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Name
As of 06/25/2026Price
Aum/Mkt Cap
YIELD
Exp Ratio
Watchlist
YTD Return
10.6%
1 yr return
32.7%
3 Yr Avg Return
8.5%
5 Yr Avg Return
-0.6%
Net Assets
$152 M
Holdings in Top 10
54.9%
Expense Ratio 0.64%
Front Load N/A
Deferred Load N/A
Turnover 77.00%
Redemption Fee N/A
Standard (Taxable)
N/A
IRA
N/A
Fund Type
Exchange Traded Fund
Name
As of 06/25/2026Price
Aum/Mkt Cap
YIELD
Exp Ratio
Watchlist
| Period | SMOG Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 10.6% | -15.7% | 46.4% | 38.71% |
| 1 Yr | 32.7% | -23.2% | 127.2% | 48.39% |
| 3 Yr | 8.5%* | -5.3% | 32.3% | 51.61% |
| 5 Yr | -0.6%* | -34.5% | 21.5% | 61.29% |
| 10 Yr | 12.9%* | 2.7% | 19.6% | 35.00% |
* Annualized
| Period | SMOG Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 31.3% | -11.9% | 52.7% | 29.03% |
| 2024 | -10.8% | -52.0% | 74.8% | 70.97% |
| 2023 | -0.2% | -26.9% | 38.7% | 58.06% |
| 2022 | -30.8% | -72.7% | 8.2% | 70.97% |
| 2021 | -3.2% | -30.9% | 27.4% | 60.00% |
| Period | SMOG Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YTD | 10.6% | -15.7% | 46.4% | 38.71% |
| 1 Yr | 32.7% | -23.2% | 127.2% | 48.39% |
| 3 Yr | 8.5%* | -5.3% | 32.3% | 51.61% |
| 5 Yr | -0.6%* | -34.5% | 21.5% | 61.29% |
| 10 Yr | 12.9%* | 2.7% | 19.6% | 35.00% |
* Annualized
| Period | SMOG Return | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 33.3% | -9.7% | 56.5% | 25.81% |
| 2024 | -9.3% | -45.6% | 76.4% | 70.97% |
| 2023 | 1.4% | -26.8% | 39.0% | 54.84% |
| 2022 | -29.9% | -72.7% | 8.2% | 70.97% |
| 2021 | -2.7% | -29.8% | 28.3% | 60.00% |
| SMOG | Category Low | Category High | SMOG % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Assets | 152 M | 11.1 M | 31.2 B | 74.19% |
| Number of Holdings | 59 | 16 | 389 | 45.16% |
| Net Assets in Top 10 | 72.9 M | 7.8 M | 5.86 B | 80.65% |
| Weighting of Top 10 | 54.93% | 17.6% | 99.4% | 58.06% |
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | SMOG % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stocks | 99.94% | 0.00% | 100.61% | 16.13% |
| Cash | 2.29% | 0.00% | 85.21% | 67.74% |
| Preferred Stocks | 0.00% | 0.00% | 34.31% | 48.39% |
| Other | 0.00% | -4.59% | 91.95% | 74.19% |
| Convertible Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 3.05% | 53.33% |
| Bonds | 0.00% | 0.00% | 99.02% | 54.84% |
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | SMOG % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Utilities | 40.05% | 0.00% | 85.14% | 13.64% |
| Consumer Cyclical | 25.82% | 0.00% | 34.19% | 9.09% |
| Industrials | 17.36% | 0.00% | 90.47% | 36.36% |
| Technology | 14.68% | 0.00% | 72.56% | 72.73% |
| Basic Materials | 1.32% | 0.00% | 17.92% | 40.91% |
| Real Estate | 0.46% | 0.00% | 16.54% | 36.36% |
| Energy | 0.30% | 0.00% | 32.10% | 40.91% |
| Healthcare | 0.00% | 0.00% | 57.67% | 59.09% |
| Financial Services | 0.00% | 0.00% | 95.51% | 68.18% |
| Communication Services | 0.00% | 0.00% | 16.38% | 54.55% |
| Consumer Defense | 0.00% | 0.00% | 28.35% | 50.00% |
| Weighting | Return Low | Return High | SMOG % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Non US | 52.46% | 0.00% | 86.38% | 19.35% |
| US | 47.48% | 0.00% | 100.61% | 38.71% |
| SMOG Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 0.64% | 0.39% | 4.24% | 67.74% |
| Management Fee | 0.50% | 0.25% | 1.90% | 29.03% |
| 12b-1 Fee | N/A | 0.00% | 1.00% | N/A |
| Administrative Fee | N/A | 0.03% | 0.19% | N/A |
| SMOG Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Load | N/A | 4.25% | 5.75% | N/A |
| Deferred Load | N/A | 1.00% | 1.00% | N/A |
| SMOG 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.
| SMOG Fees (% of AUM) | Category Return Low | Category Return High | Rank in Category (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Turnover | 77.00% | 0.00% | 124.00% | 90.00% |
| SMOG | Category Low | Category High | SMOG % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 1.42% | 0.00% | 12.45% | 25.81% |
| SMOG | Category Low | Category High | Category Mod | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend Distribution Frequency | Annual | Annual | Quarterly | Quarterly |
| SMOG | Category Low | Category High | SMOG % Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net Income Ratio | 0.49% | -2.66% | 5.19% | 38.71% |
| SMOG | Category Low | Category High | Capital Mode | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Capital Gain Distribution Frequency | Annually | Annually | Annually | Annually |
| Date | Amount | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 22, 2025 | $2.034 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 23, 2024 | $1.622 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 18, 2023 | $1.753 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 19, 2022 | $1.458 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 20, 2021 | $0.712 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 21, 2020 | $0.092 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 20, 2018 | $0.337 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 18, 2017 | $0.767 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 19, 2016 | $1.071 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 21, 2015 | $0.309 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 22, 2014 | $0.113 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 23, 2013 | $0.554 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 24, 2012 | $0.621 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 23, 2011 | $1.044 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 23, 2010 | $0.570 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 23, 2009 | $0.036 | OrdinaryDividend |
| Dec 26, 2008 | $0.420 | OrdinaryDividend |
Start Date
Tenure
Tenure Rank
May 03, 2007
15.09
15.1%
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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.25 | 23.1 | 9.39 | 22.93 |
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