VanEck Announces Changes to ETF Product Line

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VanEck has announced the liquidation of the VanEck Digital Assets Mining ETF (Ticker: DAM), following a decision by the Board of Trustees on April 11, 2023. The ETF's liquidation is based on an assessment of performance, liquidity, and investor interest. Shareholders can sell their shares on the Nasdaq until market close on April 24, 2023, after which they will no longer trade. The liquidation is expected to occur around May 1, 2023, with cash distributions to shareholders reflecting the ETF’s net asset value. A special distribution schedule has also been provided, with key dates spanning from April 14 to April 21, 2023. As of February 28, 2023, VanEck managed approximately $71.0B in assets across various investment strategies.

Positive

• Shareholders will receive liquidating cash distribution equal to net asset value.
• Special distribution scheduled prior to liquidation.
• VanEck has a strong asset management presence with $71.0B managed.

Negative

• The decision to liquidate indicates underperformance and lack of investor interest in DAM ETF.
• Shareholders may incur transaction fees when selling shares before liquidation date.

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- VanEck announced today that it plans to close and liquidate one of its VanEck ETFs.

On April 11, 2023, the Board of Trustees of VanEck ETF Trust approved the liquidation and dissolution of the following fund (the “Fund”):

ETF Name		Ticker		Exchange
VanEck Digital Assets Mining ETF		DAM		Nasdaq

As the sponsor of VanEck ETFs, VanEck continuously monitors and evaluates its ETF offerings across a number of factors, including performance, liquidity, assets under management, and investor interest, among others. The decision was made to liquidate the Fund based on an analysis of these factors.

Shareholders of the Fund may sell their shares on the Fund’s listing exchange until market close on April 24, 2023 (transaction fees from their broker-dealer may be incurred). The Fund’s shares will no longer trade on the listing exchange after market close on April 24, 2023, and the shares will subsequently be de-listed. Shareholders who continue to hold shares of the Fund on the Fund’s liquidation date, which is expected to be on or about May 1, 2023, will receive a liquidating distribution of cash in the cash portion of their brokerage accounts equal to the amount of the net asset value of their shares. Proceeds from the liquidation are currently scheduled to be sent to shareholders on or about May 1, 2023. For tax purposes, shareholders will generally recognize a capital gain or loss equal to the amount received for their shares over their adjusted basis in such shares. The Fund will stop accepting creation orders from Authorized Participants on April 24, 2023.

Addtionally, there will be a special distribution that will follow the below schedule prior to the fund’s liquidation.

Declaration Date		Record Date		Ex-Date		Pay Date
4/14/2023		4/18/2023		4/17/2023		4/21/2023

Shareholders who hold shares of the Fund may receive a final distribution of net income and capital gains earned by the Fund and not previously distributed prior to liquidation.

The final tax status of distributions made by the Fund, including the liquidating distribution, will be provided to shareholders with the year-end tax reporting for the Fund (including any portion which may be treated as a return of capital for tax purposes, reducing a shareholder’s basis in such shares).

About VanEck

VanEck has a history of looking beyond the financial markets to identify trends that are likely to create impactful investment opportunities. We were one of the first U.S. asset managers to offer investors access to international markets. This set the tone for the firm’s drive to identify asset classes and trends – including gold investing in 1968, emerging markets in 1993, and exchange traded funds in 2006 – that subsequently shaped the investment management industry.

Today, VanEck offers active and passive strategies with compelling exposures supported by well-designed investment processes. As of February 28, 2023, VanEck managed approximately $71.0B in assets, including mutual funds, ETFs and institutional accounts. The firm’s capabilities range from core investment opportunities to more specialized exposures to enhance portfolio diversification. Our actively managed strategies are fueled by in-depth, bottom-up research and security selection from portfolio managers with direct experience in the sectors and regions in which they invest. Investability, liquidity, diversity, and transparency are key to the experienced decision-making around market and index selection underlying VanEck’s passive strategies.

Since our founding in 1955, putting our clients’ interests first, in all market environments, has been at the heart of the firm’s mission.

Important Disclosures

This is not an offer to buy or sell, or a solicitation of any offer to buy or sell any of the securities mentioned herein. The information presented does not involve the rendering of personalized investment, financial, legal, or tax advice. Certain statements contained herein may constitute projections, forecasts and other forward looking statements, which do not reflect actual results. Information provided by third-party sources are believed to be reliable and have not been independently verified for accuracy or completeness and cannot be guaranteed. Any opinions, projections, forecasts, and forward-looking statements presented herein are valid as of the date of this communication and are subject to change without notice. The information herein represents the opinion of the author(s), but not necessarily those of VanEck.

MarketVector Indexes GmbH develops, monitors and markets a focused selection of pure-play and investable indices designed to underlie financial products. They cover several asset classes including hard assets and the internal equity markets as well as fixed income markets. MarketVector Indexes is the index business of VanEck, a U.S. based investment management firm and provider of VanEck ETFs.

MarketVector Indexes does not sponsor, endorse, sell, promote or manage any investment fund or other investment vehicle that is offered by third parties and that seeks to provide and investment return based on the performance of any index. MarketVector Indexes makes no assurance that investment products based on the index will accurately track index performance or provide positive investment returns. MarketVector Indexes is not an investment advisor, and it makes no representation regarding the advisability of investing in any such investment fund or other investment vehicle. A decision to invest in any such investment fund or other investment vehicle should not be made in reliance on any of the statements set forth in this document.

An investment in the VanEck Digital Assets Mining ETF (DAM) may be subject to risks which include, among others, risks related to investing in digital asset miners, special risk considerations of investing in Asian and Chinese issuers, equity securities, micro-, small- and medium-capitalization companies, information technology sector, financials sector, foreign securities, emerging market issuers, depository receipts, market, operational, index tracking, authorized participant concentration, no guarantee of active trading market, trading issues, passive management, fund shares trading, premium/discount and liquidity of fund shares, non-diversified and index-related concentration risks, all of which may adversely affect the Fund. Emerging market issuers and foreign securities may be subject to securities markets, political and economic, investment and repatriation restrictions, different rules and regulations, less publicly available financial information, foreign currency and exchange rates, operational and settlement, and corporate and securities laws risks. Micro-, Small- and medium-capitalization companies may be subject to elevated risks.

Investing involves substantial risk and high volatility, including possible loss of principal. An investor should consider the investment objective, risks, charges and expenses of the Fund carefully before investing. To obtain a prospectus and summary prospectus, which contains this and other information, call 800.826.2333 or visit vaneck.com. Please read the prospectus and summary prospectus carefully before investing.

Van Eck Securities Corporation, Distributor, a wholly owned subsidiary of Van Eck Associates Corporation
666 Third Avenue, New York, NY 10017
800.826.2333

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FAQ

What is the ticker symbol for the VanEck Digital Assets Mining ETF?

The ticker symbol for the VanEck Digital Assets Mining ETF is DAM.

When will the VanEck Digital Assets Mining ETF be liquidated?

The VanEck Digital Assets Mining ETF is expected to be liquidated on or about May 1, 2023.

What are the dates for the special distribution related to the VanEck Digital Assets Mining ETF?

The special distribution will have a declaration date of April 14, 2023, record date of April 18, 2023, ex-date of April 17, 2023, and pay date of April 21, 2023.

Can shareholders still sell shares of the VanEck Digital Assets Mining ETF before liquidation?

Yes, shareholders can sell their shares on the Nasdaq until market close on April 24, 2023.

What will happen to shareholders' investments in the ETF after liquidation?

Shareholders holding shares after liquidation will receive cash distributions equivalent to the net asset value of their shares.