- ISIN
- US92189F8178
- CUSIP
- 92189F817
- Issuer
- VanEck
- Inception Date
- Aug 11, 2009
- Region
- Emerging Asia Pacific (Vietnam)
- Category
- Asia Pacific Equities
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- MVIS Vietnam Index
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Multi-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
- Assets Under Management
- $559M
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Performance
VNM Performance Chart
VanEck Vectors Vietnam ETF (VNM) is down 2.3% since the beginning of the year. VNM is currently trading at $19 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of VNM shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $996.
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Returns By Period
VanEck Vectors Vietnam ETF (VNM) has returned -2.25% so far this year and 40.04% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, VNM has returned 4.07% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
VanEck Vectors Vietnam ETF
- 1D
- 1.63%
- 1M
- -0.53%
- YTD
- -2.25%
- 6M
- 0.21%
- 1Y
- 40.04%
- 3Y*
- 13.31%
- 5Y*
- -0.09%
- 10Y*
- 4.07%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.37%
- 1M
- -0.01%
- YTD
- 9.16%
- 6M
- 8.64%
- 1Y
- 25.22%
- 3Y*
- 19.78%
- 5Y*
- 11.99%
- 10Y*
- 13.88%
VNM Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Aug 14, 2009, VNM's average daily return is +0.01%, while the average monthly return is +0.19%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 30.4 years.
Historically, 53% of months were positive and 47% were negative. The best month was Apr 2020 with a return of +19.3%, while the worst month was Mar 2020 at -24.0%. The longest winning streak lasted 5 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.
On a daily basis, VNM closed higher 50% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +13.1%, while the worst single day was Mar 12, 2020 at -10.7%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | -0.05% | 0.05% | -9.28% | 8.84% | -0.74% | -0.27% | -2.25% | ||||||
| 2025 | 0.70% | 4.15% | 3.65% | -3.29% | 12.59% | 1.18% | 16.44% | 14.24% | -2.46% | -2.30% | 5.22% | 4.25% | 66.55% |
| 2024 | -1.70% | 6.38% | 2.89% | -12.27% | 3.40% | -3.49% | -0.82% | 3.98% | 1.83% | -6.81% | -1.26% | -2.38% | -11.15% |
| 2023 | 8.87% | -12.65% | 8.17% | -0.25% | 2.30% | 7.00% | 13.16% | 0.73% | -10.69% | -14.62% | 13.32% | 3.95% | 15.01% |
| 2022 | -6.94% | -1.29% | -3.28% | -9.70% | -5.87% | -10.22% | 2.29% | 4.07% | -13.24% | -12.18% | 9.42% | -6.50% | -43.74% |
| 2021 | -3.26% | 4.02% | 2.84% | 4.14% | 4.40% | 5.64% | -5.96% | 1.02% | -2.43% | 5.35% | 2.22% | 2.87% | 22.05% |
Benchmark Metrics
VanEck Vectors Vietnam ETF has an annualized alpha of -7.02%, beta of 0.74, and R2 of 0.25 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since August 14, 2009.
- This ETF participated in 121.09% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 63.17% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- R2 of 0.25 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
- -7.02%
- Beta
- 0.74
- R²
- 0.25
- Upside Capture
- 63.17%
- Downside Capture
- 121.09%
Expense Ratio
VNM has an expense ratio of 0.68%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
VNM ranks 43 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 Vietnam ETF (VNM) 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.
| VNM | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.53 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -0.61 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.25 | 1.37 | -0.11 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 2.36 | 2.78 | -0.43 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 5.80 | 12.44 | -6.64 |
Dividends
Dividend History
VanEck Vectors Vietnam ETF provided a 0.20% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.04 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.04 | $0.04 | $0.00 | $0.67 | $0.11 | $0.10 | $0.07 | $0.12 | $0.12 | $0.20 | $0.32 | $0.55 |
Dividend yield | 0.20% | 0.20% | 0.00% | 5.21% | 0.96% | 0.49% | 0.40% | 0.76% | 0.83% | 1.14% | 2.44% | 3.69% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for VanEck Vectors Vietnam 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 | $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 | $0.04 | $0.04 |
| 2024 | $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 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.67 | $0.67 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.11 | $0.11 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.10 | $0.10 |
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 Vietnam 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 Vietnam ETF was 63.19%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
The current VanEck Vectors Vietnam ETF drawdown is 23.87%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
COVID crash2020 | -63.19%Mar 2020 | 10y 5mo | — | 16y 8moOct 2009 - now |
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -6.49%Aug 2009 | 3d | 4d | 7dAug 2009 - Aug 2009 |
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -6.44%Aug 2009 | 1d | 15d | 16dAug 2009 - Sep 2009 |
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -5.51%Oct 2009 | 10d | 7d | 17dSep 2009 - Oct 2009 |
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -2.23%Oct 2009 | 0s | 3d | 3dOct 2009 - Oct 2009 |
Drawdown Indicators
| VNM | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -63.19% | -56.78% | -6.41% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -17.07% | -9.10% | -7.97% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -31.60% | -18.90% | -12.70% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -49.95% | -25.43% | -24.52% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -51.67% | -33.92% | -17.75% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -23.87% | -1.80% | -22.07% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -37.80% | -10.71% | -27.09% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 6.93% | 2.03% | +4.90% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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