VanEck Vectors Low Carbon Energy ETF (SMOG)
SMOG is a passive ETF by VanEck tracking the investment results of the Ardour Global Index. SMOG launched on May 3, 2007 and has a 0.63% expense ratio.
ETF Info
US92189F5026
92189F502
May 3, 2007
Developed Markets (Broad)
1x
Ardour Global Index
Multi-Cap
Growth
Expense Ratio
SMOG has an expense ratio of 0.63%, placing it in the medium range.
Share Price Chart
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in VanEck Vectors Low Carbon Energy ETF, 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 Vectors Low Carbon Energy ETF had a return of 3.44% year-to-date (YTD) and 7.85% in the last 12 months. Over the past 10 years, VanEck Vectors Low Carbon Energy ETF had an annualized return of 6.50%, while the S&P 500 had an annualized return of 10.02%, indicating that VanEck Vectors Low Carbon Energy ETF did not perform as well as the benchmark.
SMOG
3.44%
3.30%
-5.85%
7.85%
13.52%
6.50%
^GSPC (Benchmark)
-8.25%
-6.60%
-5.32%
3.55%
16.80%
10.02%
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of SMOG, 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 0.45% | 1.67% | 0.29% | 0.99% | 3.44% | ||||||||
| 2024 | -14.27% | 2.55% | 1.08% | -2.59% | 8.97% | -7.78% | 7.40% | -0.48% | 9.14% | -7.74% | -0.67% | -2.50% | -9.34% |
| 2023 | 9.52% | -4.13% | 4.39% | -5.14% | -0.12% | 6.13% | 5.61% | -10.73% | -9.05% | -10.06% | 9.85% | 8.62% | 1.43% |
| 2022 | -14.23% | 3.79% | 1.80% | -12.51% | 1.86% | -3.46% | 9.46% | -4.63% | -13.02% | -1.59% | 10.59% | -9.02% | -29.92% |
| 2021 | 6.67% | -7.64% | -3.61% | -3.47% | -1.07% | 7.37% | -2.28% | 2.95% | -8.09% | 18.08% | -2.17% | -6.49% | -2.75% |
| 2020 | 2.31% | -3.39% | -19.43% | 17.65% | 8.56% | 5.89% | 13.54% | 18.00% | 0.50% | 4.93% | 27.14% | 12.88% | 118.38% |
| 2019 | 11.76% | 4.10% | -2.09% | 6.03% | -10.24% | 9.56% | 1.73% | -5.79% | 2.99% | 3.28% | 5.11% | 9.11% | 38.86% |
| 2018 | 3.38% | -2.96% | -1.60% | 0.81% | 0.02% | -3.98% | 3.59% | 0.23% | -3.92% | -6.64% | 7.97% | -6.56% | -10.18% |
| 2017 | 4.66% | 2.08% | 2.37% | 3.73% | 2.03% | 2.43% | 1.07% | -3.29% | 2.91% | 4.52% | -5.21% | 3.84% | 22.69% |
| 2016 | -10.49% | 1.61% | 6.60% | -1.83% | -2.45% | -2.30% | 5.07% | 0.77% | 1.58% | -3.50% | -2.58% | 2.58% | -5.92% |
| 2015 | -1.67% | 10.31% | -0.89% | 5.98% | 3.02% | -3.49% | -4.69% | -9.99% | -5.24% | 6.05% | -0.13% | 4.69% | 2.11% |
| 2014 | 2.07% | 9.12% | -2.13% | -3.38% | 4.87% | 6.37% | -7.98% | 7.64% | -8.54% | -4.42% | 0.44% | -5.40% | -3.34% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of SMOG is 37, indicating average performance compared to other ETFs on our website. Here’s a breakdown of how it compares using common performance measures.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for VanEck Vectors Low Carbon Energy ETF (SMOG) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
VanEck Vectors Low Carbon Energy ETF provided a 1.59% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.62 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.62 | $1.62 | $1.75 | $1.46 | $0.71 | $0.09 | $0.00 | $0.34 | $0.77 | $1.07 | $0.31 | $0.11 |
Dividend yield | 1.59% | 1.64% | 1.58% | 1.32% | 0.44% | 0.06% | 0.00% | 0.62% | 1.25% | 2.12% | 0.56% | 0.21% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for VanEck Vectors Low Carbon Energy 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | ||||||||
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.62 | $1.62 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.75 | $1.75 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.46 | $1.46 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.71 | $0.71 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.09 | $0.09 |
| 2019 | $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 |
| 2018 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.34 | $0.34 |
| 2017 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.77 | $0.77 |
| 2016 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.07 | $1.07 |
| 2015 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.31 | $0.31 |
| 2014 | $0.11 | $0.11 |
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 Vectors Low Carbon Energy 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 Low Carbon Energy ETF was 84.39%, occurring on Jul 24, 2012. Recovery took 2123 trading sessions.
The current VanEck Vectors Low Carbon Energy ETF drawdown is 43.95%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -84.39% | Dec 27, 2007 | 1153 | Jul 24, 2012 | 2123 | Dec 30, 2020 | 3276 |
| -50.77% | Jan 25, 2021 | 815 | Apr 19, 2024 | — | — | — |
| -16.51% | Nov 9, 2007 | 9 | Nov 21, 2007 | 22 | Dec 24, 2007 | 31 |
| -15.59% | Jul 16, 2007 | 25 | Aug 17, 2007 | 25 | Sep 24, 2007 | 50 |
| -5.99% | Jun 6, 2007 | 5 | Jun 12, 2007 | 12 | Jun 28, 2007 | 17 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current VanEck Vectors Low Carbon Energy ETF volatility is 5.39%, 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.