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Name
As of 06/01/2026Price
Aum/Mkt Cap
YIELD
Exp Ratio
Watchlist
YTD Return
31.5%
1 yr return
77.8%
3 Yr Avg Return
26.4%
5 Yr Avg Return
16.0%
Net Assets
$159 M
Holdings in Top 10
62.5%
Expense Ratio 0.64%
Front Load N/A
Deferred Load N/A
Turnover 25.00%
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 | SLX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 31.5% | -6.8% | 37.3% | 9.90% |
| 1 Yr | 77.8% | -7.5% | 141.2% | 8.91% |
| 3 Yr | 26.4%* | -0.1% | 39.9% | 10.00% |
| 5 Yr | 16.0%* | -4.4% | 30.9% | 20.41% |
| 10 Yr | 20.0%* | 3.9% | 22.5% | 3.61% |
* Annualized
| Period | SLX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 45.2% | -10.9% | 88.0% | 11.88% |
| 2024 | -20.7% | -20.7% | 14.1% | 100.00% |
| 2023 | 27.5% | -13.1% | 52.1% | 3.00% |
| 2022 | 8.7% | -34.9% | 34.0% | 37.76% |
| 2021 | 19.2% | -4.9% | 83.5% | 81.25% |
| Period | SLX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 31.5% | -6.8% | 37.3% | 9.90% |
| 1 Yr | 77.8% | -7.5% | 141.2% | 8.91% |
| 3 Yr | 26.4%* | -0.1% | 39.9% | 10.00% |
| 5 Yr | 16.0%* | -4.4% | 30.9% | 20.41% |
| 10 Yr | 20.0%* | 3.9% | 22.5% | 3.61% |
* Annualized
| Period | SLX Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 47.4% | -8.9% | 93.4% | 13.86% |
| 2024 | -17.9% | -19.2% | 16.4% | 99.01% |
| 2023 | 31.2% | -12.2% | 57.6% | 3.00% |
| 2022 | 14.3% | -32.2% | 35.5% | 38.78% |
| 2021 | 28.0% | 6.7% | 83.6% | 39.58% |
| SLX | Category Low | Category High | SLX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Assets | 159 M | 16.2 M | 7.81 B | 85.15% |
| Number of Holdings | 40 | 28 | 718 | 81.19% |
| Net Assets in Top 10 | 93.5 M | 6.8 M | 5.38 B | 74.26% |
| Weighting of Top 10 | 62.47% | 8.8% | 77.1% | 8.91% |
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | SLX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stocks | 99.96% | 0.00% | 130.51% | 8.91% |
| Cash | 6.69% | 0.00% | 26.40% | 12.87% |
| Preferred Stocks | 0.00% | 0.00% | 6.10% | 48.51% |
| Other | 0.00% | -0.01% | 20.25% | 52.48% |
| Convertible Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.43% | 43.56% |
| Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 82.21% | 47.52% |
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | SLX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Materials | 85.19% | 2.49% | 100.00% | 14.85% |
| Industrials | 8.69% | 0.00% | 63.67% | 32.67% |
| Energy | 6.12% | 0.00% | 89.67% | 59.41% |
| Utilities | 0.00% | 0.00% | 35.93% | 71.29% |
| Technology | 0.00% | 0.00% | 17.68% | 67.33% |
| Real Estate | 0.00% | 0.00% | 25.29% | 58.42% |
| Healthcare | 0.00% | 0.00% | 22.67% | 63.37% |
| Financial Services | 0.00% | 0.00% | 4.52% | 49.50% |
| Communication Services | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 39.60% |
| Consumer Defense | 0.00% | 0.00% | 33.96% | 70.30% |
| Consumer Cyclical | 0.00% | 0.00% | 43.37% | 73.27% |
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | SLX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US | 58.75% | 0.00% | 99.97% | 66.34% |
| Non US | 41.22% | 0.00% | 88.36% | 33.66% |
| SLX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 0.64% | 0.08% | 2.99% | 74.26% |
| Management Fee | 0.50% | 0.03% | 1.00% | 18.81% |
| 12b-1 Fee | N/A | 0.00% | 1.00% | N/A |
| Administrative Fee | N/A | 0.03% | 0.25% | N/A |
| SLX 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 |
| SLX 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.
| SLX Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover | 25.00% | 4.00% | 169.00% | 20.48% |
| SLX | Category Low | Category High | SLX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.18% | 0.00% | 12.19% | 29.70% |
| SLX | Category Low | Category High | Category Mod | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Distribution Frequency | Annual | Annual | SemiAnnual | Annual |
| SLX | Category Low | Category High | SLX % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Income Ratio | 5.48% | -35.65% | 6.21% | 2.00% |
| SLX | Category Low | Category High | Capital Mode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Gain Distribution Frequency | Annually | Annually | Semi-Annually | Annually |
| Date | Amount | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 22, 2025 | $1.316 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 23, 2024 | $2.078 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 18, 2023 | $2.067 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 19, 2022 | $2.877 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 20, 2021 | $3.761 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 21, 2020 | $0.833 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 30, 2019 | $0.072 | Extra |
| Dec 23, 2019 | $0.972 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 20, 2018 | $2.182 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 27, 2017 | $0.027 | ExtraDividend |
| Dec 18, 2017 | $1.091 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 19, 2016 | $0.402 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 21, 2015 | $1.043 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 22, 2014 | $1.159 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 23, 2013 | $0.984 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 24, 2012 | $1.075 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 23, 2011 | $1.142 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 23, 2010 | $1.025 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 23, 2009 | $0.982 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 26, 2008 | $0.050 | CapitalGainShortTerm |
| Dec 26, 2008 | $1.305 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 24, 2007 | $0.485 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 21, 2006 | $0.145 | OrdinaryDividend |
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.
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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