VanEck Brazil Small-Cap ETF

Frequently Asked Questions About BRF

What does BRF invest in?

The VanEck Brazil Small-Cap ETF (BRF) strives to precisely track the investment performance—encompassing both price changes and income—of the MVIS Brazil Small-Cap Index (MVBRFTR). This tracking goal is measured prior to accounting for the ETF's own management fees and operational costs. The underlying index is made up of shares from smaller companies that are either legally established in Brazil or, if incorporated elsewhere, generate a significant portion (at least 50%) of their revenues or own at least 50% of their assets within Brazil.

What is the expense ratio of BRF?

VanEck Brazil Small-Cap ETF (BRF) charges an expense ratio of 0.60%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

How big is BRF?

VanEck Brazil Small-Cap ETF (BRF) manages $27.5M in total assets. AUM determines bid-ask liquidity and the fund's vulnerability to closure. Funds below ~$50M are at higher risk of liquidation.

Is BRF actively managed or an index fund?

BRF's management style is described in the fund's prospectus. See the description on the Summary tab for the published strategy.

When was BRF launched?

VanEck Brazil Small-Cap ETF (BRF) launched in May 2009 and is managed by VanEck.

How has BRF performed?

BRF's total return (price change plus reinvested distributions) is charted at the top of this page. Switch the price chart to Total Return and pick a 1-year, 3-year, 5-year, or 10-year window to read the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over each horizon.