ETF Indices

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Important Disclosure

The performance quoted represents past performance. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Performance may be lower or higher than performance data quoted.

¹Index data prior to June 21, 2013 reflects that of the Dow Jones Africa Titans 50 Index (SM). From June 21, 2013, forward, the index data reflects that of the MVIS GDP Africa Index (MVAFKTR). All Index history reflects a blend of the performance of the aforementioned Indexes AND IS NOT INTENDED FOR ANY THIRD PARTY USE.

²Index data prior to March 19, 2012 reflects that of the DAXglobal^® Russia+ Index (DXRPUS). From March 19, 2012, forward, the index data reflects that of the MVIS Russia Total Return Index (MVRSXTR).

³Index data prior to March 18, 2013 reflects that of the DAXglobal Agribusiness Index (DXAG). From March 18, 2013, forward, the index data reflects that of the MVIS Global Agribusiness Index (MVMOOTR).

⁴Index data prior to September 24, 2012 reflects that of the Stowe Coal Index^SM (TCOAL). From September 24, 2012, forward, the index data reflects that of the MVIS Global Coal Total Return Index (MVKOLTR).

⁵Index data prior to March 24, 2014 reflects that of the DAXglobal^® Nuclear Energy Index (DXNE). From March 24, 2014, forward, the index data reflects that of the MVIS Global Uranium & Nuclear Energy Index (MVNLRTR). All Index history reflects a blend of the performance of the aforementioned Indexes AND IS NOT INTENDED FOR ANY THIRD PARTY USE. The DAXglobal Nuclear Energy Index (DXNE) is a trademark of Deutsche Borse AG. Deutsche Borse AG neither sponsors nor endorses NLR and makes no warranty or representation as to the accuracy and/or completeness of this Index.

⁶Index data prior to September 24, 2012 reflects that of the S-Network Global Gaming Index^SM (WAGRT). From September 24, 2012, forward, the index data reflects that of the MVIS Global Gaming Total Return Index (MVBJKTR).

Index returns are not Fund returns and do not reflect any management fees or brokerage expenses. Investors cannot invest directly in the Index. Returns for actual Fund investors may differ from what is shown because of differences in timing, the amount invested and fees and expenses. Index returns assume that dividends have been reinvested.

Ardour Indices

Ardour Global Index^SM Extra Liquid is intended to track the overall performance of companies involved in the business of alternative energy. Alternative energy includes power derived principally from bio-fuels (such as ethanol), bio mass, wind, solar, hydro and geothermal sources, and also includes various technologies that support the production, use and storage of these sources.

"S-Network Global Indexes, LLC^SM", "ARDOUR GLOBAL INDEX^SM (Composite)", "ARDOUR COMPOSITE^SM", "ARDOUR GLOBAL INDEX^SM (Extra Liquid)", "ARDOUR - XL^SM", "ARDOUR GLOBAL ALTERNATIVE ENERGY INDEXES^SM" "ARDOUR FAMILY^SM" are service marks of S-Network Global Indexes, Inc. and have been licensed for use by Van Eck Associates Corporation. The Product(s) is/are not sponsored, endorsed, sold or promoted by S-Network Global Indexes Inc. and Ardour Global Indexes, LLC makes no representation regarding the advisability of investing in the Product(s).

BlueStar Israel Global Index

BlueStar Israel Global Index^® is comprised of equity securities, which may include depositary receipts, of publicly traded companies that are generally considered by the Index Provider to be Israeli companies.

The “BlueStar Israel Global Index,” is the exclusive property and a trademark of BlueStar Global Investors LLC and has been licensed for use for certain purposes by Van Eck Associates Corporation for MVIS Israel ETF (the “ETF”) based on the BlueStar Israel Global Index. The ETF is not sponsored, endorsed, sold or promoted by BlueStar Global Investors LLC, and BlueStar Global Investors LLC makes no representation regarding the advisability of trading in such product(s).

China Securities Indices

The CSI 300 Index is a diversified index that consists of 300 A-Share stocks listed on the Shenzen or Shanghai Stock Exchange. The Index returns included in the performance table have been converted to USD.

The SME-ChiNext 100 Index is intended to track the performance of the 100 largest and most liquid stocks listed and trading on the Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) Board and the ChiNext Board of the Shenzhen Stock Exchange. The Index returns included in the performance table have been converted to USD.

CSI 300 Index and its logo are service marks of China Securities Index Co., Ltd. ("CSI") and have been licensed for use by Van Eck Associates Corporation. The VanEck Vectors ChinaAMC CSI 300 ETF is not sponsored, endorsed, sold or promoted by CSI and CSI makes no representation regarding the advisability of investing in the VanEck Vectors ChinaAMC CSI 300 ETF.

ICE Data Indices 

NYSE Arca Environmental Services Index is a modified equal dollar-weighted index comprised of publicly traded companies involved in management, removal and storage of consumer waste and industrial byproducts and related environmental services. 

NYSE Arca Gold Miners Index is a modified market capitalization-weighted index comprised of publicly traded companies involved primarily in the mining for gold. 

NYSE Arca Steel Index is a modified market capitalization-weighted index comprised of publicly traded companies predominantly involved in the production of steel products or mining and processing of iron ore. 

The above listed Indices are service marks of ICE Data Indices, LLC or its affiliates (“ICE Data”) and has been licensed for use by VanEck Vectors ETF Trust (the “Trust”) in connection with the Funds. Neither the Trust nor the Funds are sponsored, endorsed, sold or promoted by ICE Data. ICE Data makes no representations or warranties regarding the Trust or the Fund or the ability of the Indices to track general stock market performance. ICE DATA MAKES NO EXPRESS OR IMPLIED WARRANTIES, AND HEREBY EXPRESSLY DISCLAIMS ALL WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE WITH RESPECT TO THE NYSE ARCA ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES INDEX OR ANY DATA INCLUDED THEREIN. IN NO EVENT SHALL ICE DATA HAVE ANY LIABILITY FOR ANY SPECIAL, PUNITIVE, INDIRECT, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING LOST PROFITS), EVEN IF NOTIFIED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

Indxx Global Generics & New Pharma Index

Indxx Global Generics & New Pharma Index is intended to track the overall performance of companies that derive a significant proportion of their revenues or that have the potential to derive a significant proportion of their revenues from the generic drug industry, or that have a primary business focus on the generic drug industry.

Indxx Global Generics & New Pharma Index (the "Index”) is the exclusive property of Indxx, LLC. Indxx, LLC uses its best efforts to ensure that the Index is calculated correctly. Indxx, LLC has no obligation to point out errors in the Index to third parties. VanEck Vectors Generic Drugs ETF is not sponsored, endorsed, sold or promoted by Indxx, LLC and Indxx, LLC makes no representation regarding the advisability of investing in VanEck Vectors Generic Drugs ETF.

MV Indices

MVIS Egypt Index is comprised of securities of companies that are incorporated in Egypt or that are incorporated outside Egypt but have at least 50% of their revenues/related assets in Egypt.

MVIS Brazil Small-Cap Index is a rules-based, modified market capitalization-weighted, float-adjusted index comprised of publicly traded small-capitalization companies that are domiciled and primarily listed on an exchange in Brazil, or that generate at least 50% of their revenues in Brazil.

MVIS GDP Africa index is a rules-based, gross domestic product-weighted index comprised the largest and most liquid companies in Africa that are domiciled, generate at least 50% of their revenues, or hold at least 50% of their assets in Africa.

MVIS India Small-Cap Index is comprised of securities of small-capitalization companies that are incorporated in India or that are incorporated outside of India but have at least 50% of their revenues/related assets in India.

MVIS Indonesia Index is a rules-based, modified market capitalization-weighted, float-adjusted index comprised of publicly traded companies that are domiciled and primarily listed on an exchange in Indonesia, or that generate at least 50% of their revenues in Indonesia.

MVIS Poland Index is a rules-based index intended to give investors a means of tracking the overall performance of companies that are domiciled and primarily listed in Poland, or that generate at least 50% of their revenues in Poland.

MVIS Russia Index is a rules-based, modified market capitalization-weighted, float-adjusted index comprised of publicly traded companies that are domiciled and primarily listed on an exchange in Russia, or that generate at least 50% of their revenues in Russia.

MVIS Russia Small-Cap Index is comprised of securities of small-capitalization companies that are incorporated in Russia that are incorporated outside of Russia but has at least 50% of their revenues/related assets in Russia.

MVIS Vietnam Index is a rules-based, modified capitalization-weighted, float-adjusted index intended to give investors exposure to Vietnam.

MVIS Global Agribusiness Index is a rules-based, modified market capitalization-weighted, float-adjusted index comprised of globally diversified companies that generate at least 50% of their revenues from agribusiness.

MVIS Global Coal Index is a rules-based, modified market capitalization-weighted, float-adjusted index comprised of globally diversified companies that generate at least 50% of their revenues from coal.

MVIS Junior Gold Miners Index is a rules-based, modified market capitalization-weighted, float-adjusted index comprised of a global universe of publicly traded small- and medium-capitalization companies that generate at least 50% of their revenues from gold and/or silver mining, hold real property that has the potential to produce at least 50% of the company’s revenue from gold or silver mining when developed, or primarily invest in gold or silver.

MVIS Global Oil Refiners Index is a rules-based, modified capitalization weighted index intended to give investors a means of tracking the overall performance of companies involved in crude oil refining which may include: gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, fuel oil, naphtha, and other petrochemicals.

MVIS Global Rare Earth/Strategic Metals Index is intended to track the overall performance of companies involved in producing, refining, and recycling of rare earth and strategic metals and minerals.

MVIS Global Unconventional Oil & Gas Index is intended to track the overall performance of companies involved in the exploration, development, extraction, and/or production of unconventional oil and natural gas. Unconventional oil and gas includes coal bed methane, coal seam gas, shale oil, shale gas, tight natural gas, tight oil, tight sands, in situ oil sands, and enhanced oil recovery.

MVIS Global Uranium & Nuclear Energy Index is a rules-based, modified-capitalization-weighted, float-adjusted index intended to give investors a means of tracking the overall performance of companies involved in uranium and nuclear energy.

MVIS Global Gaming Index is a rules-based, modified market capitalization-weighted, float-adjusted index comprised of globally diversified companies that generate at least 50% of their revenues from gaming.

MVIS US Listed Biotech 25 Index is intended to track the overall performance of companies involved in the development and production, marketing and sales of drugs based on genetic analysis and diagnostic equipment.

MVIS US Listed Pharmaceutical 25 Index is intended to track the overall performance of companies involved in pharmaceuticals, including pharmaceutical research and development as well a production, marketing and sales of pharmaceuticals.

MVIS Global Gaming Index is intended to track the overall performance of companies involved in casinos and casino hotels, sports betting, lottery services, gaming services, gaming technology and gaming equipment.

MVIS US Listed Retail 25 Index is intended to track the overall performance of companies involved in retail distribution, wholesalers, on-line, direct mail and TV retailers, multi-line retailers, specialty retailers and food and other staples retailers.

MVIS US Listed Semiconductor 25 Index is intended to track the overall performance of companies involved in semiconductor production and equipment.

The Indices listed above are the exclusive property of MV Index Solutions GmbH (a wholly owned subsidiary of the Adviser), which has contracted with Solactive AG to maintain and calculate the Index. Solactive AG uses its best efforts to ensure that the Index is calculated correctly. Irrespective of its obligations towards MV Index Solutions GmbH, Solactive AG has no obligation to point out errors in the Index to third parties. The Funds are not sponsored, endorsed, sold or promoted by MV Index Solutions GmbH and MV Index Solutions GmbH makes no representation regarding the advisability of investing in the Fund.

Morningstar Indices

Morningstar^® Global ex-US Moat Focus Index^SM is intended to track the overall performance of attractively priced companies outside the U.S. with sustainable competitive advantages according to Morningstar's equity research team.

Morningstar^® Wide Moat Focus Index^SM consists of companies identified as having sustainable, competitive advantages and whose stocks are attractively priced, according to Morningstar.

The indices listed above are maintained by Morningstar, Inc. Morningstar, Inc. does not sponsor, endorse, issue, sell, or promote the VanEck Vectors Wide Moat ETF or the VanEck Vectors International Moat ETF and bears no liability with respect to the ETFs or any security. Morningstar^® is a registered trademark of Morningstar, Inc. Morningstar^® Global ex-US Moat Focus Index^SM and Morningstar^® Wide Moat Focus Index^SM are service marks of Morningstar, Inc.

Ned Davis Research CMG US Large Cap Long/Flat Index

Ned Davis Research CMG US Large Cap Long/Flat Index is a rules-based index that follows a proprietary model developed by Ned Davis Research, Inc. in conjunction with CMG Capital Management Group, Inc. (“CMG”). The model produces daily trade signals to determine the Index’s equity allocation percentage (100%, 80%, 40%, or 0%). When allocated to a percentage of equities (long), that portion of the Index will comprise the S&P 500^® Index. When allocated to a percentage of cash (flat), that portion of the Index will be allocated to the Solactive13-week U.S. T-bill Index.

The Fund is not sponsored, endorsed, sold or promoted by Ned Davis Research, Inc. (“NDR”) or CMG Capital Management Group, Inc. (“CMG”). NDR and CMG make no representation or warranty, express or implied, to the owners of the Fund or any member of the public regarding the advisability of investing in securities generally or in the Fund particularly or the ability of the Index to track the performance of equities market.

VanEck^® Natural Resources Index 

VanEck^® Natural Resources Index is a rules-based index intended to give investors a means of tracking the overall performance of a global universe of listed companies engaged in the production and distribution of commodities and commodity-related products and services. Sector weights are set annually based on estimates of global natural resources consumption, and stock weights within sectors are based on market capitalization, float-adjusted and modified to conform to various asset diversification requirements.

The VanEck^® Natural Resources Index has been licensed by Van Eck Associates Corporation from S-Network Global Indexes, Inc. for use in connection with VanEck Vectors Natural Resources ETF (HAP). HAP is not sponsored, endorsed, sold or promoted by S-Network Global Indexes, Inc., which makes no representation regarding the advisability of investing in HAP.