Occidental Petroleum Corporation vs VanEck Rare Earth/Strategic Metals — how do they compare? Occidental Petroleum Corporation trades at $57.8 (market cap $56.20B), while VanEck Rare Earth/Strategic Metals trades at $71.1. The key difference: Occidental Petroleum Corporation pays a 1.84% dividend while VanEck Rare Earth/Strategic Metals pays none, and Occidental Petroleum Corporation is trading nearer its 52-week high, VanEck Rare Earth/Strategic Metals nearer its low. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.
| OXY | REMX | |
|---|---|---|
Market Cap | $56.20B | — |
Sector | Energy | Sector/Thematic |
52-Week High | $66.24 | $109.53 |
52-Week Low | $38.92 | $49.22 |
Enterprise Value | $77.28B | — |
Dividend Yield | 1.84% | — |
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REMX, the VanEck Rare Earth and Strategic Metals ETF, trades at $69.85, down 3.88% amid bearish technical signals. The ETF faces selling pressure with 13 bearish moving average signals against zero bullish, though oscillators show some buying opportunity with RSI readings in oversold territory. Recent news highlights ongoing geopolitical tensions around rare earth supply chains, with China's export controls and US efforts to secure critical minerals driving volatility in the sector.
The ETF offers exposure to 38 global rare earth companies but carries high volatility (~50% annualized) and significant China concentration risk. While strategic metals demand remains strong for technology and defense applications, REMX is best suited as a satellite holding for aggressive portfolios due to its specialized nature and geopolitical sensitivities.
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Occidental Petroleum is an independent exploration and production company with operations in the United States, Latin America, and the Middle East. At the end of 2021, the company reported net proved reserves of 3.5 billion barrels of oil equivalent. Net production averaged 1,174 thousand barrels of oil equivalent per day in 2021 at a ratio of 75% oil and natural gas liquids and 25% natural gas.
Read more on OXY →REMX invests in global companies involved in producing, refining, and recycling rare earth and strategic metals. It provides targeted exposure to critical minerals used in high-tech and green energy, with top holdings like Albemarle and Pilbara Minerals.
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