VanEck Rare Earth/Strategic Metals ETF (REMX) Dividend History
REMX latest distribution
Paid. Next annual distribution expected around mid-December 2026 (not yet announced).
- 2.53%trailing 12-month yield
- $1.30paid in the last 12 months
- Annual1 payments a year
- 2011paying since
- +19.4%5-year growth a year
REMX dividend income calculator
- Income a year
- $130
- Each payment
- $130
- Value of the shares
- $5,146
- Yield
- 2.53%
At the latest close; trailing 12-month distributions of $1.30 per share, before tax.
REMX distributions per share by year
Calendar years by ex-dividend date. Yield = the year's distributions divided by the year-end price.
REMX distribution payments
Each bar is one payment, by ex-dividend month (last 14 payments).
REMX distributions by year
| Year | Per share | Growth | Yield (year-end) | Payments |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $1.30 | +30.5% | 1.76% | 1 |
| 2024 | $0.9970 | — | 2.56% | 1 |
| 2022 | $1.19 | −79.9% | 1.56% | 1 |
| 2021 | $5.89 | +1,001.3% | 5.25% | 1 |
| 2020 | $0.5350 | −17.1% | 0.81% | 1 |
Full history in the distribution table below.
REMX yield on cost
| Bought | Paid | Yield on cost | Paid out since | % of price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year ago | $70.28 | 1.85% | $1.30 | 1.9% |
| 3 years ago | $56.55 | 2.30% | $2.30 | 4.1% |
| 5 years ago | $113.34 | 1.15% | $9.38 | 8.3% |
| 10 years ago | $47.70 | 2.73% | $19.36 | 40.6% |
Trailing 12-month distributions as a yield on the price paid then, and the distributions one share has paid since (before tax).
REMX yield vs similar ETFs
| ETF | Fund | Yield | Expense ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| REMX | VanEck Rare Earth/Strategic Metals ETF | 2.01% | 0.54% |
| SPY | SPDR S&P 500 ETF | 0.99% | 0.09% |
| VTI | Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF | 1.03% | 0.03% |
| SCHD | Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF | 3.38% | 0.05% |
| VYM | Vanguard High Dividend Yield ETF | 2.42% | 0.04% |
| QQQ | Invesco QQQ ETF | 0.42% | 0.17% |
| IWM | iShares Russell 2000 ETF | 0.97% | 0.19% |
Trailing 12-month distribution yield as reported by EODHD.
REMX distribution history
14 payments| Ex-dividend date | Record date | Payment date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-22 | 2025-12-22 | 2025-12-26 | $1.3010 | +30.5% |
| 2024-12-23 | 2024-12-23 | 2024-12-24 | $0.9970 | −16.0% |
| 2022-12-19 | 2022-12-20 | 2022-12-23 | $1.1870 | −79.9% |
| 2021-12-20 | 2021-12-21 | 2021-12-27 | $5.8920 | +1,001.3% |
| 2020-12-21 | 2020-12-22 | 2020-12-28 | $0.5350 | −17.1% |
| 2019-12-23 | 2019-12-24 | 2019-12-30 | $0.6450 | −87.2% |
| 2018-12-20 | 2018-12-21 | 2018-12-27 | $5.0550 | +93.7% |
| 2017-12-18 | 2017-12-19 | 2017-12-22 | $2.6100 | +128.9% |
Show all 14 distributions
| Ex-dividend date | Record date | Payment date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-12-19 | 2016-12-21 | 2016-12-23 | $1.1400 | −40.5% |
| 2015-12-21 | 2015-12-23 | 2015-12-28 | $1.9170 | +65.5% |
| 2014-12-22 | 2014-12-24 | 2014-12-29 | $1.1580 | +365.1% |
| 2013-12-23 | 2013-12-26 | 2013-12-30 | $0.2490 | −90.9% |
| 2012-12-24 | 2012-12-27 | 2012-12-31 | $2.7240 | −76.2% |
| 2011-12-23 | 2011-12-28 | 2011-12-30 | $11.4360 | — |
Amounts per share. Highlighted rows are declared but not yet paid.
REMX dividend overview
VanEck Rare Earth/Strategic Metals ETF pays annual distributions made up of income from its holdings, less fund expenses. Over the past 12 months it paid $1.30 per share, a yield of 2.53% at the latest close of $51.46. In 2025 it paid $1.30 per share, up 30.5% from 2024. Over five years distributions changed +19.4% a year and over ten years −3.8%.
Payment amounts vary because they pass through what the fund earned during the period. ETF distributions may include qualified dividends, ordinary income, return of capital and capital gains; the fund's annual tax statement has the breakdown.
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REMX dividends FAQ
Does REMX pay a dividend?
Yes. REMX pays annual distributions and has paid them since 2011. The most recent was $1.3010 per share with an ex-dividend date of December 22, 2025, payable December 26, 2025.
What is the REMX dividend yield?
REMX paid $1.30 per share over the past 12 months, a trailing yield of 2.53% at the latest close of $51.46.
When is the next REMX dividend?
The next annual distribution has not been announced yet. Based on the usual schedule the next ex-dividend date should fall around mid-December 2026.
How often does REMX pay dividends?
REMX pays distributions annual, 1 times a year.
How much did REMX pay in dividends in 2025?
REMX paid $1.30 per share in 1 distributions in 2025.
How much income does 100 shares of REMX pay?
100 shares of REMX would have paid about $130 over the past 12 months, before tax.