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Welcome to our education center, where you can unlock your investing potential. To find the right investment solution for your goals, explore our extensive library of fund and ETF FAQs. Brush up on the basics with our ETF beginner's guide and delve into the history of the market. And last but not least, keep up with market commentary and outlooks from our team of investment professionals.
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Income Investing
MIG and MBBB ETFs: Question & Answer
This Q&A answers key questions about MIG and MBBB ETFs and explains how investment-grade corporate bonds offer higher yields than U.S. Treasuries with limited credit risk, making them a strong core choice.
Income Investing
September 24, 2024
CLOI ETF and CLOB ETF: Question and Answer
We explore how CLOs are structured—including their “built-in” risk protection and how they compare to other fixed income instruments.
Thematic Investing
ESPO ETF: Question & Answer
The Q&A blog outlines the criteria for ESPO ETF inclusion, the growth outlook for the video game and eSports sector, potential challenges, projected market expansion, and key trends.
Income Investing
GRNB ETF: Question & Answer
This blog is intended to answer frequently asked questions about green bonds and more specifically, the VanEck Green Bond ETF (GRNB).
Thematic Investing
SMHX ETF: Question & Answer
Fabless semiconductor companies focus on design and outsource manufacturing, allowing them to innovate rapidly and scale efficiently without the costs of owning fabrication plants.
Thematic Investing
SMH ETF: Question & Answer
Semiconductors are the unsung conductors orchestrating everything digital. This important sector also boasts an added advantage: the sturdy governmental backing of the U.S.'s CHIPS Act.
Digital Assets
August 02, 2024
ETHV ETF: Question & Answer
The VanEck Ethereum ETF delivers convenient exposure to Ethereum—in this blog you’ll find answers to the most frequently asked questions about ETHV.
Emerging Markets Bonds
July 08, 2024
HYEM ETF: Question and Answer
High yield emerging markets corporate bonds can help investors generate higher yields without taking on additional credit risk compared to a more U.S. focused high yield allocation.
Income Investing
CLOs Belong in Your Core: Q&A with Laila Kollmorgen
CLOs have historically offered attractive yield premiums with robust risk profiles. It’s time to include them in your core bond allocation.
Emerging Markets Equity
GLIN ETF: Question & Answer
VanEck India Growth Leaders ETF (GLIN) seeks to replicate an all-cap index that selects fundamentally strong Indian firms with attractive growth potential at reasonable prices.
Emerging Markets Equity
Our Approach to Emerging Markets Equity: Question & Answer
The growth, evolution and transformation of emerging markets (EM) may create long-term opportunities. We address questions about our approach to investing in EM equity in this Q&A.
Moat Investing
MVAL ETF and MGRO ETF: Question & Answer
Morningstar’s proven strategy of identifying quality companies trading at attractive valuations is now available in value and growth style-oriented ETFs.
Income Investing
MIG and MBBB ETFs: Question & Answer
This Q&A answers key questions about MIG and MBBB ETFs and explains how investment-grade corporate bonds offer higher yields than U.S. Treasuries with limited credit risk, making them a strong core choice.
Income Investing
September 24, 2024
CLOI ETF and CLOB ETF: Question and Answer
We explore how CLOs are structured—including their “built-in” risk protection and how they compare to other fixed income instruments.
Thematic Investing
ESPO ETF: Question & Answer
The Q&A blog outlines the criteria for ESPO ETF inclusion, the growth outlook for the video game and eSports sector, potential challenges, projected market expansion, and key trends.
Income Investing
GRNB ETF: Question & Answer
This blog is intended to answer frequently asked questions about green bonds and more specifically, the VanEck Green Bond ETF (GRNB).
Thematic Investing
SMHX ETF: Question & Answer
Fabless semiconductor companies focus on design and outsource manufacturing, allowing them to innovate rapidly and scale efficiently without the costs of owning fabrication plants.
Thematic Investing
SMH ETF: Question & Answer
Semiconductors are the unsung conductors orchestrating everything digital. This important sector also boasts an added advantage: the sturdy governmental backing of the U.S.'s CHIPS Act.
Digital Assets
August 02, 2024
ETHV ETF: Question & Answer
The VanEck Ethereum ETF delivers convenient exposure to Ethereum—in this blog you’ll find answers to the most frequently asked questions about ETHV.
Emerging Markets Bonds
July 08, 2024
HYEM ETF: Question and Answer
High yield emerging markets corporate bonds can help investors generate higher yields without taking on additional credit risk compared to a more U.S. focused high yield allocation.
Income Investing
CLOs Belong in Your Core: Q&A with Laila Kollmorgen
CLOs have historically offered attractive yield premiums with robust risk profiles. It’s time to include them in your core bond allocation.
Emerging Markets Equity
GLIN ETF: Question & Answer
VanEck India Growth Leaders ETF (GLIN) seeks to replicate an all-cap index that selects fundamentally strong Indian firms with attractive growth potential at reasonable prices.
Emerging Markets Equity
Our Approach to Emerging Markets Equity: Question & Answer
The growth, evolution and transformation of emerging markets (EM) may create long-term opportunities. We address questions about our approach to investing in EM equity in this Q&A.
Moat Investing
MVAL ETF and MGRO ETF: Question & Answer
Morningstar’s proven strategy of identifying quality companies trading at attractive valuations is now available in value and growth style-oriented ETFs.
Digital Assets
September 23, 2024
Ethereum 101: A Beginner’s Guide
MOAT INVESTING
September 18, 2024
Growth vs. Value Investing: Key Differences and Strategies
DIGITAL ASSETS
January 22, 2024
Bitcoin 101: A Beginner's Guide
MUNICIPAL BONDS
January 18, 2024
An Investor's Guide to Municipal Bonds
THEMATIC INVESTING
December 04, 2023
Investing in ETFs: Investment Strategies
THEMATIC INVESTING
November 06, 2023
Investing in Semiconductor ETFs & Stocks
MOAT INVESTING
September 22, 2023
Understanding Small Cap, Mid Cap & Large Cap Stocks
Income Investing
April 17, 2023
How to Develop a Dividend Investing Strategy: A Comprehensive Guide
Thematic Investing
December 28, 2022
Investing in ETFs: Beginner’s Guide
Thematic Investing
August 05, 2019
ETF 101: Understanding the Basics
Thematic Investing
August 15, 2019
ETF 102: The Inner Workings of ETF Creations and Redemptions
Income Investing
September 03, 2019
ETF 103: Is This ETF Right for Your Portfolio?
Thematic Investing
September 13, 2019
ETF 104: Getting the Most Out of Your ETF Trades
Income Investing
September 27, 2019
ETF 105: Gain Efficient Access to Bond Markets With Fixed Income ETFs
Income Investing
March 23, 2020
ETF 106: Debunking Fixed Income Myths
Thematic Investing
February 18, 2022
ETF 107: Passive vs. Active ETFs Explained
Video
April 22, 2021
How Can I Buy VanEck ETFs?
Thematic Investing
May 12, 2020
5 Ways to Get Investment Ready
Economic Trends
October 12, 2022
Understanding Tax-loss Harvesting with ETFs
Digital Assets
September 23, 2024
Ethereum 101: A Beginner’s Guide
MOAT INVESTING
September 18, 2024
Growth vs. Value Investing: Key Differences and Strategies
DIGITAL ASSETS
January 22, 2024
Bitcoin 101: A Beginner's Guide
MUNICIPAL BONDS
January 18, 2024
An Investor's Guide to Municipal Bonds
THEMATIC INVESTING
December 04, 2023
Investing in ETFs: Investment Strategies
THEMATIC INVESTING
November 06, 2023
Investing in Semiconductor ETFs & Stocks
MOAT INVESTING
September 22, 2023
Understanding Small Cap, Mid Cap & Large Cap Stocks
Income Investing
April 17, 2023
How to Develop a Dividend Investing Strategy: A Comprehensive Guide
Thematic Investing
December 28, 2022
Investing in ETFs: Beginner’s Guide
Thematic Investing
August 05, 2019
ETF 101: Understanding the Basics
Thematic Investing
August 15, 2019
ETF 102: The Inner Workings of ETF Creations and Redemptions
Income Investing
September 03, 2019
ETF 103: Is This ETF Right for Your Portfolio?
Thematic Investing
September 13, 2019
ETF 104: Getting the Most Out of Your ETF Trades
Income Investing
September 27, 2019
ETF 105: Gain Efficient Access to Bond Markets With Fixed Income ETFs
Income Investing
March 23, 2020
ETF 106: Debunking Fixed Income Myths
Thematic Investing
February 18, 2022
ETF 107: Passive vs. Active ETFs Explained
Video
April 22, 2021
How Can I Buy VanEck ETFs?
Thematic Investing
May 12, 2020
5 Ways to Get Investment Ready
Economic Trends
October 12, 2022
Understanding Tax-loss Harvesting with ETFs
Overview
April 11, 2022
What Can History Teach Us About Financial Markets?
Class One
October 14, 2020
#1 The U.S. Government as a Financial Actor: Who Is Alexander Hamilton? (1780s–1790s)
Class Two
October 21, 2020
Market History #2: Cotton, the South and Slavery (1800s–1860s)
Class Three
October 28, 2020
Market History #3: Canals, Railroads and Chicago (1825–1860s)
Class Four
November 4, 2020
Market History #4: The Depression, FDR’s Bank Act and Financial Regulation (1933–1934)
Class Five
November 11, 2020
Market History #5: FDR and the U.S.’s Biggest Debt Default
Overview
April 11, 2022
What Can History Teach Us About Financial Markets?
Class One
October 14, 2020
#1 The U.S. Government as a Financial Actor: Who Is Alexander Hamilton? (1780s–1790s)
Class Two
October 21, 2020
Market History #2: Cotton, the South and Slavery (1800s–1860s)
Class Three
October 28, 2020
Market History #3: Canals, Railroads and Chicago (1825–1860s)
Class Four
November 4, 2020
Market History #4: The Depression, FDR’s Bank Act and Financial Regulation (1933–1934)
Class Five
November 11, 2020
Market History #5: FDR and the U.S.’s Biggest Debt Default
Investment Outlook
December 16, 2024
2025 Outlook: At the Doorstep of the Reckoning
Model Portfolios
December 5, 2024
Monthly Market Recap: Trumpmania 2.0
"Trump Trade 2.0" fueled U.S. equity and digital asset rallies, while real assets faltered under a strong dollar, with global markets reacting unevenly to pro-growth policies.
Digital Assets
December 20, 2024
VanEck Mid-December Bitcoin ChainCheck
Emerging Markets Bonds
December 17, 2024
EM Debt Resilient Despite Perceived Risks from US Protectionism
Emerging markets continue to chug along, despite risks emanating for US Election.
Emerging Markets Equity
October 24, 2024
RSX / RSXJ Liquidation FAQ
VanEck has commenced plans to liquidate the VanEck Russia ETF (RSX) and VanEck Russia Small-Cap ETF (RSXJ). We answer some frequently asked questions on the process.
Gold Investing
December 13, 2024
Gold vs. Gold Equities: The Disconnect Won’t Last
The gold sector faces post-election weakness, widening the gap between gold and gold equities. However, we believe macroeconomic factors support gold and the disconnect won’t last forever.
Income Investing
December 12, 2024
Fallen Angels: Bond Downgrades Ahead?
We expect an uptick in fallen angel activity in 2025, mainly due to idiosyncratic factors rather than systematic weakness.
Moat Investing
December 10, 2024
Broad Market Gains Shape Moat Strategies for 2025
U.S. equities soared in November, with small caps leading the rally. Moat strategies benefitted from strong earnings, but faced headwinds from sector allocations.
Municipal Bonds
November 20, 2024
What Trump’s Presidency Means for Municipal Bonds
Trump’s presidency could influence munis through potential changes in tax policies, adjustments to SALT deductions, tariffs, and Social Security income taxation.
Natural Resources
December 9, 2024
Three Forces Powering the Nuclear Energy Surge
Thematic Investing
December 19, 2024
BUZZ Investing: Optimism Fuels Continued Rally
Strong labor market data, persistent inflation, and investor optimism boosted markets, with Super Micro Computer leading gains amid restored confidence.
Investment Outlook
December 16, 2024
2025 Outlook: At the Doorstep of the Reckoning
Model Portfolios
December 5, 2024
Monthly Market Recap: Trumpmania 2.0
"Trump Trade 2.0" fueled U.S. equity and digital asset rallies, while real assets faltered under a strong dollar, with global markets reacting unevenly to pro-growth policies.
Digital Assets
December 20, 2024
VanEck Mid-December Bitcoin ChainCheck
Emerging Markets Bonds
December 17, 2024
EM Debt Resilient Despite Perceived Risks from US Protectionism
Emerging markets continue to chug along, despite risks emanating for US Election.
Emerging Markets Equity
October 24, 2024
RSX / RSXJ Liquidation FAQ
VanEck has commenced plans to liquidate the VanEck Russia ETF (RSX) and VanEck Russia Small-Cap ETF (RSXJ). We answer some frequently asked questions on the process.
Gold Investing
December 13, 2024
Gold vs. Gold Equities: The Disconnect Won’t Last
The gold sector faces post-election weakness, widening the gap between gold and gold equities. However, we believe macroeconomic factors support gold and the disconnect won’t last forever.
Income Investing
December 12, 2024
Fallen Angels: Bond Downgrades Ahead?
We expect an uptick in fallen angel activity in 2025, mainly due to idiosyncratic factors rather than systematic weakness.
Moat Investing
December 10, 2024
Broad Market Gains Shape Moat Strategies for 2025
U.S. equities soared in November, with small caps leading the rally. Moat strategies benefitted from strong earnings, but faced headwinds from sector allocations.
Municipal Bonds
November 20, 2024
What Trump’s Presidency Means for Municipal Bonds
Trump’s presidency could influence munis through potential changes in tax policies, adjustments to SALT deductions, tariffs, and Social Security income taxation.
Natural Resources
December 9, 2024
Three Forces Powering the Nuclear Energy Surge
Thematic Investing
December 19, 2024
BUZZ Investing: Optimism Fuels Continued Rally
Strong labor market data, persistent inflation, and investor optimism boosted markets, with Super Micro Computer leading gains amid restored confidence.
Trends with Benefits #128: Harvesting Opportunities in the Agricultural Commodities Market with Sal Gilbertie
Understand the unique dynamics of the commodities market and the role of agricultural commodities in investors’ portfolios.
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