Top 5 Rare Earth Metals ETFs to Boost Your Portfolio in 2025
Rare earth metals power EVs, renewables, and tech, with the market set to hit $14.6B by 2033, per Seeking Alpha. These five ETFs offer diversified exposure to this critical sector for 2025 investors.
1. VanEck Rare Earth/Strategic Metals ETF (REMX)
REMX tracks the MVIS Global Rare Earth/Strategic Metals Index, focusing on miners and refiners. At $36.92 (YTD -31.6%), it holds firms like Lynas Rare Earths, per VanEck. China’s 60% market dominance adds volatility, per Barchart.
Why Invest? Global exposure, 0.57% expense ratio. Risk: Tariff tensions, 26% China holdings.
2. Global X Lithium & Battery Tech ETF (LIT)
LIT targets lithium and battery tech firms, including rare earth players like Albemarle. At $37.48 (YTD -26.5%), it rides the EV market’s 22.5% CAGR to 2030, per Yahoo Finance.
Why Invest? EV and battery growth, 0.75% expense ratio. Risk: Lithium price swings.
3. iShares MSCI Global Metals & Mining Producers ETF (PICK)
PICK offers broad metals exposure, with ~20% in rare earths, including BHP. At $36.47 (YTD -15.3%), it averages 7% annual returns, per iShares. Stable amid volatility.
Why Invest? Low 0.39% expense ratio, diversified. Risk: Less rare earth focus.
4. Amplify Lithium & Battery Technology ETF (BATT)
BATT invests in lithium and rare earth firms for batteries, targeting small/mid-caps. At $8.72 (YTD -20.7%), it taps clean energy demand, per Amplify.
Why Invest? Sustainable focus, 0.59% expense ratio. Risk: Small-cap volatility.
5. KraneShares Electric Vehicles and Future Mobility Index ETF (KARS)
KARS covers EV makers and rare earth suppliers like Tesla. At $21.15 (YTD -10.2%), it aligns with the $1.5T EV market by 2030, per KraneShares.
Why Invest? Broad EV exposure, 0.72% expense ratio. Risk: Trade policy impacts.
Final Thoughts
Rare earth ETFs like REMX and LIT tap into the $14.6B market. Start with $500 in PICK via Fidelity. Monitor China’s export policies, per CNBC. Which ETF’s your pick? Comment below!
