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VanEck Gaming ETF
ETF
BJK
Payout Change
Pending
Price as of:
$36.0484
+1.04
+2.97%
primary theme
N/A
BJK (ETF)
VanEck Gaming ETF
Payout Change
Pending
Price as of:
$36.0484
+1.04
+2.97%
primary theme
N/A
BJK (ETF)
VanEck Gaming ETF
Payout Change
Pending
Price as of:
$36.0484
+1.04
+2.97%
primary theme
N/A
Name
As of 04/08/2026Price
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
-11.8%
1 yr return
1.4%
3 Yr Avg Return
-4.3%
5 Yr Avg Return
-6.4%
Net Assets
$17.3 M
Holdings in Top 10
58.8%
52 WEEK LOW AND HIGH
$35.0
$33.59
$47.17
Expenses
OPERATING FEES
Expense Ratio 0.51%
SALES FEES
Front Load N/A
Deferred Load N/A
TRADING FEES
Turnover 20.00%
Redemption Fee N/A
Min Investment
Standard (Taxable)
N/A
IRA
N/A
Fund Classification
Fund Type
Exchange Traded Fund
Name
As of 04/08/2026Price
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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BJK - Profile
Distributions
- YTD Total Return -11.8%
- 3 Yr Annualized Total Return -4.3%
- 5 Yr Annualized Total Return -6.4%
- Capital Gain Distribution Frequency Annually
- Net Income Ratio 0.32%
- Dividend Yield 3.8%
- Dividend Distribution Frequency Other
Fund Details
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Legal NameVanEck Gaming ETF
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Fund Family NameVANECKFUND
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Inception DateJan 24, 2008
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Shares Outstanding2025000
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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. For purposes of this policy, the term “assets” means net assets plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes. To be initially eligible for the Gaming Index, companies must generate at least 50% of their revenues from gaming. Gaming includes casinos and casino hotels, sports betting (including internet gambling and racetracks) and lottery services as well as gaming services, gaming technology and gaming equipment. Such companies may include small- and medium-capitalization companies and foreign companies that are listed on a U.S. or foreign exchanges. As of December 31, 2025, the Gaming Index included 34 securities of companies with a market capitalization range of between approximately $1.17 billion and $44.13 billion and a weighted average market capitalization of $17 billion. These amounts are subject to change. As of September 30, 2025, a significant portion of the Fund’s assets was invested in securities of Asian, Australian and European issuers. 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 Gaming Index by investing in a portfolio of securities that generally replicates the Gaming Index. Unlike many investment companies that try to “beat” the performance of a benchmark index, the Fund does not try to “beat” the Gaming Index and does not seek temporary defensive positions that are inconsistent with its investment objective of seeking to replicate the Gaming Index.
The Fund is classified as a non-diversified fund under the Investment Company Act of 1940 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 Gaming Index concentrates in an industry or group of industries. As of September 30, 2025, the consumer discretionary and real estate sectors represented a significant portion of the Fund.
BJK - Performance
Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | BJK Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | -11.8% | -18.3% | 13.0% | 88.89% |
| 1 Yr | 1.4% | -9.8% | 75.9% | 97.22% |
| 3 Yr | -4.3%* | -4.3% | 23.6% | 100.00% |
| 5 Yr | -6.4%* | -12.8% | 10.5% | 86.11% |
| 10 Yr | 3.3%* | 3.3% | 14.4% | 100.00% |
* Annualized
Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | BJK Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0.8% | -13.5% | 34.1% | 83.33% |
| 2024 | -4.1% | -4.1% | 30.9% | 100.00% |
| 2023 | 9.6% | 9.6% | 67.9% | 100.00% |
| 2022 | -13.2% | -55.7% | -13.2% | 2.78% |
| 2021 | -5.1% | -25.2% | 48.8% | 77.78% |
Total Return Ranking - Trailing
| Period | BJK Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | -11.8% | -18.3% | 13.0% | 88.89% |
| 1 Yr | 1.4% | -9.8% | 75.9% | 97.22% |
| 3 Yr | -4.3%* | -4.3% | 23.6% | 100.00% |
| 5 Yr | -6.4%* | -12.8% | 10.5% | 86.11% |
| 10 Yr | 3.3%* | 3.3% | 14.4% | 100.00% |
* Annualized
Total Return Ranking - Calendar
| Period | BJK Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 4.1% | -5.3% | 37.2% | 80.56% |
| 2024 | -1.4% | -1.4% | 31.3% | 100.00% |
| 2023 | 11.5% | 11.5% | 68.9% | 100.00% |
| 2022 | -12.8% | -55.7% | -12.8% | 2.78% |
| 2021 | -4.3% | -25.2% | 57.6% | 86.11% |
BJK - Holdings
Concentration Analysis
| BJK | Category Low | Category High | BJK % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Assets | 17.3 M | 5.41 M | 21.4 B | 75.00% |
| Number of Holdings | 35 | 25 | 294 | 83.33% |
| Net Assets in Top 10 | 13.2 M | 1.83 M | 17.2 B | 69.44% |
| Weighting of Top 10 | 58.85% | 15.3% | 98.1% | 33.33% |
Top 10 Holdings
- Aristocrat Leisure Ltd 8.03%
- Flutter Entertainment PLC 7.85%
- VICI Properties Inc 7.06%
- DraftKings Inc 6.44%
- Las Vegas Sands Corp 5.85%
- Galaxy Entertainment Group Ltd 5.33%
- Gaming and Leisure Properties Inc 5.31%
- Evolution AB 4.51%
- Wynn Resorts Ltd 4.36%
- Churchill Downs Inc 4.10%
Asset Allocation
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | BJK % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stocks | 99.91% | 99.16% | 100.01% | 47.22% |
| Cash | 0.77% | 0.00% | 32.26% | 44.44% |
| Preferred Stocks | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.13% | 97.22% |
| Other | 0.00% | 0.00% | 2.18% | 91.67% |
| Convertible Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.04% | 97.22% |
| Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 97.22% |
Stock Sector Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | BJK % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Consumer Cyclical | 87.10% | 3.24% | 96.69% | 30.56% |
| Real Estate | 12.62% | 0.00% | 17.67% | 5.56% |
| Communication Services | 0.28% | 0.00% | 77.13% | 75.00% |
| Utilities | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 97.22% |
| Technology | 0.00% | 0.00% | 56.29% | 100.00% |
| Industrials | 0.00% | 0.00% | 42.91% | 100.00% |
| Healthcare | 0.00% | 0.00% | 13.27% | 97.22% |
| Financial Services | 0.00% | 0.00% | 2.10% | 97.22% |
| Energy | 0.00% | 0.00% | 1.00% | 97.22% |
| Consumer Defense | 0.00% | 0.00% | 29.70% | 97.22% |
| Basic Materials | 0.00% | 0.00% | 7.13% | 100.00% |
Stock Geographic Breakdown
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | BJK % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | 54.25% | 39.91% | 100.01% | 91.67% |
| Non US | 45.65% | 0.00% | 60.01% | 11.11% |
BJK - Expenses
Operational Fees
| BJK Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 0.51% | 0.08% | 2.43% | 61.11% |
| Management Fee | 0.50% | 0.03% | 0.85% | 50.00% |
| 12b-1 Fee | N/A | 0.00% | 1.00% | N/A |
| Administrative Fee | N/A | 0.25% | 0.25% | N/A |
Sales Fees
| BJK Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Load | N/A | 4.75% | 4.75% | N/A |
| Deferred Load | N/A | 1.00% | 1.00% | N/A |
Trading Fees
| BJK Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Redemption Fee | N/A | N/A | N/A | 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.
| BJK Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover | 20.00% | 4.00% | 214.00% | 25.81% |
BJK - Distributions
Dividend Yield Analysis
| BJK | Category Low | Category High | BJK % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 3.78% | 0.00% | 6.92% | 5.56% |
Dividend Distribution Analysis
| BJK | Category Low | Category High | Category Mod | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Distribution Frequency | Other | SemiAnnual | Quarterly | Quarterly |
Net Income Ratio Analysis
| BJK | Category Low | Category High | BJK % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Income Ratio | 0.32% | -1.54% | 1.17% | 52.78% |
Capital Gain Distribution Analysis
| BJK | Category Low | Category High | Capital Mode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Gain Distribution Frequency | Annually | Annually | Semi-Annually | Annually |
Distributions History
| Date | Amount | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 22, 2025 | $1.364 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 23, 2024 | $1.167 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 18, 2023 | $0.711 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 19, 2022 | $0.168 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 20, 2021 | $0.349 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 21, 2020 | $0.222 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 23, 2019 | $1.231 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 23, 2019 | $1.231 | Extra |
| Dec 20, 2018 | $1.133 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 18, 2017 | $1.077 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 19, 2016 | $1.066 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 21, 2015 | $1.299 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 22, 2014 | $1.884 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 23, 2013 | $0.518 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 24, 2012 | $1.382 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 23, 2011 | $0.033 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 23, 2011 | $0.629 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 23, 2010 | $0.022 | CapitalGainLongTerm |
| Dec 23, 2010 | $0.813 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 23, 2009 | $0.513 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 26, 2008 | $0.230 | OrdinaryDividend |
BJK - Fund Manager Analysis
Managers
Peter Liao
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Jan 22, 2008
14.36
14.4%
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
Feb 01, 2018
4.33
4.3%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.31 | 24.18 | 13.72 | 14.22 |
