What are rare earth and strategic metals used for?

Rare earth and strategic metals and precisely Lithium and cobalt are essential for batteries in an electrifying world. Additionally rare metals are vital for next generation hardware, including mobile phones.

Why should I invest in Global Mining ETF?

There is currently a soaring demand for these vital commodities. It is a different approach to investing in metals and a easy access to a diversified basket of approximately 20 companies worldwide.

What are the risks of Global Mining ETF?

Investing in Global Mining stocks incudes emerging markets risk as a lot of operations are happening in these countries. Companies in this sector are usually small or mid-size, which carries its own specific risk.

Mining ETF | Investment in Natural Resources

VanEck S&P Global Mining UCITS ETF

Basis-Ticker: GDIG
ISIN: IE00BDFBTQ78

TER: 0.50%
AUM: $2.3 B (as of 14-09-2026)
SFDR Classification: The Fund discloses under Article 6 of SFDR
Inception Date: 18 Apr 2018

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VanEck S&P Global Mining UCITS ETF

Broad exposure to leading global mining companies¹
Covers producers of industrial and precious metals, including copper, nickel, aluminum, gold, and lithium
Diversified across geographies to reduce single-country risk
Physical replication
Total Expense Ratio: 0.50%

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