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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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Thematic Investing
GENZ ETF: Question & Answer
GENZ ETF targets the digital native economy, giving investors exposure to the fintech, gig, and online entertainment platforms built for the next generation of consumers.
Emerging Markets Equity
VEFA ETF: Question & Answer
This blog answers frequently asked questions about analyst sentiment investing and the VEFA ETF, including how the strategy is constructed and how it may fit in a portfolio.
Thematic Investing
TruSector ETFs: Question and Answer
VanEck TruSector ETFs offer actively managed sector exposure built to deliver full market-cap representation and precise benchmark tracking.
Emerging Markets Equity
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.
Natural Resources
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
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
BUZZ ETF: Question & Answer
We answer frequently asked questions on the VanEck Social Sentiment ETF (BUZZ).
Income Investing
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
SMB ETF: Question & Answer
This blog covers short-term municipal bonds, their key advantages, and the VanEck Short Muni ETF (SMB).
Municipal Bonds
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.
Thematic Investing
GENZ ETF: Question & Answer
GENZ ETF targets the digital native economy, giving investors exposure to the fintech, gig, and online entertainment platforms built for the next generation of consumers.
Emerging Markets Equity
VEFA ETF: Question & Answer
This blog answers frequently asked questions about analyst sentiment investing and the VEFA ETF, including how the strategy is constructed and how it may fit in a portfolio.
Thematic Investing
TruSector ETFs: Question and Answer
VanEck TruSector ETFs offer actively managed sector exposure built to deliver full market-cap representation and precise benchmark tracking.
Emerging Markets Equity
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.
Natural Resources
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
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
BUZZ ETF: Question & Answer
We answer frequently asked questions on the VanEck Social Sentiment ETF (BUZZ).
Income Investing
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
SMB ETF: Question & Answer
This blog covers short-term municipal bonds, their key advantages, and the VanEck Short Muni ETF (SMB).
Municipal Bonds
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.Income Investing
April 17, 2026
ETFs vs. Mutual Funds: Key Differences for Investors
Income Investing
March 04, 2026
What is Driving BDC Valuations?
Thematic Investing
February 27, 2026
The ETFs Powering the AI Supply Chain
Income Investing
February 02, 2026
BDCs vs. Private Credit Funds: Key Differences for Investors
Income Investing
January 30, 2026
Why Taxes Matter for Equity Income, and Where PFXF Fits
Income Investing
December 11, 2025
What is Preferred Stock? Understanding Types & Benefits
Income Investing
November 25, 2025
What Drives Double-Digit Yields in Mortgage REITs
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
Income Investing
April 17, 2026
ETFs vs. Mutual Funds: Key Differences for Investors
Income Investing
March 04, 2026
What is Driving BDC Valuations?
Thematic Investing
February 27, 2026
The ETFs Powering the AI Supply Chain
Income Investing
February 02, 2026
BDCs vs. Private Credit Funds: Key Differences for Investors
Income Investing
January 30, 2026
Why Taxes Matter for Equity Income, and Where PFXF Fits
Income Investing
December 11, 2025
What is Preferred Stock? Understanding Types & Benefits
Income Investing
November 25, 2025
What Drives Double-Digit Yields in Mortgage REITs
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
April 13, 2026
Q2 2026 Outlook: The Reset Is Your Entry Point
Model Portfolios
April 16, 2026
March Market Recap: Fragility Returns, Complacency Remains
As geopolitical shocks resurface and inflation climbs, VanEck's models trim equity exposure and reposition commodities, preparing portfolios for a range of outcomes in an uncertain world.
Digital Assets
March 19, 2026
VanEck Mid-March 2026 Bitcoin ChainCheck
Emerging Markets Bonds
April 10, 2026
What the Iran War Means for Emerging Markets
The Iran war reshaped global dynamics, boosting EM commodities exporters and CNY as key anchors for emerging market stability.
Emerging Markets Equity
April 13, 2026
Why Vietnam Stands Out in EM Right Now
Vietnam offers above-peer earnings growth, an attractive valuation, and credible catalysts in index reclassification and manufacturing expansion. VNM provides one-trade access to this opportunity.
Gold Investing
April 8, 2026
Gold Volatility Amid Geopolitical Crises: What History Tells Us
Gold pulled back amid rising rates and a stronger dollar, but history shows volatility is typical in crises. Strong margins leave miners well positioned if gold stabilizes or moves higher.
Income Investing
April 17, 2026
CLOs: Pressure-Tested in Q1, Built for What Comes Next
CLOs proved their mettle in Q1 2026, outperforming most credit sectors as geopolitical shocks and rising rates rattled markets, and the best opportunities may still lie ahead.
Moat Investing
April 10, 2026
Geopolitical Shock Tests Moat Strategies as Energy Surges
U.S. equities fell in March as oil surged on geopolitical tensions. The Moat Index lagged on no energy exposure, while the SMID Moat Index held up with help from energy and materials.
Municipal Bonds
April 13, 2026
Munis in Focus: A Q1 2026 Recap
Q1 2026 threw a lot at investors: geopolitical tension, rate volatility, and macro uncertainty. Here’s why municipal bonds held up, and why the setup heading into Q2 may be even more compelling.
Natural Resources
April 16, 2026
Strait of Hormuz Disruption and Global Supply Implications
From record gold prices to a fertilizer supply shock, the Strait of Hormuz closure reshaped commodity markets in Q1 2026, accelerating a structural shift in how global resources are valued.
Thematic Investing
April 20, 2026
Top AI Companies to Watch in 2026
AI is moving from experimentation to infrastructure. For investors, that means watching not just model builders, but the semiconductor companies supplying the compute behind the shift.
Investment Outlook
April 13, 2026
Q2 2026 Outlook: The Reset Is Your Entry Point
Model Portfolios
April 16, 2026
March Market Recap: Fragility Returns, Complacency Remains
As geopolitical shocks resurface and inflation climbs, VanEck's models trim equity exposure and reposition commodities, preparing portfolios for a range of outcomes in an uncertain world.
Digital Assets
March 19, 2026
VanEck Mid-March 2026 Bitcoin ChainCheck
Emerging Markets Bonds
April 10, 2026
What the Iran War Means for Emerging Markets
The Iran war reshaped global dynamics, boosting EM commodities exporters and CNY as key anchors for emerging market stability.
Emerging Markets Equity
April 13, 2026
Why Vietnam Stands Out in EM Right Now
Vietnam offers above-peer earnings growth, an attractive valuation, and credible catalysts in index reclassification and manufacturing expansion. VNM provides one-trade access to this opportunity.
Gold Investing
April 8, 2026
Gold Volatility Amid Geopolitical Crises: What History Tells Us
Gold pulled back amid rising rates and a stronger dollar, but history shows volatility is typical in crises. Strong margins leave miners well positioned if gold stabilizes or moves higher.
Income Investing
April 17, 2026
CLOs: Pressure-Tested in Q1, Built for What Comes Next
CLOs proved their mettle in Q1 2026, outperforming most credit sectors as geopolitical shocks and rising rates rattled markets, and the best opportunities may still lie ahead.
Moat Investing
April 10, 2026
Geopolitical Shock Tests Moat Strategies as Energy Surges
U.S. equities fell in March as oil surged on geopolitical tensions. The Moat Index lagged on no energy exposure, while the SMID Moat Index held up with help from energy and materials.
Municipal Bonds
April 13, 2026
Munis in Focus: A Q1 2026 Recap
Q1 2026 threw a lot at investors: geopolitical tension, rate volatility, and macro uncertainty. Here’s why municipal bonds held up, and why the setup heading into Q2 may be even more compelling.
Natural Resources
April 16, 2026
Strait of Hormuz Disruption and Global Supply Implications
From record gold prices to a fertilizer supply shock, the Strait of Hormuz closure reshaped commodity markets in Q1 2026, accelerating a structural shift in how global resources are valued.
Thematic Investing
April 20, 2026
Top AI Companies to Watch in 2026
AI is moving from experimentation to infrastructure. For investors, that means watching not just model builders, but the semiconductor companies supplying the compute behind the shift.
Upcoming Webinar
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Gold Investing
Gold’s Bullish Path Ahead: Outlook, Miners and Portfolio Positioning
- The macro forces shaping gold's outlook, including geopolitical risk, central bank demand and U.S. fiscal pressures
- How gold miners are navigating today's environment and where opportunities may emerge
- How investors are approaching gold allocations, including how to allocate across gold and gold equities within a diversified portfolio
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Imaru CasanovaPortfolio Manager, Gold and Precious Metals
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David SchasslerHead of Multi-Asset Solutions
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Axel MerkPresident and Chief Investment Officer of Merk Investments
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Andrew MusgravesSenior Product Manager
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