- Issuer
- VanEck
- Category
- Foreign Large Cap Equities
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Assets Under Management
- $4M
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Performance
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Returns By Period
VanEck MSCI EAFE Analyst Sentiment ETF
- 1D
- -0.51%
- 1M
- -1.23%
- 6M
- —
- YTD
- —
- 1Y
- —
- 3Y*
- —
- 5Y*
- —
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -1.01%
- 1M
- -0.57%
- 6M
- 7.46%
- YTD
- 8.94%
- 1Y
- 18.44%
- 3Y*
- 17.86%
- 5Y*
- 11.50%
- 10Y*
- 13.17%
VEFA Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Apr 2, 2026, VEFA's average daily return is +0.15%, while the average monthly return is +2.71%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 2.2 years.
Historically, 75% of months were positive and 25% were negative. The best month was May 2026 with a return of +5.5%, while the worst month was Jul 2026 at -0.5%. The longest winning streak lasted 3 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 1 months.
On a daily basis, VEFA closed higher 56% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 8, 2026 with a return of +4.5%, while the worst single day was Jun 5, 2026 at -2.6%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5.16% | 5.47% | 0.76% | -0.53% | 11.16% |
Benchmark Metrics
VanEck MSCI EAFE Analyst Sentiment ETF has an annualized alpha of -13.80%, beta of 1.20, and R2 of 0.66 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since April 02, 2026.
- This ETF captured 63.90% of S&P 500 Index gains and tended to rise during its downturns (downside capture of -14.66%) - a profile typical of hedging or uncorrelated assets.
- This ETF had an annualized alpha of -13.80% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering less than market exposure alone would predict.
- Alpha
- -13.80%
- Beta
- 1.20
- R²
- 0.66
- Upside Capture
- 63.90%
- Downside Capture
- -14.66%
Return for Risk
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for VanEck MSCI EAFE Analyst Sentiment ETF (VEFA) 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.
| VEFA | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | — | — | |
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | — | — | |
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | — | 1.27 | — |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | — | 2.03 | — |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | — | 8.80 | — |
Dividends
Dividend History
VanEck MSCI EAFE Analyst Sentiment ETF provided a 0.79% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.62 per share.
| Period | TTM |
|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.62 |
Dividend yield | 0.79% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for VanEck MSCI EAFE Analyst Sentiment 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 | $0.62 | $0.62 |
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 MSCI EAFE Analyst Sentiment 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 MSCI EAFE Analyst Sentiment ETF was 5.08%, occurring on Apr 29, 2026. Recovery took 5 trading sessions.
The current VanEck MSCI EAFE Analyst Sentiment ETF drawdown is 1.90%.
Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater | Related event |
|---|---|---|---|---|
-5.08%Apr 2026 | 9d | 7d | 16dApr 2026 - May 2026 | — |
-3.83%Jun 2026 | 7d | 6d | 13dJun 2026 - Jun 2026 | — |
-2.59%Jun 2026 | 1d | 12d | 13dJun 2026 - Jul 2026 | — |
-2.16%May 2026 | 1d | 6d | 7dMay 2026 - May 2026 | — |
-1.90%Jul 2026 | 10d | — | 13dJul 2026 - now | — |
Drawdown Indicators
| VEFA | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -5.08% | -56.78% | +51.70% |
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 | -1.90% | -2.00% | +0.10% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -1.23% | -10.70% | +9.47% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | — | 2.10% | — |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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