# VanEck Financials TruSector ETF (TRUF): ETF Facts & Distributions

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- Issuer: VanEck · Asset class: Equity
- Strategy: Actively Managed · Inception: 2026-04-01

The VanEck Financials TruSector ETF operates as an actively managed fund, with its core objective being to generate significant capital growth over an extended period. This is achieved by building its investment portfolio primarily from securities issued by companies operating within the financial sector, or alternatively, through other financial vehicles that offer exposure to this industry.

## Key Facts

| Metric | Value |
|---|---|
| Price | $29.28 |
| Expense Ratio | 0.10% |
| Assets Under Management | $582,760 |
| NAV | $29.14 |
| Holdings Count | 78 |
| Distribution Yield (TTM) | 0.70% |
| Annual Distribution (TTM) | $0.20 /share |
| Distribution Frequency | Quarterly |
| 52-Week Range | $25.58 – $30.52 |
| Beta | -1.04 |

## Latest Distribution

- Amount: $0.0980 /share
- Ex-date: 2026-10-01
- Pay date: 2026-10-06

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What does TRUF invest in?

The VanEck Financials TruSector ETF operates as an actively managed fund, with its core objective being to generate significant capital growth over an extended period. This is achieved by building its investment portfolio primarily from securities issued by companies operating within the financial sector, or alternatively, through other financial vehicles that offer exposure to this industry.

### What is the expense ratio of TRUF?

VanEck Financials TruSector ETF (TRUF) charges an expense ratio of 0.10%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

### How big is TRUF?

VanEck Financials TruSector ETF (TRUF) manages $582,760 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 TRUF actively managed or an index fund?

TRUF is actively managed: the manager selects holdings rather than tracking an index. Active funds typically charge higher expense ratios than index funds (TRUF's is 0.10%) in exchange for the discretion to over- or under-weight positions.

### When was TRUF launched?

VanEck Financials TruSector ETF (TRUF) launched in April 2026 and is managed by VanEck.

### How has TRUF performed?

TRUF'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 TRUF pay a dividend?

VanEck Financials TruSector ETF (TRUF) currently distributes little or no income. Trailing-twelve-month yield is 0.70%. Investors looking for income should consider income-focused alternatives. See the Peers tab.

### How often does TRUF pay dividends?

VanEck Financials TruSector ETF pays dividends Quarterly. Each ex-dividend date, record date, and payment date is listed in the dividend history table on this page.

### What is TRUF's dividend yield?

TRUF's trailing-twelve-month yield is 0.70%, calculated from the sum of dividends over the past year divided by the current price.

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

The most recently announced ex-dividend date for TRUF was 2026-10-01. The next ex-date typically follows Quarterly; once announced it appears at the top of the dividend history table on this page.

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

On a $10,000 investment compounding at 7% gross return, a 0.10% 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 TRUF charge its expense ratio?

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

TRUF is actively managed (current expense ratio 0.10%). Active funds charge more than passive index trackers in exchange for the manager's discretion to over- or under-weight positions. The Cost Verdict card above tells you whether TRUF's fee is competitive for the active-management cohort.

### Are there cheaper alternatives to TRUF?

The Lower-Fee Alternatives card above lists ETFs following the same investment strategy as TRUF (0.10%) 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/truf
- Distribution history: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/truf/dividend
- Holdings & diversification: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/truf/diversification
- Fees & cheaper alternatives: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/truf/expenses
- Peer comparison: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/truf/peers

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