VanEck Steel ETF (SLX) Dividend Yield, History & Forecast

VanEck Steel ETF (SLX) is an exchange-traded fund (ETF) listed on the New York Stock Exchange Arca. It pays a current dividend yield of 1.32% ($1.32 per share annually (TTM)). The most recent ex-dividend date was December 22, 2025, with payment scheduled for December 26, 2025. market capitalization is approximately $149M. Review SLX dividend history on this scorecard, compare peers in the Compare Dividend Returns tool, or project income with the dividend calculator.

SLX fund composition

SLX holds 42 positions, with 56.8% of assets in its ten largest. It charges an expense ratio of 0.55%, and manages $150.0M.

Top 10 holdings

HoldingWeight
NUENucor Corp7.71%
BHPBhp Group Ltd6.91%
RIORio Tinto Plc6.36%
STLDSteel Dynamics Inc5.82%
VALEVale Sa5.77%
RSReliance Steel & Aluminum Co5.56%
MTArcelormittal Sa5.20%
5401.TNippon Steel Corp4.70%
RIO.AXRio Tinto Ltd4.43%
TSTenaris Sa4.29%

Sector allocation

Basic Materials92.3%Industrials3.9%Energy3.8%Cash & Others0.1%

Frequently Asked Questions about VanEck Steel ETF (SLX)

What is VanEck Steel ETF's dividend yield?
VanEck Steel ETF (SLX) pays a current trailing twelve-month dividend yield of 1.32%, which works out to $1.32 per share annually based on the most recent payout schedule.
When does VanEck Steel ETF pay distributions?
The most recent ex-dividend date was December 22, 2025. The next scheduled dividend payment date is December 26, 2025.
What does VanEck Steel ETF invest in?
The VanEck Steel ETF (SLX) is designed to replicate, as precisely as possible and prior to any operational costs, both the capital appreciation and income generation of the MarketVector Global Steel Index (MVSLXTR). This benchmark index is specifically constructed to capture the overall financial performance of companies engaged in the worldwide steel industry.