Lynas (LYC) is held by 29 ASX ETFs. Over the last 3 months it fell 28.9%: on $10,000, −$2892. We explain 5 big moves in that time.
About LYC
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- Size$12.7b
- Held by29 ETFs
- Big moves5 in 3M
Each dot is a move we explain. Tap one, or a row of Why it moved, to see what caused it.
Why it moved
- −5.7%1 Oct 2026· Takeover / M&A
Lynas Rare Earths fell sharply after announcing a scheme of arrangement to acquire Meteoric Resources, with the deal requiring a new share issuance that dilutes existing shareholders.
- +5.0%18 Sep 2026· Sector Flow
Lynas Rare Earths rose on broad market tailwinds, with a strong S&P 500 rally and a firm ASX materials sector providing the most identifiable lift.
- +6.6%4 Aug 2026· Contract
Lynas Rare Earths shares jumped nearly 7% on Aug 5, likely driven by strategic funding partnership news and broader critical minerals sector focus.
- −4.8%29 Jul 2026· Macro
A sharp sell-off in Japanese equities (Nikkei 225 down ~4%) the prior day likely dragged Lynas Rare Earths lower, given its significant operational and revenue exposure to Japan as a key rare earths processing and customer market.
- −6.5%22 Jul 2026· Operational
Lynas Rare Earths fell sharply after its quarterly activities report disappointed investors, likely revealing weaker-than-expected production or cost metrics despite reporting $288.9M in revenue for the June quarter.
Held by 29 ETFs
Of every $10,000 in each fund, how much is in LYC today.
- RESMVANECK RARE EARTH AND STRATEGIC METALS X CHINA ETF$1,03010.30%
- XMETBetaShares Energy Transition Metals ETF$4684.68%
- MVRVanEck Australian Resources ETF$2782.78%
- GMTLGlobal X Green Metal Miners ETF$2242.24%
- MTUMBetaShares Australian Momentum ETF$2052.05%
- OZRSTATE STREET SPDR S&P/ASX 200 RESOURCES ETF$1601.60%
- QREBetaShares Australian Resources Sector ETF$1561.56%
- EX20BetaShares Australian Ex-20 Portfolio Diversifier ETF$1281.28%
- VETHVanguard Ethically Conscious Australian Shares ETF$1201.20%
- GMVWVanEck Geared Australian Equal Weight Complex ETF$1201.20%
Why did LYC rise 5.0% on 18 Sep 2026?
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Lynas Rare Earths rose on broad market tailwinds, with a strong S&P 500 rally and a firm ASX materials sector providing the most identifiable lift.
There are no company announcements, no news triggers, and no commodity-specific signals identified. The S&P 500 rose 1.14% (above its ATR threshold) on D-1 and the ASX Materials index (^AXMJ) moved up ~1% on the same day, both directionally consistent with LYC's move. However, LYC's 4.97% move at 2.8x its normal daily range and 2.7x normal volume is substantially larger than what the sector and macro signals alone would typically explain, suggesting there may be an undetected catalyst — such as a rare earth commodity price move or an unreported news item — that is not captured in the available evidence.
General information only, not personal advice — prepared without regard to your objectives, financial situation or needs. Past performance is not indicative of future performance.
Evidence
Sector / macro signals
What it did to the 29 ETFs holding LYC
On $10,000 in each fund, at the weight it holds today
- RESM10.30% of the fund+$51
- XMET4.68% of the fund+$23
- MVR2.78% of the fund+$14
- GMTL2.24% of the fund+$11
- MTUM2.05% of the fund+$10
- OZR1.60% of the fund+$8
- QRE1.56% of the fund+$8
- EX201.28% of the fund+$6
- VETH1.20% of the fund+$6
- GMVW1.20% of the fund+$6
The 10 that hold it most. All 29 are listed on the page under Held by.