As of September 27, 2026, VanEck Rare Earth and Strategic Metals ETF (REMX) trades at $66.66. RSI at 25 is in oversold territory, and the price is below its 50-day average of $72.98.
VanEck Rare Earth and Strategic Metals ETF (REMX)
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VanEck Rare Earth and Strategic Metals ETF (REMX) Price Action and Sector Overview
Momentum has turned for REMX: the RSI has moved from 35.2 to 24.9, indicating a significant shift towards oversold conditions. The ETF is currently trading below both its 50-day SMA of $72.98 and its 200-day SMA of $86.13. This downward price trend is further confirmed by its position below the 20-day EMA of $71.18. Volume has been below average, with the latest volume at 312,100 compared to an average of 521,140, representing a 40.1% decrease. This suggests a lack of conviction from buyers despite the price decline.
The VanEck Rare Earth and Strategic Metals ETF provides targeted exposure to companies involved in the production, refining, and recycling of rare earth and strategic metals. Its strategy is to track the MVIS Global Rare Earth/Strategic Metals Index, offering investors a diversified basket of businesses critical to modern industry. The fund's portfolio is primarily composed of miners, processors, and materials specialists within the basic materials, chemicals, and metals and mining sectors. This focused approach makes REMX a specialized vehicle for those seeking access to a niche segment of the global resources market.
REMX Price Analysis
Market Metrics
REMX Fund Facts
VanEck Rare Earth and Strategic Metals ETF is an exchange-traded fund that provides exposure to companies involved in producing, refining, and recycling rare earth and strategic metals and minerals. The fund is designed to track the MVIS Global Rare Earth/Strategic Metals Index, giving investors access to a diversified group of businesses tied to essential materials used across modern industry.
Sector weights
Trailing returns vs category
| Period | REMX | Category |
|---|---|---|
| YTD | 5.41% | 17.99% |
| 1 month | 18.03% | 5.51% |
| 3 months | -21.89% | 5.28% |
| 1 year | 26.53% | 68.30% |
| 3 years | 4.61% | 16.21% |
| 5 years | -5.85% | 11.05% |
| 10 years | 7.58% | 11.07% |
Fund reference data as of Sep 27, 2026. Expense ratio and net assets are reported by the fund; returns are total returns and can differ from price change.
REMX Analysis
REMX Technical Analysis: Bearish Trend and Oversold Conditions
Momentum has turned for REMX: the RSI has moved from 35.2 to 24.9, indicating a significant shift towards oversold conditions. The ETF is currently trading below its key moving averages, with its price at $66.66 below the 50-day SMA of $72.98 and the 200-day SMA of $86.13. The 20-day EMA also sits above the current price at $71.18, reinforcing the bearish short-term trend. The Stochastic indicator is at 5.2, further confirming the oversold state.
The Commodity Channel Index (CCI) is at -105.23, well below the -100 threshold, signaling a strong bearish momentum. With the price trading below its 50-day and 200-day moving averages ($72.98 and $86.13), these averages are now acting as resistance levels. The recent price action suggests that the downward trend is likely to continue in the near term, especially if the oversold conditions persist without a significant bounce.
- Consider the high sector concentration risk before investing in REMX.
- Monitor global industrial production and demand for strategic metals to gauge sector health.
- Be aware of geopolitical factors influencing the supply chain of rare earth elements.
- The current oversold technical condition may present a short-term trading opportunity, but the long-term trend remains bearish.
REMX 6-12 Month Outlook: Bearish Trend Persists
The outlook for REMX remains bearish in the short to medium term, given its current technical positioning. The ETF is trading significantly below its key moving averages, and the oversold RSI suggests potential for a bounce, but the lack of conviction in volume indicates this may be weak. The underlying sector's performance is heavily tied to global industrial demand and technological advancements, which face headwinds from current macroeconomic uncertainty.
A sustained move above the 50-day SMA ($72.98) would be required to signal a potential trend reversal. Until then, the ETF is likely to face resistance at its moving averages. Investors should monitor developments in the rare earth supply chain, including any shifts in geopolitical dynamics or significant changes in demand from key industries like electric vehicles and renewable energy, which could alter this outlook.
Market Correlations
How this etf moves relative to other assets
Based on 1 year of daily price data. Correlations may vary over different time periods.
How does any other asset move with REMX? One year of daily closes, Pearson correlation.
Key Statistics
| Yield | 1.95% |
|---|---|
| Day High | $67.12 |
| Day Low | $66.07 |
| 52 Week High | 111.55 |
| 52 Week Low | 59.81 |
REMX Fund Structure and Sector Exposure
The VanEck Rare Earth and Strategic Metals ETF (REMX) has net assets totaling $2,290,166,272 as of September 27, 2026. The fund's expense ratio is 0.53%, costing investors $53.00 per $10,000 invested annually. Its portfolio is heavily concentrated, with 100.00% allocated to the Basic Materials sector, indicating significant sector-specific risk. The fund's asset allocation is 99.82% in stocks, with minimal allocation to other asset classes.
REMX aims to provide broad access to the rare earth supply chain, encompassing companies involved in mining, processing, and recycling these essential materials. The fund's strategy is designed to capture the performance of the MVIS Global Rare Earth/Strategic Metals Index. Given its narrow sector focus, the ETF's performance is highly sensitive to the dynamics of the rare earth and strategic metals market, including supply-demand imbalances, geopolitical factors, and technological advancements driving demand for these materials.
Earnings & Growth Analysis
REMX Sector Earnings Trends
Its performance is tied to the underlying companies in the rare earth and strategic metals sector. This sector is critical for modern technologies, including electronics, renewable energy, and defense. Trends in global industrial production, technological innovation, and geopolitical stability significantly influence the earnings of companies within this space. Fluctuations in commodity prices for rare earth elements and strategic metals directly impact the profitability of the fund's holdings.
The overall health of the basic materials sector, which REMX is entirely invested in, will dictate the aggregate earnings potential of its constituents. Investors should monitor global economic growth forecasts and specific demand drivers for rare earth metals, such as electric vehicle production and advancements in semiconductor manufacturing, to gauge the earnings outlook for REMX's underlying companies.
Key Risks
REMX Key Risks: Sector Concentration and Volatility
The primary risk for REMX is its extreme sector concentration, with 100.00% of its assets in Basic Materials, specifically rare earth and strategic metals. This makes the fund highly susceptible to downturns in this niche market. Geopolitical risks associated with the supply chain of these critical materials, often concentrated in specific regions, also pose a significant threat. Also, the inherent volatility of commodity prices can lead to substantial price swings in the ETF's net asset value.
Technical Indicators
| RSI (14) | 24.92 |
|---|---|
| MACD | -2.28 |
| SMA 50 | 72.98 |
| SMA 200 | 86.13 |
REMX Trade Plans
Specific entry, exit, and risk management levels
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Risk Management
Profit Targets (Based on Conservative Entry)
Growth of $10,000
A $10,000 investment in REMX in September 2016 would be worth about $14,010 today, compared with about $35,782 for the same investment in the S&P 500 benchmark.
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Monte Carlo Projection (10yr)
CleaRank's 10-year Monte Carlo simulation projects that a $10,000 investment in REMX today could grow to about $16,516 by 2036 in the base case, with a bull case near $76,580 and a bear case around $3,562. Projections are statistical simulations, not guarantees.
REMX ETF Price Prediction: 2030
CleaRank's simulation projects a price near $81.47 for REMX by 2030 in the base case, from $66.66 today (1.2x over 4 years). The downside path ends near $30.88. These are outcomes of a Monte Carlo simulation run on REMX's historical return distribution, not price targets, and they assume no dividends are reinvested.
| Year | Downside (10th pct) | Base case | Upside (90th pct) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2027 | $43.15 | $70.09 | $114 |
| 2028 | $37.11 | $73.70 | $146 |
| 2029 | $33.44 | $77.49 | $180 |
| 2030 | $30.88 | $81.47 | $215 |
| 2031 | $28.96 | $85.67 | $253 |
| 2032 | $27.45 | $90.07 | $296 |
| 2033 | $26.24 | $94.71 | $342 |
| 2034 | $25.25 | $99.58 | $393 |
| 2035 | $24.43 | $105 | $449 |
| 2036 | $23.74 | $110 | $510 |
Method: 10,000 simulated price paths using REMX's historical volatility and drift, re-run daily. The base case is the median path; the two outer columns are the 10th and 90th percentile outcomes, which widen with time because uncertainty compounds. Simulations are not guarantees, and past volatility does not predict future returns. This is analysis, not investment advice.