Arafura Rare Earths Ltd (ARU) is an ASX-listed company and is held by a number of exchange traded funds (ETFs). It is involved in advancing the Nolans Project toward a final investment decision including continuation of engineering design and development and advancing remaining funding and offtake negotiations.
| ASX Code | ARU |
| Website | http://www.arultd.com |
| Industry/Sector | Diversified Metals & Mining |
| Market Cap ($M) | 1,305 |
| ARU Share Price | $0.215 |
| Day High | $0.220 |
| Day Low | $0.210 |
| Last Close | $0.215 |
| ARU Share Price Movement | - ( No change ) |
As a significant Australian company by market capitalisation, ARU is held across 11 ETFs spanning strategies that include diversified metals & mining exposure . Its weighting in those funds means performance can have an outsized influence - when ARU moves, funds like XMET, SSO, ISO, VSO and IESG that hold it can move with it.
For more concentrated exposure, ETFs such as XMET (BetaShares Energy Transition Metals ETF) allocate about 0.6% to ARU , while the average exposure across all 11 ETFs that hold it is around 0.1% .
Last updated: ETF data and holdings as at 14 August 2026
How does holding Arafura Rare Earths Ltd (ARU) shares directly compare to ETFs that include it?
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ARU Direct
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XMET
ASX |
SSO
ASX |
ISO
ASX |
VSO
ASX |
IESG
ASX |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holdings | 1 company | 65 holdings | 201 holdings | 198 holdings | 193 holdings | 95 holdings |
| ARU Weight | 100% | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Diversification | Single Stock | Broad | Broad | Broad | Broad | Broad |
| Annual Cost | Brokerage only | 0.69% p.a. | 0.5% p.a. | 0.55% p.a. | 0.3% p.a. | 0.09% p.a. |
| Approx. Yield | - | 3.61% | 8.95% | 4.2% | 4.63% | 2.49% |
| Star Ratings | - |
Yields and costs are approximate. ETF yields reflect the fund's dividend distributions, not ARU's direct yield. Annual cost uses each ETF's MER.
How a $10,000 investment in Arafura Rare Earths Ltd (ARU) one week ago compares with ETFs that hold it.
| Security | Investment type | Current price | 7-day price movement | Dollar change | Value today |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arafura Rare Earths Ltd (ARU) | Direct share | $0.215 | 10.26% | +$1,026 | $11,026 |
| BetaShares Energy Transition Metals ETF (XMET) | Equity - Global Sectors | $15.080 | 1.75% | +$175 | $10,175 |
| SPDR S&P/ASX Small Ordinaries Fund (SSO) | Equity - Australia Small/Mid Cap | $14.990 | -0.07% | -$7 | $9,993 |
| iShares S&P/ASX Small Ordinaries ETF Index Fund (ISO) | Equity - Australia Small/Mid Cap | $5.200 | -0.19% | -$19 | $9,981 |
| Vanguard MSCI Australian Small Companies Index ETF (VSO) | Equity - Australia Small/Mid Cap | $75.420 | 0.15% | +$15 | $10,015 |
| iShares Core MSCI Australia ESG Leaders ETF (IESG) | Equity - Australia Strategy | $31.950 | -1.54% | -$154 | $9,846 |
Assumes $10,000 invested 7 days ago. Figures are based on price movement only and exclude distributions, fees and brokerage.
11 ETFs hold Arafura Rare Earths Ltd (ARU).
| ETF | ARU Weight | MER | Yield |
|---|---|---|---|
| BetaShares Energy Transition Metals ETF (XMET) | 0.6% | 0.69% | 3.61% |
| SPDR S&P/ASX Small Ordinaries Fund (SSO) | 0.3% | 0.5% | 8.95% |
| iShares S&P/ASX Small Ordinaries ETF Index Fund (ISO) | 0.3% | 0.55% | 4.2% |
| Vanguard MSCI Australian Small Companies Index ETF (VSO) | 0.2% | 0.3% | 4.63% |
| iShares Core MSCI Australia ESG Leaders ETF (IESG) | 0.1% | 0.09% | 2.49% |
| Vanguard Australian Shares Index ETF (VAS) | 0% | 0.07% | 2.88% |
| Global X Australia 300 ETF (A300) | 0% | 0.03% | 2.93% |
| Dimensional Australian Core Equity (Managed Fund) (DACE) | 0% | 0.28% | 2.96% |
| Distribution Type | Dividend | Franking | Ex-dividend date | Payment date | Current Price+ | Price 7D Avg | Dividend Yield |
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| Year to Jun | NPAT | EPS | EPS chg (%) | PER | DPS | Yield (%) | Franking (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026F | C2 | N2 | 0.00% | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00% | 0.0% |
| 2025A | -$18.64 | -$0.80 | -83.30% | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00% | 0.0% |
| 2024A | -$100.97 | -$4.60 | -9.70% | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00% | 0.0% |
| Company | Mkt Cap | EPS Growth (%) | P/E (%) | Dividend Yield (%) | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 A | 2025 A | 2026 F | 2024 A | 2025 A | 2026 F | 2024 A | 2025 A | 2026 F | ||
| Arafura Rare Earths Ltd (ARU) | $1,306M | -0.8333 | 0.0000 | 0.0000 | 0.0000 | 0.0000 | 0.0000 | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| BHP Group Limited (BHP) | $322,414M | -0.1829 | 0.1215 | 0.0317 | 20.3515 | 18.1462 | 17.5884 | 3.35% | 3.45% | 3.05% |
| Lynas Rare Earths Limited (LYC) | $16,738M | -0.8953 | 29.0000 | 1.4912 | 1,750.5263 | 58.3509 | 23.4225 | 0.00% | 0.53% | 1.19% |
| Rio Tinto Limited (RIO) | $64,336M | -0.1811 | 0.2123 | -0.0024 | 17.3831 | 14.3386 | 14.3725 | 3.47% | 3.83% | 3.83% |
| South32 Limited (S32) | $22,118M | 1.6398 | 0.5862 | 0.0781 | 24.6377 | 15.5325 | 14.4068 | 2.01% | 2.89% | 3.00% |
| Earnings | P/E Ratio | P/B Ratio | P/E Growth | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Company | 0.00 | 0.00 | 3.55 | 0.00 |
| Market | 0.60 | 17.90 | 1.67 | 1.13 |
| Sector | 2.10 | 14.90 | 1.68 | 0.31 |
| Name | Position | Start Date |
|---|---|---|
| Mr Darryl Cuzzubbo | Chief Executive Officer, Managing Director | 1 Nov 2021 |
| Mr Ian Louis Murray | Non-Executive Director | 10 Sep 2024 |
| Mr Michael John Spreadborough | Non-Executive Director | 8 Apr 2024 |
| Dr Roger John Higgins | Non-Executive Director | 8 Apr 2024 |
| Ms Catherine (Cathy) Mary Moises | Non-Executive Director | 1 Dec 2019 |
| Mr Mark Southey | Non-Executive Director, Non-Executive Chairman | 30 Jan 2018 |
| Date of change | Director | Buy/Sell | Security Type | Qty | Trade Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Jul 2026 | MURRAY, Ian | Issued | Indirect Shares | 115,384 | $0.260 | $29,999.840 |
| 13 Jul 2026 | SOUTHEY, Mark | Issued | Indirect Shares | 115,384 | $0.260 | $29,999.840 |
| 15 Dec 2025 | SOUTHEY, Mark | Buy | Indirect Shares | 107,142 | $0.280 | $29,999.760 |
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| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Peter Sherrington | Chief Financial Officer |
| Tommie van der Walt | Chief Projects Officer |
| Catherine Huynh | Company Secretary |
Under ASX rules large investors and investment funds must disclose when they own more than a 5% stake in Arafura Rare Earths Ltd (ARU). However, you won't necessarily see their names in the company’s annual report, as many trade under nominee names. These shareholders are obliged to provide ongoing substantial notices relating to any change of 1% or more.
| Holding | Name |
|---|---|
| 0 (10.01%) | Hancock Prospecting Pty Ltd |
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 30 July 2027 | Report (Quarterly) |
| 28 April 2027 | Report (Quarterly) |
| 28 January 2027 | Report (Quarterly) |
| 27 October 2026 | Report (Quarterly) |
| 21 August 2026 | Report (Annual) |
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