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VanEck Environmental Services ETF (EVX)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
08/14/2025: EVX (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
Upturn Star Rating
Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type ETF | Historic Profit 22.44% | Avg. Invested days 62 | Today’s Advisory Consider higher Upturn Star rating |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  4.0 | ETF Returns Performance  4.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 08/14/2025 |
Key Highlights
Volume (30-day avg) - | Beta 1.08 | 52 Weeks Range 31.39 - 38.53 | Updated Date 06/29/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 31.39 - 38.53 | Updated Date 06/29/2025 |
Upturn AI SWOT
VanEck Environmental Services ETF
ETF Overview
Overview
The VanEck Environmental Services ETF (EVX) seeks to replicate as closely as possible, before fees and expenses, the price and yield performance of the NYSE Arca Environmental Services Index, which is intended to track the overall performance of companies involved in waste management, pollution control, and related environmental services.
Reputation and Reliability
VanEck has a strong reputation as a specialized ETF provider, known for thematic and niche investment products.
Management Expertise
VanEck has experienced portfolio managers and analysts specializing in sector-specific ETFs.
Investment Objective
Goal
To replicate, before fees and expenses, the price and yield performance of the NYSE Arca Environmental Services Index.
Investment Approach and Strategy
Strategy: The ETF tracks a specific index, the NYSE Arca Environmental Services Index.
Composition Primarily holds stocks of companies involved in environmental services, including waste management and pollution control.
Market Position
Market Share: EVX holds a portion of the market share in the environmental services ETF segment.
Total Net Assets (AUM): 82690000
Competitors
Key Competitors
- ICLN
- TAN
- QCLN
Competitive Landscape
The environmental services ETF landscape is competitive. EVX focuses specifically on environmental services companies, whereas competitors often have a broader focus on renewable energy, leading to different holdings and performance. EVX has lower AUM compared to leading clean energy ETFs. This offers targeted exposure but might be less diversified.
Financial Performance
Historical Performance: Historical performance data needs to be retrieved from financial data providers for specific time periods.
Benchmark Comparison: Performance is compared against the NYSE Arca Environmental Services Index.
Expense Ratio: 0.55
Liquidity
Average Trading Volume
The ETF's average trading volume is relatively moderate, reflecting its niche focus.
Bid-Ask Spread
The bid-ask spread is generally competitive, typically a few cents, but may widen during periods of low trading volume.
Market Dynamics
Market Environment Factors
Government regulations, increased environmental awareness, and demand for sustainable solutions impact EVX's performance.
Growth Trajectory
Growth is tied to the expansion of environmental regulations and adoption of sustainable practices; holdings may shift based on index methodology and sector performance.
Moat and Competitive Advantages
Competitive Edge
EVX offers targeted exposure to the environmental services sector, providing investors a specialized way to participate in waste management, pollution control, and remediation activities. Its management focuses on replicating its target index, reducing tracking error. This focused approach makes it distinct from broader clean energy ETFs. The ETF's success is closely tied to the performance of its underlying index. VanEck's expertise in thematic investing further supports the ETF's competitive standing.
Risk Analysis
Volatility
Volatility is dependent on the underlying stock market and sector-specific events.
Market Risk
Subject to market risk and sector-specific risks, including regulatory changes, technological advancements, and economic cycles affecting the environmental services industry.
Investor Profile
Ideal Investor Profile
Investors interested in environmental sustainability, pollution control, and waste management.
Market Risk
Suitable for long-term investors seeking targeted exposure to the environmental services sector as part of a diversified portfolio.
Summary
The VanEck Environmental Services ETF (EVX) offers targeted exposure to companies involved in environmental services, such as waste management and pollution control. Its performance is closely tied to the NYSE Arca Environmental Services Index. The ETF has a moderate expense ratio and average trading volume and faces competition from broader clean energy ETFs. It is suitable for investors who are sustainability-focused and looking for specialized exposure within this market niche. The fund's risk profile is influenced by market conditions and sector-specific dynamics.
Peer Comparison
Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- VanEck Website
- ETF.com
- Morningstar
- Bloomberg
Disclaimers:
The data provided is for informational purposes only and should not be considered investment advice. All investment decisions should be made after consulting with a qualified financial advisor.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
AI-generated summaries may have inaccuracies (hallucinations). Please verify the information before taking action.
About VanEck Environmental Services ETF
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The fund normally invests at least 80% of its total assets in common stocks and ADRs of companies involved in the environmental services industry. The index is designed to measure the performance of widely held, highly capitalized companies engaged in business activities that may benefit from the global increase in demand for consumer waste disposal, removal and storage of industrial by-products, and the management of associated resources. It is non-diversified.
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