Risk: You may lose money up to the total loss of your investment due to as Equity Market Risk and Foreign Currency Risk as described in the Main Risk Factors, KID and prospectus.
Through this ETF, investors gain exposure to an ample basket of the currently most liquid and highly-capitalized European stocks. The VanEck Europe ETF delivers a broad and comprehensive representation of the European market, including several various sectors and countries.
100 stocks of companies representing different sectors and countries are selected. From health care and utilities to real estate and financials, a broad range of sectors is included. Moreover, to ensure diversification, no country can have a weighting larger than 20%.
Besides selecting companies that do not violate against established norms, certain controversial activities are excluded. The complete description of exclusions can be found below.
With a 0.4% total expense ratio, the VanEck European Equal Weight Screened UCITS ETF providing a cost-effective way to access the European market.
The ETF has appeal for those investors who are looking for regular income. The 12-month yield is displayed in the following graph.
The Europe ETF integrates considerations for environmental, social and governance factors. Classified under SFDR Article 82, the ETF aligns with European regulations that encourage a balance between financial objectives and responsible investment practices. The ETF excludes firms that violate against established norms for responsible corporate behavior, applying ESG criteria established by our independent research partner ISS ESG.
2 The Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation has the goal of improving transparency in the market for sustainable investment products. Article 8 and 9 correspond to the highest standards of sustainability a fund can obtain.
The Europe ETF applies a robust screening process in collaboration with ISS ESG, excluding companies that do not meet defined ESG standards. For instance, the ETF focused on ESG investing, does not invest in companies that make civilian firearms of concern, or those that compromise animal welfare. For the full list of exclusions see below:
Because all or a portion of the Fund are being invested in securities denominated in foreign currencies, the Fund’s exposure to foreign currencies and changes in the value of foreign currencies versus the base currency may result in reduced returns for the Fund, and the value of certain foreign currencies may be subject to a high degree of fluctuation.
The prices of the securities in the Fund are subject to the risks associated with investing in the securities market, including general economic conditions and sudden and unpredictable drops in value. An investment in the Fund may lose money.
Investing in European stocks can provide opportunities to enhance portfolio diversification and potentially contribute to balanced returns and volatility management.
