Vault Minerals (VAU) is held by 25 ASX ETFs. Over the last year it rose 29.3%: on $10,000, +$2932. We explain 7 big moves in that time.
About VAU
- SectorMaterials
- IndustryMaterials
- Size$6.1b
- Held by25 ETFs
- Big moves7 in 1Y
Each dot is a move we explain. Tap one, or a row of Why it moved, to see what caused it.
Why it moved
- +7.7%5 Aug 2026· Sector Flow
Shares rose amid a broader ASX gold sector rally, with investor interest in gold exposure intensifying.
- +11.6%6 Jul 2026· Takeover / M&A
Shares surged as Vault Minerals received a nearly AU$6 billion takeover/merger proposal from Genesis Minerals, a higher bid than the earlier Regis offer.
- +9.2%8 May 2026· Takeover / M&A
The stock rose as investors reacted positively to the company's massive $10.7 billion merger with Regis Resources, announced earlier in the week.
- +10.4%25 Mar 2026· Sector Flow
Gold sector stocks rallied broadly as ASX 200 gold shares stormed higher, lifting Vault Minerals with the sector.
- −7.0%23 Mar 2026· Sector Flow
Vault Minerals shares fell as capital flowed away from high-risk gold explorers amid broader gold sector headwinds.
- −8.2%2 Feb 2026· Commodity
Gold price freefall likely dragged down ASX gold miners, including Vault Minerals.
- −9.9%22 Jan 2026· Operational
Vault Minerals' December quarterly report likely contained production or cost details that disappointed the market, despite the headline of 'strong gold production and cash flow'.
Held by 25 ETFs
Of every $10,000 in each fund, how much is in VAU today.
- SSOSTATE STREET SPDR S&P/ASX SMALL ORDINARIES ETF$2132.13%
- ISOiShares S&P/ASX Small Ordinaries ETF$2122.12%
- MVRVanEck Australian Resources ETF$1721.72%
- VSOVanguard MSCI Australian Small Companies Index ETF$1181.18%
- OZRSTATE STREET SPDR S&P/ASX 200 RESOURCES ETF$790.79%
- QREBetaShares Australian Resources Sector ETF$790.79%
- MTUMBetaShares Australian Momentum ETF$780.78%
- EX20BetaShares Australian Ex-20 Portfolio Diversifier ETF$650.65%
- VETHVanguard Ethically Conscious Australian Shares ETF$570.57%
- IESGiShares Core MSCI Australia ESG ETF$540.54%
Why did VAU rise 10.4% on 25 Mar 2026?
Vault Minerals
Gold sector stocks rallied broadly as ASX 200 gold shares stormed higher, lifting Vault Minerals with the sector.
On the event date, multiple articles report that ASX 200 gold stocks like Northern Star and Evolution Mining were storming higher, indicating a sector-wide rally in gold equities. Vault Minerals, being a gold miner, was likely caught up in this broad upward move. Operational updates were published days after the price move, making sector flow the more proximate explanation.
General information only, not personal advice — prepared without regard to your objectives, financial situation or needs. Past performance is not indicative of future performance.
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What it did to the 25 ETFs holding VAU
On $10,000 in each fund, at the weight it holds today
- SSO2.13% of the fund+$22
- ISO2.12% of the fund+$22
- MVR1.72% of the fund+$18
- VSO1.18% of the fund+$12
- OZR0.79% of the fund+$8
- QRE0.79% of the fund+$8
- MTUM0.78% of the fund+$8
- EX200.65% of the fund+$7
- VETH0.57% of the fund+$6
- IESG0.54% of the fund+$6
The 10 that hold it most. All 25 are listed on the page under Held by.