VanEck Steel ETF (SLXB39)

Overview

The company operates within the financial sector, specifically targeting investments in the steel industry. Its investment strategy revolves around allocating at least 80% of its total assets into the equities of companies engaged in the steel sector. This includes a wide range of entities from small- and medium-capitalization companies to foreign and emerging market issuers, indicating an openness to diversified geographic locations and company sizes. The fund's approach might lead to a concentration in a particular industry or group of industries, particularly those closely associated with the steel sector, aligning its investment movements with the trends and performance of the Steel Index. Despite its focused investment domain, the fund is classified as non-diverse, highlighting a concentrated investment portfolio within the specified sector.

Products and Services

• Common Stocks and Depositary Receipts of Steel Companies:

  The fund primarily invests in the common stocks and depositary receipts of a wide array of companies operating within the steel sector. This includes investing in companies that could range from those with small to medium market capitalizations to those situated in foreign and emerging markets. The investment in common stocks and depositary receipts allows the fund to participate directly in the success and growth of these companies.

• Focus on Small- and Medium-Capitalization Companies:

  Part of its investment strategy includes placing significant emphasis on small- and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) within the steel industry. This approach provides the fund with the opportunity to potentially capitalize on the growth and agility of these smaller entities, which might offer substantial returns compared to larger, more established companies.

• Investments in Foreign and Emerging Market Issuers:

  The fund diversifies its investment portfolio by also allocating resources into companies that are based in foreign and emerging markets. This diversification strategy not only spreads out investment risks but also opens up the fund to a broader range of growth opportunities globally, leveraging the development and expansion of the steel sector across different regions.