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VanEck Retail ETF (RTH)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
11/13/2025: RTH (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
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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 39.98% | Avg. Invested days 75 | Today’s Advisory Consider higher Upturn Star rating |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  4.0 | ETF Returns Performance  5.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 11/13/2025 |
Key Highlights
Volume (30-day avg) - | Beta 0.97 | 52 Weeks Range 193.89 - 242.93 | Updated Date 06/30/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 193.89 - 242.93 | Updated Date 06/30/2025 |
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VanEck Retail ETF
ETF Overview
Overview
The VanEck Retail ETF (RTH) seeks to replicate as closely as possible, before fees and expenses, the price and yield performance of the MVISu00ae US Retail 25 Index. The fund provides exposure to companies involved in retail trade, including apparel, auto parts, drugstores, food retail, general merchandise, home improvement, and internet retail.
Reputation and Reliability
VanEck is a well-established ETF provider with a long history and a generally good reputation for creating and managing sector-specific ETFs.
Management Expertise
VanEck has a dedicated team of portfolio managers and analysts with experience in managing sector-specific and index-tracking ETFs.
Investment Objective
Goal
The fund seeks to track the investment results of the MVISu00ae US Retail 25 Index.
Investment Approach and Strategy
Strategy: RTH aims to track the MVISu00ae US Retail 25 Index, which is a rules-based, modified capitalization-weighted, float-adjusted index intended to give investors a means of tracking the overall performance of companies involved in retail trade.
Composition The ETF holds a portfolio of stocks of companies primarily involved in retail trade.
Market Position
Market Share: RTH holds a notable market share within the retail ETF segment, although not the largest.
Total Net Assets (AUM): 152000000
Competitors
Key Competitors
- SPDRu00ae S&P Retail ETF (XRT)
- ProShares Online Retail ETF (ONLN)
Competitive Landscape
The retail ETF industry includes several competitors, each with a slightly different approach or focus. RTH's market share is influenced by its market cap weighting and broader definition of retail. XRT offers equal weighting, leading to potentially different performance. ONLN focuses solely on online retailers and has a tech slant. RTH benefits from the reputation of VanEck as an established ETF provider but its market cap weighting can lead to concentration risk.
Financial Performance
Historical Performance: Historical performance varies with market cycles and consumer spending patterns. Performance data should be checked from reputable financial data sources.
Benchmark Comparison: The ETF's performance should be compared to the MVISu00ae US Retail 25 Index to assess tracking efficiency.
Expense Ratio: 0.35
Liquidity
Average Trading Volume
RTH's average trading volume is moderate, implying good liquidity for most investors.
Bid-Ask Spread
RTH's bid-ask spread is usually tight, translating to lower trading expenses.
Market Dynamics
Market Environment Factors
Economic growth, consumer confidence, interest rates, and technological disruptions (e-commerce) affect RTH.
Growth Trajectory
Growth patterns are linked to the retail sector's development, influenced by consumer spending, and trends in online retail; there are no recent major strategy/holdings changes reported.
Moat and Competitive Advantages
Competitive Edge
RTH's competitive edge lies in its focus on large cap retail companies. The modified market cap weighting scheme provides an exposure to the largest retail companies. However this also leads to concentration risk. VanEck's experience and reputation as an ETF provider lend it some advantage. This can be attractive to investors seeking stability in the retail sector.
Risk Analysis
Volatility
The ETF's volatility mirrors the retail sector, and can be affected by consumer spending patterns and economic conditions.
Market Risk
RTH faces market risk associated with the retail sector, including competition, changing consumer preferences, supply chain disruptions, and economic downturns.
Investor Profile
Ideal Investor Profile
RTH is suitable for investors seeking exposure to the retail sector as part of a diversified portfolio.
Market Risk
RTH is suitable for long-term investors seeking sector-specific exposure or active traders seeking to capitalize on short-term retail trends.
Summary
The VanEck Retail ETF (RTH) offers exposure to a basket of retail companies, tracking the MVISu00ae US Retail 25 Index. Its performance is tied to consumer spending and retail trends, making it suitable for long-term investors seeking sector-specific exposure. While VanEck's reputation and the fund's liquidity are advantages, concentration risk arising from its market cap weighting is a factor to consider. Compared to competitors like XRT (equal-weighted) and ONLN (online retail), RTH is best suited for investors seeking broad exposure to larger retail businesses.
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Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- VanEck official website
- ETF.com
- Yahoo Finance
- Bloomberg
Disclaimers:
The data provided is for informational purposes only and does not constitute financial advice. Investment decisions should be based on individual risk tolerance and financial circumstances. Market data is subject to change.
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.
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About VanEck Retail ETF
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The fund normally invests at least 80% of its total assets in securities that comprise the fund's benchmark index. To be initially eligible for the index, companies must generate at least 50% of their revenues from retail. Retail includes companies engaged primarily in retail distribution; wholesalers; online, direct mail and TV retailers; multi-line retailers; specialty retailers; and food and other staples retailers. The fund is non-diversified.
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