- Issuer
- VanEck
- Inception Date
- May 26, 2015
- Category
- Small Cap Blend Equities
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- VanEck Small Companies Masters Index
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
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Performance
MVS.AX Performance Chart
VanEck Small Companies Masters ETF (MVS.AX) is down 11.0% since the beginning of the year. MVS.AX is currently trading at A$21 per share. Investors who bought A$1,000 worth of MVS.AX shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth A$1,044.
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Returns By Period
VanEck Small Companies Masters ETF (MVS.AX) has returned -11.02% so far this year and 4.90% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, MVS.AX has returned 4.08% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 14.27% annually.
VanEck Small Companies Masters ETF
- 1D
- 0.00%
- 1M
- -1.96%
- 6M
- -12.40%
- YTD
- -11.02%
- 1Y
- 4.90%
- 3Y*
- 5.78%
- 5Y*
- 0.87%
- 10Y*
- 4.08%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 0.12%
- 1M
- 1.38%
- 6M
- 4.49%
- YTD
- 5.58%
- 1Y
- 12.98%
- 3Y*
- 18.01%
- 5Y*
- 13.12%
- 10Y*
- 14.27%
MVS.AX Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since May 26, 2015, MVS.AX's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.48%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 12.1 years.
Historically, 56% of months were positive and 44% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +13.1%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -23.7%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.
On a daily basis, MVS.AX closed higher 51% of trading days. The best single day was May 5, 2020 with a return of +31.8%, while the worst single day was May 6, 2020 at -22.6%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 0.04% | -1.61% | -15.17% | 1.78% | 4.14% | 0.38% | 0.15% | -11.02% | |||||
| 2025 | 1.78% | -2.85% | -3.66% | 1.87% | 5.99% | -1.68% | 4.76% | 9.29% | 1.39% | 2.60% | 0.56% | 0.86% | 22.15% |
| 2024 | -1.60% | 2.20% | 3.49% | -4.86% | -1.93% | 1.81% | 4.73% | -1.98% | 6.11% | -1.37% | -0.84% | -2.14% | 3.07% |
| 2023 | 3.09% | -4.29% | -3.46% | 3.52% | -2.86% | 1.72% | 3.91% | -0.65% | -3.52% | -6.00% | 7.34% | 7.78% | 5.55% |
| 2022 | -9.80% | 1.00% | 1.79% | -0.97% | -5.59% | -9.83% | 9.65% | -1.33% | -10.37% | 5.73% | 4.43% | -1.62% | -17.66% |
| 2021 | -1.74% | -0.56% | 3.40% | 5.60% | -0.00% | 3.35% | -0.46% | 6.16% | -2.69% | 2.00% | -2.44% | 4.47% | 17.90% |
Benchmark Metrics
VanEck Small Companies Masters ETF has an annualized alpha of 4.20%, beta of 0.15, and R2 of 0.01 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since May 26, 2015.
- This ETF participated in 101.54% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 63.32% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- Beta of 0.15 may look defensive, but with R2 of 0.01 this ETF is largely uncorrelated with S&P 500 Index - low beta reflects independence, not downside protection. See the Volatility section for a true picture of this ETF's risk.
- R2 of 0.01 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
- 4.20%
- Beta
- 0.15
- R²
- 0.01
- Upside Capture
- 63.32%
- Downside Capture
- 101.54%
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
MVS.AX ranks 13 for risk / return — in the bottom 13% of ETFs on our site. This means you're taking on significantly more risk than the returns justify. Consider whether the potential upside is worth the volatility, or explore alternatives with better risk / return profiles.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for VanEck Small Companies Masters ETF (MVS.AX) 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.
| MVS.AX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -1.05 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -1.30 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.06 | 1.24 | -0.18 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 0.24 | 1.11 | -0.88 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 0.51 | 3.10 | -2.59 |
Dividends
Dividend History
VanEck Small Companies Masters ETF provided a 1.30% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of A$0.27 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | A$0.27 | A$0.32 | A$0.35 | A$0.39 | A$0.44 | A$0.72 | A$0.71 | A$0.78 | A$0.31 | A$0.59 | A$0.52 | A$0.04 |
Dividend yield | 1.30% | 1.36% | 1.78% | 2.01% | 2.34% | 3.08% | 3.46% | 3.74% | 1.68% | 2.96% | 2.87% | 0.25% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for VanEck Small Companies Masters 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 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.27 | A$0.27 | |||||
| 2025 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.32 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.32 |
| 2024 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.35 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.35 |
| 2023 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.39 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.39 |
| 2022 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.44 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.44 |
| 2021 | A$0.36 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.36 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.00 | A$0.72 |
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 Small Companies Masters 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 Small Companies Masters ETF was 41.85%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 262 trading sessions.
The current VanEck Small Companies Masters ETF drawdown is 14.40%.
Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater | Related event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
-41.85%Mar 2020 | 2mo 2d | 1y 14d | 1y 2moJan 2020 - Apr 2021 | COVID crash2020 |
-25.51%Oct 2023 | 1y 9mo | 1y 9mo | 3y 7moJan 2022 - Aug 2025 | — |
-21.58%Mar 2026 | 1mo 23d | — | 5mo 19dJan 2026 - now | — |
-15.70%Dec 2018 | 3mo 22d | 3mo 27d | 7mo 19dAug 2018 - Apr 2019 | Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 |
-14.44%Sep 2015 | 3mo 4d | 7mo 27d | 11mo 1dJun 2015 - Apr 2016 | — |
Drawdown Indicators
| MVS.AX | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -41.85% | -41.07% | -0.78% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -21.58% | -11.69% | -9.89% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -21.58% | -17.74% | -3.84% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -25.51% | -22.01% | -3.50% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -41.85% | -24.71% | -17.14% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -14.40% | -0.60% | -13.80% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -8.15% | -11.02% | +2.87% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 10.25% | 4.20% | +6.05% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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