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BJK
VanEck Gaming ETF

Fund Description

VanEck Gaming ETF (BJK®) seeks to replicate as closely as possible, before fees and expenses, the price and yield performance of the MVIS® Global Gaming Index (MVBJKTR), which is intended to track the overall performance of companies involved in casinos and casino hotels, sports betting, lottery services, gaming services, gaming technology and gaming equipment.

 
 

  • Fund Ticker

    BJK

  • Exchange

    NASDAQ

  • Inception Date

    01/22/2008

  • ETF Structure

    Physical

  • Administrator

    Van Eck Associates

  • Index Ticker

    MVBJKTR

  • Index Rebalancing

    Quarterly

  as of 05/26/23

  • 30-Day SEC Yield1

    0.66

  • Total Net Assets

    $93.6M

  • Number of Holdings

    36

  • Options

    Available

  • Gross Expense Ratio2

    0.65%

  • Net Expense Ratio/TER2

    0.65%

  • Distribution Frequency

    Annual

  • Next Distribution Date

    12/15/2023
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Key Documents and Links

BJK Fact Sheet
Summary Prospectus
Management Team

Fund Highlights

  • Nation's First ETF Focused on Global Gaming
    An industry driven by a growing worldwide middle class with increased disposable income 

  • Pure Play with Global Scope 
    To be initially eligible, index constituents must be principally engaged in the global gaming industry, deriving greater than 50% of revenues from it

Trading Information

  • Fund Ticker

    BJK

  • Index Total Return Ticker

    MVBJKTR

  • NAV

    BJKNV

  • Intraday NAV (IIV)4

    BJKIV

  • Shares Outstanding

    2,150,000

  • Estimated Cash

    BJKEU

  • Total Cash

    BJKTC

  • CUSIP

    92189F882

  • ISIN

    US92189F8822
Source: Bloomberg

Fees and Expenses2

  • Management Fee

    0.50%

  • Other Expenses

    0.15%

  • Gross Expense Ratio

    0.65%

  • Fee Waivers and
    Expense Reimbursement

    --

  • Net Expense Ratio/TER2

    0.65%

2 Expenses for BJK are capped contractually at 0.65% until February 1, 2024. Cap excludes acquired fund fees and expenses, interest expense, trading expenses, taxes and extraordinary expenses.

Investment Professionals

  • Portfolio Manager and Head of Equity ETFs
  • Oversees the Equity ETF Investment Management Team including development and management of index replication and optimization strategies
  • Joined VanEck in 2005
  • CFA charterholder; member of the CFA Society New York
  • BA, Mathematics and Economics, New York University
  • Analyst for Equity ETFs
  • Joined VanEck in 2018
  • Prior to joining VanEck, ETF Basket Operations Analyst at JPMorgan
  • BS, Finance, Providence College
  • Analyst for Equity ETFs
  • Joined VanEck in 2019
  • Prior to VanEck, Intermediate Representative, Exchange Traded Funds at BNY Mellon.
  • BS, Accounting, Hunter College

Prices as of 05/26/23

NAV/
Market
Price 		Volume
30-Day Avg./
Last Trading Day 		Daily Change
NAV/
Last Price 		YTD Change NAV/
Last Price 		Premium/
Discount 		30-Day
Median
Bid Ask
Spread 		NAV
Chart
BJK $43.54
$43.36 		15,290
8,821 		$0.33 / +0.77%
$0.21 / +0.49% 		+12.85%
+12.38% 		$-0.18
-0.41% 		0.60%

Premium/Discount History as of 05/26/23

Calendar Year 2022 2Q 2022 3Q 2022 4Q 2022 1Q 2023 Premium/Discount Charts NAV & Prem/Discount History
BJK Days closed at a premium 89 8 12 45 10
Days closed at NAV 5 1 0 2 0
Days closed at a discount 157 53 52 16 52

Performance History: Average Annual Total Returns* (%)

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  1 MO 3 MO YTD 1 YR 3 YR 5 YR 10 YR LIFE
01/22/08
BJK (NAV) 4.70 6.44 20.74 26.98 14.40 1.41 3.37 3.46
BJK (Share Price) 5.14 6.22 20.88 27.40 14.37 1.54 3.38 3.48
MVBJKTR (Index)5 4.63 6.62 20.49 26.28 14.79 1.72 3.79 4.06
Performance Differential (NAV - Index) 0.07 -0.18 0.25 0.70 -0.39 -0.31 -0.42 -0.60
  1 MO 3 MO YTD 1 YR 3 YR 5 YR 10 YR LIFE
01/22/08
BJK (NAV) 2.29 15.32 15.32 11.70 20.50 0.86 3.42 3.17
BJK (Share Price) 2.21 14.97 14.97 11.81 20.35 0.86 3.40 3.16
MVBJKTR (Index)5 2.12 15.17 15.17 11.57 20.85 1.31 3.85 3.78
Performance Differential (NAV - Index) 0.17 0.15 0.15 0.13 -0.35 -0.45 -0.43 -0.61

*Returns less than one year are not annualized.

5Index data prior to September 24, 2012 reflects that of the S-Network Global Gaming Index (WAGRT). From September 24, 2012, forward, the index data reflects that of the Fund's underlying index, MVIS Global Gaming Index (MVBJKTR). Index history which includes periods prior to September 24, 2012 reflects a blend of the performance of WAGRT and MVBJKTR and is not intended for third party use.

The performance data quoted represents past performance. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. Investment return and principal value of an investment will fluctuate so that an investor's shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Performance may be lower or higher than performance data quoted. Please call 800.826.2333 or visit vaneck.com for performance current to the most recent month ended.

The "Net Asset Value" (NAV) of a Fund is determined at the close of each business day, and represents the dollar value of one share of the fundÍž it is calculated by taking the total assets of the fund, subtracting total liabilities, and dividing by the total number of shares outstanding. The NAV is not necessarily the same as the ETF 's intraday trading value. Investors should not expect to buy or sell shares at NAV.

Top 10 Holdings (%) as of 04/30/23

Daily Holdings
Total Holdings: 36
Holding Name
Ticker
Shares
 Market Value
(US$) 		% of Net
Assets
Flutter Entertainment Plc
FLTR ID
45,576
9,124,239 9.11
Las Vegas Sands Corp
LVS US
128,564
8,208,811 8.20
Evolution Ab
EVO SS
51,423
6,869,073 6.86
Vici Properties Inc
VICI US
196,764
6,678,170 6.67
Galaxy Entertainment Group Ltd
27 HK
852,240
6,065,447 6.06
Aristocrat Leisure Ltd
ALL AU
211,710
5,348,422 5.34
Mgm Resorts International
MGM US
105,020
4,717,498 4.71
Sands China Ltd
1928 HK
1,227,600
4,396,408 4.39
Draftkings Inc
DKNG US
200,087
4,383,906 4.38
Gaming And Leisure Properties Inc
GLPI US
78,585
4,086,420 4.08
Top 10 Total (%) 59.79
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Country Weightings (%)
as of 04/30/23

Country % of Net Assets
● United States 49.49
● Australia 9.33
● Ireland 9.11
● China 7.82
● Sweden 6.86
● United Kingdom 4.68
● Malaysia 4.53
● France 2.50
● Greece 1.58
● Japan 1.47
● Malta 0.95
● South Korea 0.80
● Cambodia 0.62
● New Zealand 0.30
● Other/Cash -0.03

Sector Weightings (%)
as of 04/30/23

Sector % of Net Assets
● Consumer Discretionary 89.28
● Real Estate 10.75
● Other/Cash -0.03

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