VanEck

73% of Financial Advisors to Accelerate Asset Allocation to ETFs in 2020, According to New Broadridge Survey

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Wednesday, January 15, 2020
Finance, Exchange-traded funds, Money, Economy, Financial adviser, VanEck

Eighty-three percent of advisors surveyed increased their asset allocations to ETFs over the past two years, and 73% say they anticipate that their allocation to ETFs will continue to increase in 2020.

Key Points: 
  • Eighty-three percent of advisors surveyed increased their asset allocations to ETFs over the past two years, and 73% say they anticipate that their allocation to ETFs will continue to increase in 2020.
  • Among advisors planning to allocate more assets to ETFs, 55% plan to primarily shift assets away from actively managed equity mutual funds.
  • The likelihood of an advisor shifting from actively managed funds to ETFs increases among younger financial advisors, with 64% of advisors under the age of 40 planning to make this shift.
  • Thirty-six percent of advisors use ETFs primarily for core positions, although usage varies by AUM and channel.

Announcing VanEck Vectors ETFs’ December 2019 Distributions

Retrieved on: 
Friday, December 27, 2019
Banking, Professional services, Finance, Exchange-traded funds, Finance, VanEck, Investment, Mutual fund, Prospectus

Shareholders or potential shareholders of VanEck Vectors ETFs should obtain their own independent tax advice based on their particular circumstances.

Key Points: 
  • Shareholders or potential shareholders of VanEck Vectors ETFs should obtain their own independent tax advice based on their particular circumstances.
  • As of November 30, 2019, VanEck managed approximately $52.8 billion in assets, including mutual funds, ETFs, and institutional accounts.
  • To obtain a prospectus and summary prospectus for VanEck Funds and VanEck Vectors ETFs , which contain this and other information, call 800.826.2333 or visit vaneck.com .
  • Please read the prospectus and summary prospectus for VanEck Funds and VanEck Vectors ETFs carefully before investing.

December 2019 Additional Income Distributions for VanEck Vectors ETFs

Retrieved on: 
Friday, December 27, 2019
Banking, Professional services, Finance, Exchange-traded funds, Finance, VanEck, Investment, Mutual fund, Prospectus

Shareholders or potential shareholders of VanEck Vectors ETFs should obtain their own independent tax advice based on their particular circumstances.

Key Points: 
  • Shareholders or potential shareholders of VanEck Vectors ETFs should obtain their own independent tax advice based on their particular circumstances.
  • As of November 30, 2019, VanEck managed approximately $52.8 billion in assets, including mutual funds, ETFs, and institutional accounts.
  • To obtain a prospectus and summary prospectus for VanEck Funds and VanEck Vectors ETFs , which contain this and other information, call 800.826.2333 or visit vaneck.com .
  • Please read the prospectus and summary prospectus for VanEck Funds and VanEck Vectors ETFs carefully before investing.

VanEck Announces Yearend Distributions for VanEck Vectors Equity ETFs

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Saturday, December 21, 2019
Banking, Professional services, Finance, Exchange-traded funds, VanEck, Passive foreign investment company, PFIC, Finance, Rth

Passive Foreign Investment Company (PFIC) Income: Several VanEck Vectors ETFs may make investments in non-U.S. corporations classified as passive foreign investment companies.

Key Points: 
  • Passive Foreign Investment Company (PFIC) Income: Several VanEck Vectors ETFs may make investments in non-U.S. corporations classified as passive foreign investment companies.
  • Please refer to your VanEck Vectors ETFs Statement of Additional Information (SAI) for further information on PFICs.
  • Shareholders or potential shareholders of the VanEck Vectors ETFs should obtain their own independent tax advice based on their particular circumstances.
  • To receive a distribution, you must have been a registered shareholder of the relevant VanEck Vectors ETFs on the record date.

State Street Announces New ETF Servicing Arrangement with VanEck

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Thursday, December 12, 2019
Banking, Professional services, Finance, Exchange-traded funds, Finance, Investment, VanEck, Source UK Services

We are pleased to build on our existing relationship with VanEck and announce this new servicing arrangement, said Frank Koudelka, Global ETF Product Specialist at State Street.

Key Points: 
  • We are pleased to build on our existing relationship with VanEck and announce this new servicing arrangement, said Frank Koudelka, Global ETF Product Specialist at State Street.
  • As part of this arrangement State Street will provide a variety of back office services, including accounting and certain administration functions, for more than 60 VanEck funds.
  • State Street has long been considered a pioneer in the ETF servicing industry, said John Crimmins, Chief Financial Officer, Mutual Funds and ETFs, from VanEck.
  • State Street also announced that it now services close to 70 percent of US ETF and exchange trade products (ETP) assets under management.1 Additionally, State Street was recently named Best ETF Administrator for the 2019 Fund Intelligence Operations and Service Awards and Best ETF Administrator and Best ETF Custodian at the 2019 ETF Express Awards.

MVIS North America Energy Infrastructure Index Licensed to VanEck

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Monday, December 2, 2019
Banking, Professional services, Finance, Exchange-traded funds, VanEck

Today, MV Index Solutions (MVIS) announced the licensing of the MVIS North America Energy Infrastructure Index (MVEINC) to VanEck for the VanEck Vectors Energy Income ETF (NYSE Arca: EINC).

Key Points: 
  • Today, MV Index Solutions (MVIS) announced the licensing of the MVIS North America Energy Infrastructure Index (MVEINC) to VanEck for the VanEck Vectors Energy Income ETF (NYSE Arca: EINC).
  • In addition to the new name and ticker, EINC is also now seeking to track the MVIS North America Energy Infrastructure Index.
  • The MVIS North America Energy Infrastructure Index is a rules based, modified capitalisation weighted, float adjusted index, intended to give investors a means of tracking the overall performance of companies involved in the midstream energy segment, which includes MLPs and corporations involved in oil and gas storage.
  • The MVIS North America Energy Infrastructure Index complements our range of indices in the oil sector, which already covers unconventional oil production, oil services and refining, said Thomas Kettner, Managing Director at MV Index Solutions.

VanEck Revamps an Energy Income ETF to Better Reflect Investor Needs and Trends in the Category

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Monday, December 2, 2019
Banking, Other Professional Services, Professional services, Finance, Exchange-traded funds, VanEck, Finance, Economy of New York City, New York Stock Exchange, New York City

VanEck today announced that the VanEck Vectors High Income MLP ETF (NYSE Arca: YMLP) has been renamed the VanEck Vectors Energy Income ETF (NYSE Arca: EINC) .

Key Points: 
  • VanEck today announced that the VanEck Vectors High Income MLP ETF (NYSE Arca: YMLP) has been renamed the VanEck Vectors Energy Income ETF (NYSE Arca: EINC) .
  • Given the recent history of industry consolidation and corporate restructurings, the new index provides a current reflection of the high-yielding energy infrastructure universe.
  • VanEck has a history of looking beyond the financial markets to identify trends that are likely to create impactful investment opportunities.
  • An investor should consider the investment objective, risks, charges and expenses of the Funds carefully before investing.

Announcing VanEck Vectors ETFs’ November 2019 Distributions

Retrieved on: 
Friday, November 29, 2019
Banking, Professional services, Finance, Exchange-traded funds, Finance, VanEck, Investment, Money, Mutual fund

Shareholders or potential shareholders of VanEck Vectors ETFs should obtain their own independent tax advice based on their particular circumstances.

Key Points: 
  • Shareholders or potential shareholders of VanEck Vectors ETFs should obtain their own independent tax advice based on their particular circumstances.
  • If you have any questions concerning this information or VanEck Vectors ETFs in general, please call 800.826.2333 between 9:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.
  • As of October 31, 2019, VanEck managed approximately $51.5 billion in assets, including mutual funds, ETFs, and institutional accounts.
  • To receive a distribution, you must have been a registered shareholder of the relevant VanEck Vectors ETFs on the record date.

VanEck Announces Primary Listing Venue Changes for Several VanEck Vectors® Equity and Fixed Income ETFs

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Wednesday, November 27, 2019
Banking, Professional services, Finance, Exchange-traded funds, VanEck

VanEck announced today plans to change the primary listing venue of several VanEck Vectors ETFs.

Key Points: 
  • VanEck announced today plans to change the primary listing venue of several VanEck Vectors ETFs.
  • The following ETFs will move from NYSE Arca, Inc. (NYSE Arca) to the Cboe BZX Exchange, Inc. (Cboe): VanEck Vectors Morningstar Durable Dividend ETF (DURA), VanEck Vectors Morningstar Global Wide Moat ETF (GOAT), VanEck Vectors Morningstar Wide Moat ETF (MOAT), VanEck Vectors Morningstar International Moat ETF (MOTI), VanEck Vectors Russia ETF (RSX), VanEck Vectors Russia Small-Cap ETF (RSXJ) and VanEck Vectors Vietnam ETF (VNM).
  • The change allows us to diversify the listing venues on which our ETFs trade, said Ed Lopez, Head of ETF Product with VanEck.
  • An investor should consider the investment objective, risks, and charges and expenses of VanEck Vectors ETFs carefully before investing.

VanEck Announces Preliminary Yearend Distribution Estimates for VanEck Vectors ETFs

Retrieved on: 
Friday, November 22, 2019
Banking, Professional services, Finance, Finance, Exchange-traded funds, VanEck, Economy, Money, Passive foreign investment company, PFIC, Rth

Passive Foreign Investment Company (PFIC) Income: Several VanEck Vectors ETFs may make investments in non-U.S. corporations classified as passive foreign investment companies.

Key Points: 
  • Passive Foreign Investment Company (PFIC) Income: Several VanEck Vectors ETFs may make investments in non-U.S. corporations classified as passive foreign investment companies.
  • Please refer to your VanEck Vectors ETFs Statement of Additional Information (SAI) for further information on PFICs.
  • Shareholders or potential shareholders of the VanEck Vectors ETFs should obtain their own independent tax advice based on their particular circumstances.
  • To receive a distribution, you must have been a registered shareholder of the relevant VanEck Vectors ETFs on the record date.