# VanEck Retail ETF (RTH): ETF Facts & Distributions > Markdown mirror of https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/rth for AI agents. Same live data as the HTML page, regenerated on the same refresh cycle. Not investment advice. - Issuer: VanEck · Asset class: Equity - Strategy: Thematic · Inception: 2011-12-20 The VanEck Retail ETF (RTH) endeavors to mirror, with high fidelity, the price appreciation and income generation of the MVIS US Listed Retail 25 Index (MVRTHTR), before considering any associated expenses. This benchmark index is designed to encapsulate the performance of various companies engaged in the broad retail industry, encompassing everything from wholesale distribution and online sales to direct mail and television shopping, as well as multi-line stores, specialty boutiques, and purveyors of food and other essential goods. ## Key Facts | Metric | Value | |---|---| | Price | $267.89 | | Expense Ratio | 0.35% | | Assets Under Management | $249.5M | | NAV | $267.89 | | Holdings Count | 26 | | Distribution Yield (TTM) | 0.90% | | Annual Distribution (TTM) | $2.42 /share | | Distribution Frequency | Annual | | 52-Week Range | $242.88 – $275.19 | | Beta | 0.85 | ## Latest Distribution - Amount: $2.4205 /share - Ex-date: 2025-12-22 - Pay date: 2025-12-26 ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What does RTH invest in? The VanEck Retail ETF (RTH) endeavors to mirror, with high fidelity, the price appreciation and income generation of the MVIS US Listed Retail 25 Index (MVRTHTR), before considering any associated expenses. This benchmark index is designed to encapsulate the performance of various companies engaged in the broad retail industry, encompassing everything from wholesale distribution and online sales to direct mail and television shopping, as well as multi-line stores, specialty boutiques, and purveyors of food and other essential goods. ### What is the expense ratio of RTH? VanEck Retail ETF (RTH) charges an expense ratio of 0.35%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations. ### How big is RTH? VanEck Retail ETF (RTH) manages $249.5M 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 RTH actively managed or an index fund? RTH's management style is described in the fund's prospectus. See the description on the Summary tab for the published strategy. ### When was RTH launched? VanEck Retail ETF (RTH) launched in December 2011 and is managed by VanEck. ### How has RTH performed? RTH'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 RTH pay a dividend? VanEck Retail ETF (RTH) currently distributes little or no income. Trailing-twelve-month yield is 0.90%. Investors looking for income should consider income-focused alternatives. See the Peers tab. ### How often does RTH pay dividends? VanEck Retail ETF pays dividends Annual. Each ex-dividend date, record date, and payment date is listed in the dividend history table on this page. ### What is RTH's dividend yield? RTH's trailing-twelve-month yield is 0.90%, calculated from the sum of dividends over the past year divided by the current price. ### When is RTH's next ex-dividend date? The most recently announced ex-dividend date for RTH was 2025-12-22. The next ex-date typically follows Annual; once announced it appears at the top of the dividend history table on this page. ### How much will RTH's expense ratio cost me over 30 years? On a $10,000 investment compounding at 7% gross return, a 0.35% 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 RTH charge its expense ratio? The expense ratio is deducted in tiny daily slices from RTH'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 RTH cost more than a fund like VOO? RTH's strategy (current expense ratio 0.35%) 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 RTH sits within its own category, which is the comparison that actually matters. ### Are there cheaper alternatives to RTH? The Lower-Fee Alternatives card above lists ETFs following the same investment strategy as RTH (0.35%) 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/rth - Distribution history: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/rth/dividend - Holdings & diversification: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/rth/diversification - Fees & cheaper alternatives: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/rth/expenses - Peer comparison: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/rth/peers Data sourced from primary filings and market data providers; see https://www.dividenddata.com/methodology.