Top Exchange Traded Funds VanEck

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Top Exchange Traded Funds VanEckTop Exchange Traded Funds VanEck

Top Exchange Traded Funds VanEck

Top Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) by VanEck, a well-known global asset manager, based on popularity, assets under management (AUM), and thematic exposure. These ETFs span various sectors, countries, and investment themes.

📊 Top VanEck ETFs (2024 Edition)

ETF Name Ticker Theme/Focus Why It’s Popular
VanEck Gold Miners ETF GDX Gold mining companies Inflation hedge, gold sector exposure
VanEck Junior Gold Miners ETF GDXJ Small/mid-cap gold & silver miners Higher risk-reward, small-cap gold equities
VanEck Semiconductor ETF SMH Global semiconductor industry AI, chips, Nvidia exposure
VanEck Agribusiness ETF MOO Agriculture, food production Long-term food security and agritech growth
VanEck Rare Earth/Strategic Metals ETF REMX Critical materials for tech & EVs Clean energy & EV supply chain exposure
VanEck Digital Transformation ETF DAPP Blockchain, crypto-enabling firms Crypto-related equity play
VanEck Green Metals ETF GMET Lithium, cobalt, copper, etc. Energy transition & decarbonization
VanEck Morningstar Wide Moat ETF MOAT High-quality U.S. stocks with strong moats Fundamental, quality investing strategy
VanEck Emerging Markets Local Currency Bond ETF EMLC EM sovereign bonds in local currency Diversification + EM fixed income exposure
VanEck Video Gaming and eSports ETF ESPO Gaming and eSports industry Youth-driven tech trend

🔎 Key Features of VanEck ETFs

  • Thematic Exposure: Strong focus on future-forward sectors (e.g., AI, green energy, digital assets).

  • International Reach: Many ETFs include global and emerging market components.

  • Commodity and Real Assets: Known for gold, natural resources, and metals ETFs.


📈 Top VanEck ETFs (As of 2024)

1. VanEck Gold Miners ETF (GDX)

  • Focus: Global gold mining companies.

  • Use Case: Hedge against inflation and economic uncertainty.

  • Why Popular: Direct exposure to gold sector equities.

  • Top Holdings: Newmont Corp, Barrick Gold, Agnico Eagle Mines.


2. VanEck Junior Gold Miners ETF (GDXJ)

  • Focus: Small- and mid-cap gold and silver miners.

  • Higher risk, higher reward compared to GDX.

  • Good for: Aggressive investors seeking gold-related growth.


3. VanEck Semiconductor ETF (SMH)

  • Focus: Global semiconductor and chip manufacturing companies.

  • Top Holdings: Nvidia, TSMC, ASML, Intel.

  • Why Invest: AI, 5G, and tech infrastructure growth.


4. VanEck Digital Transformation ETF (DAPP)

  • Focus: Companies enabling blockchain and digital assets.

  • Top Holdings: Coinbase, Block, MicroStrategy.

  • Risk Level: High (crypto-linked equities).


5. VanEck Agribusiness ETF (MOO)

  • Focus: Global agribusiness including fertilizers, equipment, and seed companies.

  • Theme: Global food demand and agri-tech innovation.

  • Holdings: Deere & Co, Nutrien, Corteva.


6. VanEck Rare Earth/Strategic Metals ETF (REMX)

  • Focus: Companies involved in rare earth and strategic metals production.

  • Use Case: Plays on EVs, clean energy, and tech manufacturing.

  • Popular in: Green investing circles.


7. VanEck Emerging Markets ETF (EMLC)

  • Focus: Local currency bonds issued by emerging market governments.

  • Use Case: Yield exposure to EM with currency diversification.


8. VanEck Green Metals ETF (GMET)

  • Focus: Producers of lithium, cobalt, copper, and other green metals.

  • Why Now: Supports transition to clean energy and EV economy.

 

Ticker Name Asset Class Category Inception Date Total Net Assets No. of Holdings 30 Day SEC Yield
CLOB VanEck AA-BB CLO ETF Income Floating Rate 9/24/2024 $101.3M 41 7.41%
AFK VanEck Africa Index ETF Equity Country/Regional 7/10/2008 $45.5M 77 1.89%
MOO VanEck Agribusiness ETF Equity Natural Resources 8/31/2007 $598.3M 57 1.97%
BIZD VanEck BDC Income ETF Income Floating Rate 2/11/2013 $1.5B 30 9.29%
BBH VanEck Biotech ETF Equity Thematic 12/20/2011 $332.9M 25 0.60%
HODL VanEck Bitcoin ETF Alternative Digital Assets 1/4/2024 $1.7B
BRF VanEck Brazil Small-Cap ETF Equity Country/Regional 5/12/2009 $18.5M 99 3.44%
XMPT VanEck CEF Muni Income ETF Income Municipal Bond 7/12/2011 $164.8M 55 6.13%
CBON VanEck China Bond ETF Income International Bond 11/10/2014 $17.9M 34 1.18%
CNXT VanEck ChiNext ETF Equity Country/Regional 7/23/2014 $25.8M 100 0.46%
CLOI VanEck CLO ETF Income Floating Rate 6/21/2022 $1.1B 151 5.68%
CMCI VanEck CMCI Commodity Strategy ETF Alternative Commodities/Real Assets 8/21/2023 $2.5M 15 3.40%
PIT VanEck Commodity Strategy ETF Alternative Commodities/Real Assets 12/20/2022 $34.5M 28 2.60%
DGIN VanEck Digital India ETF Equity Country/Regional 2/15/2022 $20.6M 48 0.06%
DAPP VanEck Digital Transformation ETF Equity Thematic 4/12/2021 $191.1M 23 0.22%
DURA VanEck Durable High Dividend ETF Income Equity Income 10/30/2018 $42.9M 63 3.80%
HYEM VanEck Emerging Markets High Yield Bond ETF Income International Bond 5/8/2012 $378.7M 515 7.60%
EINC VanEck Energy Income ETF Income Equity Income 3/12/2012 $82.0M 31 4.08%
EVX VanEck Environmental Services ETF Equity Thematic 10/10/2006 $81.8M 22 0.26%
ETHV VanEck Ethereum ETF Alternative Digital Assets 6/25/2024 $121.1M
SMHX VanEck Fabless Semiconductor ETF Equity Thematic 8/27/2024 $46.9M 23 0.08%
ANGL VanEck Fallen Angel High Yield Bond ETF Income Corporate Bonds 4/10/2012 $2.8B 133 6.71%
BJK VanEck Gaming ETF Equity Thematic 1/22/2008 $25.2M 35 1.65%
GDX VanEck Gold Miners ETF Equity Gold 5/16/2006 $15.3B 63 0.73%
GRNB VanEck Green Bond ETF Income International Bond 3/3/2017 $125.9M 453 5.04%
RNEW VanEck Green Infrastructure ETF Equity Thematic 10/18/2022 $1.8M 41 0.81%
GMET VanEck Green Metals ETF Equity Natural Resources 11/9/2021 $17.2M 59 1.09%
HYD VanEck High Yield Muni ETF Income Municipal Bond 2/4/2009 $3.3B 1646 4.57%
SMI VanEck HIP Sustainable Muni ETF Income Municipal Bond 9/8/2021 $11.1M 35 3.80%
FLTR VanEck IG Floating Rate ETF Income Floating Rate 4/25/2011 $2.4B 347 5.13%
GLIN VanEck India Growth Leaders ETF Equity Country/Regional 8/24/2010 $131.3M 82 0.51%
IDX VanEck Indonesia Index ETF Equity Country/Regional 1/15/2009 $32.4M 60 3.60%
ITM VanEck Intermediate Muni ETF Income Municipal Bond 12/4/2007 $1.9B 1245 3.54%
IHY VanEck International High Yield Bond ETF Income International Bond 4/2/2012 $29.9M 432 5.93%
ISRA VanEck Israel ETF Equity Country/Regional 6/25/2013 $98.2M 84 0.95%
EMLC VanEck J.P. Morgan EM Local Currency Bond ETF Income International Bond 7/22/2010 $2.8B 481 6.14%
GDXJ VanEck Junior Gold Miners ETF Equity Gold 11/10/2009 $5.2B 92 0.33%
MLN VanEck Long Muni ETF Income Municipal Bond 1/2/2008 $525.7M 608 4.38%
LFEQ VanEck Long/Flat Trend ETF Equity Global/MOAT Equity 10/4/2017 $23.2M 2 2.35%
SMOG VanEck Low Carbon Energy ETF Equity Natural Resources 5/3/2007 $121.7M 63 1.20%
OUNZ VanEck Merk Gold ETF Alternative Gold 5/16/2014 $1.7B
MBBB VanEck Moody’s Analytics BBB Corporate Bond ETF Income Corporate Bonds 12/1/2020 $8.5M 210 5.29%
MIG VanEck Moody’s Analytics IG Corporate Bond ETF Income Corporate Bonds 12/1/2020 $13.7M 328 5.13%
MOTE VanEck Morningstar ESG Moat ETF Equity Global/MOAT Equity 10/5/2021 $15.4M 64 1.14%
MOTG VanEck Morningstar Global Wide Moat ETF Equity Global/MOAT Equity 10/30/2018 $16.3M 79 1.48%
MOTI VanEck Morningstar International Moat ETF Equity Global/MOAT Equity 7/13/2015 $174.6M 54 2.10%
SMOT VanEck Morningstar SMID Moat ETF Equity Global/MOAT Equity 10/4/2022 $351.5M 105 1.15%
MOAT VanEck Morningstar Wide Moat ETF Equity Global/MOAT Equity 4/24/2012 $12.6B 53 1.34%
MGRO VanEck Morningstar Wide Moat Growth ETF Equity Global/MOAT Equity 3/26/2024 $740.0K 43 0.40%
MVAL VanEck Morningstar Wide Moat Value ETF Equity Global/MOAT Equity 3/26/2024 $4.7M 40 1.79%
MORT VanEck Mortgage REIT Income ETF Income Equity Income 8/16/2011 $283.2M 27 13.76%
HAP VanEck Natural Resources ETF Equity Natural Resources 8/29/2008 $151.7M 134 2.62%
DESK VanEck Office and Commercial REIT ETF Income Equity Income 9/19/2023 $2.2M 26 4.65%
CRAK VanEck Oil Refiners ETF Equity Natural Resources 8/18/2015 $25.0M 30 3.64%
OIH VanEck Oil Services ETF Equity Natural Resources 12/20/2011 $907.9M 26 2.26%
NODE VanEck Onchain Economy ETF Equity Thematic 5/13/2025 $7.4M 65
PPH VanEck Pharmaceutical ETF Equity Thematic 12/20/2011 $598.0M 25 2.18%
PFXF VanEck Preferred Securities ex Financials ETF Income Equity Income 7/16/2012 $1.8B 105 6.95%
REMX VanEck Rare Earth and Strategic Metals ETF Equity Natural Resources 10/27/2010 $269.8M 29 2.27%
RAAX VanEck Real Assets ETF Alternative Commodities/Real Assets 4/9/2018 $121.1M 13 1.69%
RTH VanEck Retail ETF Equity Thematic 12/20/2011 $241.1M 26 0.83%
IBOT VanEck Robotics ETF Equity Thematic 4/5/2023 $13.7M 67 0.79%
RSX VanEck Russia ETF Equity Country/Regional 4/24/2007 $32.7M 29
RSXJ VanEck Russia Small-Cap ETF Equity Country/Regional 4/13/2011 $344.3K 25
SMH VanEck Semiconductor ETF Equity Thematic 12/20/2011 $21.8B 26 0.52%
SHYD VanEck Short High Yield Muni ETF Income Municipal Bond 1/13/2014 $318.1M 441 4.15%
SMB VanEck Short Muni ETF Income Municipal Bond 2/22/2008 $269.4M 333 3.20%
BUZZ VanEck Social Sentiment ETF Equity Global/MOAT Equity 3/2/2021 $54.2M 76 -0.11%
SLX VanEck Steel ETF Equity Natural Resources 10/10/2006 $72.5M 26 2.56%
NLR VanEck Uranium and Nuclear ETF Equity Natural Resources 8/13/2007 $1.1B 28 1.33%
ESPO VanEck Video Gaming and eSports ETF Equity Thematic 10/16/2018 $340.9M 29 0.14%
VNM VanEck Vietnam ETF Equity Country/Regional 8/11/2009 $401.6M 49 0.82%

🔎 Notes on Choosing a VanEck ETF:

  • Expense Ratios: Generally competitive.

  • Liquidity: GDX, SMH are highly liquid; niche ETFs may be less so.

  • Thematic Tilt: VanEck specializes in “pure play” ETFs tied to powerful long-term themes.

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