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About VanEck
VanEck is a global asset manager known for its pioneering spirit and commitment to expanding investor access to transformative financial opportunities. Since its founding in 1955, the firm has helped clients navigate changing markets through a blend of innovation, foresight, and strategic diversification—delivering investment solutions that range from core portfolio building blocks to more specialized, forward-looking strategies.
From gold investing in the 1960s to emerging markets and modern ETFs, VanEck has consistently positioned itself at the forefront of market evolution. Today, the company offers a diverse suite of active funds and transparent ETFs, with a particular focus on themes such as technology, commodities, ESG, and digital assets.
A Vision Rooted in Independence
VanEck stands apart by design. As a privately held firm, it is free to focus on long-term value rather than short-term market pressures. This independence enables VanEck to prioritize clients’ interests and remain agile in identifying underexplored opportunities—from global megatrends to disruptive innovations shaping tomorrow’s economy.
With over six decades of investment expertise, the company’s legacy is deeply tied to its founder, John C. van Eck, a pioneer in international and gold investments. His forward-thinking approach lives on under the leadership of Jan van Eck, who continues to expand the firm’s global presence and product offerings across equity, fixed income, and alternative asset classes.
Global Footprint and Local Strength
Headquartered in New York, VanEck operates across Europe and Latin America through offices in cities such as London, Dublin, Milan, Zurich, and Amsterdam. The acquisition of Think ETFs in 2018 significantly strengthened the firm’s reach in Europe, particularly in the UCITS ETF space.
VanEck is also the name behind MVIS® Indices, a subsidiary that supports custom index design and benchmarking for many of the firm’s thematic and rules-based investment products.
Investing with Purpose
VanEck believes that financial performance and positive global impact can go hand in hand. As a committed UN PRI signatory, the firm integrates Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) considerations into both its active and passive investment strategies.
- In active funds, particularly in emerging markets and gold mining, VanEck engages directly with companies to influence governance practices and mitigate risk.
- In passive strategies, ESG is incorporated during index development, with careful evaluation to ensure alignment with sustainability standards.
- VanEck complies with the EU Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) and provides clear reporting to help investors make informed, responsible choices.
A Heritage of Sustainability
Sustainability isn’t just a corporate initiative at VanEck—it’s part of the family legacy. Through the Fred M. van Eck Forest Foundation, the van Eck family has protected and managed over 9,000 acres of forest in California and Oregon. These working forests are not only economically self-sustaining but also contribute to climate action and environmental research, serving as model projects for carbon sequestration and biodiversity conservation.
Thinking Ahead, Acting Boldly
VanEck continues to challenge the status quo by offering investors access to industries, asset classes, and markets that are often overlooked by more traditional players. The firm’s philosophy—“Don’t settle for the conventional. Dare to be different.”—is more than a slogan; it’s the principle that drives every investment solution, every conversation, and every decision.
