VanEck Digital Native Economy ETF

Frequently Asked Questions About GENZ

What does GENZ invest in?

The VanEck Gaming ETF (BJK) offers effective and focused investment in the specialized global gaming industry. Its geographical allocation within this sector is notably well-balanced. To be included in the ETF, companies must generate more than half of their total revenue from operations related to the worldwide gaming sector. A historical note: Prior to September 24, 2012, BJK traded under the name Market Vectors Gaming ETF and followed the S-Network Global Gaming Index.

What is the expense ratio of GENZ?

VanEck Digital Native Economy ETF (GENZ) charges an expense ratio of 0.51%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

How big is GENZ?

VanEck Digital Native Economy ETF (GENZ) manages $16.0M 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 GENZ actively managed or an index fund?

GENZ is a passive index fund. It tracks a published benchmark by holding the constituents in their published weights. Index funds typically charge low expense ratios (GENZ's is 0.51%) because there's no security selection cost.

When was GENZ launched?

VanEck Digital Native Economy ETF (GENZ) launched in January 2008 and is managed by VanEck.

How has GENZ performed?

GENZ'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.