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Welcome to our education center, where you can unlock your investing potential. To find the right investment solution for your goals, explore our extensive library of fund and ETF FAQs. Brush up on the basics with our ETF beginner's guide and delve into the history of the market. And last but not least, keep up with market commentary and outlooks from our team of investment professionals.
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Thematic Investing
June 05, 2025
GPZ ETF: Question & Answer
The VanEck Alternative Asset Manager ETF (GPZ) targets asset managers involved in private equity, private credit, venture capital, buyouts, private infrastructure, and private real estate.
Digital Assets
May 14, 2025
NODE ETF: Question & Answer
We answer the frequently asked questions about the NODE ETF.
Income Investing
MIG and MBBB ETFs: Question & Answer
This Q&A answers key questions about MIG and MBBB ETFs and explains how investment-grade corporate bonds offer higher yields than U.S. Treasuries with limited credit risk, making them a strong core choice.
Income Investing
September 24, 2024
CLOI ETF and CLOB ETF: Question and Answer
We explore how CLOs are structured—including their “built-in” risk protection and how they compare to other fixed income instruments.
Thematic Investing
ESPO ETF: Question & Answer
The Q&A blog outlines the criteria for ESPO ETF inclusion, the growth outlook for the video game and eSports sector, potential challenges, projected market expansion, and key trends.
Income Investing
GRNB ETF: Question & Answer
This blog is intended to answer frequently asked questions about green bonds and more specifically, the VanEck Green Bond ETF (GRNB).
Thematic Investing
SMHX ETF: Question & Answer
Fabless semiconductor companies focus on design and outsource manufacturing, allowing them to innovate rapidly and scale efficiently without the costs of owning fabrication plants.
Thematic Investing
SMH ETF: Question & Answer
Semiconductors are the unsung conductors orchestrating everything digital. This important sector also boasts an added advantage: the sturdy governmental backing of the U.S.'s CHIPS Act.
Digital Assets
August 02, 2024
ETHV ETF: Question & Answer
The VanEck Ethereum ETF delivers convenient exposure to Ethereum—in this blog you’ll find answers to the most frequently asked questions about ETHV.
Emerging Markets Bonds
July 08, 2024
HYEM ETF: Question and Answer
High yield emerging markets corporate bonds can help investors generate higher yields without taking on additional credit risk compared to a more U.S. focused high yield allocation.
Income Investing
CLOs Belong in Your Core: Q&A with Laila Kollmorgen
CLOs have historically offered attractive yield premiums with robust risk profiles. It’s time to include them in your core bond allocation.
Digital Assets
Cheat Sheet: How To Answer Questions On Bitcoin
Bitcoin has been around for more than a decade, but has been garnering a lot more attention lately. Use this cheat sheet to help you answer the most common questions.
Thematic Investing
June 05, 2025
GPZ ETF: Question & Answer
The VanEck Alternative Asset Manager ETF (GPZ) targets asset managers involved in private equity, private credit, venture capital, buyouts, private infrastructure, and private real estate.
Digital Assets
May 14, 2025
NODE ETF: Question & Answer
We answer the frequently asked questions about the NODE ETF.
Income Investing
MIG and MBBB ETFs: Question & Answer
This Q&A answers key questions about MIG and MBBB ETFs and explains how investment-grade corporate bonds offer higher yields than U.S. Treasuries with limited credit risk, making them a strong core choice.
Income Investing
September 24, 2024
CLOI ETF and CLOB ETF: Question and Answer
We explore how CLOs are structured—including their “built-in” risk protection and how they compare to other fixed income instruments.
Thematic Investing
ESPO ETF: Question & Answer
The Q&A blog outlines the criteria for ESPO ETF inclusion, the growth outlook for the video game and eSports sector, potential challenges, projected market expansion, and key trends.
Income Investing
GRNB ETF: Question & Answer
This blog is intended to answer frequently asked questions about green bonds and more specifically, the VanEck Green Bond ETF (GRNB).
Thematic Investing
SMHX ETF: Question & Answer
Fabless semiconductor companies focus on design and outsource manufacturing, allowing them to innovate rapidly and scale efficiently without the costs of owning fabrication plants.
Thematic Investing
SMH ETF: Question & Answer
Semiconductors are the unsung conductors orchestrating everything digital. This important sector also boasts an added advantage: the sturdy governmental backing of the U.S.'s CHIPS Act.
Digital Assets
August 02, 2024
ETHV ETF: Question & Answer
The VanEck Ethereum ETF delivers convenient exposure to Ethereum—in this blog you’ll find answers to the most frequently asked questions about ETHV.
Emerging Markets Bonds
July 08, 2024
HYEM ETF: Question and Answer
High yield emerging markets corporate bonds can help investors generate higher yields without taking on additional credit risk compared to a more U.S. focused high yield allocation.
Income Investing
CLOs Belong in Your Core: Q&A with Laila Kollmorgen
CLOs have historically offered attractive yield premiums with robust risk profiles. It’s time to include them in your core bond allocation.
Digital Assets
Cheat Sheet: How To Answer Questions On Bitcoin
Bitcoin has been around for more than a decade, but has been garnering a lot more attention lately. Use this cheat sheet to help you answer the most common questions.
Digital Assets
September 23, 2024
Ethereum 101: A Beginner’s Guide
MOAT INVESTING
September 18, 2024
Growth vs. Value Investing: Key Differences and Strategies
DIGITAL ASSETS
January 22, 2024
Bitcoin 101: A Beginner's Guide
MUNICIPAL BONDS
January 18, 2024
An Investor's Guide to Municipal Bonds
THEMATIC INVESTING
December 04, 2023
Investing in ETFs: Investment Strategies
THEMATIC INVESTING
November 06, 2023
Investing in Semiconductor ETFs & Stocks
MOAT INVESTING
September 22, 2023
Understanding Small Cap, Mid Cap & Large Cap Stocks
Income Investing
April 17, 2023
How to Develop a Dividend Investing Strategy: A Comprehensive Guide
Thematic Investing
December 28, 2022
Investing in ETFs: Beginner’s Guide
Thematic Investing
August 05, 2019
ETF 101: Understanding the Basics
Thematic Investing
August 15, 2019
ETF 102: The Inner Workings of ETF Creations and Redemptions
Income Investing
September 03, 2019
ETF 103: Is This ETF Right for Your Portfolio?
Thematic Investing
September 13, 2019
ETF 104: Getting the Most Out of Your ETF Trades
Income Investing
September 27, 2019
ETF 105: Gain Efficient Access to Bond Markets With Fixed Income ETFs
Income Investing
March 23, 2020
ETF 106: Debunking Fixed Income Myths
Thematic Investing
February 18, 2022
ETF 107: Passive vs. Active ETFs Explained
Investment Outlook
April 22, 2021
How Can I Buy VanEck ETFs?
Thematic Investing
May 12, 2020
5 Ways to Get Investment Ready
Economic Trends
October 12, 2022
Understanding Tax-loss Harvesting with ETFs
Digital Assets
September 23, 2024
Ethereum 101: A Beginner’s Guide
MOAT INVESTING
September 18, 2024
Growth vs. Value Investing: Key Differences and Strategies
DIGITAL ASSETS
January 22, 2024
Bitcoin 101: A Beginner's Guide
MUNICIPAL BONDS
January 18, 2024
An Investor's Guide to Municipal Bonds
THEMATIC INVESTING
December 04, 2023
Investing in ETFs: Investment Strategies
THEMATIC INVESTING
November 06, 2023
Investing in Semiconductor ETFs & Stocks
MOAT INVESTING
September 22, 2023
Understanding Small Cap, Mid Cap & Large Cap Stocks
Income Investing
April 17, 2023
How to Develop a Dividend Investing Strategy: A Comprehensive Guide
Thematic Investing
December 28, 2022
Investing in ETFs: Beginner’s Guide
Thematic Investing
August 05, 2019
ETF 101: Understanding the Basics
Thematic Investing
August 15, 2019
ETF 102: The Inner Workings of ETF Creations and Redemptions
Income Investing
September 03, 2019
ETF 103: Is This ETF Right for Your Portfolio?
Thematic Investing
September 13, 2019
ETF 104: Getting the Most Out of Your ETF Trades
Income Investing
September 27, 2019
ETF 105: Gain Efficient Access to Bond Markets With Fixed Income ETFs
Income Investing
March 23, 2020
ETF 106: Debunking Fixed Income Myths
Thematic Investing
February 18, 2022
ETF 107: Passive vs. Active ETFs Explained
Investment Outlook
April 22, 2021
How Can I Buy VanEck ETFs?
Thematic Investing
May 12, 2020
5 Ways to Get Investment Ready
Economic Trends
October 12, 2022
Understanding Tax-loss Harvesting with ETFs
Overview
April 11, 2022
What Can History Teach Us About Financial Markets?
Class One
October 14, 2020
#1 The U.S. Government as a Financial Actor: Who Is Alexander Hamilton? (1780s–1790s)
Class Two
October 21, 2020
Market History #2: Cotton, the South and Slavery (1800s–1860s)
Class Three
October 28, 2020
Market History #3: Canals, Railroads and Chicago (1825–1860s)
Class Four
November 4, 2020
Market History #4: The Depression, FDR’s Bank Act and Financial Regulation (1933–1934)
Class Five
November 11, 2020
Market History #5: FDR and the U.S.’s Biggest Debt Default
Overview
April 11, 2022
What Can History Teach Us About Financial Markets?
Class One
October 14, 2020
#1 The U.S. Government as a Financial Actor: Who Is Alexander Hamilton? (1780s–1790s)
Class Two
October 21, 2020
Market History #2: Cotton, the South and Slavery (1800s–1860s)
Class Three
October 28, 2020
Market History #3: Canals, Railroads and Chicago (1825–1860s)
Class Four
November 4, 2020
Market History #4: The Depression, FDR’s Bank Act and Financial Regulation (1933–1934)
Class Five
November 11, 2020
Market History #5: FDR and the U.S.’s Biggest Debt Default
Investment Outlook
July 7, 2025
The Middle of a Fiscal Reckoning Revisited: Focus on What We Can See
Model Portfolios
June 9, 2025
May Market Recap: Gold, Bitcoin, Nuclear – Chaos Is Here, So Is the Playbook
Gold, Bitcoin, and nuclear energy can help hedge against debt, inflation, and energy risk, offering diversification amid fiscal chaos, fiat decay, and rising power demand.
Digital Assets
July 10, 2025
Investors Push Back on Bitcoin Miner Exec Pay
Emerging Markets Bonds
July 7, 2025
EM Bonds Are Outperforming—Is Anyone Paying Attention?
Emerging markets bonds continue to outperform, but is anyone paying attention? Emerging markets maintain high real rates, low debt, and policy independence, positioning them as strongholds amid global uncertainty and shifting inflation dynamics.
Emerging Markets Equity
July 7, 2025
Turning Tides: EM Equities Are Surging in 2025
Emerging markets are entering a more favorable phase, supported by a weakening U.S. dollar, fading U.S. exceptionalism, and renewed investor interest in undervalued, under-owned regions.
Gold Investing
June 11, 2025
The Cost of Leverage: Gold Miners' Margins Matter
Gold held steady in May near $3,200/oz despite strong equity markets, while gold miners gained 3%, aided by solid Q1 results—even as rising gold prices added to production costs.
Income Investing
July 2, 2025
Floating Rate Ideas Shine in a Higher-for-Longer World
Moat Investing
July 9, 2025
Moat Stocks Advance in Summer Rally
Moat stocks rose in June driven by strong tech stock performance, easing trade tensions, and solid earnings.
Municipal Bonds
June 2, 2025
Tourism and Tax Revenues: An Overlooked Link to Municipal Bonds
International travel plays a key role in the stability of the municipal bond market. Explore how a slowdown in tourism can impact revenue bonds, local budgets, and investor sentiment.
Natural Resources
July 10, 2025
Safe-Haven Demand Strengthens Commodities
Commodities faced mixed Q2 returns but remain supported by dollar weakness and rising geopolitical risk. Precious metals led performance amid inflation fears and global uncertainty.
Thematic Investing
June 26, 2025
BUZZ Index Leads Amid Rising Geopolitical Tensions
Equity markets continued to advance, supported by strong earnings and persistent leadership from large-cap technology and AI-related names.
Investment Outlook
July 7, 2025
The Middle of a Fiscal Reckoning Revisited: Focus on What We Can See
Model Portfolios
June 9, 2025
May Market Recap: Gold, Bitcoin, Nuclear – Chaos Is Here, So Is the Playbook
Gold, Bitcoin, and nuclear energy can help hedge against debt, inflation, and energy risk, offering diversification amid fiscal chaos, fiat decay, and rising power demand.
Digital Assets
July 10, 2025
Investors Push Back on Bitcoin Miner Exec Pay
Emerging Markets Bonds
July 7, 2025
EM Bonds Are Outperforming—Is Anyone Paying Attention?
Emerging markets bonds continue to outperform, but is anyone paying attention? Emerging markets maintain high real rates, low debt, and policy independence, positioning them as strongholds amid global uncertainty and shifting inflation dynamics.
Emerging Markets Equity
July 7, 2025
Turning Tides: EM Equities Are Surging in 2025
Emerging markets are entering a more favorable phase, supported by a weakening U.S. dollar, fading U.S. exceptionalism, and renewed investor interest in undervalued, under-owned regions.
Gold Investing
June 11, 2025
The Cost of Leverage: Gold Miners' Margins Matter
Gold held steady in May near $3,200/oz despite strong equity markets, while gold miners gained 3%, aided by solid Q1 results—even as rising gold prices added to production costs.
Income Investing
July 2, 2025
Floating Rate Ideas Shine in a Higher-for-Longer World
Moat Investing
July 9, 2025
Moat Stocks Advance in Summer Rally
Moat stocks rose in June driven by strong tech stock performance, easing trade tensions, and solid earnings.
Municipal Bonds
June 2, 2025
Tourism and Tax Revenues: An Overlooked Link to Municipal Bonds
International travel plays a key role in the stability of the municipal bond market. Explore how a slowdown in tourism can impact revenue bonds, local budgets, and investor sentiment.
Natural Resources
July 10, 2025
Safe-Haven Demand Strengthens Commodities
Commodities faced mixed Q2 returns but remain supported by dollar weakness and rising geopolitical risk. Precious metals led performance amid inflation fears and global uncertainty.
Thematic Investing
June 26, 2025
BUZZ Index Leads Amid Rising Geopolitical Tensions
Equity markets continued to advance, supported by strong earnings and persistent leadership from large-cap technology and AI-related names.
Trends with Benefits #137: Alts for All: Retail Investors and the Private Market Revolution
Discover how private investments are transforming portfolios through increased accessibility, enhanced diversification, and new fund structures and strategies.
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