- Issuer
- VanEck
- Inception Date
- Feb 18, 2026
- Category
- Communications Equities
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
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Performance
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Returns By Period
VanEck Communication Services TruSector ETF
- 1D
- 2.42%
- 1M
- -7.33%
- YTD
- —
- 6M
- —
- 1Y
- —
- 3Y*
- —
- 5Y*
- —
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- 1.18%
- 1M
- -1.84%
- YTD
- 8.69%
- 6M
- 7.74%
- 1Y
- 20.53%
- 3Y*
- 18.69%
- 5Y*
- 11.60%
- 10Y*
- 13.47%
TRUC Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Feb 19, 2026, TRUC's average daily return is 0.00%, while the average monthly return is +0.03%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 192.6 years.
Historically, 40% of months were positive and 60% were negative. The best month was Apr 2026 with a return of +11.9%, while the worst month was Jun 2026 at -7.3%. The longest winning streak lasted 1 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 2 months.
On a daily basis, TRUC closed higher 52% of trading days. The best single day was Mar 31, 2026 with a return of +3.7%, while the worst single day was Jun 22, 2026 at -3.5%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3.03% | -6.70% | 11.89% | -0.74% | -7.33% | -1.06% |
Benchmark Metrics
VanEck Communication Services TruSector ETF has an annualized alpha of -20.64%, beta of 0.96, and R2 of 0.53 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since February 19, 2026.
- This ETF participated in 149.40% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 60.51% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- This ETF had an annualized alpha of -20.64% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering less than market exposure alone would predict.
- With beta of 0.96 and R2 of 0.53, 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
- -20.64%
- Beta
- 0.96
- R²
- 0.53
- Upside Capture
- 60.51%
- Downside Capture
- 149.40%
Expense Ratio
TRUC has an expense ratio of 0.14%, which is considered low.
Return for Risk
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for VanEck Communication Services TruSector ETF (TRUC) 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.
| TRUC | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | — | — | |
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | — | — | |
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | — | 1.30 | — |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | — | 2.27 | — |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | — | 9.90 | — |
Dividends
Dividend History
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 Communication Services TruSector 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 Communication Services TruSector ETF was 11.47%, occurring on Jun 25, 2026. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
The current VanEck Communication Services TruSector ETF drawdown is 9.29%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2026 correction2026 | -11.47%Jun 2026 | 1mo 11d | — | 1mo 16dMay 2026 - now |
2026 correction2026 | -10.61%Mar 2026 | 22d | 18d | 1mo 10dMar 2026 - Apr 2026 |
2026 pullback2026 | -2.16%Apr 2026 | 1d | 9d | 10dApr 2026 - Apr 2026 |
2026 pullback2026 | -1.91%May 2026 | 3d | 2d | 5dMay 2026 - May 2026 |
2026 pullback2026 | -1.43%Feb 2026 | 0s | 4d | 4dFeb 2026 - Feb 2026 |
Drawdown Indicators
| TRUC | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -11.47% | -56.78% | +45.31% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | — | -9.10% | — |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | — | -18.90% | — |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | — | -25.43% | — |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -33.92% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -9.29% | -2.23% | -7.06% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -3.20% | -10.71% | +7.51% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | — | 2.08% | — |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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