VanEck Low Carbon Energy ETF

Frequently Asked Questions About SMOG

What does SMOG invest in?

VanEck Low Carbon Energy ETF (SMOG) seeks to replicate as closely as possible, before fees and expenses, the price and yield performance of the MVIS Global Low Carbon Energy Index. The index tracks the performance of renewable energy companies, which may include those involved in wind, solar, hydro, hydrogen, bio-fuel or geothermal technology, lithium-ion batteries, electric vehicles, and smart grid technologies. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its total assets in stocks of low carbon energy companies.

What is the expense ratio of SMOG?

VanEck Low Carbon Energy ETF (SMOG) charges an expense ratio of 0.64%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

How big is SMOG?

VanEck Low Carbon Energy ETF (SMOG) manages $132.6M 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 SMOG actively managed or an index fund?

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

When was SMOG launched?

VanEck Low Carbon Energy ETF (SMOG) launched in May 2007 and is managed by VanEck.

How has SMOG performed?

SMOG'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.