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Performance
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The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in VanEck Vectors Retail ETF, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
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Returns By Period
VanEck Vectors Retail ETF (RTH) has returned 0.56% so far this year and 12.20% over the past 12 months. Looking at the last ten years, RTH has achieved an annualized return of 13.65%, outperforming the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 12.16% per year.
VanEck Vectors Retail ETF
- 1D
- 1.96%
- 1M
- -5.09%
- YTD
- 0.56%
- 6M
- 0.96%
- 1Y
- 12.20%
- 3Y*
- 16.44%
- 5Y*
- 9.66%
- 10Y*
- 13.65%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 2.91%
- 1M
- -5.09%
- YTD
- -4.63%
- 6M
- -2.39%
- 1Y
- 16.33%
- 3Y*
- 16.69%
- 5Y*
- 10.18%
- 10Y*
- 12.16%
Monthly Returns
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since May 17, 2001, RTH's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.88%. At this rate, your investment would double in approximately 6.6 years.
Historically, 61% of months were positive and 39% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +14.8%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -13.8%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 4 months.
On a daily basis, RTH closed higher 53% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 28, 2008 with a return of +11.7%, while the worst single day was Mar 16, 2020 at -10.4%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 4.42% | 1.46% | -5.09% | 0.56% | |||||||||
| 2025 | 6.88% | -1.33% | -4.52% | 0.47% | 3.55% | 1.61% | 1.08% | 2.82% | 1.15% | -0.28% | 2.56% | -1.82% | 12.36% |
| 2024 | 1.28% | 7.75% | 2.74% | -6.10% | 1.14% | 2.66% | 1.26% | 0.48% | 4.22% | -1.92% | 8.60% | -2.79% | 20.02% |
| 2023 | 6.77% | -5.73% | 2.46% | 1.20% | -1.00% | 6.67% | 2.99% | -2.05% | -4.72% | 0.01% | 6.53% | 6.39% | 20.07% |
| 2022 | -7.02% | -3.10% | 2.99% | -5.79% | -4.91% | -6.10% | 11.20% | -1.69% | -6.64% | 5.05% | 6.17% | -7.35% | -17.67% |
| 2021 | -0.12% | -2.10% | 7.47% | 5.20% | -1.64% | 2.79% | 0.60% | 2.67% | -3.56% | 6.63% | 2.62% | 2.55% | 24.94% |
Benchmark Metrics
VanEck Vectors Retail ETF has an annualized alpha of 4.13%, beta of 0.85, and R² of 0.69 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since May 18, 2001.
- This ETF participates in less of S&P 500 Index's moves in both directions, but captures a larger share of gains (96.41%) than losses (83.24%) — typical of diversified or defensive assets.
- This ETF generated an annualized alpha of 4.13% versus S&P 500 Index — delivering returns beyond what market exposure alone would predict.
- With beta of 0.85 and R² of 0.69, this ETF moves broadly in line with S&P 500 Index — much of its variation is explained by market exposure rather than independent behavior.
- Alpha
- 4.13%
- Beta
- 0.85
- R²
- 0.69
- Upside Capture
- 96.41%
- Downside Capture
- 83.24%
Expense Ratio
RTH has an expense ratio of 0.35%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
RTH 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 Retail ETF (RTH) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (S&P 500 Index).
| RTH | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | 0.83 | 0.90 | -0.06 |
Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | 1.34 | 1.39 | -0.05 |
Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.17 | 1.21 | -0.04 |
Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.49 | 1.40 | +0.09 |
Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 5.80 | 6.61 | -0.81 |
Data is calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. The trend shows the change in the indicator over the past month. | |||
Explore RTH risk-adjusted metrics in detail
Dive deeper into individual metrics with historical trends, benchmark comparisons, and performance across different time periods.
Dividends
Dividend History
VanEck Vectors Retail ETF provided a 0.96% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $2.42 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $2.42 | $2.42 | $1.73 | $2.01 | $1.84 | $1.51 | $1.00 | $1.09 | $0.98 | $1.43 | $1.39 | $1.75 |
Dividend yield | 0.96% | 0.97% | 0.77% | 1.07% | 1.16% | 0.78% | 0.64% | 0.91% | 1.05% | 1.56% | 1.84% | 2.25% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for VanEck Vectors Retail 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 | $0.00 | |||||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.42 | $2.42 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.73 | $1.73 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.01 | $2.01 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.84 | $1.84 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.51 | $1.51 |
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 Retail 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 Retail ETF was 42.32%, occurring on Mar 9, 2009. Recovery took 277 trading sessions.
The current VanEck Vectors Retail ETF drawdown is 5.86%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -42.32% | Jul 16, 2007 | 416 | Mar 9, 2009 | 277 | Apr 14, 2010 | 693 |
| -37.22% | Mar 21, 2002 | 245 | Mar 11, 2003 | 425 | Nov 15, 2004 | 670 |
| -28.4% | May 23, 2001 | 81 | Sep 21, 2001 | 107 | Feb 26, 2002 | 188 |
| -25% | Nov 19, 2021 | 126 | May 20, 2022 | 426 | Feb 1, 2024 | 552 |
| -24.86% | Feb 21, 2020 | 17 | Mar 16, 2020 | 50 | May 27, 2020 | 67 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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