# VanEck Brazil Small-Cap ETF (BRF): ETF Facts & Distributions > Markdown mirror of https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/brf for AI agents. Same live data as the HTML page, regenerated on the same refresh cycle. Not investment advice. - Issuer: VanEck · Asset class: Equity - Strategy: Thematic · Inception: 2009-05-11 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. ## Key Facts | Metric | Value | |---|---| | Price | $13.91 | | Expense Ratio | 0.60% | | Assets Under Management | $27.5M | | NAV | $20.35 | | Holdings Count | 92 | | Distribution Yield (TTM) | 6.39% | | Annual Distribution (TTM) | $0.89 /share | | Distribution Frequency | Annual | | 52-Week Range | $13.90 – $21.17 | | Beta | 1.30 | ## Latest Distribution - Amount: $0.8889 /share - Ex-date: 2025-12-22 - Pay date: 2025-12-26 ## Frequently Asked Questions ### 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. ### Does BRF pay a dividend? VanEck Brazil Small-Cap ETF (BRF) currently distributes little or no income. Trailing-twelve-month yield is 6.39%. Investors looking for income should consider income-focused alternatives. See the Peers tab. ### How often does BRF pay dividends? VanEck Brazil Small-Cap ETF pays dividends Annual. Each ex-dividend date, record date, and payment date is listed in the dividend history table on this page. ### What is BRF's dividend yield? BRF's trailing-twelve-month yield is 6.39%, calculated from the sum of dividends over the past year divided by the current price. ### When is BRF's next ex-dividend date? The most recently announced ex-dividend date for BRF was 2025-12-22. The next ex-date typically follows Annual; once announced it appears at the top of the dividend history table on this page. ### How much will BRF's expense ratio cost me over 30 years? On a $10,000 investment compounding at 7% gross return, a 0.60% expense ratio quietly compounds against your balance every year. The Fee Compounding Forecast card above projects the dollar drag for any holding period and assumption you pick. The typical result for a 1.0% expense ratio on a 30-year hold is roughly 25% of the final balance lost to fees. ### How does BRF charge its expense ratio? The expense ratio is deducted in tiny daily slices from BRF's net asset value (NAV). You never see a bill. The price quoted on every exchange is already net of fees. There's no "fee day" to avoid; the cost is continuous and built into the trading price. ### Why does BRF cost more than a fund like VOO? BRF's strategy (current expense ratio 0.60%) is different from a broad-market index tracker like VOO, so its fee belongs to a different cohort. The Cost Verdict card above shows you where BRF sits within its own category, which is the comparison that actually matters. ### Are there cheaper alternatives to BRF? The Lower-Fee Alternatives card above lists ETFs following the same investment strategy as BRF (0.60%) but at a lower expense ratio. Each row shows the fee gap, the peer's AUM as a liquidity sanity-check, and a direct link to that fund's analysis page. Cheaper price doesn't automatically mean better. Verify the peer holds what you actually want. ## More on Dividend Data - Overview (HTML): https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/brf - Distribution history: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/brf/dividend - Holdings & diversification: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/brf/diversification - Fees & cheaper alternatives: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/brf/expenses - Peer comparison: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/brf/peers Data sourced from primary filings and market data providers; see https://www.dividenddata.com/methodology.