VanEck Real Assets ETF

Frequently Asked Questions About RAAX

What does RAAX invest in?

The VanEck Real Assets ETF, identified as RAAX, strives to deliver robust long-term overall returns. Its strategy focuses on maximizing inflation-adjusted gains while simultaneously aiming to cushion against potential losses during periods of significant market decline. The Fund primarily achieves this by investing in exchange-traded products that provide access to a diversified portfolio of tangible assets. This includes resource-focused investments such as commodities and natural resource companies, as well as income-generating real assets like Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs), infrastructure developments, and Master Limited Partnerships (MLPs). Additionally, the ETF allocates capital to gold, encompassing both the precious metal itself and the equities of gold mining companies.

What is the expense ratio of RAAX?

VanEck Real Assets ETF (RAAX) charges an expense ratio of 0.55%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

How big is RAAX?

VanEck Real Assets ETF (RAAX) manages $1.31B 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 RAAX actively managed or an index fund?

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

When was RAAX launched?

VanEck Real Assets ETF (RAAX) launched in April 2018 and is managed by VanEck.

How has RAAX performed?

RAAX'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.