- ISIN
- US92189F2882
- CUSIP
- 92189H870
- Issuer
- VanEck
- Inception Date
- Mar 13, 2012
- Region
- North America (Broad)
- Category
- Energy Equities
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- MVIS North America Energy Infrastructure Index
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Multi-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
- Assets Under Management
- $130M
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Performance
EINC Performance Chart
VanEck Energy Income ETF (EINC) is up 24.3% since the beginning of the year. EINC is currently trading at $118 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of EINC shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $2,579.
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Returns By Period
VanEck Energy Income ETF (EINC) has returned 24.27% so far this year and 27.21% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, EINC has returned 11.88% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
VanEck Energy Income ETF
- 1D
- 1.33%
- 1M
- -5.79%
- YTD
- 24.27%
- 6M
- 25.77%
- 1Y
- 27.21%
- 3Y*
- 29.77%
- 5Y*
- 20.86%
- 10Y*
- 11.88%
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%
EINC Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Mar 13, 2012, EINC's average daily return is +0.02%, while the average monthly return is +0.37%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 15.6 years.
Historically, 58% of months were positive and 42% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +35.2%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -41.7%. The longest winning streak lasted 9 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 5 months.
On a daily basis, EINC closed higher 52% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 19, 2020 with a return of +17.5%, while the worst single day was Mar 18, 2020 at -21.6%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 7.57% | 10.48% | 3.53% | 3.17% | -3.60% | 1.54% | 24.27% | ||||||
| 2025 | 3.31% | 1.99% | 1.38% | -5.34% | 2.69% | 2.65% | -0.92% | 0.77% | 1.88% | -6.25% | 5.85% | -0.45% | 7.11% |
| 2024 | 0.46% | 4.37% | 7.87% | -1.52% | 3.53% | 2.96% | 2.95% | 4.05% | 0.46% | 4.71% | 13.41% | -5.89% | 42.79% |
| 2023 | 4.04% | -3.62% | -0.78% | 2.50% | -4.11% | 8.24% | 3.69% | 0.35% | -1.05% | -0.47% | 6.98% | -0.43% | 15.55% |
| 2022 | 8.67% | 4.02% | 7.71% | -2.66% | 7.30% | -13.58% | 10.61% | 0.34% | -10.62% | 11.54% | 4.00% | -5.77% | 19.18% |
| 2021 | 3.98% | 7.17% | 7.76% | 5.30% | 6.25% | 3.72% | -3.58% | -2.35% | 5.52% | 5.93% | -7.19% | 1.43% | 38.05% |
Benchmark Metrics
VanEck Energy Income ETF has an annualized alpha of -5.88%, beta of 0.76, and R2 of 0.25 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since March 13, 2012.
- This ETF participated in 124.94% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 71.14% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- R2 of 0.25 means this ETF moves largely independently of S&P 500 Index - capture ratios reflect limited market correlation rather than active downside protection. Consider using a more representative benchmark.
- Alpha
- -5.88%
- Beta
- 0.76
- R²
- 0.25
- Upside Capture
- 71.14%
- Downside Capture
- 124.94%
Expense Ratio
EINC has an expense ratio of 0.45%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
EINC ranks 57 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 Energy Income ETF (EINC) 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.
| EINC | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.21 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.29 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.32 | 1.37 | -0.05 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 3.47 | 2.78 | +0.68 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 8.82 | 12.44 | -3.62 |
Dividends
Dividend History
VanEck Energy Income ETF provided a 3.56% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $4.21 per share. The fund has been increasing its distributions for 3 consecutive years.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $4.21 | $4.34 | $3.13 | $2.59 | $1.79 | $3.22 | $2.75 | $5.30 | $5.82 | $5.97 | $7.62 | $20.03 |
Dividend yield | 3.56% | 4.51% | 3.33% | 3.77% | 2.89% | 6.03% | 6.69% | 9.66% | 11.31% | 8.53% | 9.71% | 28.53% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for VanEck Energy Income 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 | $0.54 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.81 | $0.00 | $1.35 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.47 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.01 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.19 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.68 | $0.98 | $4.34 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.63 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.08 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.77 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.66 | $0.00 | $3.13 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.56 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.54 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.11 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.38 | $0.00 | $2.59 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.30 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.74 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.43 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.31 | $0.00 | $1.79 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.39 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.74 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.30 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.78 | $0.00 | $3.22 |
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 Energy Income 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 Energy Income ETF was 87.55%, occurring on Mar 18, 2020. Recovery took 1547 trading sessions.
The current VanEck Energy Income ETF drawdown is 5.79%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
COVID crash2020 | -87.55%Mar 2020 | 5y 6mo | 6y 1mo | 11y 8moSep 2014 - May 2026 |
2012 correction2012 | -14.40%Jun 2012 | 2mo 23d | 4mo 16d | 7mo 9dMar 2012 - Oct 2012 |
2012 correction2012 | -11.76%Nov 2012 | 27d | 2mo 8d | 3mo 5dOct 2012 - Jan 2013 |
2026 pullback2026 | -7.31%Jun 2026 | 22d | — | 28d 5hMay 2026 - now |
2013 pullback2013 | -4.53%Jul 2013 | 1mo 14d | 3mo 18d | 5mo 2dMay 2013 - Oct 2013 |
Drawdown Indicators
| EINC | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -87.55% | -56.78% | -30.77% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -7.89% | -9.10% | +1.21% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -16.01% | -18.90% | +2.89% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -19.87% | -25.43% | +5.56% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -68.85% | -33.92% | -34.93% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -5.79% | -1.80% | -3.99% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -44.16% | -10.71% | -33.45% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 3.09% | 2.03% | +1.06% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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