VanEck Rare Earth/Strategic Metals ETF (REMX) Performance
REMX total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- −30.4% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- −25.4% total return
- 5 years
- −12.7% a year
- 10 years
- +3.8% a year
- Since first price
- −6.5% a year since 2010
REMX trailing returns vs SPY, QQQ, AGG
| Period | REMX total return | Price only | S&P 500 (SPY) | Nasdaq-100 (QQQ) | U.S. bonds (AGG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | −25.2% | −25.2% | −1.0% | −5.0% | +0.9% |
| 3 months | −26.0% | −26.0% | +3.2% | +1.9% | −0.4% |
| 6 months | −47.6% | −47.6% | +7.8% | +8.4% | −1.5% |
| YTD | −30.4% | −30.4% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 1 year | −25.4% | −26.8% | +14.4% | +15.9% | −1.1% |
| 3 years | −5.0%−1.7%/yr | −9.0% | +87.4%+23.3%/yr | +101.4%+26.3%/yr | +16.6%+5.2%/yr |
| 5 years | −49.3%−12.7%/yr | −54.6% | +79.3%+12.4%/yr | +94.0%+14.2%/yr | −0.8%−0.2%/yr |
| 10 years | +45.9%+3.8%/yr | +7.9% | +315.9%+15.3%/yr | +538.9%+20.4%/yr | +14.0%+1.3%/yr |
| 15 years | −60.7%−6.0%/yr | −74.9% | +696.0%+14.8%/yr | +1,299.3%+19.2%/yr | +32.2%+1.9%/yr |
| Since inceptionOct 28, 2010 | −65.6%−6.5%/yr | −78.0% | — | — | — |
Total return from adjusted closes (distributions reinvested, before tax). Periods of 3 years or more are also shown annualized. Price only excludes distributions.
Growth of $10,000: REMX vs SPY
From Oct 28, 2010: REMX grew to $3,442, SPY to $85,005.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
REMX returns by calendar year
6 of 15 full years positive. Best 2025 (+92.9%), worst 2018 (−49.6%). 2026 is year to date.
REMX annual returns table
| Year | REMX | Largest drop | SPY | QQQ | AGG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | −30.4% | −53.0% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 2025 | +92.9% | −26.6% | +17.7% | +20.8% | +7.2% |
| 2024 | −35.0% | −40.7% | +24.9% | +25.6% | +1.3% |
| 2023 | −19.2% | −44.6% | +26.2% | +54.9% | +5.7% |
| 2022 | −31.1% | −40.3% | −18.2% | −32.6% | −13.0% |
| 2021 | +79.8% | −27.0% | +28.7% | +27.4% | −1.8% |
| 2020 | +64.8% | −45.5% | +18.3% | +48.6% | +7.5% |
| 2019 | +0.7% | −27.6% | +31.2% | +39.0% | +8.5% |
| 2018 | −49.6% | −54.6% | −4.6% | −0.1% | +0.1% |
| 2017 | +82.6% | −19.0% | +21.7% | +32.7% | +3.6% |
| 2016 | +29.7% | −14.7% | +12.0% | +7.1% | +2.4% |
| 2015 | −44.0% | −54.5% | +1.2% | +9.4% | +0.5% |
| 2014 | −28.5% | −36.0% | +13.5% | +19.2% | +6.0% |
| 2013 | −31.9% | −38.2% | +32.3% | +36.6% | −2.0% |
| 2012 | −10.2% | −35.8% | +16.0% | +18.1% | +3.8% |
| 2011 | −33.9% | −49.5% | +1.9% | +3.4% | +7.7% |
Largest drop = deepest fall from a high within that calendar year.
Calendar-year return vs largest drop within the year
Most years include a sizable fall at some point even when the year ends higher.
REMX largest drawdowns
Now 76.4% below the high| Peak | Decline | Bottom | Recovered | Fall | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 11, 2011 | −90.2% | Mar 16, 2020 | not yet | 8.9 years | 15.5 years so far |
| Mar 3, 2011 | −15.3% | Mar 15, 2011 | Mar 31, 2011 | 12 days | 28 days |
| Jan 3, 2011 | −10.1% | Jan 28, 2011 | Mar 3, 2011 | 25 days | 59 days |
Declines from a closing high (distributions reinvested) of 10% or more. Underwater = time from the peak until the old high was regained.
REMX risk statistics
| Statistic | 3 years | 5 years | 10 years | Since 2010 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annualized return | +0.4% | −7.0% | +6.0% | −5.5% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 44.0% | 41.5% | 39.1% | 36.2% |
| Sharpe ratio | 0.12 | -0.06 | 0.28 | -0.02 |
| Sortino ratio | 0.19 | -0.08 | 0.44 | -0.02 |
| Best month | +28.1% | +28.1% | +36.8% | +36.8% |
| Worst month | −25.5% | −25.5% | −25.5% | −29.5% |
| Best 12 months | +183.9% | +183.9% | +195.9% | +195.9% |
| Worst 12 months | −35.0% | −50.2% | −50.2% | −50.2% |
| Positive months | 47% | 47% | 53% | 47% |
| Beta vs S&P 500 | 1.15 | 1.31 | 1.33 | — |
| Correlation with S&P 500 | 0.32 | 0.50 | 0.52 | — |
From monthly total returns. Sharpe and Sortino use 1–3 month T-bills (BIL) as the risk-free rate, so they need history from 2007 on.
REMX rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 181 | −50.2% | −19.2% | +195.9% | 34% |
| 3-year (a year) | 157 | −37.5% | −6.3% | +46.3% | 41% |
| 5-year (a year) | 133 | −31.9% | +1.3% | +24.3% | 53% |
| 10-year (a year) | 73 | −13.8% | −2.4% | +13.1% | 23% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2010. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
REMX performance overview
VanEck Rare Earth/Strategic Metals ETF (REMX) returned −25.4% over the past year and +3.8% a year over ten years, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price in 2010 it has returned −6.5% a year, turning $10,000 into about $3,442. Over the same year S&P 500 (SPY) returned +14.4%.
The deepest decline was −90.2%, from Apr 11, 2011 to Mar 16, 2020; the fund has not yet regained that high. REMX finished 6 of its 15 full calendar years with a gain; the best year was 2025 (+92.9%) and the worst 2018 (−49.6%). Volatility has been 36.2% a year.
Related: REMX chart, REMX holdings, REMX dividends. See the REMX overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
REMX performance FAQ
What is the REMX return over the past year?
REMX returned −25.4% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it fell 26.8%.
What is the average annual return of REMX?
REMX has returned −12.7% a year over 5 years, +3.8% a year over 10 years, −6.5% a year since October 28, 2010 (total return, distributions reinvested).
How much would $10,000 invested in REMX be worth?
$10,000 invested in REMX at its first recorded close on October 28, 2010 would be worth about $3,442 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What was the worst year for REMX?
The worst calendar year was 2018, with a total return of −49.6%. The best was 2025 at +92.9%.
What is the biggest drawdown of REMX?
The largest peak-to-trough decline was −90.2% between April 11, 2011 and March 16, 2020. It has not yet recovered to that high; it is 76.4% below its peak.
How volatile is REMX?
Over the past 3 years REMX had an annualized volatility of 44.0% and a Sharpe ratio of 0.12 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).