INIYXInternational Investors Gold Fund - Class Y
Portfolio Manager Transition Plans Announced, Effective May 1, 2023
Beginning May 1, 2023, the Fund’s current Deputy Portfolio Manager, Imaru Casanova, will replace Joseph M. Foster as Portfolio Manager for the Fund. Mr. Foster is expected to remain a key member of the Fund’s investment team, serving as a Gold Strategist.
Please see our statement on these changes with thoughts from the Jan van Eck, Joe Foster, and Imaru Casanova. Additional information can also be found in the Gold Portfolio Management Transition FAQ. For more information, please refer to the prospectus.
Portfolio Manager Transition Plans Announced, Effective May 1, 2023
Beginning May 1, 2023, the Fund’s current Deputy Portfolio Manager, Imaru Casanova, will replace Joseph M. Foster as Portfolio Manager for the Fund. Mr. Foster is expected to remain a key member of the Fund’s investment team, serving as a Gold Strategist.
Please see our statement on these changes with thoughts from the Jan van Eck, Joe Foster, and Imaru Casanova. Additional information can also be found in the Gold Portfolio Management Transition FAQ. For more information, please refer to the prospectus.
Daily Price as of 03/24/23
NAV† | DAILY CHANGE |
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$9.81 |
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Class Y Details: INIYX
INCEPTION DATE | GROSS/NET EXPENSES1 |
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04/30/10 | 1.06%/1.06% |
Fund Literature
Fund Summary and Key Points
The VanEck International Investors Gold Fund (the "Fund") seeks long-term capital appreciation by investing in common stocks of gold-mining companies. Income is a secondary consideration.
- An actively managed portfolio, with a 50 year track record, that invests in gold-mining equities; geologist Joe Foster has been part of the investment team since 1996
- Offers exposure to gold — a distinct asset class typically fueled by robust investment and jewelry demand, as well as ongoing supply constraints
- May provide a hedge against financial assets in volatile markets or inflationary periods
- Managed by a specialized investment team that conducts continuous on- and under-the-ground research to access mining efficiencies and opportunities
Making the Investment Case for Gold and Precious Metals
Fund Details
as of 02/28/23
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Net Assets (All Classes)$654.9M
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Number of Holdings44
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Avg. Wtd. Market Cap$3.8B
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Turnover Rate (2022)36.9%
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P/B (LTM)*1.5
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Benchmark IndexNYSE Arca Gold Miners (GDMNTR) Index
Investment Style Box

This investment style box is based on the Fund's overall targeted capitalization range and relative valuation as determined by VanEck.
Performance History: Average Annual Total Returns* (%)
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1 MO | 3 MO | YTD | 1 YR | 3 YR | 5 YR | 10 YR |
LIFE (04/30/10) |
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VanEck International Investors Gold Fund: Class Y | ||||||||
At Net Asset Value
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-13.18 | -2.65 | -3.92 | -19.43 | 3.73 | 5.17 | -0.67 | -- |
NYSE Arca Gold Miners Index2
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-14.29 | -3.46 | -4.53 | -19.03 | 2.59 | 6.50 | -1.90 | -- |
1 MO | 3 MO | YTD | 1 YR | 3 YR | 5 YR | 10 YR |
LIFE (04/30/10) |
|
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VanEck International Investors Gold Fund: Class Y | ||||||||
At Net Asset Value | 1.32 | 18.89 | -13.55 | -13.55 | 1.74 | 4.22 | -2.44 | -- |
NYSE Arca Gold Miners Index2 | 1.12 | 21.48 | -8.63 | -8.63 | 0.80 | 5.68 | -3.52 | -- |
Top 10 Holdings (%)
HOLDINGS |
SECTOR
|
% OF NET ASSETS |
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Agnico Eagle Mines Limited |
Gold
|
8.5 |
Royal Gold, Inc. |
Gold
|
6.6 |
Endeavour Mining PLC |
Gold
|
6.5 |
Barrick Gold Corporation |
Gold
|
5.6 |
Wheaton Precious Metals Corp |
Gold
|
5.3 |
Alamos Gold Inc. |
Gold
|
4.9 |
Franco-Nevada Corporation |
Gold
|
4.4 |
Kinross Gold Corporation |
Gold
|
4.4 |
B2Gold Corp. |
Gold
|
4.3 |
Newmont Corporation |
Gold
|
4.2 |
Top 10 Total | 54.7 |
Performance Attribution
Sector Weightings (%)
as of 02/28/23
SECTOR | % OF NET ASSETS |
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Gold | 91.3 |
Precious Metals & Minerals | 1.5 |
Diversified Metals & Mining | 1.4 |
Silver | 0.9 |
Other | 2.2 |
Cash | 2.6 |
Country Weightings (%) as of 02/28/23
COUNTRY | % OF NET ASSETS |
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Canada
|
58.8 |
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Australia
|
18.3 |
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United States
|
12.8 |
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United Kingdom
|
6.5 |
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Mexico
|
1.1 |
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Cash
|
2.6 |