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VanEck Copper and ElectrificationMtlsETF ()
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(as of Aug 26)
Best Performing in Natural Resources Over the Last Year
| 88.7% | Global X Copper Miners ETF (COPX) |
| 83.8% | Themes Copper Miners ETF (COPA) |
| 82.3% | Sprott Copper Miners ETF (COPP) |
| 81.2% | Sprott Junior Copper Miners ETF (COPJ) |
| 76.4% | iShares Copper and Metals Mining ETF (ICOP) |
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VanEck Copper and ElectrificationMtlsETF Overview
VanEck Copper and ElectrificationMtlsETF (EMET) is a passively managed Sector Equity Natural Resources exchange-traded fund (ETF). VanEck launched the ETF in 2021.
The investment seeks to track as closely as possible, before fees and expenses, the price and yield performance of the MarketVector™ Global Electrification Metals Index (the “Electrification Metals Index” or the “Index”).
The fund normally invests at least 80% of its total assets in securities of Electrification Metals Companies. For purposes of this policy, the term “assets” means net assets plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes. The Electrification Metals Index is a global index that tracks the performance of Electrification Metals Companies. The fund is non-diversified.
About VanEck Copper and ElectrificationMtlsETF (EMET)
There are 2 members of the management team with an average tenure of 3.49 years: Peter Liao (2021) and Ralph Lasta (2024). Management tenure is more important for actively managed ETFs than passive index ETFs.
The ETF has 2 primary benchmarks: MSCI ACWI NR USD index with a weighting of 100% and MarketVector GblElectrificationMetal USD index with a weighting of 100%. VanEck Copper and ElectrificationMtlsETF has 62 securities in its portfolio. The top 10 holdings constitute 53.9% of the ETF’s assets. The ETF meets the SEC requirement of being classified as a nondiversified fund. The ETF is considered to have an ESG focus with its investment selection and management.
VanEck Copper and ElectrificationMtlsETF is part of the Equity global asset class and is within the Sector Equity ETF group. VanEck Copper and ElectrificationMtlsETF has 83.6% of its portfolio invested in foreign issues. The overall assets allocated to domestic stock is 16.5% There is 83.6% allocated to foreign stock, and 0.0% is allocated to preferred stocks. The bond allocation as a percentage of total assets is 0.0% (0.0% domestic bond, 0.0% foreign bond and 0.0% convertible bond). VanEck Copper and ElectrificationMtlsETF has -0.0% of the portfolio in cash.
Assets Under Management
The fund has $33 million in total assets, which is below the $1 billion average for the Natural Resources category. Normally, lower assets under management translates to higher average expense ratios, and greater total assets are desired. However, for some investment categories, such as small-cap investing, it may be difficult for the manager to fully employ the desired active strategy if assets grow too large or too quickly.
EMET Performance and Fees
The expense ratio measures how much of a fund’s assets are used for administrative expenses and operating expenses, including adviser fees and fees for the transfer agent and custodial services. The VanEck Copper and ElectrificationMtlsETF expense ratio is above average compared to funds in the Natural Resources category. VanEck Copper and ElectrificationMtlsETF has an expense ratio of 0.62%, which is 17% higher than its category average, making the fund expense ratio grade a D. While it is difficult to predict returns, it is known that high annual expense ratios reduce your rate of return, and excessive fees are difficult to overcome. Active management normally comes with higher expense ratios than passive index management. Certain investment categories such as small company and foreign also normally have higher expense ratios. It is best to compare fund expense ratios against the category averages for meaningful assessments.
High portfolio turnover can translate to higher expenses and lower aftertax returns. VanEck Copper and ElectrificationMtlsETF has a portfolio turnover rate of 21%, which indicates that it holds its assets around / 0.0 years. By way of comparison, the average portfolio turnover is 41% for the Natural Resources category.
Recently, in the month of July 2026, VanEck Copper and ElectrificationMtlsETF returned -3.0%, which earned it a grade of D, as the Natural Resources category had an average return of -2.2%. The letter grades of A, B, C, D and F are based upon relative rankings within the investment category. A grade of A, for example, would indicate that the return is in the highest 20% for that time period compared to all ETFs in that category.
VanEck Copper and ElectrificationMtlsETF has a trailing yield of 1.75%, which is below the 2.30% category average.
The fund normally distributes its income annually.
It’s natural to seek the best-performing investments, but you must consider the relationship between risk and return and the impact of costs and taxes on your realized returns.
VanEck Copper and ElectrificationMtlsETF Grades
Year to date, the ETF has returned 5.5%, 1.0 percentage points worse than the category, which translates into a grade of C. The fund has returned 64.6% over the past year (grade of A) and 12.8% over the past three years (grade of B).
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EMET Trailing NAV Total Returns Data as of 7/31/26
| Last Month |
Last Quarter |
Ann'l. 1Yr |
Ann'l. 3Yr |
Ann'l. 5Yr |
Ann'l. 10Yr |
|
| EMET Return (NAV) | -3.0% | -9.3% | 64.6% | 12.8% | na | na |
| EMET Return (Price) | -3.2% | -9.6% | 64.2% | 12.7% | na | na |
| NAV +/- Price Return | 0.215% | 0.308% | 0.393% | 0.154% | na | na |
| Natural Resources Avg | -2.2% | -9.2% | 33.5% | 9.8% | 7.4% | 10.4% |
| EMET Grade (NAV) | D | D | A | B | na | na |
| +/- Category (NAV) | -0.8% | -0.1% | 31.1% | 3.0% | na | na |
| EMET Tax-Cost Ratio | na | na | 0.8% | 0.8% | na | na |
EMET Annual NAV Total ReturnsData as of 7/31/26
| 2026 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | |
| EMET Return (NAV) | 5.5% | 79.7% | -12.1% | -12.1% | -17.0% | na | na | na | na | na | na |
| EMET Return (Price) | 4.9% | 81.1% | -12.8% | -12.3% | -17.1% | na | na | na | na | na | na |
| NAV +/- Price Ret | -0.099% | 0.018% | 0.062% | 0.018% | 0.009% | na | na | na | na | na | na |
| Natural Resources Avg | 6.5% | 43.5% | -6.0% | 9.9% | -7.3% | 30.1% | 22.9% | 18.4% | -16.7% | 25.1% | 28.4% |
| EMET Grade (NAV) | C | B | D | F | D | na | na | na | na | na | na |
| +/- Category | -1.0% | 36.3% | -6.1% | -21.9% | -9.7% | na | na | na | na | na | na |
| Risk Measures | |
| Beta: | 1.31 |
| R-Squared: | 30% |
| Standard Deviation: | 30.4% |
| Category Risk Index: | 1.26 |
| Category Risk Rating: | Above Average |
| Total Risk Index: | 2.48 |
| Total Risk Rating: | High |
| Portfolio Characteristics | |
| Yield: | 1.8% |
| Total Assets: | $ 33 Mil |
| Share Class Assets: | $ 33 Mil |
| Turnover: | 21.0% |
| Expense Ratio: | 0.62% |
| Index Fund: | Yes |
| Index Tracked: | MSCI ACWI NR USD |
| Index Weighting: | 100% |
| Leveraged: | No |
| Socially Responsible Fund: | Yes |
| Capital Gains Distribution Frequency: | |
| Income Distribution Frequency: | Annually |
Management Team
| Number of Managers: 2 | |||
| Longest Tenure: 4.7 years | |||
| Average Tenure: 3.5 years | |||
| Managers (Year): Liao Peter (2021), Lasta Ralph (2024) | |||
Portfolio Composition (as of 7/31/26)
| # of Holdings: | 62 |
| % in Top 10 Holdings: | 53.9% |
| Fund is Non-Diversified: | Yes |
| % in Foreign Issues: | 83.6% |
Portfolio Allocation |
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| Domestic Stock: | 16.5% |
| Foreign Stock: | 83.6% |
| Preferred Stock: | 0.0% |
| Domestic Bond: | 0.0% |
| Foreign Bond: | 0.0% |
| Convertible Bond: | 0.0% |
| Other: | 0.0% |
| Cash: | -0.0% |
Purchase Information
| Legal Structure: | Open Ended Investment Company |
| Fund Family: | VanEck |
| Phone Number: | 800-826-2333 |
| Website: | www.marketvectorsetfs.com |
| Inception Date: | November 9, 2021 |
Expenses and Fees
| Expense Ratio (%): | 0.62% (Rating: Above Avg) |
| Category Average Expense Ratio (%): | 0.53% |
