Education Center
Welcome to our education center, where you can unlock your investing potential. To find the right investment solution for your goals, explore our extensive library of fund and ETF FAQs. Brush up on the basics with our ETF beginner's guide and delve into the history of the market. And last but not least, keep up with market commentary and outlooks from our team of investment professionals.
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Emerging Markets Equity
February 20, 2026
INDZ ETF: Question & Answer
The INDZ ETF is designed to provide selective exposure to Indian equities, focusing on higher-quality companies to reduce index drag and support long-term compounding.
Thematic Investing
February 20, 2026
TruSector ETFs: Question and Answer
VanEck TruSector ETFs offer actively managed sector exposure built to deliver full market-cap representation and precise benchmark tracking.
Natural Resources
February 13, 2026
EMET ETF: Question & Answer
Global electrification is accelerating demand for copper, a critical metal with limited substitutes. This FAQ explores the investment case and how investors can gain exposure to copper.
Natural Resources
December 19, 2025
HAP ETF: Question & Answer
Explore why natural resources matter today and how the VanEck Natural Resources ETF (HAP) provides diversified exposure across energy, metals, agriculture, and renewables.
Thematic Investing
December 05, 2025
BUZZ ETF: Question & Answer
We answer frequently asked questions on the VanEck Social Sentiment ETF (BUZZ).
Income Investing
December 01, 2025
FLTR ETF: Question & Answer
This blog is intended to answer frequently asked questions on floating rate notes and more specifically, VanEck’s IG Floating Rate ETF (FLTR).
Municipal Bonds
December 01, 2025
SMB ETF: Question & Answer
This blog covers short-term municipal bonds, their key advantages, and the VanEck Short Muni ETF (SMB).
Municipal Bonds
November 26, 2025
MLN ETF: Question & Answer
This blog explores the benefits of long-duration municipal bonds and how the VanEck Long Muni ETF (MLN) provides access.
Natural Resources
PIT ETF: Question & Answer
This blog answers commonly asked questions about the PIT ETF and explores the role of commodities in the global economy and their portfolio benefits.
Digital Assets
VSOL ETF: Question & Answer
The VanEck Solana ETF delivers convenient exposure to Solana—in this blog you’ll find answers to the most frequently asked questions about VSOL.
Emerging Markets Bonds
VanEck Emerging Markets Bond ETF: Question & Answer
Access emerging markets bonds with a flexible, actively managed strategy that invests across the full spectrum of EM debt.
Digital Assets
HODL ETF: Question & Answer
We answer the frequently asked questions about the HODL ETF.
Emerging Markets Equity
February 20, 2026
INDZ ETF: Question & Answer
The INDZ ETF is designed to provide selective exposure to Indian equities, focusing on higher-quality companies to reduce index drag and support long-term compounding.
Thematic Investing
February 20, 2026
TruSector ETFs: Question and Answer
VanEck TruSector ETFs offer actively managed sector exposure built to deliver full market-cap representation and precise benchmark tracking.
Natural Resources
February 13, 2026
EMET ETF: Question & Answer
Global electrification is accelerating demand for copper, a critical metal with limited substitutes. This FAQ explores the investment case and how investors can gain exposure to copper.
Natural Resources
December 19, 2025
HAP ETF: Question & Answer
Explore why natural resources matter today and how the VanEck Natural Resources ETF (HAP) provides diversified exposure across energy, metals, agriculture, and renewables.
Thematic Investing
December 05, 2025
BUZZ ETF: Question & Answer
We answer frequently asked questions on the VanEck Social Sentiment ETF (BUZZ).
Income Investing
December 01, 2025
FLTR ETF: Question & Answer
This blog is intended to answer frequently asked questions on floating rate notes and more specifically, VanEck’s IG Floating Rate ETF (FLTR).
Municipal Bonds
December 01, 2025
SMB ETF: Question & Answer
This blog covers short-term municipal bonds, their key advantages, and the VanEck Short Muni ETF (SMB).
Municipal Bonds
November 26, 2025
MLN ETF: Question & Answer
This blog explores the benefits of long-duration municipal bonds and how the VanEck Long Muni ETF (MLN) provides access.
Natural Resources
PIT ETF: Question & Answer
This blog answers commonly asked questions about the PIT ETF and explores the role of commodities in the global economy and their portfolio benefits.
Digital Assets
VSOL ETF: Question & Answer
The VanEck Solana ETF delivers convenient exposure to Solana—in this blog you’ll find answers to the most frequently asked questions about VSOL.
Emerging Markets Bonds
VanEck Emerging Markets Bond ETF: Question & Answer
Access emerging markets bonds with a flexible, actively managed strategy that invests across the full spectrum of EM debt.
Digital Assets
HODL ETF: Question & Answer
We answer the frequently asked questions about the HODL ETF.
Thematic Investing
June 05, 2025
Invest Where Private Market Growth Begins
Digital Assets
September 23, 2024
Ethereum 101: A Beginner’s Guide
MOAT INVESTING
September 18, 2024
Growth vs. Value Investing: Key Differences and Strategies
DIGITAL ASSETS
January 22, 2024
Bitcoin 101: A Beginner's Guide
MUNICIPAL BONDS
January 18, 2024
An Investor's Guide to Municipal Bonds
THEMATIC INVESTING
December 04, 2023
Investing in ETFs: Investment Strategies
THEMATIC INVESTING
November 06, 2023
Investing in Semiconductor ETFs & Stocks
MOAT INVESTING
September 22, 2023
Understanding Small Cap, Mid Cap & Large Cap Stocks
Income Investing
April 17, 2023
How to Develop a Dividend Investing Strategy: A Comprehensive Guide
Thematic Investing
December 28, 2022
Investing in ETFs: Beginner’s Guide
Thematic Investing
August 05, 2019
ETF 101: Understanding the Basics
Thematic Investing
August 15, 2019
ETF 102: The Inner Workings of ETF Creations and Redemptions
Income Investing
September 03, 2019
ETF 103: Is This ETF Right for Your Portfolio?
Thematic Investing
September 13, 2019
ETF 104: Getting the Most Out of Your ETF Trades
Income Investing
September 27, 2019
ETF 105: Gain Efficient Access to Bond Markets With Fixed Income ETFs
Income Investing
March 23, 2020
ETF 106: Debunking Fixed Income Myths
Thematic Investing
February 18, 2022
ETF 107: Passive vs. Active ETFs Explained
Investment Outlook
April 22, 2021
How Can I Buy VanEck ETFs?
Thematic Investing
May 12, 2020
5 Ways to Get Investment Ready
Economic Trends
October 12, 2022
Understanding Tax-loss Harvesting with ETFs
Thematic Investing
June 05, 2025
Invest Where Private Market Growth Begins
Digital Assets
September 23, 2024
Ethereum 101: A Beginner’s Guide
MOAT INVESTING
September 18, 2024
Growth vs. Value Investing: Key Differences and Strategies
DIGITAL ASSETS
January 22, 2024
Bitcoin 101: A Beginner's Guide
MUNICIPAL BONDS
January 18, 2024
An Investor's Guide to Municipal Bonds
THEMATIC INVESTING
December 04, 2023
Investing in ETFs: Investment Strategies
THEMATIC INVESTING
November 06, 2023
Investing in Semiconductor ETFs & Stocks
MOAT INVESTING
September 22, 2023
Understanding Small Cap, Mid Cap & Large Cap Stocks
Income Investing
April 17, 2023
How to Develop a Dividend Investing Strategy: A Comprehensive Guide
Thematic Investing
December 28, 2022
Investing in ETFs: Beginner’s Guide
Thematic Investing
August 05, 2019
ETF 101: Understanding the Basics
Thematic Investing
August 15, 2019
ETF 102: The Inner Workings of ETF Creations and Redemptions
Income Investing
September 03, 2019
ETF 103: Is This ETF Right for Your Portfolio?
Thematic Investing
September 13, 2019
ETF 104: Getting the Most Out of Your ETF Trades
Income Investing
September 27, 2019
ETF 105: Gain Efficient Access to Bond Markets With Fixed Income ETFs
Income Investing
March 23, 2020
ETF 106: Debunking Fixed Income Myths
Thematic Investing
February 18, 2022
ETF 107: Passive vs. Active ETFs Explained
Investment Outlook
April 22, 2021
How Can I Buy VanEck ETFs?
Thematic Investing
May 12, 2020
5 Ways to Get Investment Ready
Economic Trends
October 12, 2022
Understanding Tax-loss Harvesting with ETFs
Overview
April 11, 2022
What Can History Teach Us About Financial Markets?
Class One
October 14, 2020
#1 The U.S. Government as a Financial Actor: Who Is Alexander Hamilton? (1780s–1790s)
Class Two
October 21, 2020
Market History #2: Cotton, the South and Slavery (1800s–1860s)
Class Three
October 28, 2020
Market History #3: Canals, Railroads and Chicago (1825–1860s)
Class Four
November 4, 2020
Market History #4: The Depression, FDR’s Bank Act and Financial Regulation (1933–1934)
Class Five
November 11, 2020
Market History #5: FDR and the U.S.’s Biggest Debt Default
Overview
April 11, 2022
What Can History Teach Us About Financial Markets?
Class One
October 14, 2020
#1 The U.S. Government as a Financial Actor: Who Is Alexander Hamilton? (1780s–1790s)
Class Two
October 21, 2020
Market History #2: Cotton, the South and Slavery (1800s–1860s)
Class Three
October 28, 2020
Market History #3: Canals, Railroads and Chicago (1825–1860s)
Class Four
November 4, 2020
Market History #4: The Depression, FDR’s Bank Act and Financial Regulation (1933–1934)
Class Five
November 11, 2020
Market History #5: FDR and the U.S.’s Biggest Debt Default
Investment Outlook
January 12, 2026
Q1 2026 Outlook: Visibility Means Risk On
Model Portfolios
February 12, 2026
January Market Recap: A Roadmap for a Gold Bull Market
Digital Assets
February 20, 2026
VanEck Mid-February 2026 Bitcoin ChainCheck
Emerging Markets Bonds
February 10, 2026
EM Debt Strength Holds as DM Policy Noise Grows
EM bonds outperformed as higher yields and carry dominated outcomes, with local currency exposure benefiting from rate volatility and geopolitical shocks that favored EM over DM.
Emerging Markets Equity
February 20, 2026
INDZ ETF: Question & Answer
Gold Investing
February 10, 2026
Gold Bull Market Endures Early 2026 Volatility
Gold price swings in January highlighted volatility, not weakness. Strong demand, central bank buying and improving miner fundamentals continue to support a durable long-term bull market in 2026.
Income Investing
February 18, 2026
What Drives Returns in Floating Rate Notes?
Returns in floating rate notes are driven by two main components: short-term interest rates and credit spreads.
Moat Investing
February 12, 2026
Moat Stocks Gain on Defensive Sector Strength
In January, moat stocks found support as leadership broadened beyond mega-cap tech, with energy, materials, and staples leading and small-caps outperforming.
Municipal Bonds
February 17, 2026
Tax-Exempt Yield in 2026: Our Playbook
With rates elevated, munis may provide a way to convert cash allocations into tax-exempt income in today’s yield environment.. Strong flows, attractive after-tax yields, and ETF access make munis a practical planning tool in 2026.
Natural Resources
February 13, 2026
Copper and the Materials Behind Global Electrification
Electrification, AI and clean energy are reshaping global infrastructure. Copper and critical metals are foundational inputs driving long-term demand across grids, data centers and EVs.
Thematic Investing
February 20, 2026
Sector Leaders at True Market Weights
VanEck’s TruSector ETFs are designed to deliver full market-cap sector exposure and help asset allocators track sector benchmarks with greater precision.
Investment Outlook
January 12, 2026
Q1 2026 Outlook: Visibility Means Risk On
Model Portfolios
February 12, 2026
January Market Recap: A Roadmap for a Gold Bull Market
Digital Assets
February 20, 2026
VanEck Mid-February 2026 Bitcoin ChainCheck
Emerging Markets Bonds
February 10, 2026
EM Debt Strength Holds as DM Policy Noise Grows
EM bonds outperformed as higher yields and carry dominated outcomes, with local currency exposure benefiting from rate volatility and geopolitical shocks that favored EM over DM.
Emerging Markets Equity
February 20, 2026
INDZ ETF: Question & Answer
Gold Investing
February 10, 2026
Gold Bull Market Endures Early 2026 Volatility
Gold price swings in January highlighted volatility, not weakness. Strong demand, central bank buying and improving miner fundamentals continue to support a durable long-term bull market in 2026.
Income Investing
February 18, 2026
What Drives Returns in Floating Rate Notes?
Returns in floating rate notes are driven by two main components: short-term interest rates and credit spreads.
Moat Investing
February 12, 2026
Moat Stocks Gain on Defensive Sector Strength
In January, moat stocks found support as leadership broadened beyond mega-cap tech, with energy, materials, and staples leading and small-caps outperforming.
Municipal Bonds
February 17, 2026
Tax-Exempt Yield in 2026: Our Playbook
With rates elevated, munis may provide a way to convert cash allocations into tax-exempt income in today’s yield environment.. Strong flows, attractive after-tax yields, and ETF access make munis a practical planning tool in 2026.
Natural Resources
February 13, 2026
Copper and the Materials Behind Global Electrification
Electrification, AI and clean energy are reshaping global infrastructure. Copper and critical metals are foundational inputs driving long-term demand across grids, data centers and EVs.
Thematic Investing
February 20, 2026
Sector Leaders at True Market Weights
VanEck’s TruSector ETFs are designed to deliver full market-cap sector exposure and help asset allocators track sector benchmarks with greater precision.
Upcoming Webinar
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Thematic Investing
AI’s Shift from Buildout to Deployment
- How AI demand visibility, pricing power, and supply constraints across semiconductors are shaping infrastructure sustainability
- Why hyperscaler AI spending levels and emerging return signals are driving the peak investment debate
- AI adoption is increasingly moving beyond infrastructure buildout into enterprise implementation and monetization
Speakers:
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Angus ShillingtonDeputy Portfolio Manager
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Nick FrasseProduct Manager
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