Investment objective & strategy
As of Jan. 27, 2026 · prospectusObjective. The objective of VanEck Communication Services TruSector ETF (the Fund) is long-term capital appreciation.
Strategy. The Fund is an actively managed exchange-traded fund that seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing, under normal market circumstances, at least 80% of its total assets in equity securities of communication services-related companies or instruments that provide exposure to communication services-related companies as determined by the Adviser. For purposes of this policy, the term assets means net assets plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes. Such companies may include those in the following industries: diversified telecommunication services; wireless telecommunication services; media; entertainment; and interactive media & services. The Adviser utilizes a discretionary investment process that favors investments in communication services-related companies that are well-established market leaders. The Adviser takes into consideration characteristics such as industry dominance, … The Fund is an actively managed exchange-traded fund that seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing, under normal market circumstances, at least 80% of its total assets in equity securities of communication services-related companies or instruments that provide exposure to communication services-related companies as determined by the Adviser. For purposes of this policy, the term assets means net assets plus the amount of any borrowings for investment purposes. Such companies may include those in the following industries: diversified telecommunication services; wireless telecommunication services; media; entertainment; and interactive media & services. The Adviser utilizes a discretionary investment process that favors investments in communication services-related companies that are well-established market leaders. The Adviser takes into consideration characteristics such as industry dominance, large market capitalization, high growth, and strong operating performance. The Fund may gain exposure to these companies through holdings in publicly traded common stocks, exchange-traded funds that provide exposure to the various segments of the communication services sector and derivative instruments, such as total return swaps on individual securities. The Funds exposure to such derivatives will generally not exceed 20% of the notional value of the portfolio. Communication services companies in the Fund are expected to be U.S. listed and may include large and medium-capitalization companies. The Funds 80% investment policy is non-fundamental and may be changed without shareholder approval upon 60 days prior written notice to shareholders. The Fund is classified as a non-diversified fund under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the "Investment Company Act of 1940") and, therefore, may invest a greater percentage of its assets in a particular issuer. The Fund will concentrate its investments in any one industry or a group of industries within the communication services sector.
Top holdings
As of March 31, 2026 · N-PORT| Security | Ticker | Value | % of fund |
|---|---|---|---|
| State Street Communication Services Select Sector SPDR ETF | XLC | $21.85M | 59.92% |
| ALPHABET INC CL A | — | $5.30M | 14.53% |
| META PLATFORMS INC CL A | — | $3.80M | 10.43% |
| ALPHABET INC CL C | — | $3.60M | 9.86% |
| NETFLIX INC | — | $1.31M | 3.58% |
| VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC | — | $219.83K | 0.60% |
| WALT DISNEY CO/T | — | $203.75K | 0.56% |
| AT&T INC | — | $113.81K | 0.31% |
| State Street Navigator Securities Lending Government Money Market Portfolio | — | $52.37K | 0.14% |
Similar funds
Funds whose portfolios most overlap this one, by weight| Fund | Overlap | Net exp. |
|---|---|---|
| WEBs Communication Services XLC Defined Volatility ETF | 60% | 0.89% |
| State Street(R) Communication Services Select Sector SPDR(R) Premium Income ETF · XLCI | 60% | 0.35% |
| Global X PureCap MSCI Communication Services ETF · GXPC | 43% | 0.15% |
Footnotes
- Expense ratio as of January 27, 2026, from the fund's prospectus.
- Net assets and holdings count as of March 31, 2026, from the fund's N-PORT filing.
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