VanEck Rare Earth and Strategic Metals ex China ETF (RESM) Review & Analysis

New ETF
MER Β· #344 of 514AUM Β· #471 of 508
What's new this monthData to 30 September 2026
  • βˆ’16.5% in September (total return), behind the median international shares ETF at +0.0%.
  • The unit price closed the month at $19.68, near its 12-month low (range $19.38 to $24.94).
  • πŸ†• New fund: listed in August 2026.

About RESM

RESM is an international shares ETF from VanEck, listed on the ASX since August 2026. With $4.0m under management it is number 242 of 254 international shares ETFs by size. The management fee is 0.59% a year, about $59 on every $10,000 invested, dearer than the typical international shares ETF at 0.55%.

It is too new to have a full year of performance. With its focus on critical minerals, commodities & resources, it is the kind of fund many investors use as a smaller satellite holding alongside a diversified core.

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RESM price by TradingView

Stock CodeRESM
Fund ManagerVanEck
Asset ClassInternational shares
AUM$4.0m
MER (%)0.59%
Net flows (Sep)$0.0m
Last Price$19.68
52-Week Range$19.38 – $24.94
Bid/Ask Spread0.61%
Listing Date06/08/2026
ExchangeASX
Index trackedMarketVector Global Rare Earth/Strategic Metals ex-China (AUD) Index
Issuer websiteVanEck β†—

Performance (% return)

-16%-11%-5%0%1M-16.5%1Yn/a3Yn/a5Yn/a
1 monthβˆ’16.5%
1 year–
3 years p.a.–
5 years p.a.–

Total returns including distributions, to 30 September 2026. 1M, 1Y, 3Y and 5Y bars are cumulative.

RESM at a glance: strengths and things to watch

πŸ‘ Strengths

  • Nothing stands out against its category.

⚠️ Things to watch

  • Small fund. With $4.0m under management, it is more at risk of being closed or merged than larger funds, and trading can be thinner.
  • Wider trading spread. 0.61% between the buy and sell price. Use a limit order.
  • Short track record. Listed in August 2026, so it hasn't been tested through a full market cycle.

Worked out from RESM's fees, size, flows, returns and trend against the 257 international shares ETFs in Australia, to 30 September 2026. General information, not a recommendation.

Joshua StegaetfadviserTrend check
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Is RESM in a base or a trend?

RESM doesn't have enough price history yet (about 11 months) for a reliable trend reading, or it is a cash-like fund whose price barely moves.

Why it matters: Every ETF moves between bases and trends. Knowing which stage it is in helps decide when to buy a satellite, and when to wait.

At ETF Adviser the core of a portfolio stays invested through every stage, and satellite ETFs are only bought in an uptrend. Members get a weekly update on which ETFs are breaking out of a base and which trends have broken.

Why no chart? This ETF does not have a reliable 12-month price history yet.

Read more at etfadviser.com.au β†’

Investment Focus

Themes & Sectors

Critical mineralsCommodities & resources

Similar ETFs

CodeNameSame holdingsMERAUM1Y3Y p.a.5Y p.a.
GMTLGlobal X Rare Earth and Critical Metals ETF–0.69%$12m+17.2%+16.7%–
EMXCiShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China ETF–0.25%$395m+42.4%––
VEUVanguard All-World ex US Shares Index ETF–0.07%$6.5bn+14.0%+16.5%+9.2%
IHWLiShares Core MSCI World ex Australia ESG Leaders ETF–0.13%$1.1bn+17.1%+20.3%+11.0%
WXOZState Street SPDR S&P World ex Australia Carbon Aware ETF–0.07%$858m+7.6%+16.9%+9.3%
VAEVanguard FTSE Asia Ex-Japan Shares Index ETF–0.40%$815m+22.7%+20.5%+9.1%

Same holdings is the share of RESM's money in companies the other ETF also holds, weighted by size. No other ETF shares much with RESM, so these are ETFs in the same category. See every ETF like RESM β†’

RESM vs its closest alternatives

What actually differs between RESM and the ETFs most like it. Data to 30 Sep 2026.

GMTL Global X Rare Earth and Critical Metals ETF

  • RESM is cheaper (0.59% vs 0.69%), worth about $6,454 on $100,000 over 20 years.
  • GMTL is about 3 times larger ($12m vs $4.0m), which usually means tighter trading spreads.

Compare RESM and GMTL side by side β†’

EMXC iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ex China ETF

  • EMXC is cheaper (0.25% vs 0.59%), worth about $22,825 on $100,000 over 20 years.
  • EMXC is much larger ($395m vs $4.0m), which usually means tighter trading spreads.

Compare RESM and EMXC side by side β†’

VEU Vanguard All-World ex US Shares Index ETF

  • VEU is cheaper (0.07% vs 0.59%), worth about $35,480 on $100,000 over 20 years.
  • VEU is much larger ($6.5bn vs $4.0m), which usually means tighter trading spreads.

Compare RESM and VEU side by side β†’

General information only. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.

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RESM FAQs

What is the fee for RESM?

RESM charges a management fee (MER) of 0.59% a year, according to the TMX Australia monthly funds report as at 30 September 2026.

How big is RESM?

RESM had $4.0m in funds under management as at 30 September 2026.

Who manages RESM?

RESM is managed by VanEck and has been listed since August 2026.

Is RESM franked?

Generally no. RESM invests outside Australia, so its distributions carry little or no franking credits. Franking comes from Australian companies that have paid tax here.

Is RESM currency hedged?

No, RESM is unhedged. Its returns move with the Australian dollar: a falling dollar adds to returns and a rising dollar reduces them.

Disclaimer

This review is general information only and does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Consider the VanEck product disclosure statement (PDS) and target market determination (TMD) before investing. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.