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VanEck Rare Earth and Strategic Metals UCITS ETF

IE0002PG6CA6ETFUSDAccumulatingFigures as of 2026-08-31
Global Materials Equity
ValuationGrowthConcentrationConcentratedRegionGlobalSectorMaterials

VanEck Rare Earth and Strategic Metals UCITS ETF is a global materials equity etf from VanEck with a total expense ratio of 0.59% and a risk indicator of — on the 1–7 scale. Its ten largest positions weigh 58.8% of the portfolio, which FundFacts classifies as concentrated. Regional focus: Global. Sector tilt: Materials.

Key facts

TER0.59%
Fund sizeUSD 1,357.2M
Inception2021-09-24
Holdings32
Asset classEquities
BenchmarkMVIS Global Rare Earth/Strategic Metals Index (MVREMXTR)

Risk indicator (SRRI)

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Lower risk · lower rewardHigher risk · higher reward

No figures disclosed.

Investment objective

The Fund’s investment objective is to replicate, before fees and expenses, the price and yield performance of the MVIS Global Rare Earth/Strategic Metals Index (MVREMXTR).

Fund details

ISINIE0002PG6CA6
Fund houseVanEck
StructureETF
Share class currencyUSD
Distribution policyAccumulating
DomicileIreland
Launch date2021-09-24
BenchmarkMVIS Global Rare Earth/Strategic Metals Index (MVREMXTR)
ReplicationPhysical
SFDR classificationArticle 6
Asset classEquities
Fund sizeUSD 1,357.2M
Number of holdings32
Price / earnings30.8x

Fees and costs

Total expense ratio (TER)0.59%
Ongoing charges0.59%

Growth of 100 since inception

4060801002022202320242025
Fund69MVIS Global Rare Earth/Strategic Metals Index (MVREMXTR)69
2021-12 → 2025-12 · rebased to 100
Computed from the NAV history the issuer publishes, monthly observations, rebased to 100 at the first point.

Calendar-year returns

−30.6%2022−19.5%2023−35.1%2024+89.6%2025
Fund MVIS Global Rare Earth/Strategic Metals Index (MVREMXTR)

Annualised returns

PeriodFundIndexDiff
1 Year+26.55%+28.04%−1.49%
3 Years p.a.+4.13%+5.15%−1.02%
Since Inception−5.01%−4.68%−0.33%

Largest sectors

  1. Materials100.0%

Largest countries

  1. China30.3%
  2. Australia24.1%
  3. United States17.9%
  4. Canada10.5%
  5. Chile5.8%
  6. Taiwan Region4.3%
  7. Netherlands2.5%
  8. Brazil1.5%
  9. Germany1.4%
  10. France1.1%

Concentration

Top 10 weight 58.8% — concentrated
  1. 01Sociedad Quimica Y Minera De Chile Sa8.09%
  2. 02Albemarle Corp7.99%
  3. 03Mp Materials Corp6.51%
  4. 04Pilbara Minerals Ltd6.10%
  5. 05Lynas Rare Earths Ltd6.07%
  6. 06China Northern Rare Earth Group High-Te5.88%
  7. 07Lianyou Metals Co Ltd4.71%
  8. 08Jinduicheng Molybdenum Co Ltd4.69%
  9. 09Xiamen Tungsten Co Ltd4.51%
  10. 10Almonty Industries Inc4.22%
Full holdings (32) in the API payload.

Frequently asked questions

What is the TER of VanEck Rare Earth and Strategic Metals UCITS ETF?

The total expense ratio (TER) of VanEck Rare Earth and Strategic Metals UCITS ETF (IE0002PG6CA6) is 0.59% per year.

What are the top holdings of VanEck Rare Earth and Strategic Metals UCITS ETF?

The largest positions of VanEck Rare Earth and Strategic Metals UCITS ETF as of 2026-08-31 are Sociedad Quimica Y Minera De Chile Sa (8.09%), Albemarle Corp (7.99%), Mp Materials Corp (6.51%), Pilbara Minerals Ltd (6.10%) and Lynas Rare Earths Ltd (6.07%). Its ten largest holdings make up 58.8% of the portfolio, out of 32 holdings in total.

What does VanEck Rare Earth and Strategic Metals UCITS ETF invest in?

VanEck Rare Earth and Strategic Metals UCITS ETF is a global materials equity etf. Its largest exposures as of 2026-08-31 are by country, China 30.3%, Australia 24.1% and United States 17.9%; by sector, Materials 100.0%.

How has VanEck Rare Earth and Strategic Metals UCITS ETF performed?

VanEck Rare Earth and Strategic Metals UCITS ETF returned +26.55% over one year and +89.6% in calendar year 2025 as of 2026-08-31, according to the NAV history VanEck publishes. Past performance does not predict future returns.

Is VanEck Rare Earth and Strategic Metals UCITS ETF accumulating or distributing?

VanEck Rare Earth and Strategic Metals UCITS ETF is an accumulating share class: income from its holdings is reinvested in the fund rather than paid out.

Which index does VanEck Rare Earth and Strategic Metals UCITS ETF track?

VanEck Rare Earth and Strategic Metals UCITS ETF's benchmark is the MVIS Global Rare Earth/Strategic Metals Index (MVREMXTR), which it tracks using physical replication.

Where is VanEck Rare Earth and Strategic Metals UCITS ETF domiciled and what is its SFDR classification?

VanEck Rare Earth and Strategic Metals UCITS ETF is domiciled in Ireland (ISIN IE0002PG6CA6). It is classified under Article 6 of the EU Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR).

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