Notice
Effective May 1, 2026, Shawn Reynolds will be stepping back from his current role as Portfolio Manager of the VanEck Global Resources Fund, and Sam Halpert and Geoff King will be appointed Co-Portfolio Managers of the Fund. Mr. Reynolds will remain on the investment team as Natural Resources Strategist. More details on this transition can be found in our FAQ.
Global Resources Fund - Class A
GHAAX
Global Resources Fund - Class A
GHAAX
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NAV$55.98
as of March 16, 2026 -
YTD RETURNS14.69%
as of March 16, 2026 -
Net Assets (All Classes)$767.90M
as of February 28, 2026 -
Gross Expense Ratio1.49%
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Net Expense Ratio1.38%
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Inception Date11/02/1994
Overview
The Global Resources Fund seeks long-term capital appreciation by investing primarily in global resource securities. Income is a secondary consideration. The Fund is an actively managed commodity-equities portfolio investing in companies involved in the exploration, production and distribution of resources.
Overview
Highlights
- Offers exposure to energy, precious and base metals, agriculture, alternative energy and other resources
- Expertly managed by an extensive investment team that is among the industry’s largest, and includes trained geologists and engineers as well as senior analysts with deep sector experience
- Investment approach focuses on company research and skillful stock selection, as well as disciplined, quantitative-based risk management
- No K-1s – Access to resource equities without burdensome K-1 tax reporting
Performance
Performance History:
Average Annual Total Returns* (%)|
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1 MO | 3 MO | YTD | 1 YR | 3 YR | 5 YR | 10 YR |
LIFE (11/02/94) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VanEck Global Resources Fund: Class A | ||||||||
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At Net Asset Value
|
8.82 | 24.40 | 21.33 | 59.45 | 16.21 | 11.99 | 10.07 | -- |
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At Maximum 5.75% Sales Charge
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2.56 | 17.25 | 14.35 | 50.28 | 13.94 | 10.67 | 9.42 | -- |
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S&P Global Natural Resources Net Total Return Index
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10.06 | 25.60 | 21.45 | 48.54 | 13.23 | 12.96 | 12.61 | -- |
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S&P North American Natural Resources Sector Index
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11.67 | 26.30 | 25.04 | 45.26 | 20.38 | 22.71 | 12.76 | -- |
| 1 MO | 3 MO | YTD | 1 YR | 3 YR | 5 YR | 10 YR |
LIFE (11/02/94) |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VanEck Global Resources Fund: Class A | ||||||||
| At Net Asset Value | 2.53 | 6.52 | 36.11 | 36.11 | 8.24 | 10.14 | 7.90 | -- |
| At Maximum 5.75% Sales Charge | -3.36 | 0.39 | 28.28 | 28.28 | 6.13 | 8.84 | 7.27 | -- |
| S&P Global Natural Resources Net Total Return Index | 3.41 | 6.71 | 28.86 | 28.86 | 6.68 | 10.61 | 10.38 | -- |
Holdings
Top 10 Holdings (%)
| Holdings |
Sector
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% of Net Assets |
|---|---|---|
| Exxon Mobil Corp |
Energy |
4.30 |
| Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd |
Materials |
3.25 |
| Anglo American Plc |
Materials |
3.16 |
| Glencore Plc |
Materials |
3.04 |
| Nutrien Ltd |
Materials |
2.94 |
| Newmont Corp |
Materials |
2.84 |
| Kinross Gold Corp |
Materials |
2.83 |
| Barrick Mining Corp |
Materials |
2.72 |
| Totalenergies Se |
Energy |
2.72 |
| Jbs Nv |
Consumer Staples |
2.65 |
| Top 10 Total | 30.45 | |