News•Mar 11, 2026
EMBX: Actively Navigating Iran-Driven Risks in EM Debt>
VanEck’s Emerging Markets Bond ETF (EMBX) trimmed Gulf exposure as Iran‑related tensions heightened, yet bond prices in the region stayed flat, creating a weak risk‑reward profile. The fund now leans toward commodity‑exporting issuers in Latin America and Sub‑Saharan Africa, which are viewed as more resilient across geopolitical scenarios. EMBX delivers a 7.41% yield‑to‑worst with a 5.17‑year duration, outperforming its benchmark YTD and offering a sizable income cushion. Portfolio adjustments also saw increased hard‑currency Saudi holdings and expanded local‑currency positions in China, Thailand and the Philippines, while trimming Mexico, Indonesia, Chile and Brazil exposure.
By VanEck – Insights
News•Mar 10, 2026
Sustaining Strength in a Higher Gold Price Environment>
Imaru Casanova’s latest market note highlights that gold miners are generating strong free cash flow and maintaining all‑in sustaining costs below $2,000 per ounce, even as gold prices hover near record highs. The sector’s disciplined capital allocation—emphasizing dividends, buybacks and...
By VanEck – Insights
News•Feb 27, 2026
Gold Price & Investment Outlook: 2026 & Beyond>
VanEck projects gold prices to stay above the $3,000 level reached in 2025 and potentially break $4,000 in the near term, with a longer‑term target of $5,000 by 2030. The rally is fueled by strong central‑bank buying in emerging markets,...
By VanEck – Insights
News•Feb 25, 2026
Investing in Digital Assets Without Full Crypto Exposure>
Financial advisors are eager to tap the long‑term upside of digital assets but are constrained by volatility and client comfort. The industry is shifting from speculative token trades to real‑world blockchain applications in data centers, AI workloads, and fintech services....
By VanEck – Insights
News•Feb 24, 2026
BDCs: The Liquid Way to Access to Private Credit>
Business development companies (BDCs) are experiencing a resurgence, highlighted by a 30‑day SEC yield of 9.21% for VanEck’s BIZD ETF and an industry‑wide yield of roughly 11.3%. Credit metrics show non‑accrual rates at 1.2% and loan prices near par, indicating...
By VanEck – Insights
News•Feb 19, 2026
True Market-Cap Exposure to Communication Services>
VanEck launched the Communication Services TruSector ETF (TRUC) to give investors true market‑cap exposure to the Communication Services sector. Traditional sector ETFs are constrained by diversification rules that cap single‑stock holdings at 25% and limit the total weight of stocks...
By VanEck – Insights
News•Feb 13, 2026
EMET ETF: Question & Answer>
Metals essential to electrification are seeing demand outpace supply, with copper at the core of grid, transportation, and industrial upgrades. VanEck’s Copper and Green Metals ETF (EMET) offers investors a liquid, diversified way to capture exposure to copper miners, refiners...
By VanEck – Insights
News•Feb 12, 2026
What Is the Video Gaming and Esports Industry?>
The global video gaming market is projected to reach $188.8 billion by 2025, serving an audience of roughly 3.6 billion players. Business models have shifted from one‑time purchases to ongoing in‑game spending, extending revenue lifecycles. Esports adds a spectator dimension, generating sponsorships,...
By VanEck – Insights
News•Feb 12, 2026
VanEck’s Top 10 Income ETFs Ranked by ETF Yields>
VanEck released a ranking of its ten income‑focused ETFs based on the 30‑day SEC yield as of February 5, 2026. The VanEck Mortgage REIT Income ETF (MORT) leads with a 12.27% yield, followed by the BDC Income ETF (BIZD) at 9.05%. The...
By VanEck – Insights
News•Feb 10, 2026
EM Debt Strength Holds as DM Policy Noise Grows>
VanEck’s Emerging Markets Bond ETF (EMBX) posted a 5.56% 30‑day yield and outperformed both its benchmark and U.S. Treasuries in January 2026, driven by strong local‑currency exposure and carry. The fund’s portfolio now holds 48% hard‑currency sovereigns, with notable additions...
By VanEck – Insights