VanEck Steel ETF
SLXNYSEARCAVanEckEquity
As of Oct 23, 2026 close
- Assets (AUM)
- $160.82M
- Expense ratio
- 0.55%
- Dividend yield
- 1.32%
- Holdings
- 42
- 52-week range
- $75.02$114.00
- Volume (live)
- -
- Avg. volume (3M)
- 11.74K
SLX ETF: VanEck Steel ETF - Price, Holdings & Analysis
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Financial Metrics & Key Statistics
Fund characteristics, expense ratio, dividend yield, and performance metrics
| Day's Range | $98.67 - $100.43 |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $114.00 |
| 52-Week Low | $75.02 |
| Open | $98.67 |
| Volume (last close) | 7.49K |
| Average Volume (3M) | 11.74K |
| 1 Day Change | −3.29% |
|---|---|
| 1 Month Change | −4.62% |
| 6 Month Change | −1.31% |
| YTD Change | +15.68% |
| 1 Year Change | +29.68% |
| 5 Year Change | +77.20% |
| 10 Year Change | +205.88% |
| Annual Dividend | $1.32 |
|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.32% |
| Last Dividend Ex-Date | Dec 22, 2025 |
| Dividend Growth YoY | −36.69% |
| Assets (AUM) | $160.82M |
|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 0.55% |
| Total Holdings | 42 |
| Inception Date | Oct 9, 2006 |
| 50-Day MA | $106.26 |
|---|---|
| 200-Day MA | $101.35 |
| RSI | 46.71 |
| Stochastic %K | 53.08 |
| Stochastic %D | 43.53 |
Source: Exchange price data and fund disclosures. Data as of Oct 23, 2026. Data sources and methodology
SLX at a Glance
VanEck Steel ETF (SLX) is an equity ETF from VanEck, launched in October 2006. It manages $160.82M in assets and charges a 0.55% expense ratio, about $55 a year per $10,000 invested.
As of its Oct 4, 2026 holdings, it holds 42 positions. The largest are BHP Group (BHP, 8.35%), Rio Tinto Group (RIO, 7.59%) and Vale S.A (VALE, 6.74%). The top 10 holdings make up 59.8% of the fund. By sector it leans toward Materials (91.8%), Industrials (4.2%) and Energy (4.0%). Its largest country exposures are United States (28.3%), Australia (24.8%) and Japan (10.1%).
It pays distributions yielding 1.32% at the Oct 23, 2026 close, $1.32 per share over the trailing 12 months. As of the Oct 23, 2026 close, the share price is up 29.7% over one year, up 77.2% over five years and up 205.9% over ten years (price change, excluding distributions).
Frequently Asked Questions About VanEck Steel ETF
What is the current price of SLX?
The latest SLX price is $100.04 (Oct 23, 2026 close). The 52-week range is $75.02–$114.00. The share price is up 29.7% over the past year (price change, excluding distributions).
What is the expense ratio for SLX?
SLX's annual expense ratio is 0.55%. This represents the yearly cost of holding the fund, deducted from total returns. Compare with similar Equity ETFs in the ETF Screener.
Does SLX pay dividends?
Yes, SLX pays a 1.32% dividend yield (trailing 12 months, at the Oct 23, 2026 close). The most recent ex-dividend date was December 22, 2025. View full dividend history in the Dividends section.
What are the top holdings of SLX?
As of Oct 4, 2026, SLX's largest holdings are BHP Group (8.3%), Rio Tinto Group (7.6%), Vale S.A (6.7%) (combined weight: 22.7%). The fund holds 42 total positions. View the complete portfolio breakdown in the Holdings section.
How does SLX compare to similar ETFs?
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