# VanEck U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - October (OCT): ETF Facts & Distributions

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- Issuer: VanEck · Asset class: Equity
- Strategy: Buffered · Inception: 2026-09-30

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.

## Key Facts

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | $30.60 |
| Expense Ratio | 0.50% |
| Assets Under Management | $3.4M |
| NAV | $30.76 |
| Holdings Count | 0 |
| Distribution Yield (TTM) | — |
| Annual Distribution (TTM) | — /share |
| Distribution Frequency | — |
| 52-Week Range | $30.47 – $32.83 |
| Beta | 0.00 |

## Frequently Asked Questions

### 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.

### Does OCT pay a dividend?

VanEck U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - October (OCT) currently distributes little or no income. Trailing-twelve-month yield is —. Investors looking for income should consider income-focused alternatives. See the Peers tab.

### How often does OCT pay dividends?

VanEck U.S. Equity Buffer ETF - October pays dividends on its published schedule. Each ex-dividend date, record date, and payment date is listed in the dividend history table on this page.

### What is OCT's dividend yield?

OCT's trailing-twelve-month yield is —, calculated from the sum of dividends over the past year divided by the current price.

### When is OCT's next ex-dividend date?

OCT hasn't announced its next ex-date yet. Once declared it'll appear at the top of the dividend history table on this page.

### How much will OCT's expense ratio cost me over 30 years?

On a $10,000 investment compounding at 7% gross return, a 0.50% 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 OCT charge its expense ratio?

The expense ratio is deducted in tiny daily slices from OCT'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 OCT cost more than a fund like VOO?

OCT's strategy (current expense ratio 0.50%) 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 OCT sits within its own category, which is the comparison that actually matters.

### Are there cheaper alternatives to OCT?

The Lower-Fee Alternatives card above lists ETFs following the same investment strategy as OCT (0.50%) 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/oct
- Distribution history: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/oct/dividend
- Holdings & diversification: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/oct/diversification
- Fees & cheaper alternatives: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/oct/expenses
- Peer comparison: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/oct/peers

Data sourced from primary filings and market data providers; see https://www.dividenddata.com/methodology.