VanEck Russia ETF

Frequently Asked Questions About RSX

What does RSX invest in?

This fund typically dedicates a minimum of 80% of its overall investments to the financial instruments that compose its benchmark index. The index specifically encompasses securities, potentially including depositary receipts, from Russian-based companies. A company qualifies as Russian for this fund if it is legally incorporated within Russia, or if, despite being incorporated elsewhere, it derives at least 50% of its revenues or possesses at least 50% of its assets within Russia. The selection of companies may extend to those with mid-market capitalization. It operates as a non-diversified investment vehicle.

What is the expense ratio of RSX?

VanEck Russia ETF (RSX) charges an expense ratio of 0.83%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

How big is RSX?

VanEck Russia ETF (RSX) manages $32.8M 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 RSX actively managed or an index fund?

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

When was RSX launched?

VanEck Russia ETF (RSX) launched in April 2007 and is managed by VanEck.

How has RSX performed?

RSX'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.