Robots Need Rare Earths: How to Invest

Broadly speaking, when the average investor thinks about the term “artificial intelligence,” the first thing that comes to mind is usually digital, such as a chatbot or large language model (LLM).

ETF Trends • Oct 22, 2026

Rare Earths: The Hidden Engine of Modern Robotics

It's no secret that countries like the United States have been looking to decouple from China's dominant position in the rare earth supply chain as of late. Part of this is due to the vast number of industrial applications that rare earths bring to the table.

ETF Trends • Oct 9, 2026

ETFs Hit Warp Speed: Launches Blow Past 1,000

ETF launches have officially gone parabolic. Just a little more than halfway through the year, product development is already pacing to leave last year's record in the dust.

ETF Trends • Sep 9, 2026

Why Rare Earths are Becoming a New Defense Priority

In an increasingly tense world, defense spending is now shifting from a routine line item into a critical national priority.  Key Takeaways: Defense spending is on the rise across the globe, and ongoing geopolitical tensions may help keep spending up.

ETF Trends • Sep 8, 2026

How Battery Storage Is Powering Lithium Miner Momentum

Many sought-after metals have been logging significant price growth in recent months, and lithium is no exception. Key Takeaways: The price of lithium did quite well in August, as did the Sprott Lithium Miners ETF (LITP).

ETF Trends • Sep 3, 2026

AI, Defense, & More: The Case for Investing in Rare Earths

Advisors and investors who have been keeping an eye on recent headlines are likely aware that rare earths are becoming increasingly valuable for countries across the globe.

ETF Trends • Aug 25, 2026

Bypassing China: The $3B Opportunity for Rare Earths

If anyone was expecting U.S.-China tensions over critical minerals to simmer down any time soon, August has already put those thoughts to rest. Key Takeaways: The United States has announced $3 billion in new investments to support a variety of critical minerals and battery projects.

ETF Trends • Aug 13, 2026

Dynamic Yield & Diversification: What ETF Investors Are Reading Now

Traffic across ETFDB reveals a clear theme. Advisors and retail investors are seeking out active ETFs and looking to diversify away from mega caps.

ETF Trends • Aug 6, 2026

Sprott's Schoffstall on Rare Earth Portfolio Drivers & More

Those who have been keeping an eye on geopolitical developments likely know that rare earths are an increasingly valuable resource for both China and Western countries. After all, tensions continue to escalate on this front.

ETF Trends • Jul 17, 2026

The Defense Angle: Why the Defense Sector Needs Rare Earths

It's well known at this point that the United States, among other countries, is looking to amp up its domestic supply chain when it comes to rare earth materials. Of course, this is playing out because China holds such a dominant position on the rare earths market, and trade relations between the U.S.

ETF Trends • Jul 10, 2026