The Defense Angle: Why the Defense Sector Needs Rare Earths

It's well known at this point that the United States, among other countries, is looking to amp up its domestic supply chain when it comes to rare earth materials. Of course, this is playing out because China holds such a dominant position on the rare earths market, and trade relations between the U.S.

ETF Trends • Jul 10, 2026

Top ETFDB Stories for June Touch on SpaceX IPO, Current Income, & More

June saw strong performance in terms of readership across content hubs on ETF Database. The hottest topics ranged from news stemming from the SpaceX IPO to details related to the methodologies underlying certain ETFs.

ETF Trends • Jul 7, 2026

Summer of Silver: The Case for Buying and Holding

Is now the time to consider hopping back into silver investing? Sure, the precious metal may tend to be a bit more volatile than gold, but it is certainly offering a compelling value proposition for the months to come.

ETF Trends • Jul 7, 2026

New China Restrictions Showcase REXC's Ex-China Opportunities

Every now and then, a new geopolitical event will occur that helps to showcase the advantages of a particular ETF's investment approach. This is exactly the case for the Sprott Rare Earths ETF (REXC) as ongoing trade tensions continue to flare between the U.S. and China.

ETF Trends • Jun 24, 2026

U.S.-Australia Agreement Underscores Importance of Rare Earths

Exposure to critical minerals, specifically rare earths, provides an opportunity for investors to capitalize on growth and diversify their portfolios simultaneously. However, there are also geopolitical implications that investors should know about as well.

ETF Trends • Jun 15, 2026

Rare Earths Are Helping to Power the AI Revolution

The global race for dominance in the rapid deployment of artificial intelligence (AI) goes beyond building the most accurate platform. It also involves a high-stakes competition for physical resources, which includes rare earth elements.

ETF Trends • Jun 10, 2026

How China's Rare Earths Dominance Reshapes Defense Strategy

The global push, particularly in Western nations, towards advanced technology in the defense sector is amplifying the realization that critical supply chains run through China. For defense strategists, this reliance becomes a roadblock on the path to critical mineral independence.

ETF Trends • Jun 4, 2026

VIDEO: ETF of the Week: REXC

On this episode of the “ETF of the Week” podcast, VettaFi's head of research, Todd Rosenbluth, discussed the Sprott Rare Earths Ex-China ETF (REXC) with Chuck Jaffe of Money Life. The pair discussed several topics related to the ETF, in order to give investors a deeper understanding of it.

ETF Trends • May 26, 2026

Sprott Rare Earths Ex-China ETF: A Laser-Focused Pure Play On REEs

Addressing a critical geopolitical and national security need, the Sprott Rare Earths Ex-China ETF offers unique, pure-play exposure to rare earth companies outside China. REXC's top holdings include MP Materials, Lynas Rare Earths, and other industry players, each advancing integration across mining, separation, refining, and production. While sector risks include speculative entrants and challenging extraction environments, REXC's diversified portfolio targets companies with credible operational progress and government backing.

Seeking Alpha • May 23, 2026

ETF Sequels: The Godfather Part II of New Launches?

The pace of innovation in the ETF industry is hitting breakneck speeds. We have already seen more than 450 new launches in 2026, part of a massive wave of fresh products testing the waters.

ETF Trends • May 22, 2026