Risk of a Europe ETF: You may lose money up to the total loss of your investment due to the Main Risk Factors such as equity market risk, industry or sector concentration risk and limited diversification risk, which are described below and in the sales prospectus.
1 These principles ask companies to embrace, support and enact a set of core values in the areas of human rights, labour standards, environment and anti-corruption. The Ten Principles - (unglobalcompact.org.uk)
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.
The Europe ETF by VanEck allows you to actively take part in the shift towards a more sustainable and greener economy. Being classified as SFDR article 82, it factors in environmental issues. Following the latest European regulations, mere financial returns are no longer enough – they’re always accompanied by a focus on responsible investment.
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.
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 in the Europe ETF by VanEck. Moreover, to ensure diversification, no country can have a weighting larger than 20%.
Besides selecting companies that comply with the UN Global Compact Principles, controversial sectors are excluded. These include companies involved in weapons, alcohol and gambling.
With a 0.4% total expense ratio, VanEck’s Europe ETF provides an investment opportunity at an attractive cost.
The VanEck Europe ETF has appeal for those investors who are looking for regular income. The 12-month SEC dividend yield is displayed in the following graph. Past performance is no guarantee of future results.
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 offer many great opportunities and advantages for investors’ portfolios, both in terms of returns and volatility.
