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SLX ETF · VanEck Steel ETF
Performance & flows
Historic performance and flows
| 1M | 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | MTD | QTD | YTD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +14.33% | +8.45% | +83.46% | +77.48% | +113.79% | +10.10% | +10.10% | +19.27% | |
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Risk profile
Historical risk/return profile
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Returns | +8.45% | +83.46% | +77.48% | +113.79% |
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Exposure
Sustainability
ESG Consensus® by Conser
Our partner Conser gathers the industry's consensus on the business practices of the underlying holdings. We have computed the following metrics about SLX ETF's sustainability, based on their methodology.
ESG Consensus® is based on the Final Sustainability Grade, which itself consists of 10 grades. Our partner Conser calculates the exact grade, based on market intelligence, using their proprietary ESG Consensus® methodology.
SLX’s has a Final Sustainability Grade of either C+, C, C-, or D.
Replication
Issuer
| AuM | ||
|---|---|---|
SMH | VanEck Semiconductor ETF | €45.76B |
GDX | VanEck Gold Miners ETF | €24.74B |
MOAT | VanEck Morningstar Wide Moat ETF | €10.26B |
GDXJ | VanEck Junior Gold Miners ETF | €7.89B |
DFEN | VanEck Defense UCITS ETF | €7.55B |
Through forward-looking, intelligently designed active and ETF solutions, VanEck offers value-added exposures to emerging industries, asset classes and markets as well as differentiated approaches to traditional strategies. Global player based in New York, founded in 1955, ranked among the 10 best providers of ETFs in the United States, VanEck also has a strong presence in Europe (Germany, Switzerland, the Netherlands) as well as a presence in Asia and Australia. VanEck is different from other asset managers by being privately held, allowing them to focus on clients’ long-term interests, constantly been at the forefront of innovation and whose ETFs are transparent with no synthetic replication and no lent out.
Via Offical websiteFrequently asked questions about SLX
What does VanEck Steel ETF, SLX, invest in?
SLX is a Passive ETF. This ETF provides exposure to Steel Equities.
Which benchmark or index does SLX replicate?
SLX tracks the MarketVector Global Steel Index - USD, through a full replication replication method.
What is the Total Expense ratio (TER) of SLX?
SLX carries a total expense ratio (TER) of 0.6%, indicating the annual cost for holding the fund.
When was SLX launched?
SLX was introduced to the market on October 10, 2006. It trades on United States
Who is the ETF issuer of SLX?
VanEck Steel ETF, SLX, is provided by VanEck. Learn more about VanEck here.
What is the current assets under management (AUM) of SLX?
SLX oversees €133M in assets as of April 21, 2026.
How has SLX performed lately?
Based on data from April 21, 2026, SLX returned 14.33% over the past month, 8.45% over the last three months and 19.27% year-to-date.
What are the latest inflows or outflows for SLX?
As of April 21, 2026, SLX recorded net flows of -€17M over the last month and -€28M year-to-date.
Does SLX distribute dividends?
SLX follows a distributing dividend policy, meaning it pays out income to investors. As of April 21, 2026, its 12-month trailing yield was 1.30%.
What are the main country or region exposures of SLX?
As of February 28, 2026, SLX has significant geographic allocations in USA, Australia and Japan.
In which sector or theme does SLX invest in?
As of February 28, 2026, SLX focuses largely on Materials and Industrials.
How many securities does SLX hold and how diversified is it?
As of February 28, 2026, SLX holds 38 positions in its portfolio, with 77.25% of assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the main positions in SLX?
As of February 28, 2026, SLX top three holdings include US0886061086, US7672041008 and US91912E1055.
What is the base currency of SLX?
The base currency of SLX is USD.
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