VanEck International Investors Gold Fund (INIVX)
The fund normally invests at least 80% of its net assets in securities of companies principally engaged in gold-related activities, instruments that derive their value from gold, gold coins and bullion. A company principally engaged in gold-related activities is one that derives at least 50% of its revenues from gold-related activities, including the exploration, mining or processing of or dealing in gold. It concentrates its investments in the gold-mining industry and therefore invests 25% or more of its total assets in such industry.
Fund Info
| ISIN | US9210755032 |
|---|---|
| CUSIP | 921075503 |
| Issuer | VanEck |
| Inception Date | Feb 9, 1956 |
| Category | Precious Metals |
| Min. Investment | $1,000 |
| Asset Class | Commodity |
Asset Class Size | Mid-Cap |
Asset Class Style | Blend |
Expense Ratio
INIVX has a high expense ratio of 1.42%, indicating higher-than-average management fees.
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in VanEck International Investors Gold Fund, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
Returns By Period
VanEck International Investors Gold Fund had a return of 25.36% year-to-date (YTD) and 33.73% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, VanEck International Investors Gold Fund had an annualized return of 5.86%, while the S&P 500 had an annualized return of 10.88%, indicating that VanEck International Investors Gold Fund did not perform as well as the benchmark.
| Period | Return | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Year-To-Date | 25.36% | 18.13% |
| 1 month | 4.27% | 1.45% |
| 6 months | 33.15% | 8.81% |
| 1 year | 33.73% | 26.52% |
| 5 years (annualized) | 8.30% | 13.43% |
| 10 years (annualized) | 5.86% | 10.88% |
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of INIVX, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -8.83% | -6.19% | 18.61% | 3.54% | 6.94% | -3.93% | 9.51% | 2.17% | 25.36% | ||||
| 2023 | 10.57% | -13.22% | 15.01% | 4.38% | -6.84% | -2.20% | 3.00% | -4.27% | -9.89% | 4.22% | 12.50% | 0.31% | 9.67% |
| 2022 | -6.60% | 10.38% | 9.50% | -8.85% | -9.52% | -13.44% | -1.20% | -8.04% | -0.93% | -1.60% | 19.29% | 1.25% | -13.77% |
| 2021 | -7.18% | -11.85% | 1.62% | 7.79% | 13.66% | -13.09% | 2.20% | -5.52% | -8.85% | 8.51% | -0.37% | 1.81% | -14.23% |
| 2020 | 0.29% | -9.62% | -14.33% | 42.84% | 9.49% | 11.10% | 16.27% | -0.69% | -5.12% | -4.46% | -6.27% | 6.44% | 40.91% |
| 2019 | 7.97% | 0.24% | -2.41% | -6.44% | 4.76% | 17.80% | 4.61% | 10.14% | -10.23% | 3.42% | -5.51% | 12.07% | 38.15% |
| 2018 | 0.85% | -9.09% | 2.09% | 1.37% | 0.22% | -0.78% | -3.96% | -12.12% | -2.14% | -1.37% | -2.22% | 11.74% | -16.01% |
| 2017 | 15.55% | -3.92% | 0.10% | -3.97% | 1.63% | 1.60% | 0.74% | 6.79% | -6.36% | -5.12% | -0.22% | 7.57% | 13.06% |
| 2016 | -2.82% | 30.20% | 7.60% | 33.50% | -10.68% | 23.19% | 10.28% | -15.11% | 5.84% | -7.20% | -17.31% | 0.69% | 53.12% |
| 2015 | 12.75% | -3.66% | -12.89% | 9.51% | 0.12% | -8.07% | -19.40% | 3.25% | -4.41% | 7.41% | -8.59% | 1.18% | -24.62% |
| 2014 | 11.74% | 12.92% | -9.39% | 2.67% | -4.80% | 21.74% | -1.98% | 2.02% | -20.10% | -17.82% | 4.34% | 0.76% | -6.10% |
| 2013 | -5.65% | -12.17% | 2.15% | -16.68% | -3.22% | -17.45% | 14.92% | 7.49% | -9.61% | -1.95% | -11.44% | -3.50% | -47.28% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of INIVX is 22, indicating that it is in the bottom 22% of mutual funds on our website in terms of risk-adjusted performance. This ranking is based on the combined values of the indicators listed below.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for VanEck International Investors Gold Fund (INIVX) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
VanEck International Investors Gold Fund granted a 0.08% dividend yield in the last twelve months. The annual payout for that period amounted to $0.01 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 | 2013 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.01 | $0.01 | $0.00 | $0.66 | $1.50 | $0.37 | $0.22 | $0.35 | $0.55 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.07 |
Dividend yield | 0.08% | 0.10% | 0.00% | 6.40% | 11.70% | 3.66% | 2.87% | 3.76% | 6.40% | 0.00% | 0.00% | 0.77% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for VanEck International Investors Gold Fund. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | |||
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.01 | $0.01 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.66 | $0.66 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.50 | $1.50 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.37 | $0.37 |
| 2018 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.22 | $0.22 |
| 2017 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.35 | $0.35 |
| 2016 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.55 | $0.55 |
| 2015 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 2014 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 2013 | $0.07 | $0.07 |
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.
Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the VanEck International Investors Gold Fund. 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 International Investors Gold Fund was 79.09%, occurring on Nov 14, 2000. Recovery took 1286 trading sessions.
The current VanEck International Investors Gold Fund drawdown is 30.57%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -79.09% | Mar 6, 1980 | 5234 | Nov 14, 2000 | 1286 | Dec 29, 2005 | 6520 |
| -78.96% | Sep 9, 2011 | 1087 | Jan 19, 2016 | — | — | — |
| -71.43% | Mar 17, 2008 | 157 | Oct 27, 2008 | 266 | Nov 16, 2009 | 423 |
| -28.87% | May 11, 2006 | 23 | Jun 13, 2006 | 173 | Feb 21, 2007 | 196 |
| -23.1% | Jul 20, 2007 | 20 | Aug 16, 2007 | 24 | Sep 20, 2007 | 44 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current VanEck International Investors Gold Fund volatility is 8.88%, representing the average percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.