Current share price for MLX : $1.845 0.045 (2.38%)+
Metals X Limited (MLX) is an ASX-listed company and is held by a number of exchange traded funds (ETFs). It is involved in investment in a joint venture company operating a tin mine in Australia; and investments in companies undertaking exploration and development of gold and base metals projects in Australia.
| ASX Code | MLX |
| Website | http://www.metalsx.com.au |
| Industry/Sector | Diversified Metals & Mining |
| Market Cap ($M) | 1,635 |
| MLX Share Price | $1.845 |
| Day High | $1.895 |
| Day Low | $1.820 |
| Last Close | $1.890 |
| MLX Share Price Movement | $0.04 ( 2.38% ) |
As a significant Australian company by market capitalisation, MLX is held across 15 ETFs spanning strategies that include diversified metals & mining exposure . Its weighting in those funds means performance can have an outsized influence - when MLX moves, funds like MVS, ALFA, SMLL, ISO and SSO that hold it can move with it.
For more concentrated exposure, ETFs such as MVS (VanEck Small Companies Masters ETF) allocate about 2.3% to MLX , while the average exposure across all 15 ETFs that hold it is around 0.4% .
Last updated: ETF data and holdings as at 3 September 2026
How does holding Metals X Limited (MLX) shares directly compare to ETFs that include it?
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MLX Direct
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MVS
ASX |
ALFA
ASX |
SMLL
ASX |
ISO
ASX |
SSO
ASX |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holdings | 1 company | 59 holdings | 105 holdings | 59 holdings | 201 holdings | 202 holdings |
| MLX Weight | 100% | 2.3% | 0.8% | 0.7% | 0.4% | 0.4% |
| Diversification | Single Stock | Broad | Broad | Broad | Broad | Broad |
| Annual Cost | Brokerage only | 0.49% p.a. | 0.39% p.a. | 0.39% p.a. | 0.55% p.a. | 0.5% p.a. |
| Approx. Yield | - | 2.69% | 0.86% | 2.9% | 4.24% | 9.03% |
| Star Ratings | - |
Yields and costs are approximate. ETF yields reflect the fund's dividend distributions, not MLX's direct yield. Annual cost uses each ETF's MER.
How a $10,000 investment in Metals X Limited (MLX) one week ago compares with ETFs that hold it.
| Security | Investment type | Current price | 7-day price movement | Dollar change | Value today |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Metals X Limited (MLX) | Direct share | $1.845 | -4.16% | -$416 | $9,584 |
| VanEck Small Companies Masters ETF (MVS) | Equity - Australia Small/Mid Cap | $22.320 | -0.89% | -$89 | $9,911 |
| Vaneck Australian Long Short Complex ETF (ALFA) | Equity - Australia Strategy | $23.190 | 0.69% | +$69 | $10,069 |
| BetaShares Australian Small Companies Select Fund (Managed Fund) (SMLL) | Equity - Australia Strategy | $4.520 | 0.22% | +$22 | $10,022 |
| iShares S&P/ASX Small Ordinaries ETF Index Fund (ISO) | Equity - Australia Small/Mid Cap | $5.160 | -1.15% | -$115 | $9,885 |
| SPDR S&P/ASX Small Ordinaries Fund (SSO) | Equity - Australia Small/Mid Cap | $14.860 | -0.87% | -$87 | $9,913 |
Assumes $10,000 invested 7 days ago. Figures are based on price movement only and exclude distributions, fees and brokerage.
15 ETFs hold Metals X Limited (MLX).
| ETF | MLX Weight | MER | Yield |
|---|---|---|---|
| VanEck Small Companies Masters ETF (MVS) | 2.3% | 0.49% | 2.69% |
| Vaneck Australian Long Short Complex ETF (ALFA) | 0.8% | 0.39% | 0.86% |
| BetaShares Australian Small Companies Select Fund (Managed Fund) (SMLL) | 0.7% | 0.39% | 2.9% |
| iShares S&P/ASX Small Ordinaries ETF Index Fund (ISO) | 0.4% | 0.55% | 4.24% |
| SPDR S&P/ASX Small Ordinaries Fund (SSO) | 0.4% | 0.5% | 9.03% |
| ishares Edge MSCI Australia Multifactor ETF (AUMF) | 0.3% | 0.3% | 2.79% |
| Vanguard MSCI Australian Small Companies Index ETF (VSO) | 0.3% | 0.3% | 4.65% |
| Dimensional Australian Value Trust - Active ETF (DAVA) | 0.2% | 0.34% | 6.46% |
| Dimensional Australian Core Equity (Managed Fund) (DACE) | 0.2% | 0.28% | 2.94% |
| Vanguard Ethically Conscious Australian Shares ETF (VETH) | 0.1% | 0.16% | 2.8% |
| Distribution Type | Dividend | Franking | Ex-dividend date | Payment date | Current Price+ | Price 7D Avg | Dividend Yield |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SpecialEvent | 0.55¢ | 0% | 7 Jan 2022 | 17 Jan 2022 | - | - | - |
| HFResult | 1¢ | 0% | 6 Sep 2017 | 19 Sep 2017 | - | - | - |
| HFResult | 2.95¢ | 26% | 31 Aug 2015 | 25 Sep 2015 | - | - | - |
See all dividends from Metals X Limited (MLX) or use our Upcoming Dividends tool to search for dividends across all ASX-listed securities.
| Year to Dec | NPAT | EPS | EPS chg (%) | PER | DPS | Yield (%) | Franking (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2027F | C2 | $17.00 | -15.00% | 11.10 | 4.00 | 2.10% | 0.0% |
| 2026F | C2 | $20.00 | 69.50% | 9.50 | 4.00 | 2.10% | 0.0% |
| 2025A | $104.61 | $11.80 | 4.10% | 5.50 | 0.00 | 0.00% | 0.0% |
| Company | Mkt Cap | EPS Growth (%) | P/E (%) | Dividend Yield (%) | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 A | 2026 F | 2027 F | 2025 A | 2026 F | 2027 F | 2025 A | 2026 F | 2027 F | ||
| BHP Group Limited (BHP) | $328,692M | 0.2093 | -0.0362 | -0.0805 | 17.1472 | 17.7918 | 19.3499 | 3.87% | 3.31% | 3.34% |
| Metals X Limited (MLX) | $1,618M | 0.0406 | 0.6949 | -0.1500 | 15.4661 | 9.1250 | 10.7353 | 0.00% | 2.19% | 2.19% |
| PLS Group Limited (PLS) | $16,737M | -3.5619 | 1.3470 | -0.1824 | 32.1561 | 13.7012 | 16.7582 | 0.00% | 1.35% | 0.94% |
| Rio Tinto Limited (RIO) | $65,024M | -0.1811 | 0.2122 | -0.0024 | 17.5690 | 14.4931 | 14.5273 | 3.43% | 3.79% | 3.79% |
| South32 Limited (S32) | $23,105M | 0.5182 | 0.0155 | -0.0827 | 16.9519 | 16.6937 | 18.1979 | 2.63% | 2.51% | 2.34% |
| Earnings | P/E Ratio | P/B Ratio | P/E Growth | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Company | 2.89 | 10.89 | 3.15 | 0.54 |
| Market | 0.63 | 16.60 | 1.67 | 1.30 |
| Sector | 1.96 | 14.70 | 1.70 | 0.55 |
| Name | Position | Start Date |
|---|---|---|
| Mr Brett Robert Smith | Executive Director | 2 Dec 2019 |
| Mr Peter Lynton Gunzburg | Non-Executive Chairman, Non-Executive Director | 10 Jul 2020 |
| Mr Patrick O'Connor | Non-Executive Director | 24 Oct 2019 |
| Mr Grahame Oliver White | Non-Executive Director | 10 Jul 2020 |
| Date of change | Director | Buy/Sell | Security Type | Qty | Trade Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Mar 2026 | O'CONNOR, Patrick | Sell | Indirect Shares | 750,000 | $1.509 | $1,131,375.000 |
| 1 Jun 2022 | SMITH, Brett | Buy | Direct Shares | 40,000 | $0.470 | $18,800.000 |
| 3 Mar 2021 | SMITH, Brett | Buy | Direct Shares | 50,000 | $0.205 | $10,250.000 |
See all changes in directors' interest & trades for Metals X Limited (MLX) or use our Changes in directors' interest tool to search for changes & trades across all ASX-listed securities.
| Name | Position |
|---|---|
| Daniel Broughton | Chief Financial Officer |
| Natalie Teo | Company Secretary |
Under ASX rules large investors and investment funds must disclose when they own more than a 5% stake in Metals X Limited (MLX). 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 |
|---|---|
| 206,321,221 (23.28%) | APAC Resources Ltd |
| 46,825,557 (5.28%) | Bank of America Corporation and its related bodies corporate |
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| 27 August 2027 | Report (Interim) |
| 26 July 2027 | Report (Quarterly) |
| 29 April 2027 | Report (Quarterly) |
| 24 March 2027 | Report (Annual) |
| 26 February 2027 | Report (Prelim) |
| 27 January 2027 | Report (Quarterly) |
| 28 October 2026 | Report (Quarterly) |
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