- ISIN
- US92189H1023
- CUSIP
- 92189H102
- Issuer
- VanEck
- Inception Date
- Oct 30, 2018
- Region
- Developed Markets (Broad)
- Category
- Large Cap Blend Equities, Dividend
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- Morningstar US Dividend Valuation Index
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
- Assets Under Management
- $37M
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Performance
DURA Performance Chart
VanEck Vectors Morningstar Durable Dividend ETF (DURA) is up 11.8% since the beginning of the year. DURA is currently trading at $37 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of DURA shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $1,444.
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Returns By Period
VanEck Vectors Morningstar Durable Dividend ETF (DURA) has returned 11.77% so far this year and 20.33% over the past 12 months.
VanEck Vectors Morningstar Durable Dividend ETF
- 1D
- 0.38%
- 1M
- -3.17%
- YTD
- 11.77%
- 6M
- 11.63%
- 1Y
- 20.33%
- 3Y*
- 10.10%
- 5Y*
- 7.63%
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.37%
- 1M
- -0.01%
- YTD
- 9.16%
- 6M
- 8.64%
- 1Y
- 25.22%
- 3Y*
- 19.78%
- 5Y*
- 11.99%
- 10Y*
- 13.88%
DURA Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Oct 31, 2018, DURA's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.79%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 7.3 years.
Historically, 60% of months were positive and 40% were negative. The best month was Oct 2022 with a return of +11.0%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -10.2%. The longest winning streak lasted 4 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, DURA closed higher 54% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 24, 2020 with a return of +8.3%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -9.3%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 7.14% | 6.14% | -2.62% | 2.26% | -0.48% | -0.82% | 11.77% | ||||||
| 2025 | 1.63% | 2.77% | 0.29% | -6.62% | 1.33% | 1.94% | 1.50% | 4.55% | -1.14% | -2.51% | 4.74% | -0.58% | 7.61% |
| 2024 | -0.72% | 0.39% | 4.49% | -1.95% | 1.50% | -0.59% | 5.14% | 4.19% | 0.70% | -0.52% | 2.21% | -6.11% | 8.51% |
| 2023 | 0.24% | -3.03% | 1.06% | 1.26% | -3.12% | 4.57% | 2.35% | -2.19% | -4.39% | -3.20% | 4.55% | 3.28% | 0.82% |
| 2022 | -0.27% | -1.57% | 3.32% | -3.18% | 3.13% | -6.47% | 3.11% | -3.08% | -7.45% | 11.03% | 7.05% | -1.64% | 2.41% |
| 2021 | -2.48% | 0.18% | 7.96% | 2.15% | 1.61% | -0.62% | 2.78% | 1.92% | -4.94% | 2.67% | -4.24% | 8.44% | 15.53% |
Benchmark Metrics
VanEck Vectors Morningstar Durable Dividend ETF has an annualized alpha of -0.71%, beta of 0.69, and R2 of 0.65 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since October 31, 2018.
- This ETF participated in 79.67% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 64.96% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Beta of 0.69 indicates this ETF moves significantly less than S&P 500 Index - a genuinely defensive profile with reduced participation in both market rallies and downturns.
- Alpha
- -0.71%
- Beta
- 0.69
- R²
- 0.65
- Upside Capture
- 64.96%
- Downside Capture
- 79.67%
Expense Ratio
DURA has an expense ratio of 0.29%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
DURA ranks 48 for risk / return — on par with similar ETFs. You're getting a typical balance of risk and reward. Not a standout, but not a red flag either — a reasonable choice if other factors align with your goals.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for VanEck Vectors Morningstar Durable Dividend ETF (DURA) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| DURA | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.65 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.68 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.31 | 1.37 | -0.06 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.39 | 2.78 | -0.39 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 9.74 | 12.44 | -2.70 |
Dividends
Dividend History
VanEck Vectors Morningstar Durable Dividend ETF provided a 3.32% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.25 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.25 | $1.21 | $1.08 | $1.11 | $0.96 | $0.93 | $1.00 | $1.14 | $0.16 |
Dividend yield | 3.32% | 3.59% | 3.33% | 3.58% | 3.01% | 2.89% | 3.49% | 3.83% | 0.66% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for VanEck Vectors Morningstar Durable Dividend ETF. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.30 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.30 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.27 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.31 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.23 | $0.00 | $0.42 | $1.21 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.23 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.22 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.25 | $0.00 | $0.39 | $1.08 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.25 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.26 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.29 | $0.00 | $0.31 | $1.11 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.26 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.20 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.25 | $0.00 | $0.25 | $0.96 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.23 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.19 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.25 | $0.00 | $0.26 | $0.93 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the VanEck Vectors Morningstar Durable Dividend ETF. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the VanEck Vectors Morningstar Durable Dividend ETF was 33.15%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 243 trading sessions.
The current VanEck Vectors Morningstar Durable Dividend ETF drawdown is 3.17%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
COVID crash2020 | -33.15%Mar 2020 | 1mo 29d | 11mo 22d | 1y 1moJan 2020 - Mar 2021 |
Bear market2022 | -15.80%Sep 2022 | 5mo 12d | 2mo 1d | 7mo 13dApr 2022 - Nov 2022 |
2025 selloff2025 | -14.27%Apr 2025 | 4mo 7d | 4mo 16d | 8mo 23dDec 2024 - Aug 2025 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -12.71%Dec 2018 | 20d | 2mo | 2mo 20dDec 2018 - Feb 2019 |
2023 correction2023 | -11.96%Oct 2023 | 3mo 4d | 5mo 2d | 8mo 6dJul 2023 - Mar 2024 |
Drawdown Indicators
| DURA | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -33.15% | -56.78% | +23.63% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -8.53% | -9.10% | +0.57% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -14.27% | -18.90% | +4.63% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -15.80% | -25.43% | +9.63% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -33.92% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -3.17% | -1.80% | -1.37% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -3.91% | -10.71% | +6.80% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 2.09% | 2.03% | +0.06% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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