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  • Van Eck VIP Emerging Markets Fund

  • Ticker:- WWEM;false;;
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    The Van Eck VIP Emerging Markets Fund may offer greater potential for growth than other emerging markets funds by focusing on small- and mid-cap companies in Eastern Europe, Latin America, Africa, Asia, the Middle East and other emerging markets. These markets are often characterized by a rapidly expanding middle class and an increasingly skilled and competitive workforce. The Fund is managed by a specialized team of investment professionals that has developed proprietary methodologies to identify and capitalize on new opportunities.

  • Fund Details

     

    as of 12/31/2011
    Net Assets $145.0M P/E Ratio 10.0
    Number of Holdings 94 P/B Ratio 1.4
    Turnover Rate (2010) 96% Avg. Weighted Market Cap $3.7B

  • Fund Summary

     

    The Fund seeks long-term capital appreciation by investing primarily in equity securities in emerging markets around the world. The Fund's benchmark is the Morgan Stanley Capital International Emerging Markets Index.

  • Country Weightings (%)

     

    as of 12/31/2011
    China/Hong Kong 24.6%
    South Korea 13.3%
    Brazil 12.3%
    Taiwan 6.4%
    Russia 5.2%
    Indonesia 4.4%
    South Africa 3.5%
    Turkey 2.9%
    Thailand 2.9%
    Other 24.5%

  • Sector Weightings (%)

     

    as of 12/31/2011
    Consumer Discretionary 24.6%
    Financials 17.3%
    IT 12.1%
    Materials 11.7%
    Industrials 9.9%
    Other 17.5%
    Cash 6.9%
    Total 100.0%

  • Top Ten Holdings (%)

     

    as of 12/31/2011
    Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd. 4.2%
    Localiza Rent A Car SA 2.3%
    China Minsheng Banking Corp. 2.2%
    Tisco Financial Group PCL 2.0%
    Kia Motors Corp. 2.0%
    Hyundai Mobis 1.9%
    Tencent Holdings Ltd. 1.8%
    Vale SA 1.8%
    Dah Chong Hong Holdings Ltd. 1.7%
    Koza Altin Isletmeleri AS 1.7%
    These are not recommendations to buy or sell any security. Sectors and holdings may vary.

  • Market Capitalization (Cap) Breakdown (%)

     

    as of 09/30/2011
    Large (≥.10.2 billion) 53.9%
    Mid (< 10.2 billion ≥ $2.4 billion) 27.3%
    Small (< $2.4 billion) 18.8%
    Average Weighted Market Cap $3.7B

  • NAV History (Class I)

     

    as of 12/31/2011
    12-Month High (04/28/11) $14.47
    12-Month Low (10/03/11) $9.81
    Quarter End 12/31/11 $10.40

  • Important Disclosure

    You can lose money by investing in the Fund. Any investment in the Fund should be considered part of an overall investment program, not a complete program. The Fund is subject to the risks associated with its investments in emerging market securities, which tend to be more volatile and less liquid than securities traded in developed countries. The Fund’s investments in foreign securities involve risks related to adverse political and economic developments unique to a country or a region, currency fluctuations or controls, and the possibility of arbitrary action by foreign governments, including the takeover of property without adequate compensation or imposition of prohibitive taxation. The Fund is subject to risks associated with investments in debt securities, derivatives, commodity-linked instruments, illiquid securities, asset-backed securities, CMOs and small or mid-cap companies. The Fund is also subject to inflation risk, short-sales risk, market risk, non-diversification risk and leverage risk.

    The Morgan Stanley Capital International (MSCI) Emerging Markets Index, calculated with dividends reinvested, captures 60% of the publicly traded equities in each industry for approximately 25 emerging markets.

    Indices are unmanaged and are not securities in which investments can be made.

    The Fund is only available as an option under various insurance contracts issued by life insurance and annuity companies. These contracts offer life and tax benefits to the beneficial owners of the Fund. The insurance or annuity company charges, fees and expenses for these benefits are not included in Fund performance. A review of the particular life and/or annuity contract will provide you with much greater detail regarding these costs and benefits.

    The Fund is not available directly to the general public. For more complete information on variable life/annuity products, including all charges and expenses, please obtain a prospectus from a licensed insurance agent/registered representative. The prospectus includes information about the investment objective, risks and charges and expenses. Please read the prospectus carefully before investing.

    Not FDIC Insured — No Bank Guarantee — May Lose Value