VanEck Rare Earth and Strategic Metals ex China ETF (RESM) Review & Analysis
- β16.5% 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).
- π 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.
Compare RESM with
| Fee | 0.59% | 0.69% |
| 1 year | β | +17.2% |
| 5 yrs p.a. | β | β |
| Size | $4.0m | $12m |
| Fee | 0.59% | 0.25% |
| 1 year | β | +42.4% |
| 5 yrs p.a. | β | β |
| Size | $4.0m | $395m |
| Fee | 0.59% | 0.07% |
| 1 year | β | +14.0% |
| 5 yrs p.a. | β | +9.2% |
| Size | $4.0m | $6.5bn |
| Fee | 0.59% | 0.13% |
| 1 year | β | +17.1% |
| 5 yrs p.a. | β | +11.0% |
| Size | $4.0m | $1.1bn |
RESM price by TradingView
| Stock Code | RESM |
|---|---|
| Fund Manager | VanEck |
| Asset Class | International shares |
| AUM | $4.0m |
| MER (%) | 0.59% |
| Net flows (Sep) | $0.0m |
| Last Price | $19.68 |
| 52-Week Range | $19.38 β $24.94 |
| Bid/Ask Spread | 0.61% |
| Listing Date | 06/08/2026 |
| Exchange | ASX |
| Index tracked | MarketVector Global Rare Earth/Strategic Metals ex-China (AUD) Index |
| Issuer website | VanEck β |
Performance (% return)
Total returns including distributions, to 30 September 2026. 1M, 1Y, 3Y and 5Y bars are cumulative.