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VanEck Communications Svcs Trusector ETF ()
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VanEck Communications Svcs Trusector ETF Overview
VanEck Communications Svcs Trusector ETF (TRUC) is an actively managed Sector Equity Communications exchange-traded fund (ETF). VanEck launched the ETF in 2026.
The investment seeks long-term capital appreciation.
The fund is an actively managed exchange-traded fund that seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing, under normal market circumstances, at least 80% of its total assets in equity securities of communication services-related companies or instruments that provide exposure to communication services-related companies as determined by the adviser. The fund is non-diversified.
About VanEck Communications Svcs Trusector ETF (TRUC)
There are 1 members of the management team with an average tenure of 0.45 years: David Schassler (2026). Management tenure is more important for actively managed ETFs than passive index ETFs.
VanEck Communications Svcs Trusector ETF has 8 securities in its portfolio. The top 10 holdings constitute 100.1% 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 Communications Svcs Trusector ETF is part of the Equity global asset class and is within the Sector Equity ETF group. VanEck Communications Svcs Trusector ETF has 0.0% of its portfolio invested in foreign issues. The overall assets allocated to domestic stock is 100.1% There is 0.0% 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 Communications Svcs Trusector ETF has -0.1% of the portfolio in cash.
Assets Under Management
The fund has $58 million in total assets, which is below the $1 billion average for the Communications 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.
TRUC 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 Communications Svcs Trusector ETF expense ratio is low compared to funds in the Communications category. VanEck Communications Svcs Trusector ETF has an expense ratio of 0.14%, which is 66% lower than its category average, making the fund expense ratio grade a A. 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 Communications Svcs Trusector ETF has a portfolio turnover rate of 0%, which indicates that it holds its assets around /years. By way of comparison, the average portfolio turnover is 36% for the Communications category.
Recently, in the month of July 2026, VanEck Communications Svcs Trusector ETF returned 0.4%, which earned it a grade of C, as the Communications category had an average return of 0.8%. 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 Communications Svcs Trusector ETF has a trailing yield of 0.00%, which is below the 0.95% category average.
The fund normally distributes its income annually and its capital gains annually.
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TRUC 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 |
|
| TRUC Return (NAV) | 0.4% | -7.8% | na | na | na | na |
| TRUC Return (Price) | 0.4% | -7.8% | na | na | na | na |
| NAV +/- Price Return | -0.001% | -0.020% | na | na | na | na |
| Communications Avg | 0.8% | -2.8% | 2.6% | 15.7% | 4.0% | 9.4% |
| TRUC Grade (NAV) | C | F | na | na | na | na |
| +/- Category (NAV) | -0.3% | -5.0% | na | na | na | na |
| TRUC Tax-Cost Ratio | na | na | na | na | na | na |
TRUC Annual NAV Total ReturnsData as of 7/31/26
| 2026 | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | |
| TRUC Return (NAV) | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na |
| TRUC Return (Price) | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na |
| NAV +/- Price Ret | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na |
| Communications Avg | -4.0% | 27.4% | 24.2% | 28.0% | -35.6% | 6.9% | 48.0% | 24.4% | -11.9% | 15.4% | 17.9% |
| TRUC Grade (NAV) | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na |
| +/- Category | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na | na |
| Risk Measures | |
| Beta: | na |
| R-Squared: | na |
| Standard Deviation: | na |
| Category Risk Index: | na |
| Category Risk Rating: | |
| Total Risk Index: | na |
| Total Risk Rating: | |
| Portfolio Characteristics | |
| Yield: | -- |
| Total Assets: | $ 59 Mil |
| Share Class Assets: | $ 59 Mil |
| Turnover: | na |
| Expense Ratio: | 0.14% |
| Index Fund: | No |
| Index Tracked: | N/A |
| Index Weighting: | 100% |
| Leveraged: | No |
| Socially Responsible Fund: | Yes |
| Capital Gains Distribution Frequency: | Annually |
| Income Distribution Frequency: | Annually |
Management Team
| Number of Managers: 1 | |||
| Longest Tenure: 0.5 years | |||
| Average Tenure: 0.5 years | |||
| Managers (Year): Schassler David (2026) | |||
Portfolio Composition (as of 7/31/26)
| # of Holdings: | 8 |
| % in Top 10 Holdings: | 100.1% |
| Fund is Non-Diversified: | Yes |
| % in Foreign Issues: | 0.0% |
Portfolio Allocation |
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| Domestic Stock: | 100.1% |
| Foreign Stock: | 0.0% |
| Preferred Stock: | 0.0% |
| Domestic Bond: | 0.0% |
| Foreign Bond: | 0.0% |
| Convertible Bond: | 0.0% |
| Other: | 0.0% |
| Cash: | -0.1% |
Purchase Information
| Legal Structure: | Open Ended Investment Company |
| Fund Family: | VanEck |
| Phone Number: | 800-826-2333 |
| Website: | www.marketvectorsetfs.com |
| Inception Date: | February 18, 2026 |
Expenses and Fees
| Expense Ratio (%): | 0.14% (Rating: Low) |
| Category Average Expense Ratio (%): | 0.42% |
