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Fund Overview
Index Overview  

1.888.MKT.VCTR 
   Coal ETF (KOL)
The Coal ETF seeks to replicate as closely as possible, before fees and expenses, the price and yield performance of the Stowe Coal IndexSM. The Index provides exposure to publicly traded companies worldwide that derive greater than 50% of their revenues from the coal industry. As such, the Fund is subject to the risks of investing in this sector.

Top 10 Fund Holdings
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As of July 2, 2009
TOTAL CONSTITUENTS: 34
Holding Shares Market Value (USD) % of net assets
 
China Shenhua Energy Co Ltd 1088 HK 6,721,408 23,980,197 9.32%
China Coal Energy Co 1898 HK 18,406,095 21,602,021 8.39%
Joy Global Inc JOYG 577,599 19,828,974 7.71%
Peabody Energy Corp BTU 649,521 18,940,032 7.36%
Consol Energy Inc CNX 558,035 17,522,299 6.81%
Yanzhou Coal Mining Co Ltd 1171 HK 9,269,961 13,265,003 5.15%
Walter Industries Inc WLT 317,425 12,144,681 4.72%
Adaro Energy Tbk PT ADRO IJ 103,501,715 11,834,095 4.60%
Exxaro Resources Ltd EXX SJ 1,186,581 11,744,166 4.56%
Bucyrus International Inc BUCY 427,141 11,562,707 4.49%

Performance History
Prices and Returns
Month-End | Quarter-End
As of May 31, 2009

LIFE* 1 MO  YTD     1 YR 5 YR+
INDEX (COAL) -57.28% 35.47% 63.84% -55.38% n.a.
FUND NAV -31.28% 37.12% 63.85% -55.18% n.a.
Share Price -31.16% 34.95% 62.36% -55.63% n.a.
*Commencement date: 01/10/2008
†Annualized

The performance quoted represents past performance. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Performance information for the Market Vectors ETFs reflect current temporary waivers of expenses and/or fees. Had the Market Vectors ETFs incurred all expenses, investment returns would have been reduced. The investment return and value of shares of Market Vectors ETFs will fluctuate so that an investor's shares, when sold, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Performance may be lower or higher than performance data quoted. Fund returns assume that dividends and capital gains distributions have been reinvested in the Fund at NAV. Performance current to the most recent month-end is available by calling 1.888.MKT.VCTR.


Associated Risks
Sector Risk
subject to unpredictable drops in value
 
Non-Diversification Risk
susceptible to single market events
 
Foreign Investment
subject to political and economic risks
 
Trading Halts
subject to "circuit breaker" rules
 
Paying More than NAV
price may vary from NAV
 
Tracking Error
may be unable to replicate Index results
 
Securities Lending
subject to credit and counterparty risk
 

Fund Details
Fact Sheet PDF
As of June 30, 2009
Fund Ticker  KOL
Intraday NAV (IIV)  KOL.IV
Index Ticker  COAL
Exchange  NYSE Arca
Commencement Date 01/10/2008
Gross Expense Ratio * 0.62%
Net Expense Ratio * 0.62%
Options  Available
AUM  $269M
* Expenses capped contractually    through 05/01/2010. Cap    excludes certain expenses, such    as interest.

Key Features
Nation's First ETF Focused on Coal
a world power source generating a significant portion of global energy
Pure Play with Global Scope
index constituents must be principally engaged the coal industry, deriving greater than 50% of revenues from it

ETF Benefits
Intraday Access
buy or sell anytime during the trading day
Liquidity
traded and supported by market makers and specialists
Transparency
complete index holdings readily available
Tax Efficiency
fund's operation seeks to minimize turnover and capital gains distributions
Diversification
capture a basket of securities in one transaction
Trading Flexibility
ability to short; margin eligibility; options expected

Market Vectors Coal ETF is subject to various risks including those