsized effect on the ETF's price.

Does REMX pay dividends or distributions?

REMX currently distributes a yield of 0.18%. ETF distributions are typically passed through from dividends and interest generated by the underlying holdings. The actual payout frequency depends on the fund structure – most sector ETFs distribute quarterly.

What is REMX's historical performance?

Reported performance for REMX: year-to-date 19.40%, 3-year cumulative 5.71%, 5-year cumulative 5.17%. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Returns reflect price changes only and may differ from total return figures that include distributions.

What is the current trend signal for REMX?

As of the most recent session, REMX closed at $61.88. The swing trend is negative with ADX at 48.2 (strong trend strength). Momentum is bearish and has been running for 25 trading days. No Golden Cross is currently active All data is updated once per trading day after the US market closes.

When was the last Trendchange signal for REMX?

The most recent Trendchange signal for REMX fired on 19.08.26 at $75.99. The position has been open for 6 trading days. Performance after 10 days: +0.26%. The system's historical edge across 52 tracked signals is +16.34%. Trendchange signals are based on proprietary moving average crossover logic applied to end-of-day price data.

REMX – VanEck Rare Earth and Strategic Metals ETF

ETF

Natural Resources | Inception: 2010-10-27

Quick Stats

Trend Signal

$61.88

Last Close

Official EOD price – basis for all calculations

▼ Short

Swing Trend

Moving average structure confirms downtrend – bears in control

+16.34%

Signal Edge

Moderate edge across 2 signals – signal performs above random, not exceptional

48.2

Trend Strength (ADX)

Strong trend – directional signals reliable

Last Trendchange Signal

19.08.26

Date

Signal entry date

$75.99

Entry Price

Closing price at signal date

Days Held

Trading days since signal

+0.26%

+10d

Return after 10 trading days

+0.26%

+20d

Return after 20 trading days

+0.26%

+30d

Return after 30 trading days

–

+60d

Not yet reached

Trend Overview

Mixed Signals – Caution Composite Score: +1 / 7

REMX shows mixed signals. Some trend indicators are positive, others are neutral or deteriorating. The picture is not clear enough to lean heavily in either direction with conviction.

What to watch

This is not an environment that rewards aggressive positioning. Reduced exposure or cash is a valid stance.

REMX Price Chart

Technical Trend Analysis

As of 07.10.2026 · Close: $61.88 · ATR14: $2.79

Mixed Signals – Caution Composite Score: +1 / 7

REMX shows mixed signals. Some trend indicators are positive, others are neutral or deteriorating. The picture is not clear enough to lean heavily in either direction with conviction.

What to watch

This is not an environment that rewards aggressive positioning. Reduced exposure or cash is a valid stance.

Indicator	Signal	Detail
Swing Trend	▼ Short	Primary directional bias
Momentum	▼ Down · -25d	Strength: -0.89 – Rising
Trend Strength (ADX)	48.2 – Strong	ADX38: 33.6
Volatility (HV30)	28.3% – Calm	HV90: 43.4% \| HV180: 48.6%
Vola Compression	None	Normal range
MA Structure	Death Cross ✗	Stack: No MAs aligned
EMA21 Distance	-2.80 ATR ↑	EMA21: $66.57
GD200 Extension	-10.0 ATR – Normal	GD20: -2.7 \| GD50: -5.0 \| GD100: -8.0

📉 Downside Momentum Intensifying

Downward momentum active for -25 days and still building (-0.89). Selling pressure is not easing.

💪 Trend Strength – ADX14: 48.2 (Strong)

A strong and well-defined trend. ADX38: 33.6. Trend-following has clear edge here.

🔻 Volatility Calm

HV30: 28.3% | HV90: 43.4% | HV180: 48.6%. Short-term vol is below its 90-day average. Calmer conditions favour tighter setups.

💀 Death Cross – Long-term Bearish

Death Cross in place. GD50 $72.01 below GD200 $85.77. Long-term structure remains bearish. MA stack: No MAs aligned.

📈 EMA21 – Trend Accelerating

Price is pulling away from the EMA21 ($66.57) with -2.80 ATR distance and growing.

📐 Key Price Levels & ATR Distance

GD20: $66.92 (-2.7 ATR) | GD50: $72.01 (-5.0 ATR) | GD100: $79.63 (-8.0 ATR) | GD200: $85.77 (-10.0 ATR). ATR14: $2.79.

Monthly Performance History

Year	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec	Total
2010										5.64	-2.73	16.51	23.01
2011	-8.86	2.06	5.45	4.02	-0.04	-2.97	-2.31	-13.49	-27.95	26.78	-0.63	-9.36	-38.14
2012	13.83	-4.15	-0.64	-8.01	-17.39	3.94	-6.79	-2.91	6.56	-3.05	-3.31	7.48	-13.87
2013	-4.35	-7.36	-6.60	-2.43	6.15	-12.29	1.07	-1.01	3.53	-4.21	-5.31	-3.30	-33.74
2014	-2.53	5.94	-0.20	1.34	-5.51	2.79	1.47	-3.63	-15.78	-6.65	-3.21	0.71	-28.73
2015	-6.19	9.79	-5.49	9.17	-6.26	-14.33	-13.35	-9.10	-11.47	7.65	-4.01	-10.17	-44.33
2016	-10.88	10.70	6.65	7.75	-1.02	-0.16	3.72	-0.93	-4.25	0.06	9.49	-0.91	31.54
2017	10.45	1.44	-8.17	-4.37	0.18	2.41	23.86	8.02	7.98	3.79	4.06	9.09	80.28
2018	-0.48	-2.49	-6.62	1.07	-5.18	-10.62	-3.28	-7.26	2.60	-12.01	-0.47	-20.36	-50.58
2019	6.66	T 9.25	-1.76	-11.60	5.90	T 4.68	-8.72	-11.42	T 3.44	0.06	T -0.56	T 9.15	-0.33
2020	-10.39	-7.18	-18.99	T 15.12	12.91	-1.25	16.07	0.24	-8.83	T 5.60	34.91	19.36	60.63
2021	8.09	8.72	-14.65	4.59	T 3.96	-0.79	T 29.72	9.13	-9.96	T 14.65	4.87	-0.87	72.42
2022	T -10.16	6.74	T 10.55	-21.87	7.62	T -8.55	6.57	T 3.38	-9.77	0.07	T 10.85	-18.68	-29.94
2023	T 27.54	-12.94	-6.37	T -3.50	1.45	2.97	-3.45	-11.61	-7.66	-11.02	-0.19	T 6.07	-17.59
2024	-22.60	10.91	T -5.45	-1.98	T 1.47	-17.00	-2.58	-1.43	T 21.21	0.52	-4.71	-15.20	-36.30
2025	3.10	-0.99	T 0.66	-4.35	T -2.62	T 12.60	22.04	27.78	8.06	3.72	T 13.01	0.91	87.66
2026	11.53	17.75	-14.73	T 19.09	-6.47	-11.01	-24.74	T 14.62	-15.66	-1.70			-19.41

T A T badge marks a Trendchange signal in that month. Hover for entry price.

REMX - Trendchange Chart

Trendchange Signal History

The last 10 Trendchange signals for REMX:

Date	Entry Price	Days Held	+10d	+20d	+30d	+60d
19.08.26	$75.99	6d	+0.26%	+0.26%	+0.26%	+0%
13.04.26	$99.01	27d	-0.45%	+7.44%	+0.85%	+0.85%
28.11.25	$74.81	8d	+0.24%	-5.59%	-5.59%	-5.59%
09.06.25	$39.85	51d	-2.04%	+6.81%	+33.44%	+50.2%
12.05.25	$39.67	4d	-3.93%	-3.93%	+0%	+0%
14.03.25	$42.80	9d	-2.31%	-4.49%	-4.49%	+0%
24.09.24	$42.50	32d	+19.44%	+8.75%	+14.14%	+8.64%
08.05.24	$53.80	16d	+2.79%	-0.89%	-0.89%	-0.89%
01.03.24	$54.32	4d	-5.61%	-3.85%	-3.85%	-3.85%
18.12.23	$59.30	24d	+3.27%	-2.07%	-2.07%	-2.07%

Signal Statistics - Historical Edge

Calculated edge for REMX: 16.34%

Range	N	10d	20d	30d	60d	Signal
15-20%	2	+17.87%	+8.52%	+11.22%	+8.47%	Close
10-15%	3	+11.92%	+11.12%	+11.31%	+21.61%	Hold
7-10%	5	+7.9%	+11.62%	+10.06%	+9.06%	Close
5-7%	1	+5.21%	+8.31%	+24.96%	+15.31%	Hold
3-5%	4	+3.61%	+2.36%	+2.09%	+2.09%	Close
1-3%	6	+1.83%	+3.62%	+2.63%	+2.95%	Close
0-1%	5	+0.3%	-0.72%	-1.32%	-1.39%	Close
-1-0%	5	-0.51%	+0.2%	-1.06%	-0.56%	Neg
-3-1%	7	-1.87%	-0.95%	+2.86%	+6.23%	Neg
-5-3%	10	-4.14%	-3.52%	-3.13%	-0.75%	Neg
-7-5%	2	-6%	-5.11%	-5.11%	-1.92%	Neg
-10-7%	2	-7.8%	-8.67%	-8.67%	-8.67%	Neg

Exit Rules: Stoploss: -10% | Close if below 5% after 10 days

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About VanEck Rare Earth and Strategic Metals ETF

The fund normally invests at least 80% of its total assets in securities that comprise the fund's benchmark index. The index includes companies primarily engaged in a variety of activities that are related to the producing, refining and recycling of rare earth and strategic metals and minerals. It is non-diversified.

Fund Overview

Metric	Value
Assets under Management	$2.59 B
Expense Ratio	0.58%
Dividend Yield	0.18%
Portfolio Turnover	74%
YTD Return	19.40%
3-Year Return	5.71%
5-Year Return	5.17%

Sector Allocation

Sector	Weight
Materials	20.2%

Top 10 Holdings

Symbol	Company	Weight
ALB	ALBEMARLE CORP	9.42%
SQM	SOCIEDAD QUIMICA Y MINERA DE CHILE SA ADR	5.8%
MP	MP MATERIALS CORP ORDINARY SHARES CLASS A	4.91%
LAC	LITHIUM AMERICAS CORP	2.61%
TROX	TRONOX HOLDINGS PLC SHS CLASS A	2.23%
UAMY	UNITED STATES ANTIMONY CORP	2.19%
LAR	LITHIUM ARGENTINA AG	1.94%
SGML	SIGMA LITHIUM CORP	1.81%
SLI	STANDARD LITHIUM CORP	1.63%
IPX	IPERIONX LTD ADR	1.41%

Frequently Asked Questions – VanEck Rare Earth and Strategic Metals ETF (REMX)

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