Market Vectors Steel ETF (the Fund) seeks to replicate as closely as possible the price and yield performance of the NYSE Arca Steel Index (STEEL or the Index) by investing in a portfolio of securities that generally replicates STEEL. STEEL, calculated by the NYSE Alternext, is a modified market capitalization-weighted index consisting of publicly traded companies predominantly involved in the production of steel products or mining and processing of iron ore. The Index includes companies primarily involved in a variety of activities related to steel production, including the operation of manufacturing mills and fabrication of steel products. Companies eligible for inclusion in Index should be engaged in solar power and related products and services, deriving at least 66% of revenues from it with market cap exceeding $100 million, and should have three-month trading volume equal to or greater than $1 million per day. Its investment advisor is Van Eck Associates Corporation.
Basic Details
Issuer Van Eck
Fund NameVanEck Vectors Steel Index Fund
Tax ClassificationRegulated Investment Company
SymbolNYSEARCA:SLX
Inception Date10/10/2006
Fund ManagerHao-Hung Peter Liao, Guo Hua Jason Jin
Phone+1-800-8261115
Fund Focus
Asset ClassEquity
BenchmarkNYSE Arca Steel Index
CategorySector
FocusBasic Materials
Development LevelBlended Development
RegionGlobal
Fund Statistics
Assets Under Management$51.74 million
Average Daily Volume$13,741.70
Discount/Premium-0.03%
ETF Expenses
Management Fee0.50%
Other Expenses0.12%
Total Expenses0.62%
Fee Waiver-0.06%
Net Expenses0.56%
Administrator, Advisor and Custodian
AdministratorVan Eck Associates Corporation
AdvisorVan Eck Associates Corporation
CustodianThe Bank of New York Mellon Corporation
DistributorVan Eck Securities Corporation
Transfer AgentThe Bank of New York Mellon Corporation
Trustee
Lead Market MakerVirtu Financial
VanEck Vectors Steel Index Fund (NYSEARCA:SLX) Frequently Asked Questions
What is VanEck Vectors Steel Index Fund's stock symbol?
VanEck Vectors Steel Index Fund trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE)ARCA under the ticker symbol "SLX."
How often does VanEck Vectors Steel Index Fund pay dividends? What is the dividend yield for VanEck Vectors Steel Index Fund?
VanEck Vectors Steel Index Fund declared an annual dividend on Thursday, December 20th. Investors of record on Friday, December 21st will be paid a dividend of $2.182 per share on Thursday, December 27th. This represents a yield of 6.26%. The ex-dividend date is Thursday, December 20th. This is a positive change from VanEck Vectors Steel Index Fund's previous annual dividend of $1.09. View VanEck Vectors Steel Index Fund's Dividend History.
What is the consensus analysts' recommendation for VanEck Vectors Steel Index Fund?
Has VanEck Vectors Steel Index Fund been receiving favorable news coverage?
News stories about SLX stock have trended somewhat negative this week, according to InfoTrie Sentiment Analysis. InfoTrie identifies positive and negative press coverage by analyzing more than six thousand news and blog sources. The firm ranks coverage of publicly-traded companies on a scale of negative five to positive five, with scores nearest to five being the most favorable. VanEck Vectors Steel Index Fund earned a coverage optimism score of -1.9 on InfoTrie's scale. They also assigned press coverage about the exchange traded fund a news buzz of 10.0 out of 10, indicating that recent press coverage is extremely likely to have an impact on the company's share price in the immediate future. View News Stories for VanEck Vectors Steel Index Fund.
What other stocks do shareholders of VanEck Vectors Steel Index Fund own?
Who are VanEck Vectors Steel Index Fund's key executives?
VanEck Vectors Steel Index Fund's management team includes the folowing people:
- Keith J. Carlson, President, Chief Executive Officer (Age 58)
- Bruce J. Smith, Chief Financial Officer, Senior Vice President (Age 59)
- Jan F. van Eck, Executive Vice President, Trustee (Age 51)
- Derek S. van Eck, Executive Vice President (Age 45)
- Joseph J. McBrien, Senior Vice President, Secretary, Chief Legal Officer (Age 64)
- Thomas K. Lynch, Chief Compliance Officer (Age 58)
- Alfred J. Ratcliffe, Vice President, Treasurer (Age 65)
- Jonathan R. Simon, Vice President, Assistant Secretary (Age 37)
- Charles T. Cameron, Vice President (Age 54)
- Susan C. Lashley, Vice President (Age 57)
Who are VanEck Vectors Steel Index Fund's major shareholders?
VanEck Vectors Steel Index Fund's stock is owned by a variety of of institutional and retail investors. Top institutional shareholders include SeaCrest Wealth Management LLC (0.44%).
Which major investors are selling VanEck Vectors Steel Index Fund stock?
SLX stock was sold by a variety of institutional investors in the last quarter, including SeaCrest Wealth Management LLC.
How do I buy shares of VanEck Vectors Steel Index Fund?
Shares of SLX can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Robinhood, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.
What is VanEck Vectors Steel Index Fund's stock price today?
One share of SLX stock can currently be purchased for approximately $33.50.
How big of a company is VanEck Vectors Steel Index Fund?
What is VanEck Vectors Steel Index Fund's official website?
How can I contact VanEck Vectors Steel Index Fund?
VanEck Vectors Steel Index Fund's mailing address is Van Eck Global 335 Madison Avenue, 19th Floor, New York, 10017, United States. The exchange traded fund can be reached via phone at +1-800-8261115.
MarketBeat Community Rating for VanEck Vectors Steel Index Fund (NYSEARCA SLX)
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