“This ETF Is Up 146% as the Battle Over Rare Earths Heats Up”
January 20, 2026
“Rare earths have been the bright spot for the materials sector since being labeled a national security priority by the Trump administration.
Since the market’s bottom in April 2025, the VanEck Rare Earth and Strategic Metals ETF is up 146%.
So far this year, the fund is already up 13% and is likely to continue rewarding shareholders as the White House continues to prioritize the rare earths industry…”
https://finance.yahoo.com/news/etf-146-battle-over-rare-153400964.html