VanEck U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - October

Frequently Asked Questions About OCT

What does OCT invest in?

An actively managed ETF that employs a defined outcome strategy based on the performance of an ETF tracking the S&P 500 Index. The fund seeks to provide investors with returns that match the price return of the underlying ETF up to a predetermined cap, while providing a buffer against the first tier of losses over a one-year outcome period. It invests in FLEX Options to achieve its objective, and the cap and buffer are reset annually.

What is the expense ratio of OCT?

VanEck U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - October (OCT) charges an expense ratio of 0.50%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

How big is OCT?

VanEck U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - October (OCT) manages $3.4M 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 OCT actively managed or an index fund?

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

When was OCT launched?

VanEck U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - October (OCT) launched in September 2026 and is managed by VanEck.

How has OCT performed?

OCT'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.