VanEck Steel ETF (SLX)
- Expense ratio0.53%
- Net assets$150.6M
- Dividend yield1.23%
- 1-year return+32.94%
- Holdings39
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SLX performance
Annual returns & drawdowns →- YTD+17.61%
- 1 year+32.94%
- 3 years+21.49%/yr
- 5 years+17.41%/yr
- 10 years+16.11%/yr
- 1Y volatility
- 25.82%
- 3Y volatility
- 23.92%
- 3Y Sharpe ratio
- 0.68
Returns include reinvested distributions; 3-, 5- and 10-year figures are annualized.
SLX top 10 holdings
All holdings →| # | Symbol | Name | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NUE | Nucor Corp | 7.11% |
| 2 | BHP | BHP Group Limited | 6.87% |
| 3 | RIO | Rio Tinto ADR | 6.61% |
| 4 | VALE | Vale SA ADR | 6.45% |
| 5 | STLD | Steel Dynamics Inc | 5.45% |
| 6 | MT | ArcelorMittal SA ADR | 5.43% |
| 7 | RS | Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co | 5.42% |
| 8 | 5401 | Nippon Steel Corp | 4.78% |
| 9 | RIO | Rio Tinto Ltd | 4.18% |
| 10 | TS | Tenaris SA ADR | 4.02% |
The top 10 holdings make up 56.3% of the fund (39 holdings in total). As of October 25, 2026.
About VanEck Steel ETF
The fund normally invests at least 80% of its total assets in securities that comprise the fund"s benchmark index. The steel index is a modified market-capitalization weighted, float-adjusted index comprised of publicly traded companies primarily involved in mining and processing of iron ore, the production, processing, fabrication and recycling of steel products, the operation of steel production facilities and related services, and/or recycling of steel products. The fund is non-diversified.
SLX ETF FAQ
What is the SLX expense ratio?
VanEck Steel ETF has a net expense ratio of 0.53%, or $53.00 a year for every $10,000 invested.
How much money is in SLX?
VanEck Steel ETF has about $150.6M in net assets.
What are the top holdings of SLX?
The largest positions in SLX are Nucor Corp (7.11%), BHP Group Limited (6.87%), Rio Tinto ADR (6.61%). The fund holds 39 securities in total.
How has SLX performed?
SLX returned +32.94% over the past year and +17.41% a year over the past five years, including reinvested distributions.
Does SLX pay dividends?
SLX has a dividend yield of 1.23% and pays distributions annual.
When was SLX launched?
VanEck Steel ETF began trading on October 10, 2006.