REMX Distribution History & Yield
VanEck Rare Earth and Strategic Metals ETF · NYSEArca
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Dec 22, 2026 (in 58 days) | Jan 5, 2027 | $1.301 | $130.10 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from REMX's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $1.301 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 14 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much REMX do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 923 | $47,465 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 4,612 | $237,325 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 9,224 | $474,650 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 2.53%. $10,000 in REMX would currently pay about $253 a year ($21 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
REMX distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 22, 2025 | — | $1.301 | +30.5% |
| Dec 23, 2024 | — | $0.997 | -16.0% |
| Dec 19, 2022 | — | $1.187 | +121.9% |
| Dec 20, 2021 | — | $5.892 Special | — |
| Dec 21, 2020 | — | $0.535 | -17.1% |
| Dec 23, 2019 | — | $0.645 | -87.2% |
| Dec 20, 2018 | — | $5.055 | +93.7% |
| Dec 18, 2017 | — | $2.61 | +128.9% |
| Dec 19, 2016 | — | $1.14 | -40.5% |
| Dec 21, 2015 | — | $1.917 | +65.5% |
| Dec 22, 2014 | — | $1.158 | +365.1% |
| Dec 23, 2013 | — | $0.249 | -90.9% |
| Dec 24, 2012 | — | $2.724 | — |
| Dec 23, 2011 | — | $11.436 Special | — |
Payout risk check
REMX's last 12 distributions were highly variable (consistency score 22/100).
Its share price moved -21.8% over the past year.
This is a rule-based screen computed from public data, not a rating or a recommendation. Read our guide to yield traps for what the signals mean.
About VanEck Rare Earth and Strategic Metals ETF
The fund normally invests at least 80% of its total assets in securities that comprise the fund's benchmark index. The index includes companies primarily engaged in a variety of activities that are related to the producing, refining and recycling of rare earth and strategic metals and minerals. It is non-diversified.
Fund family: VanEck. Category: Natural Resources. First distribution on our records: Dec 23, 2011. 14 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Oct 25, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
REMX distribution FAQ
When is REMX's next ex-distribution date?
REMX's next ex-distribution date is Dec 22, 2026 (in 58 days, estimated from its annual schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $1.301 per share, expected on Jan 5, 2027.
How often does REMX pay distributions?
REMX pays distributions once a year, 1 times a year. The most recent payment was $1.301 per share with an ex-date of Dec 22, 2025.
What is REMX's distribution yield?
REMX's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 2.53%, based on $1.301 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $51.46. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.301 per share, is 2.53%.
How much does REMX pay per share?
REMX pays about $1.301 per share each year, which works out to roughly $1.301 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $130.10 a year.
Has REMX grown or cut its distribution?
REMX has raised its annual distribution for 1 consecutive year. Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 19.4% a year (+30.5% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years.
How many shares of REMX do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 2.53%, you would need about 923 shares of REMX (roughly $47,465 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive once a year, so the monthly figure is an average.
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