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Name
As of 06/01/2026Price
Aum/Mkt Cap
YIELD
Exp Ratio
Watchlist
YTD Return
9.0%
1 yr return
11.6%
3 Yr Avg Return
2.7%
5 Yr Avg Return
-0.8%
Net Assets
$1.16 B
Holdings in Top 10
58.3%
Expense Ratio 0.56%
Front Load N/A
Deferred Load N/A
Turnover 17.00%
Redemption Fee N/A
Standard (Taxable)
N/A
IRA
N/A
Fund Type
Exchange Traded Fund
Name
As of 06/01/2026Price
Aum/Mkt Cap
YIELD
Exp Ratio
Watchlist
| Period | MOO Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 9.0% | -6.8% | 37.3% | 82.18% |
| 1 Yr | 11.6% | -7.5% | 141.2% | 83.17% |
| 3 Yr | 2.7%* | -0.1% | 39.9% | 98.00% |
| 5 Yr | -0.8%* | -4.4% | 30.9% | 97.96% |
| 10 Yr | 7.0%* | 3.9% | 22.5% | 91.57% |
* Annualized
| Period | MOO Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 12.8% | -10.9% | 88.0% | 65.35% |
| 2024 | -15.3% | -20.7% | 14.1% | 89.11% |
| 2023 | -11.3% | -13.1% | 52.1% | 97.00% |
| 2022 | -10.0% | -34.9% | 34.0% | 58.16% |
| 2021 | 22.5% | -4.9% | 83.5% | 58.33% |
| Period | MOO Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 9.0% | -6.8% | 37.3% | 82.18% |
| 1 Yr | 11.6% | -7.5% | 141.2% | 83.17% |
| 3 Yr | 2.7%* | -0.1% | 39.9% | 98.00% |
| 5 Yr | -0.8%* | -4.4% | 30.9% | 97.96% |
| 10 Yr | 7.0%* | 3.9% | 22.5% | 91.57% |
* Annualized
| Period | MOO Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 15.6% | -8.9% | 93.4% | 67.33% |
| 2024 | -12.4% | -19.2% | 16.4% | 90.10% |
| 2023 | -8.6% | -12.2% | 57.6% | 95.00% |
| 2022 | -8.1% | -32.2% | 35.5% | 62.24% |
| 2021 | 24.0% | 6.7% | 83.6% | 75.00% |
| MOO | Category Low | Category High | MOO % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Assets | 1.16 B | 16.2 M | 7.81 B | 31.68% |
| Number of Holdings | 51 | 28 | 718 | 63.37% |
| Net Assets in Top 10 | 653 M | 6.8 M | 5.38 B | 15.84% |
| Weighting of Top 10 | 58.34% | 8.8% | 77.1% | 17.82% |
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | MOO % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stocks | 100.11% | 0.00% | 130.51% | 4.95% |
| Cash | 1.89% | 0.00% | 26.40% | 59.41% |
| Preferred Stocks | 0.00% | 0.00% | 6.10% | 91.09% |
| Other | 0.00% | -0.01% | 20.25% | 88.12% |
| Convertible Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.43% | 89.11% |
| Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 82.21% | 89.11% |
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | MOO % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Materials | 29.02% | 2.49% | 100.00% | 68.32% |
| Consumer Defense | 27.56% | 0.00% | 33.96% | 2.97% |
| Healthcare | 22.67% | 0.00% | 22.67% | 0.99% |
| Industrials | 17.41% | 0.00% | 63.67% | 20.79% |
| Consumer Cyclical | 3.34% | 0.00% | 43.37% | 32.67% |
| Utilities | 0.00% | 0.00% | 35.93% | 95.05% |
| Technology | 0.00% | 0.00% | 17.68% | 94.06% |
| Real Estate | 0.00% | 0.00% | 25.29% | 91.09% |
| Financial Services | 0.00% | 0.00% | 4.52% | 89.11% |
| Energy | 0.00% | 0.00% | 89.67% | 95.05% |
| Communication Services | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 89.11% |
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | MOO % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | 61.79% | 0.00% | 99.97% | 62.38% |
| Non US | 38.32% | 0.00% | 88.36% | 35.64% |
| MOO Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 0.56% | 0.08% | 2.99% | 83.17% |
| Management Fee | 0.50% | 0.03% | 1.00% | 21.78% |
| 12b-1 Fee | N/A | 0.00% | 1.00% | N/A |
| Administrative Fee | N/A | 0.03% | 0.25% | N/A |
| MOO 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 |
| MOO Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Max Redemption Fee | N/A | 2.00% | 2.00% | N/A |
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.
| MOO Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover | 17.00% | 4.00% | 169.00% | 12.05% |
| MOO | Category Low | Category High | MOO % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 2.27% | 0.00% | 12.19% | 26.73% |
| MOO | Category Low | Category High | Category Mod | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Distribution Frequency | Annual | Annual | SemiAnnual | Annual |
| MOO | Category Low | Category High | MOO % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Income Ratio | 1.25% | -35.65% | 6.21% | 58.00% |
| MOO | Category Low | Category High | Capital Mode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Gain Distribution Frequency | Annually | Annually | Semi-Annually | Annually |
| Date | Amount | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 22, 2025 | $1.798 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 23, 2024 | $2.201 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 18, 2023 | $2.236 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 19, 2022 | $1.847 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 29, 2021 | $0.020 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 20, 2021 | $1.097 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 21, 2020 | $0.856 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 23, 2019 | $0.909 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 20, 2018 | $0.964 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 18, 2017 | $0.884 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 19, 2016 | $1.098 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 21, 2015 | $1.343 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 22, 2014 | $1.688 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 27, 2013 | $0.112 | ExtraDividend |
| Dec 23, 2013 | $0.930 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 24, 2012 | $0.972 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 23, 2011 | $0.304 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 23, 2010 | $0.328 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 23, 2009 | $0.422 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 26, 2008 | $0.282 | OrdinaryDividend |
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
Aug 31, 2007
14.76
14.8%
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.
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.
| Category Low | Category High | Category Average | Category Mode |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.16 | 24.18 | 7.69 | 0.54 |
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