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VanEck Brazil Small-Cap ETF
ETF
BRF
Payout Change
Pending
Price as of:
$16.205
+0.33
+2.11%
primary theme
Latin America Equity
BRF (ETF)
VanEck Brazil Small-Cap ETF
Payout Change
Pending
Price as of:
$16.205
+0.33
+2.11%
primary theme
Latin America Equity
BRF (ETF)
VanEck Brazil Small-Cap ETF
Payout Change
Pending
Price as of:
$16.205
+0.33
+2.11%
primary theme
Latin America Equity
Name
As of 09/28/2023Price
Aum/Mkt Cap
YIELD
Annualized forward dividend yield. Multiplies the most recent dividend payout amount by its frequency and divides by the previous close price.
Exp Ratio
Expense ratio is the fund’s total annual operating expenses, including management fees, distribution fees, and other expenses, expressed as a percentage of average net assets.
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Vitals
YTD Return
20.1%
1 yr return
13.3%
3 Yr Avg Return
2.8%
5 Yr Avg Return
1.9%
Net Assets
$36.3 M
Holdings in Top 10
33.9%
52 WEEK LOW AND HIGH
$15.9
$12.24
$19.03
Expenses
OPERATING FEES
Expense Ratio 0.90%
SALES FEES
Front Load N/A
Deferred Load N/A
TRADING FEES
Turnover 56.00%
Redemption Fee N/A
Min Investment
Standard (Taxable)
N/A
IRA
N/A
Fund Classification
Fund Type
Exchange Traded Fund
Name
As of 09/28/2023Price
Aum/Mkt Cap
YIELD
Annualized forward dividend yield. Multiplies the most recent dividend payout amount by its frequency and divides by the previous close price.
Exp Ratio
Expense ratio is the fund’s total annual operating expenses, including management fees, distribution fees, and other expenses, expressed as a percentage of average net assets.
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BRF - Profile
Distributions
- YTD Total Return 20.1%
- 3 Yr Annualized Total Return 2.8%
- 5 Yr Annualized Total Return 1.9%
- Capital Gain Distribution Frequency Annually
- Net Income Ratio 2.32%
- Dividend Yield 3.4%
- Dividend Distribution Frequency Annual
Fund Details
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Legal NameVanEck Brazil Small-Cap ETF
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Fund Family NameVANECKFUND
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Inception DateMay 14, 2009
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Shares Outstanding1750000
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Share ClassN/A
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CurrencyUSD
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Domiciled CountryUS
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ManagerPeter Liao
Fund Description
The Fund normally invests at least 80% of its total assets in securities that comprise the Fund’s benchmark index. The Brazil Small-Cap Index includes securities of Brazilian small-capitalization companies. A company is generally considered to be a Brazilian company if it is incorporated in Brazil or is incorporated outside of Brazil but has at least 50% of its revenues/related assets in Brazil. As of December 31, 2022, the Brazil Small-Cap Index included 111 securities of companies with a market capitalization range of between approximately $0.08 billion and $1.84 billion and a weighted average market capitalization of $0.85
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billion. These amounts are subject to change. The Fund’s 80% investment policy is non-fundamental and may be changed without shareholder approval upon 60 days’ prior written notice to shareholders.
The Fund, using a “passive” or indexing investment approach, attempts to approximate the investment performance of the Brazil Small-Cap Index by investing in a portfolio of securities that generally replicates the Brazil Small-Cap Index. Unlike many investment companies that try to “beat” the performance of a benchmark index, the Fund does not try to “beat” the Brazil Small-Cap Index and does not seek temporary defensive positions that are inconsistent with its investment objective of seeking to replicate the Brazil Small-Cap Index.
The Fund may concentrate its investments in a particular industry or group of industries to the extent that the Brazil Small-Cap Index concentrates in an industry or group of industries. As of December 31, 2022, each of the consumer discretionary, industrials and utilities sectors represented a significant portion of the Fund.
BRF - Performance
Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | BRF Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 20.1% | -1.0% | 28.7% | 4.55% |
| 1 Yr | 13.3% | -6.7% | 9.6% | 54.55% |
| 3 Yr | 2.8%* | -2.8% | 6.7% | 100.00% |
| 5 Yr | 1.9%* | -3.1% | 7.6% | 72.22% |
| 10 Yr | -3.8%* | -6.0% | 1.4% | 100.00% |
* Annualized
Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | BRF Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | -18.0% | -18.0% | 1.0% | 100.00% |
| 2021 | -22.8% | -24.3% | -7.1% | 80.95% |
| 2020 | -22.3% | -22.4% | 1.0% | 95.24% |
| 2019 | 37.0% | 10.2% | 47.4% | 40.00% |
| 2018 | -14.6% | -14.7% | -2.6% | 94.44% |
Total Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | BRF Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 20.1% | 9.0% | 28.7% | 4.55% |
| 1 Yr | 13.3% | 5.3% | 15.0% | 54.55% |
| 3 Yr | 2.8%* | 2.9% | 13.0% | 100.00% |
| 5 Yr | 1.9%* | 1.1% | 9.2% | 72.22% |
| 10 Yr | -3.8%* | -2.0% | 4.4% | 100.00% |
* Annualized
Total Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | BRF Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | -14.5% | -14.5% | 12.4% | 100.00% |
| 2021 | -20.3% | -21.1% | -1.5% | 80.95% |
| 2020 | -21.0% | -21.4% | 1.0% | 95.24% |
| 2019 | 40.6% | 13.8% | 50.6% | 30.00% |
| 2018 | -12.1% | -12.1% | -2.1% | 100.00% |
BRF - Holdings
Concentration Analysis
| BRF | Category Low | Category High | BRF % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Assets | 36.3 M | 6.33 M | 5.57 B | 90.91% |
| Number of Holdings | 99 | 26 | 171 | 13.64% |
| Net Assets in Top 10 | 11.7 M | 2.94 M | 3.61 B | 90.91% |
| Weighting of Top 10 | 33.88% | 25.4% | 60.4% | 90.91% |
Top 10 Holdings
- State Street Navigator Securities Lending Government Money Market Portfolio 6.64%
- Aliansce Sonae Shopping Centers sa 4.99%
- Alupar Investimento SA 3.18%
- Santos Brasil Participacoes SA 3.14%
- Cia de Saneamento do Parana 3.03%
- Azul SA 2.92%
- ERO Copper Corp 2.75%
- 3R PETROLEUM OLEO E GAS SA 2.50%
- BRF SA 2.48%
- Iguatemi SA 2.25%
Asset Allocation
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | BRF % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stocks | 90.48% | 80.70% | 100.00% | 36.36% |
| Preferred Stocks | 9.51% | 0.00% | 6.45% | 45.45% |
| Cash | 6.64% | -0.03% | 14.93% | 9.09% |
| Other | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.73% | 54.55% |
| Convertible Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 54.55% |
| Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 4.37% | 59.09% |
Stock Sector Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | BRF % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Cyclical | 17.94% | 0.00% | 17.94% | 4.55% |
| Consumer Defense | 13.31% | 6.76% | 16.72% | 59.09% |
| Industrials | 13.09% | 2.78% | 17.03% | 31.82% |
| Utilities | 12.95% | 0.56% | 24.83% | 18.18% |
| Real Estate | 9.45% | 0.00% | 9.45% | 4.55% |
| Energy | 7.14% | 3.95% | 17.38% | 77.27% |
| Basic Materials | 6.61% | 6.29% | 30.27% | 86.36% |
| Healthcare | 6.35% | 1.37% | 22.01% | 45.45% |
| Financial Services | 5.70% | 5.70% | 35.31% | 100.00% |
| Technology | 4.82% | 0.00% | 5.06% | 18.18% |
| Communication Services | 2.63% | 0.00% | 7.08% | 22.73% |
Stock Geographic Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | BRF % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non US | 75.40% | 74.45% | 99.74% | 45.45% |
| US | 15.08% | 0.00% | 6.25% | 72.73% |
BRF - Expenses
Operational Fees
| BRF Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 0.90% | 0.19% | 2.77% | 63.64% |
| Management Fee | 0.50% | 0.19% | 1.10% | 18.18% |
| 12b-1 Fee | N/A | 0.00% | 1.00% | N/A |
| Administrative Fee | N/A | 0.08% | 0.15% | N/A |
Sales Fees
| BRF Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Load | N/A | 3.50% | 5.75% | N/A |
| Deferred Load | N/A | 1.00% | 1.00% | N/A |
Trading Fees
| BRF Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Redemption Fee | N/A | 2.00% | 2.00% | N/A |
Related Fees
Turnover provides investors a proxy for the trading fees incurred by mutual fund managers who frequently adjust position allocations. Higher turnover means higher trading fees.
| BRF Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover | 56.00% | 17.00% | 115.00% | 75.00% |
BRF - Distributions
Dividend Yield Analysis
| BRF | Category Low | Category High | BRF % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.44% | 0.00% | 11.91% | 77.27% |
Dividend Distribution Analysis
| BRF | Category Low | Category High | Category Mod | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Distribution Frequency | Annual | Annually | Quarterly | Quarterly |
Net Income Ratio Analysis
| BRF | Category Low | Category High | BRF % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Income Ratio | 2.32% | -0.05% | 8.87% | 54.55% |
Capital Gain Distribution Analysis
| BRF | Category Low | Category High | Capital Mode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Gain Distribution Frequency | Annually | Annually | Annually | Annually |
Distributions History
| Date | Amount | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 23, 2022 | $0.557 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 27, 2021 | $0.488 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 28, 2020 | $0.353 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 30, 2019 | $0.697 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jan 03, 2019 | $0.068 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 27, 2018 | $0.511 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 22, 2017 | $1.063 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 23, 2016 | $0.676 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 28, 2015 | $0.399 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 29, 2014 | $0.892 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jan 03, 2014 | $0.018 | ExtraDividend |
| Dec 30, 2013 | $0.530 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 31, 2012 | $0.616 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 30, 2011 | $1.117 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 30, 2010 | $0.784 | OrdinaryDividend |
BRF - Fund Manager Analysis
Managers
Peter Liao
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
May 12, 2009
13.06
13.1%
Mr. Liao has been employed by Van Eck Associates Corporation as an analyst since the summer of 2004 and has been a portfolio manager since 2006. Mr. Liao graduated from New York University in 2004 with a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Mathematics. He is a CFA charterholder.
Guo Hua (Jason) Jin
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Mar 12, 2018
4.22
4.2%
Guo Hua (Jason) Jin has been employed by Van Eck Associates Corporation as an analyst since January 2007 and has been a portfolio manager since 2018. Mr. Jin graduated from the State University of New York at Buffalo in 2004 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Financial Analysis.
Tenure Analysis
| Category Low | Category High | Category Average | Category Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2.04 | 8.17 | 5.41 | 6.63 |
