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VanEck Steel ETF
ETF
SLX
Payout Change
Pending
Price as of:
$59.79
+3.07
+5.41%
primary theme
Natural Resources Industry Equity
SLX (ETF)
VanEck Steel ETF
Payout Change
Pending
Price as of:
$59.79
+3.07
+5.41%
primary theme
Natural Resources Industry Equity
SLX (ETF)
VanEck Steel ETF
Payout Change
Pending
Price as of:
$59.79
+3.07
+5.41%
primary theme
Natural Resources Industry Equity
Name
Price
Aum/Mkt Cap
YIELD
Exp Ratio
Watchlist
Vitals
YTD Return
3.4%
1 yr return
-1.0%
3 Yr Avg Return
34.1%
5 Yr Avg Return
9.0%
Net Assets
$129 M
Holdings in Top 10
70.5%
52 WEEK LOW AND HIGH
$56.7
$46.58
$70.37
Expenses
OPERATING FEES
Expense Ratio 0.55%
SALES FEES
Front Load N/A
Deferred Load N/A
TRADING FEES
Turnover 25.00%
Redemption Fee N/A
Min Investment
Standard (Taxable)
N/A
IRA
N/A
Fund Classification
Fund Type
Exchange Traded Fund
Name
Price
Aum/Mkt Cap
YIELD
Exp Ratio
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SLX - Profile
Distributions
- YTD Total Return 3.4%
- 3 Yr Annualized Total Return 34.1%
- 5 Yr Annualized Total Return 9.0%
- Capital Gain Distribution Frequency Annually
- Net Income Ratio 5.48%
- Dividend Yield 4.8%
- Dividend Distribution Frequency Annually
Fund Details
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Legal NameVanEck Steel ETF
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Fund Family NameVanEck
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Inception DateOct 10, 2006
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Shares Outstanding2050000
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Share ClassN/A
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CurrencyUSD
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Domiciled CountryUnited States
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ManagerPeter Liao
Fund Description
The Fund normally invests at least 80% of its total assets in common stocks and depositary receipts of companies involved in the steel sector. Such companies may include small- and medium-capitalization companies and foreign and emerging market issuers. As of December 31, 2021, the Steel Index included 25 securities of companies with a market capitalization range of between
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approximately $260.3 million and $82.7 billion and a weighted average market capitalization of $32 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 Steel Index by investing in a portfolio of securities that generally replicates the Steel Index. Unlike many investment companies that try to “beat” the performance of a benchmark index, the Fund does not try to “beat” the Steel Index and does not seek temporary defensive positions that are inconsistent with its investment objective of seeking to replicate the Steel Index. The Fund normally invests at least 80% of its total assets in securities that comprise the Steel Index.
The Fund is classified as a non-diversified fund under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the “1940 Act”), and, therefore, may invest a greater percentage of its assets in a particular issuer. The Fund may concentrate its investments in a particular industry or group of industries to the extent that the Steel Index concentrates in an industry or group of industries. As of December 31, 2021, the basic materials sector represented a significant portion of the Fund.
SLX - Performance
Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | SLX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 3.4% | -17.0% | 23.8% | 1.69% |
| 1 Yr | -1.0% | -25.4% | 16.2% | 5.36% |
| 3 Yr | 34.1%* | 0.2% | 73.7% | 5.71% |
| 5 Yr | 9.0%* | -5.9% | 14.1% | 5.05% |
| 10 Yr | 7.7%* | -10.9% | 12.2% | 14.29% |
* Annualized
Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | SLX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 14.3% | -32.2% | 34.0% | 39.45% |
| 2021 | 13.0% | -10.9% | 35.5% | 36.79% |
| 2020 | 6.4% | -8.5% | 36.3% | 21.90% |
| 2019 | 2.7% | -13.9% | 8.5% | 58.25% |
| 2018 | -4.2% | -11.7% | 24.9% | 50.51% |
Total Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | SLX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 3.4% | -30.0% | 23.8% | 1.69% |
| 1 Yr | -1.0% | -25.4% | 51.5% | 7.02% |
| 3 Yr | 34.1%* | 0.2% | 73.7% | 5.61% |
| 5 Yr | 9.0%* | -5.9% | 18.1% | 6.93% |
| 10 Yr | 7.7%* | -10.9% | 13.9% | 16.28% |
* Annualized
Total Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | SLX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 14.3% | -32.2% | 34.0% | 39.45% |
| 2021 | 13.0% | -10.9% | 35.5% | 36.79% |
| 2020 | 6.4% | -8.5% | 36.3% | 21.90% |
| 2019 | 2.7% | -13.9% | 8.5% | 58.25% |
| 2018 | -4.2% | -11.7% | 24.9% | 53.54% |
SLX - Holdings
Concentration Analysis
| SLX | Category Low | Category High | SLX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Assets | 129 M | 1.77 M | 8.89 B | 79.66% |
| Number of Holdings | 25 | 23 | 422 | 95.76% |
| Net Assets in Top 10 | 90.8 M | 770 K | 4.68 B | 72.88% |
| Weighting of Top 10 | 70.54% | 18.0% | 74.6% | 6.78% |
Top 10 Holdings
- Rio Tinto PLC ADR 13.47%
- Vale SA ADR 13.11%
- Nucor Corp 7.43%
- ArcelorMittal SA ADR 6.33%
- Tenaris SA ADR 6.12%
- Cleveland-Cliffs Inc 5.05%
- POSCO Holdings Inc ADR 5.01%
- United States Steel Corp 4.93%
- Worthington Industries Inc 4.87%
- Gibraltar Industries Inc 4.87%
Asset Allocation
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | SLX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stocks | 100.00% | 78.27% | 100.48% | 6.72% |
| Preferred Stocks | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.60% | 22.03% |
| Other | 0.00% | -1.72% | 2.99% | 22.88% |
| Convertible Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.43% | 22.88% |
| Cash | 0.00% | -1.77% | 21.06% | 86.44% |
| Bonds | 0.00% | -2.00% | 2.96% | 26.05% |
Stock Sector Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | SLX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Materials | 85.19% | 2.49% | 100.00% | 14.41% |
| Industrials | 8.69% | 0.00% | 63.67% | 36.44% |
| Energy | 6.12% | 0.00% | 89.67% | 55.93% |
| Utilities | 0.00% | 0.00% | 46.27% | 61.86% |
| Technology | 0.00% | 0.00% | 25.71% | 50.85% |
| Real Estate | 0.00% | 0.00% | 36.20% | 41.53% |
| Healthcare | 0.00% | 0.00% | 22.67% | 43.22% |
| Financial Services | 0.00% | 0.00% | 4.52% | 29.66% |
| Communication Services | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.21% | 17.80% |
| Consumer Defense | 0.00% | 0.00% | 33.96% | 58.47% |
| Consumer Cyclical | 0.00% | 0.00% | 43.37% | 58.47% |
Stock Geographic Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | SLX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non US | 58.03% | 0.00% | 90.92% | 22.03% |
| US | 41.97% | 8.98% | 99.93% | 77.97% |
SLX - Expenses
Operational Fees
| SLX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 0.55% | 0.01% | 5.06% | 78.33% |
| Management Fee | 0.50% | 0.00% | 1.25% | 20.34% |
| 12b-1 Fee | N/A | 0.00% | 1.00% | N/A |
| Administrative Fee | N/A | 0.03% | 0.25% | N/A |
Sales Fees
| SLX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Load | N/A | 0.00% | 5.75% | N/A |
| Deferred Load | N/A | 1.00% | 2.25% | N/A |
Trading Fees
| SLX 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.
| SLX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover | 25.00% | 4.00% | 169.00% | 20.69% |
SLX - Distributions
Dividend Yield Analysis
| SLX | Category Low | Category High | SLX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 4.81% | 0.00% | 11.09% | 4.17% |
Dividend Distribution Analysis
| SLX | Category Low | Category High | Category Mod | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Distribution Frequency | Annually | Annually | Quarterly | Semi-Annually |
Net Income Ratio Analysis
| SLX | Category Low | Category High | SLX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Income Ratio | 5.48% | -35.65% | 9.06% | 2.65% |
Capital Gain Distribution Analysis
| SLX | Category Low | Category High | Capital Mode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Gain Distribution Frequency | Annually | Annually | Semi-Annually | Annually |
Distributions History
| Date | Amount | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 23, 2022 | $2.877 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 27, 2021 | $3.761 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 28, 2020 | $0.774 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jan 06, 2020 | $0.072 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 30, 2019 | $0.972 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 27, 2018 | $2.182 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Jan 03, 2018 | $0.027 | ExtraDividend |
| Dec 22, 2017 | $1.090 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 23, 2016 | $0.402 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 28, 2015 | $1.042 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 29, 2014 | $1.158 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 30, 2013 | $0.983 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 31, 2012 | $1.074 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 30, 2011 | $1.141 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 30, 2010 | $1.024 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 30, 2009 | $0.981 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 31, 2008 | $1.304 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 31, 2007 | $0.485 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 29, 2006 | $0.145 | OrdinaryDividend |
SLX - Fund Manager Analysis
Managers
Peter Liao
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Oct 10, 2006
15.65
15.7%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.16 | 24.18 | 7.63 | 0.16 |
