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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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Income Investing
MIG and MBBB ETFs: Question & Answer
This Q&A answers key questions about MIG and MBBB ETFs and explains how investment-grade corporate bonds offer higher yields than U.S. Treasuries with limited credit risk, making them a strong core choice.
Income Investing
September 24, 2024
CLOI ETF and CLOB ETF: Question and Answer
We explore how CLOs are structured—including their “built-in” risk protection and how they compare to other fixed income instruments.
Thematic Investing
ESPO ETF: Question & Answer
The Q&A blog outlines the criteria for ESPO ETF inclusion, the growth outlook for the video game and eSports sector, potential challenges, projected market expansion, and key trends.
Income Investing
GRNB ETF: Question & Answer
This blog is intended to answer frequently asked questions about green bonds and more specifically, the VanEck Green Bond ETF (GRNB).
Thematic Investing
SMHX ETF: Question & Answer
Fabless semiconductor companies focus on design and outsource manufacturing, allowing them to innovate rapidly and scale efficiently without the costs of owning fabrication plants.
Thematic Investing
SMH ETF: Question & Answer
Semiconductors are the unsung conductors orchestrating everything digital. This important sector also boasts an added advantage: the sturdy governmental backing of the U.S.'s CHIPS Act.
Digital Assets
August 02, 2024
ETHV ETF: Question & Answer
The VanEck Ethereum ETF delivers convenient exposure to Ethereum—in this blog you’ll find answers to the most frequently asked questions about ETHV.
Emerging Markets Bonds
July 08, 2024
HYEM ETF: Question and Answer
High yield emerging markets corporate bonds can help investors generate higher yields without taking on additional credit risk compared to a more U.S. focused high yield allocation.
Income Investing
CLOs Belong in Your Core: Q&A with Laila Kollmorgen
CLOs have historically offered attractive yield premiums with robust risk profiles. It’s time to include them in your core bond allocation.
Digital Assets
Cheat Sheet: How To Answer Questions On Bitcoin
Bitcoin has been around for more than a decade, but has been garnering a lot more attention lately. Use this cheat sheet to help you answer the most common questions.
Emerging Markets Equity
GLIN ETF: Question & Answer
VanEck India Growth Leaders ETF (GLIN) seeks to replicate an all-cap index that selects fundamentally strong Indian firms with attractive growth potential at reasonable prices.
Emerging Markets Equity
Our Approach to Emerging Markets Equity: Question & Answer
The growth, evolution and transformation of emerging markets (EM) may create long-term opportunities. We address questions about our approach to investing in EM equity in this Q&A.
Income Investing
MIG and MBBB ETFs: Question & Answer
This Q&A answers key questions about MIG and MBBB ETFs and explains how investment-grade corporate bonds offer higher yields than U.S. Treasuries with limited credit risk, making them a strong core choice.
Income Investing
September 24, 2024
CLOI ETF and CLOB ETF: Question and Answer
We explore how CLOs are structured—including their “built-in” risk protection and how they compare to other fixed income instruments.
Thematic Investing
ESPO ETF: Question & Answer
The Q&A blog outlines the criteria for ESPO ETF inclusion, the growth outlook for the video game and eSports sector, potential challenges, projected market expansion, and key trends.
Income Investing
GRNB ETF: Question & Answer
This blog is intended to answer frequently asked questions about green bonds and more specifically, the VanEck Green Bond ETF (GRNB).
Thematic Investing
SMHX ETF: Question & Answer
Fabless semiconductor companies focus on design and outsource manufacturing, allowing them to innovate rapidly and scale efficiently without the costs of owning fabrication plants.
Thematic Investing
SMH ETF: Question & Answer
Semiconductors are the unsung conductors orchestrating everything digital. This important sector also boasts an added advantage: the sturdy governmental backing of the U.S.'s CHIPS Act.
Digital Assets
August 02, 2024
ETHV ETF: Question & Answer
The VanEck Ethereum ETF delivers convenient exposure to Ethereum—in this blog you’ll find answers to the most frequently asked questions about ETHV.
Emerging Markets Bonds
July 08, 2024
HYEM ETF: Question and Answer
High yield emerging markets corporate bonds can help investors generate higher yields without taking on additional credit risk compared to a more U.S. focused high yield allocation.
Income Investing
CLOs Belong in Your Core: Q&A with Laila Kollmorgen
CLOs have historically offered attractive yield premiums with robust risk profiles. It’s time to include them in your core bond allocation.
Digital Assets
Cheat Sheet: How To Answer Questions On Bitcoin
Bitcoin has been around for more than a decade, but has been garnering a lot more attention lately. Use this cheat sheet to help you answer the most common questions.
Emerging Markets Equity
GLIN ETF: Question & Answer
VanEck India Growth Leaders ETF (GLIN) seeks to replicate an all-cap index that selects fundamentally strong Indian firms with attractive growth potential at reasonable prices.
Emerging Markets Equity
Our Approach to Emerging Markets Equity: Question & Answer
The growth, evolution and transformation of emerging markets (EM) may create long-term opportunities. We address questions about our approach to investing in EM equity in this Q&A.
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
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 10, 2025
Q2 2025 Outlook: In the Middle of the 3% Reckoning
Model Portfolios
April 17, 2025
Gold, Bitcoin, and Emerging Markets: Our Market Playbook
We explore the roles of gold, bitcoin, and emerging markets amid market turmoil. Gold thrives, bitcoin’s strong performance continues, and India and semiconductors offer growth opportunities.
Digital Assets
April 3, 2025
VanEck Crypto Monthly Recap for March 2025
Emerging Markets Bonds
April 8, 2025
EM Debt: It’s Not Me (EM), It’s You (DM)
In a March risk-off environment, it was developed markets, not emerging markets, driving risks for investors.
Emerging Markets Equity
April 7, 2025
Emerging Markets: Policy Uncertainty Tempers a Strong Start to 2025
Emerging markets stocks have outperformed developed markets to start 2025, led by a surge in China tech and Brazilian commodities. Macro shifts, AI innovation, and policy support shape the outlook across regions.
Gold Investing
April 4, 2025
Riding the Gold Wave: Record Prices, Strategic Mergers and Miners' Resilience
Gold miners substantially outperformed in March as surging prices sparked M&A activity and drove the largest monthly inflows in over a year, reversing a long trend of outflows.
Income Investing
April 17, 2025
CLOs: Staying Nimble Amid Tariff Driven Volatility
CLOs posted positive Q1 total returns as spreads widened and market volatility grew. Amid trade tensions and signs of economic slowdown, we prefer tranches higher in the capital stack.
Moat Investing
April 8, 2025
Moat Stocks Weather Tariff Tumble
Market turbulence in March weighed on stocks, but moat strategies held up better—thanks in part to defensive sector resilience and underweight exposure to mega-caps.
Municipal Bonds
March 25, 2025
Muni Market’s Moment of Truth: Tax-Exemption in Question
The tax-exemption status of municipal bonds faces growing uncertainty as policymakers consider major tax changes. While risks loom, attractive yields offer strategic opportunities for investors.
Natural Resources
April 10, 2025
Mixed Results, Clear Signals: Navigating Resource Equities in a Shifting Macro Landscape
Commodity markets face uncertainty from tariffs, global growth risks and geopolitics, but may show resilience. Tight supply and global stimulus support a constructive long-term outlook.
Thematic Investing
April 17, 2025
Semiconductor Industry Updates: Tightening Tariffs and CHIPS Act Changes
Semiconductor companies continue to drive innovation, while the sector faces policy and supply chain shifts, including tariff expansion and funding uncertainty from Trump’s CHIPS Act overhaul.
Investment Outlook
April 10, 2025
Q2 2025 Outlook: In the Middle of the 3% Reckoning
Model Portfolios
April 17, 2025
Gold, Bitcoin, and Emerging Markets: Our Market Playbook
We explore the roles of gold, bitcoin, and emerging markets amid market turmoil. Gold thrives, bitcoin’s strong performance continues, and India and semiconductors offer growth opportunities.
Digital Assets
April 3, 2025
VanEck Crypto Monthly Recap for March 2025
Emerging Markets Bonds
April 8, 2025
EM Debt: It’s Not Me (EM), It’s You (DM)
In a March risk-off environment, it was developed markets, not emerging markets, driving risks for investors.
Emerging Markets Equity
April 7, 2025
Emerging Markets: Policy Uncertainty Tempers a Strong Start to 2025
Emerging markets stocks have outperformed developed markets to start 2025, led by a surge in China tech and Brazilian commodities. Macro shifts, AI innovation, and policy support shape the outlook across regions.
Gold Investing
April 4, 2025
Riding the Gold Wave: Record Prices, Strategic Mergers and Miners' Resilience
Gold miners substantially outperformed in March as surging prices sparked M&A activity and drove the largest monthly inflows in over a year, reversing a long trend of outflows.
Income Investing
April 17, 2025
CLOs: Staying Nimble Amid Tariff Driven Volatility
CLOs posted positive Q1 total returns as spreads widened and market volatility grew. Amid trade tensions and signs of economic slowdown, we prefer tranches higher in the capital stack.
Moat Investing
April 8, 2025
Moat Stocks Weather Tariff Tumble
Market turbulence in March weighed on stocks, but moat strategies held up better—thanks in part to defensive sector resilience and underweight exposure to mega-caps.
Municipal Bonds
March 25, 2025
Muni Market’s Moment of Truth: Tax-Exemption in Question
The tax-exemption status of municipal bonds faces growing uncertainty as policymakers consider major tax changes. While risks loom, attractive yields offer strategic opportunities for investors.
Natural Resources
April 10, 2025
Mixed Results, Clear Signals: Navigating Resource Equities in a Shifting Macro Landscape
Commodity markets face uncertainty from tariffs, global growth risks and geopolitics, but may show resilience. Tight supply and global stimulus support a constructive long-term outlook.
Thematic Investing
April 17, 2025
Semiconductor Industry Updates: Tightening Tariffs and CHIPS Act Changes
Semiconductor companies continue to drive innovation, while the sector faces policy and supply chain shifts, including tariff expansion and funding uncertainty from Trump’s CHIPS Act overhaul.
Upcoming Webinar
Gold Investing
Gold Breaks $3K: Mining the Momentum
- Our gold price outlook for the remainder of 2025
- Why gold miners may be more compelling than ever
- Key themes and companies we're most excited about
Speakers:
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Imaru CasanovaPortfolio Manager, Gold and Precious Metals
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Joe FosterGold Strategist
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