UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 FORM N-CSR CERTIFIED SHAREHOLDER REPORT OF REGISTERED MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES Investment Company Act file number 811-10325 MARKET VECTORS ETF TRUST (Exact name of registrant as specified in charter) 335 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10017 (Address of principal executive offices) (Zip code) Van Eck Associates Corporation 335 MADISON AVENUE, NEW YORK, NY 10017 (Name and address of agent for service) Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (212) 293-2000 Date of fiscal year end: DECEMBER 31 Date of reporting period: JUNE 30, 2013
Item 1. Report to Shareholders
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The information contained in these shareholder letters represent the opinions of Van Eck Global and may differ from other persons. This information is not intended to be a forecast of future events, a guarantee of future results or investment advice. The information contained herein regarding each index has been provided by the relevant index provider. Also, unless otherwise specifically noted, any discussion of the Funds’ holdings and the Funds’ performance, and the views of Van Eck Global are as of June 30, 2013, and are subject to change.
MARKET VECTORS HARD ASSETS ETFs
Dear Shareholder:
Market Vectors continues to be an industry leader in offering exchange-traded funds (ETFs) for a wide range of hard assets producer stocks.
As the chart below shows, the debt levels of developed countries, in particular France, Italy, Japan and the U.S., are huge.
Source: IMF - World Economic Outlook Database. Not intended to be a forecast of future events, a guarantee of future results or investment advice. Current market conditions may not continue.
Hard assets, including precious metals, can provide diversification away from the long-term risk inherent in significant debt levels of developed countries.
While debt levels appear to rise inexorably, so too does our need for, and consumption of, energy1.
We offer a number of energy-oriented ETFs which, by focusing, for example, on alternative fuel sources and support services, provide their shareholders with opportunities to diversify away from traditional fossil fuel production.
n | Market Vectors Global Alternative Energy ETF (GEX) invests in companies whose technologies are involved with solar power, bio energy, wind power, hydro power and geothermal energy. | |
n | Market Vectors Oil Services ETF (OIH) invests in 25 of the largest U.S. listed, publicly traded oil services companies. | |
n | Market Vectors Solar Energy ETF (KWT) invests in companies principally engaged in solar power, for example, photovoltaic (PV), solar thermal and solar lighting, together with related products and services. | |
n | Market Vectors Unconventional Oil & Gas ETF (FRAK), based on the theme of unconventional energy production, invests in companies exploiting such fuel sources as coalbed methane (CBM), coal seam gas (CSG), shale oil, shale gas, tight natural gas, tight oil and tight sands. | |
n | Market Vectors Uranium+Nuclear Energy ETF (NLR) invests in companies around the world engaged in the nuclear energy business. |
Going forward, we will, as always, continue to seek out and evaluate the most attractive opportunities for you as a shareholder, and we encourage you to stay in touch with us through the videos, email subscriptions and podcasts available on our website (www.marketvectorsetfs.com).
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MARKET VECTORS HARD ASSETS ETFs
On the following pages, you will find the performance record of each of the funds for the six-month period ending June 30, 2013. You will also find their financial statements. We value your continuing confidence in us and look forward to helping you meet your investment goals in the future.
Jan F. van Eck
Trustee and President
Market Vectors ETF Trust
July 30, 2013
Represents the opinions of the investment adviser. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. Not intended to be a forecast of future events, a guarantee of future results or investment advice. Current market conditions may not continue.
Hard Assets Market Overview
The RogersTM-Van Eck Hard Assets Producer Index‡ (RVEIT), which includes equities of the world’s largest and most prominent hard assets producers, remains the most comprehensive index in the hard assets producer space. For the six-month period ending June 30, 2013, the index returned -6.01%.
The table below shows average sector weightings within this index and the total return of each sector for the six-month period ending June 30, 2013.
RVEIT Sector | Average Sector Weighting | Six Month Total Return for Period Ending June 30, 2013 | ||
Energy | 41.66% | 0.56% | ||
Agriculture | 31.88% | 0.92% | ||
Base/Industrial Metals | 12.46% | -23.21% | ||
Precious metals | 5.99% | -46.87% | ||
Alternatives | 4.20% | 7.26% | ||
Paper & Forest Products | 4.19% | 8.90% |
Source: Van Eck Global; FactSet; S-Network Global Indexes, LLC. Past performance is no guarantee of future results; current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted.
All sectors - except for metals (both base/industrial and precious) - had positive returns over the half year. The two largest sectors by average weight, energy and agriculture, respectively, which together accounted for nearly three quarters of the index, both had positive returns. Despite their significantly smaller aggregate average weighting, the underperformance in the two metals sectors alone, led, in particular, by both steel and gold companies, took the performance of the index into negative territory.
Just over half of the suite of twelve Market Vectors Hard Assets ETFs posted negative total returns during the six-month period, while the Market Vectors Global Alternative Energy ETF and the Market Vectors Solar Energy ETF posted very strong performances. However, both the Market Vectors Gold Miners ETF and the Market Vectors Junior Gold Miners ETF posted significant negative total returns during the period.
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Source: Van Eck Global. Past performance is no guarantee of future results; current performance may be lower or higher than the performance data quoted.
Agribusiness
The sector’s weak performance was driven, in large part, by the vicissitudes of the weather. While food product companies led contribution to performance in the sector, their positive contribution was more than offset by the poor performance of chemical companies engaged in agribusiness. Geographically, the most positive contributions to returns came from the United States and Japan, while the most negative came from Canada, Germany and Chile.
Coal
Coal stocks continued to decline in the first half of 2013, not least because of both environmental concerns and the substitution of natural gas for coal as a fuel in the United States, and reduced growth estimates for China2. In the first quarter of 2013 alone, at 245.1 million short tons, coal production in the United States was 8.0% lower than it was in the comparable period last year3. And, indeed, the two countries contributing most to the sector’s poor performance were the United States and China.
Global Alternative Energy
Global alternative energy stocks performed strongly in the first half of 2013, with a major contribution to overall performance from companies in the semiconductor and semiconductor equipment industry. The greatest contribution came from companies in the United States with by far the largest average weighting in the segment. But there was also a useful contribution from companies in Denmark. From a total return perspective, small-cap companies in the sectors performed particularly well.
Gold Miners
The first six months of 2013 saw some strong reactions to news coming from the Federal Reserve4, concerns over costs5 and capital spending at the mining companies (sometimes accompanied by large writedowns6), and a significant price decline in the price of gold itself over the first six months of 20137. None of these helped gold stocks over the period, with junior miners affected more than their established peers. While both large and junior Canadian gold mining stocks were hard hit, junior miners in Australia also had a particularly tough first half year.
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MARKET VECTORS HARD ASSETS ETFs
Oil Services
Together with energy in general, oil services stocks produced a positive return in the first half of 2013. Uncertainties in the oil market, not least from the continuing unrest in such countries as Egypt and Syria, contributed to oil’s strength, with the supply side still subject to geopolitical threat.8 While Egypt may not produce much oil itself, the Suez Canal does pass through it, and it is also one of the most important Arab nations in the region that produces a third of the world’s oil.9 Crude oil production in the United States increased significantly in April and May, reaching production levels not seen since 1992.10 And, in March, the U.S. Energy Information Administration was forecasting that, later in 2013, monthly domestic United States crude oil production would exceed imports for the first time since 1995.11
Rare Earth and Strategic Metals
While China continues to be both the world’s largest producer and consumer of rare earths, its efforts to shore up the prices for these elements through various measures, including export controls, forced consolidation in the industry and a continuing crackdown on both their illegal production and export, have, in general, not been very effective. Consequently, rare earth prices overall remained depressed during the first half of 2013. This, coupled with concerns about possible oversupply as a couple of rare earth projects started to come on stream, were among some of the reasons behind the sector’s poor performance.
Hard Assets Producers
As in 2012, paper and forest products, together with alternatives, were the strongest performers on an absolute basis in the first six months of 2013. And while the energy and agriculture sectors had the highest average weightings in the index, and both provided positive total returns, taken together the performance of these four sectors was not able successfully to counterbalance the severely negative contribution to performance from both the precious and base/industrial metals sectors.
Solar Energy
As did global alternative energy stocks, solar energy stocks performed very strongly in the first six months of 2013, providing the second highest total return of any Market Vectors Hard Assets ETF for the period. In the United States, the solar market was strong. In the first quarter of 2013, the United States installed 723 megawatts12 of solar power (a record result for the first quarter of any year), with installations projected to reach a figure of 4.3 gigawatts in 201313. Within the sector, the highest contribution to returns came from companies producing semiconductors and semiconductor equipment, with the vast majority coming from companies in the United States, and only a very small proportion coming from China. There was, however, a useful contribution to performance from Norway. In addition to having the highest average weighting in the sector, small-cap companies also made the most significant contribution to its overall performance.
Steel
Based as it is on the demand for automobiles, construction and manufacturing, the demand for steel is particularly sensitive to uncertainties over global growth, with growth in Europe and China, in particular, important factors. (China is both the largest producer and largest consumer of steel.14) In addition, excess capacity remains a major issue in the steel industry.15 The industry as a whole performed poorly in the first six months of 2013. The largest negative contribution to performance geographically came from Brazil, followed by the United States and the United Kingdom respectively.
Unconventional Oil and Gas
Unconventional energy companies performed well in the first six months of 2013, particularly those in the United States. It is estimated that 80% of wells in the United States are now non-vertical.16 Demand for natural gas among industrial consumers in the United States was strong in the first five months of the year, up 4.0% compared with the same period last year17. Historically low natural gas prices and better economic prospects have both been contributory factors. While off the top, the price of natural gas at the end of the half remained above its level at the start of the year. Within the United States, the amount of crude oil extracted from the shale fields has increased with shale now constituting 30% of oil and 40% of natural gas production.18 Even though Canadian stocks constituted on average just over 18% of the fund by weight, they vastly underperformed their peers in the United States (on average over 80% of the fund by weight) during the half year, and actually provided a very small negative contribution to the fund’s overall strong performance.
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Uranium and Nuclear Energy
Performance in the sector in the first half of 2013 was nearly flat. While companies in Japan and France contributed positively to returns, these were largely offset by negative contributions to returns from Australia, Canada and Poland. The performance of small-cap companies was a particular drag on returns. Nuclear power is estimated to generate around 11% of the world’s electricity. According to the World Nuclear Association, at the end of the half, there were 432 operable reactors, 68 under construction and 162 planned.19
All indices are unmanaged and include the reinvestment of all dividends, but do not reflect the payment of transaction costs, advisory fees or expenses that are associated with an investment in the Fund. An index’s performance is not illustrative of the Fund’s performance. Indices are not securities in which investments can be made. Results reflect past performance and do not guarantee future results.
‡ | RogersTM-Van Eck Hard Assets Producers Index (RVEIT) is a rules based, modified capitalization weighted, float adjusted index intended to give investors a means of tracking the overall performance of a global universe of listed companies engaged in the production and distribution of commodities and commodity-related products and services. |
1 | World Nuclear Association: World Energy Needs and Nuclear Power, http://www.world-nuclear.org/info/Current-and-Future-Generation/World-Energy-Needs-and-Nuclear-Power/#.Ueki8m0tcdk |
2 | The Motley Fool: Why Coal Stocks Crashed Today, http://www.fool.com/investing/general/2013/06/24/why-coal-stocks-crashed-today.aspx |
3 | U.S. Energy Information Administration: Quarterly Coal Report, http://www.eia.gov/coal/production/quarterly/ |
4 | Forbes: FOCUS: Gold Market Volatility Shows It Hangs On Every Fed Word About QE, http://www.forbes.com/sites/kitconews/2013/05/22/focus-gold-market-volatility-shows-it-hangs-on-every-word-about-qe/ |
5 | Financial Times: Gold miners face writedown pressure, http://www.ft.com/intl/cms/s/0/abef9736-da73-11e2-a237-00144feab7de.html#axzz2Z7GCoTL1 |
6 | CBCNews: Gold miners take huge writedowns, http://www.cbc.ca/news/business/story/2013/02/14/gold-miners-writedowns.html |
7 | MyDesert.com: Price of gold declines 30% in 1st half of 2013, http://www.mydesert.com/article/20130701/BUSINESS/307010028/Price-gold-declines-30-1st-half-2013 |
8 | Oil & Gas Journal: MARKET WATCH: Oil prices rally, gas prices fall as first half of 2013 ends, http://www.ogj.com/articles/2013/06/market-watch-oil-prices-rally-gas-prices-fall-as-first-half-of-2013-ends.html |
9 | CNNMoney: Oil prices surge above $106, gasoline tops $3.50, http://money.cnn.com/2013/07/10/news/economy/oil-prices/index.html |
10 | U.S. Energy Information Administration: Short-Term Energy Outlook, http://www.eia.gov/forecasts/steo/ |
11 | U.S. Energy Information Administration: U.S. crude oil production on track to surpass imports for first time since 1995, http://www.eia.gov/todayinenergy/detail.cfm?id=10451 |
12 | Solar Energy Industries Association: U.S. Installs 723 MW of Solar PV in Q1 2013, According to New U.S. Solar Market Insight Report, http://www.seia.org/news/us-installs-723-mw-solar-pv-q1-2013-according-new-us-solar-market-insight-report |
13 | BloombergBusinessweek: U.S. Solar Grew 76% in 2012 Led by Utility-Scale Projects, http://www.businessweek.com/news/2013-03-14/u-dot-s-dot-solar-grew-76-percent-in-2012-led-by-utility-scale-projects |
14 | World Steel Association: Crude steel production, http://www.worldsteel.org/statistics/crude-steel-production.html |
15 | Ernst & Young: Global steel 2013 - A new world, a new strategy http://www.ey.com/Publication/vwLUAssets/Global-Steel-Report-2013/$FILE/Global-Steel-Report-2013_ER0046.pdf |
16 | Oil & Gas Financial Journal: Cheap domestic energy is driving US economy, http://www.ogfj.com/articles/print/volume-10/issue-7/departments/editor-s-comment/cheap-domestic-energy-is-driving-us-economy.html |
17 | U.S. Energy Information Administration: Short-Term Energy Outlook, http://www.eia.gov/forecasts/steo/report/natgas.cfm |
18 | CNBC: World Has 10 Years of Shale Oil: US Department of Energy, http://www.cnbc.com/id/100804970 |
19 | World Nuclear Association: World Nuclear Power Reactors & Uranium Requirements, http://world-nuclear.org/info/Facts-and-Figures/World-Nuclear-Power-Reactors-and-Uranium-Requirements/#.UeQuqm0tcdk |
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MARKET VECTORS AGRIBUSINESS ETF
(unaudited)
Total Return | Share Price1 | NAV | MVMOOTR2 | |||||||||
Six Months | (2.98 | )% | (3.17 | )% | (1.60 | )% | ||||||
One Year | 5.15 | % | 5.12 | % | 6.01 | % | ||||||
Five Years | (2.77 | )% | (2.73 | )% | (2.21 | )% | ||||||
Life* (annualized) | 4.82 | % | 4.85 | % | 5.44 | % | ||||||
Life* (cumulative) | 31.63 | % | 31.81 | % | 36.23 | % | ||||||
* since 8/31/07 | ||||||||||||
Index data prior to March 18, 2013 reflects that of the DAXglobal® Agribusiness Index (DXAG). From March 18, 2013 forward, the index data reflects that of the Market Vectors® Global Agribusiness Index (MVMOOTR). All Index history reflects a blend of the performance of the aforementioned Indexes AND IS NOT INTENDED FOR ANY THIRD PARTY USE. |
Commencement date for the Market Vectors Agribusiness ETF (MOO) was 8/31/07.
1 | The price used to calculate market return (Share Price) is determined by using the closing price listed on NYSE Arca. Since the shares of the Fund did not trade in the secondary market until several days after the Fund’s commencement, for the period from commencement (8/31/07) to the first day of secondary market trading in shares of the Fund (9/5/07), the NAV of the Fund is used as a proxy for the secondary market trading price to calculate market returns. |
The performance data quoted represents past performance. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. Performance information for the Fund reflects temporary waivers of expenses and/or fees. Had the Fund incurred all expenses, investment returns would have been reduced. These returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund dividends and distributions or the sale of Fund shares.
Investment return and value of the shares of the Fund will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when sold, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Performance may be lower or higher than performance data quoted. Performance current to the most recent month-end is available by calling 1.888.MKT.VCTR or by visiting marketvectorsetfs.com.
Gross Expense Ratio 0.55% / Net Expense Ratio 0.55%
Van Eck Associates Corporation (the “Adviser”) has agreed to waive fees and/or pay Fund expenses to the extent necessary to prevent the operating expenses of the Fund (excluding interest expense, offering costs, trading expenses, taxes and extraordinary expenses) from exceeding 0.56% of the Fund’s average daily net assets per year until at least May 1, 2014. During such time, the expense limitation is expected to continue until the Fund’s Board of Trustees acts to discontinue all or a portion of such expense limitation.
Fund shares are not individually redeemable and will be issued and redeemed at their NAV only through certain authorized broker-dealers in large, specified blocks of shares called “creation units” and otherwise can be bought and sold only through exchange trading. Creation units are issued and redeemed principally in cash. Shares may trade at a premium or discount to their NAV in the secondary market.
The “Net Asset Value” (NAV) of a Market Vectors exchange-traded fund (ETF) is determined at the close of each business day, and represents the dollar value of one share of the fund; it is calculated by taking the total assets of the fund, subtracting total liabilities, and dividing by the total number of shares outstanding. The NAV is not necessarily the same as the ETF’s intraday trading value. Market Vectors ETF investors should not expect to buy or sell shares at NAV.
Index returns assume the reinvestment of all income and do not reflect any management fees or brokerage expenses associated with Fund returns. Investors cannot invest directly in the Index. Returns for actual Fund investors may differ from what is shown because of differences in timing, the amount invested and fees and expenses.
2 | Market Vectors® Global Agribusiness Index (MVMOOTR) is a modified capitalization-weighted index designed to track the movements of securities of companies engaged in the agriculture business that are traded on leading global exchanges. |
Market Vectors® Global Agribusiness Index (MVMOOTR) is the exclusive property of Market Vectors Index Solutions GmbH (a wholly owned subsidiary of the Adviser), which has contracted with Solactive AG to maintain and calculate MVMOOTR. Solactive AG uses its best efforts to ensure that MVMOOTR is calculated correctly. Irrespective of its obligations towards Market Vectors Index Solutions GmbH, Solactive AG has no obligation to point out errors in MVMOOTR to third parties. Market Vectors Agribusiness ETF is not sponsored, endorsed, sold or promoted by Market Vectors Index Solutions GmbH and Market Vectors Index Solutions GmbH makes no representation regarding the advisability of investing in the Fund.
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PERFORMANCE COMPARISON
(unaudited)
Total Return | Share Price1 | NAV | MVKOLTR2 | |||||||||
Six Months | (29.75 | )% | (29.64 | )% | (29.00 | )% | ||||||
One Year | (26.79 | )% | (26.82 | )% | (25.56 | )% | ||||||
Five Years | (20.37 | )% | (20.21 | )% | (19.75 | )% | ||||||
Life* (annualized) | (13.24 | )% | (13.19 | )% | (12.53 | )% | ||||||
Life* (cumulative) | (54.02 | )% | (53.89 | )% | (51.94 | )% | ||||||
* since 1/10/08 | ||||||||||||
Index data prior to September 24, 2012 reflects that of the Stowe Coal IndexSM (TCOAL). From September 24, 2012 forward, the index data reflects that of the Market Vectors® Global Coal Index (MVKOLTR). All Index history reflects a blend of the performance of the aforementioned Indexes AND IS NOT INTENDED FOR ANY THIRD PARTY USE. |
Commencement date for the Market Vectors Coal ETF (KOL) was 1/10/08.
1 | The price used to calculate market return (Share Price) is determined by using the closing price listed on NYSE Arca. Since the shares of the Fund did not trade in the secondary market until several days after the Fund’s commencement, for the period from commencement (1/10/08) to the first day of secondary market trading in shares of the Fund (1/14/08), the NAV of the Fund is used as a proxy for the secondary market trading price to calculate market returns. |
The performance data quoted represents past performance. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. Performance information for the Fund reflects temporary waivers of expenses and/or fees. Had the Fund incurred all expenses, investment returns would have been reduced. These returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund dividends and distributions or the sale of Fund shares.
Investment return and value of the shares of the Fund will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when sold, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Performance may be lower or higher than performance data quoted. Performance current to the most recent month-end is available by calling 1.888.MKT.VCTR or by visiting marketvectorsetfs.com.
Gross Expense Ratio 0.62% / Net Expense Ratio 0.59%
Van Eck Associates Corporation (the “Adviser”) has agreed to waive fees and/or pay Fund expenses to the extent necessary to prevent the operating expenses of the Fund (excluding interest expense, offering costs, trading expenses, taxes and extraordinary expenses) from exceeding 0.59% of the Fund’s average daily net assets per year until at least May 1, 2014. During such time, the expense limitation is expected to continue until the Fund’s Board of Trustees acts to discontinue all or a portion of such expense limitation.
Fund shares are not individually redeemable and will be issued and redeemed at their NAV only through certain authorized broker-dealers in large, specified blocks of shares called “creation units” and otherwise can be bought and sold only through exchange trading. Creation units are issued and redeemed principally in kind. Shares may trade at a premium or discount to their NAV in the secondary market.
The “Net Asset Value” (NAV) of a Market Vectors exchange-traded fund (ETF) is determined at the close of each business day, and represents the dollar value of one share of the fund; it is calculated by taking the total assets of the fund, subtracting total liabilities, and dividing by the total number of shares outstanding. The NAV is not necessarily the same as the ETF’s intraday trading value. Market Vectors ETF investors should not expect to buy or sell shares at NAV.
Index returns assume the reinvestment of all income and do not reflect any management fees or brokerage expenses associated with Fund returns. Investors cannot invest directly in the Index. Returns for actual Fund investors may differ from what is shown because of differences in timing, the amount invested and fees and expenses.
2 | Market Vectors® Global Coal Index (MVKOLTR) is a rules-based, capitalization-weighted, float-adjusted index intended to give investors a means of tracking the overall performance of a global universe of listed companies engaged in the coal industry. |
Market Vectors® Global Coal Index (MVKOLTR) is the exclusive property of Market Vectors Index Solutions GmbH (a wholly owned subsidiary of the Adviser), which has contracted with Solactive AG to maintain and calculate MVKOLTR. Solactive AG uses its best efforts to ensure that MVKOLTR is calculated correctly. Irrespective of its obligations towards Market Vectors Index Solutions GmbH, Solactive AG has no obligation to point out errors in MVKOLTR to third parties. Market Vectors Coal ETF is not sponsored, endorsed, sold or promoted by Market Vectors Index Solutions GmbH and Market Vectors Index Solutions GmbH makes no representation regarding the advisability of investing in the Fund.
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MARKET VECTORS GLOBAL ALTERNATIVE ENERGY ETF
PERFORMANCE COMPARISON
(unaudited)
Total Return | Share Price1 | NAV | AGIXLT2 | |||||||||
Six Months | 37.86 | % | 37.28 | % | 37.01 | % | ||||||
One Year | 51.72 | % | 50.67 | % | 47.82 | % | ||||||
Five Years | (20.51 | )% | (20.47 | )% | (21.15 | )% | ||||||
Life* (annualized) | (13.49 | )% | (13.49 | )% | (14.01 | )% | ||||||
Life* (cumulative) | (59.03 | )% | (59.04 | )% | (60.54 | )% | ||||||
* since 5/3/07 |
Commencement dates for the Market Vectors Global Alternative Energy ETF (GEX) was 5/3/07.
1 | The price used to calculate market return (Share Price) is determined by using the closing price listed on NYSE Arca. Since the shares of the Fund did not trade in the secondary market until several days after the Fund’s commencement, for the period from commencement (5/3/07) to the first day of secondary market trading in shares of the Fund (5/9/07), the NAV of the Fund is used as a proxy for the secondary market trading price to calculate market returns. |
The performance data quoted represents past performance. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. Performance information for the Fund reflects temporary waivers of expenses and/or fees. Had the Fund incurred all expenses, investment returns would have been reduced. These returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund dividends and distributions or the sale of Fund shares.
Investment return and value of the shares of the Fund will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when sold, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Performance may be lower or higher than performance data quoted. Performance current to the most recent month-end is available by calling 1.888.MKT.VCTR or by visiting marketvectorsetfs.com.
Gross Expense Ratio 0.77% / Net Expense Ratio 0.62%
Van Eck Associates Corporation (the “Adviser”) has agreed to waive fees and/or pay Fund expenses to the extent necessary to prevent the operating expenses of the Fund (excluding interest expense, offering costs, trading expenses, taxes and extraordinary expenses) from exceeding 0.62% of the Fund’s average daily net assets per year until at least May 1, 2014. During such time, the expense limitation is expected to continue until the Fund’s Board of Trustees acts to discontinue all or a portion of such expense limitation.
Fund shares are not individually redeemable and will be issued and redeemed at their NAV only through certain authorized broker-dealers in large, specified blocks of shares called “creation units” and otherwise can be bought and sold only through exchange trading. Creation units are issued and redeemed principally in cash. Shares may trade at a premium or discount to their NAV in the secondary market.
The “Net Asset Value” (NAV) of a Market Vectors exchange-traded fund (ETF) is determined at the close of each business day, and represents the dollar value of one share of the fund; it is calculated by taking the total assets of the fund, subtracting total liabilities, and dividing by the total number of shares outstanding. The NAV is not necessarily the same as the ETF’s intraday trading value. Market Vectors ETF investors should not expect to buy or sell shares at NAV.
Index returns assume the reinvestment of all income and do not reflect any management fees or brokerage expenses associated with Fund returns. Investors cannot invest directly in the Index. Returns for actual Fund investors may differ from what is shown because of differences in timing, the amount invested and fees and expenses.
2 | Ardour Global IndexSM (Extra Liquid) (AGIXLT) is a rules-based, global capitalization-weighted, float adjusted index intended to give investors a means of tracking the overall performance of a global universe of listed companies engaged in the alternative energy industry. |
“Ardour Global IndexesSM, LLC”, “ARDOUR GLOBAL INDEXSM (Extra Liquid)”, and “ARDOUR - XLSM” are service marks of Ardour Global IndexesSM, LLC and have been licensed for use by Van Eck Associates Corporation in connection with Market Vectors Global Alternative Energy ETF (GEX). Market Vectors Global Alternative Energy ETF is not sponsored, endorsed, sold or promoted by Ardour Global IndexesSM, LLC and Ardour Global IndexesSM, LLC makes no representation regarding the advisability of investing in the Fund. AGIXLT is calculated by Dow Jones Indexes. The Fund, based on the AGIXLT, is not sponsored, endorsed, sold or promoted by Dow Jones Indexes, and Dow Jones Indexes makes no representation regarding the advisability of investing in the Fund.
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MARKET VECTORS GOLD MINERS ETF
PERFORMANCE COMPARISON
(unaudited)
Total Return | Share Price1 | NAV | GDM2 | |||||||||
Six Months | (47.21 | )% | (47.11 | )% | (46.98 | )% | ||||||
One Year | (44.75 | )% | (44.73 | )% | (44.39 | )% | ||||||
Five Year | (12.42 | )% | (12.35 | )% | (11.86 | )% | ||||||
Life* (annualized) | (6.03 | )% | (6.02 | )% | (5.52 | )% | ||||||
Life* (cumulative) | (35.78 | )% | (35.75 | )% | (33.27 | )% | ||||||
* since 5/16/06 |
Commencement date for the Market Vectors Gold Miners ETF (GDX) was 5/16/06.
1 | The price used to calculate market return (Share Price) is determined by using the closing price listed on NYSE Arca. Since the shares of the Fund did not trade in the secondary market until several days after the Fund’s commencement, for the period from commencement (5/16/06) to the first day of secondary market trading in shares of the Fund (5/22/06), the NAV of the Fund is used as a proxy for the secondary market trading price to calculate market returns. |
The performance data quoted represents past performance. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. Performance information for the Fund reflects temporary waivers of expenses and/or fees. Had the Fund incurred all expenses, investment returns would have been reduced. These returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund dividends and distributions or the sale of Fund shares.
Investment return and value of the shares of the Fund will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when sold, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Performance may be lower or higher than performance data quoted. Performance current to the most recent month-end is available by calling 1.888.MKT.VCTR or by visiting marketvectorsetfs.com.
Gross Expense Ratio 0.53% / Net Expense Ratio 0.53%
Van Eck Associates Corporation (the “Adviser”) has agreed to waive fees and/or pay Fund expenses to the extent necessary to prevent the operating expenses of the Fund (excluding interest expense, offering costs, trading expenses, taxes and extraordinary expenses) from exceeding 0.53% of the Fund’s average daily net assets per year until at least May 1, 2014. During such time, the expense limitation is expected to continue until the Fund’s Board of Trustees acts to discontinue all or a portion of such expense limitation.
Fund shares are not individually redeemable and will be issued and redeemed at their NAV only through certain authorized broker-dealers in large, specified blocks of shares called “creation units” and otherwise can be bought and sold only through exchange trading. Creation units are issued and redeemed principally in kind. Shares may trade at a premium or discount to their NAV in the secondary market.
The “Net Asset Value” (NAV) of a Market Vectors exchange-traded fund (ETF) is determined at the close of each business day, and represents the dollar value of one share of the fund; it is calculated by taking the total assets of the fund, subtracting total liabilities, and dividing by the total number of shares outstanding. The NAV is not necessarily the same as the ETF’s intraday trading value. Market Vectors ETF investors should not expect to buy or sell shares at NAV.
Index returns assume the reinvestment of all income and do not reflect any management fees or brokerage expenses associated with Fund returns. Investors cannot invest directly in the Index. Returns for actual Fund investors may differ from what is shown because of differences in timing, the amount invested and fees and expenses.
2 | NYSE Arca Gold Miners Index (GDM) is a modified capitalization-weighted index comprised of publicly traded companies involved primarily in the mining for gold. |
NYSE Arca Gold Miners Index (GDM), a trademark of NYSE Euronext or its affiliates (NYSE Euronext), is licensed for use by Van Eck Associates Corporation in connection with Market Vectors Gold Miners ETF (GDX). Market Vectors Gold Miners ETF is not sponsored, endorsed, sold or promoted by NYSE Euronext and NYSE Euronext makes no representation as to the accuracy and/or completeness of GDM or results to be obtained by any person from using GDM in connection with trading the Fund.
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MARKET VECTORS JUNIOR GOLD MINERS ETF
PERFORMANCE COMPARISON
(unaudited)
Total Return | Share Price1 | NAV | MVGDXJTR2 | |||||||||
Six Months | (53.71 | )% | (54.01 | )% | (54.11 | )% | ||||||
One Year | (50.51 | )% | (50.51 | )% | (50.54 | )% | ||||||
Life* (annualized) | (20.22 | )% | (20.36 | )% | (20.15 | )% | ||||||
Life* (cumulative) | (56.02 | )% | (56.29 | )% | (55.87 | )% | ||||||
* since 11/10/09 |
Commencement date for the Market Vectors Junior Gold Miners ETF (GDXJ) was 11/10/09.
1 | The price used to calculate market return (Share Price) is determined by using the closing price listed on NYSE Arca. Since the shares of the Fund did not trade in the secondary market until several days after the Fund’s commencement, for the period from commencement (11/10/09) to the first day of secondary market trading in shares of the Fund (11/11/09), the NAV of the Fund is used as a proxy for the secondary market trading price to calculate market returns. |
The performance data quoted represents past performance. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. Performance information for the Fund reflects temporary waivers of expenses and/or fees. Had the Fund incurred all expenses, investment returns would have been reduced. These returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund dividends and distributions or the sale of Fund shares.
Investment return and value of the shares of the Fund will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when sold, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Performance may be lower or higher than performance data quoted. Performance current to the most recent month-end is available by calling 1.888.MKT.VCTR or by visiting marketvectorsetfs.com.
Gross Expense Ratio 0.57% / Net Expense Ratio 0.57%
Van Eck Associates Corporation (the “Adviser”) has agreed to waive fees and/or pay Fund expenses to the extent necessary to prevent the operating expenses of the Fund (excluding interest expense, offering costs, trading expenses, taxes and extraordinary expenses) from exceeding 0.56% of the Fund’s average daily net assets per year until at least May 1, 2014. During such time, the expense limitation is expected to continue until the Fund’s Board of Trustees acts to discontinue all or a portion of such expense limitation.
Index returns assume the reinvestment of all income and do not reflect any management fees or brokerage expenses associated with Fund returns. Investors cannot invest directly in the Index. Returns for actual Fund investors may differ from what is shown because of differences in timing, the amount invested and fees and expenses.
2 | Market Vectors® Global Junior Gold Miners Index (MVGDXJTR) is a rules-based, modified capitalization-weighted, float-adjusted index comprised of a global universe of publicly traded small- and medium-capitalization companies that generate at least 50% of their revenues from gold and/or silver mining, hold real property that has the potential to produce at least 50% of the company’s revenue from gold or silver mining when developed, or primarily invest in gold or silver. |
Market Vectors® Global Junior Gold Miners Index (MVGDXJTR) is the exclusive property of Market Vectors Index Solutions GmbH (a wholly owned subsidiary of the Adviser), which has contracted with Solactive AG to maintain and calculate MVGDXJTR. Solactive AG uses its best efforts to ensure that MVGDXJTR is calculated correctly. Irrespective of its obligations towards Market Vectors Index Solutions GmbH, Solactive AG has no obligation to point out errors in MVGDXJTR to third parties. Market Vectors Junior Gold Miners ETF is not sponsored, endorsed, sold or promoted by Market Vectors Index Solutions GmbH and Market Vectors Index Solutions GmbH makes no representation regarding the advisability of investing in the Fund.
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MARKET VECTORS OIL SERVICES ETF
PERFORMANCE COMPARISON
(unaudited)
Total Return | Share Price1 | NAV | MVOIHTR2 | |||||||||
Six Months | 10.74 | % | 10.74 | % | 10.83 | % | ||||||
One Year | 21.31 | % | 21.40 | % | 21.61 | % | ||||||
Life* (annualized) | 9.30 | % | 8.71 | % | 8.87 | % | ||||||
Life* (cumulative) | 14.56 | % | 13.62 | % | 13.86 | % | ||||||
* since 12/20/11 |
Commencement date for the Market Vectors Oil Services ETF (OIH) was 12/20/2011.
1 | The price used to calculate market return (Share Price) is determined by using the closing price listed on NYSE Arca. Since the shares of the Fund did not trade in the secondary market until several days after the Fund’s commencement, for the period from commencement (12/20/11) to the first day of secondary market trading in shares of the Fund (12/21/11), the NAV of the Fund is used as a proxy for the secondary market trading price to calculate market returns. |
The performance data quoted represents past performance. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. Performance information for the Fund reflects temporary waivers of expenses and/or fees. Had the Fund incurred all expenses, investment returns would have been reduced. These returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund dividends and distributions or the sale of Fund shares.
Investment return and value of the shares of the Fund will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when sold, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Performance may be lower or higher than performance data quoted. Performance current to the most recent month-end is available by calling 1.888.MKT.VCTR or by visiting marketvectorsetfs.com.
Gross Expense Ratio 0.38% / Net Expense Ratio 0.35%
Van Eck Associates Corporation (the “Adviser”) has agreed to waive fees and/or pay Fund expenses to the extent necessary to prevent the operating expenses of the Fund (excluding interest expense, offering costs, trading expenses, taxes and extraordinary expenses) from exceeding 0.35% of the Fund’s average daily net assets per year until at least May 1, 2014. During such time, the expense limitation is expected to continue until the Fund’s Board of Trustees acts to discontinue all or a portion of such expense limitation.
Fund shares are not individually redeemable and will be issued and redeemed at their NAV only through certain authorized broker-dealers in large, specified blocks of shares called “creation units” and otherwise can be bought and sold only through exchange trading. Creation units are issued and redeemed principally in kind. Shares may trade at a premium or discount to their NAV in the secondary market.
The “Net Asset Value” (NAV) of a Market Vectors exchange-traded fund (ETF) is determined at the close of each business day, and represents the dollar value of one share of the fund; it is calculated by taking the total assets of the fund, subtracting total liabilities, and dividing by the total number of shares outstanding. The NAV is not necessarily the same as the ETF’s intraday trading value. Market Vectors ETF investors should not expect to buy or sell shares at NAV.
Index returns assume the reinvestment of all income and do not reflect any management fees or brokerage expenses associated with Fund returns. Investors cannot invest directly in the Index. Returns for actual Fund investors may differ from what is shown because of differences in timing, the amount invested and fees and expenses.
2 | Market Vectors® US Listed Oil Services 25 Index (MVOIHTR) is a rules-based, modified capitalization-weighted, float-adjusted index intended to track the overall performance of 25 of the largest U.S. listed, publicly traded oil services companies. |
Market Vectors® US Listed Oil Services 25 Index (MVOIHTR) is the exclusive property of Market Vectors Index Solutions GmbH (a wholly owned subsidiary of the Adviser), which has contracted with Solactive AG to maintain and calculate MVOIHTR. Solactive AG uses its best efforts to ensure that MVOIHTR is calculated correctly. Irrespective of its obligations towards Market Vectors Index Solutions GmbH, Solactive AG has no obligation to point out errors in MVOIHTR to third parties. Market Vectors Oil Services ETF is not sponsored, endorsed, sold or promoted by Market Vectors Index Solutions GmbH and Market Vectors Index Solutions GmbH makes no representation regarding the advisability of investing in the Fund.
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MARKET VECTORS RARE EARTH/STRATEGIC METALS ETF
PERFORMANCE COMPARISON
(unaudited)
Total Return | Share Price1 | NAV | MVREMXTR2 | |||||||||
Six Months | (27.89 | )% | (27.44 | )% | (25.88 | )% | ||||||
One Year | (29.53 | )% | (28.41 | )% | (27.46 | )% | ||||||
Life* (annualized) | (21.71 | )% | (21.39 | )% | (21.47 | )% | ||||||
Life* (cumulative) | (48.02 | )% | (47.46 | )% | (47.61 | )% | ||||||
* since 10/27/10 |
Commencement date for the Market Vectors Rare Earth/Strategic Metals ETF (REMX) was 10/27/10.
1 | The price used to calculate market return (Share Price) is determined by using the closing price listed on NYSE Arca. Since the shares of the Fund did not trade in the secondary market until several days after the Fund’s commencement, for the period from commencement (10/27/10) to the first day of secondary market trading in shares of the Fund (10/28/10), the NAV of the Fund is used as a proxy for the secondary market trading price to calculate market returns. |
The performance data quoted represents past performance. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. Performance information for the Fund reflects temporary waivers of expenses and/or fees. Had the Fund incurred all expenses, investment returns would have been reduced. These returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund dividends and distributions or the sale of Fund shares.
Investment return and value of the shares of the Fund will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when sold, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Performance may be lower or higher than performance data quoted. Performance current to the most recent month-end is available by calling 1.888.MKT.VCTR or by visiting marketvectorsetfs.com.
Gross Expense Ratio 0.67% / Net Expense Ratio 0.57%
Van Eck Associates Corporation (the “Adviser”) has agreed to waive fees and/or pay Fund expenses to the extent necessary to prevent the operating expenses of the Fund (excluding interest expense, offering costs, trading expenses, taxes and extraordinary expenses) from exceeding 0.57% of the Fund’s average daily net assets per year until at least May 1, 2014. During such time, the expense limitation is expected to continue until the Fund’s Board of Trustees acts to discontinue all or a portion of such expense limitation.
Fund shares are not individually redeemable and will be issued and redeemed at their NAV only through certain authorized broker-dealers in large, specified blocks of shares called “creation units” and otherwise can be bought and sold only through exchange trading. Creation units are issued and redeemed principally in cash. Shares may trade at a premium or discount to their NAV in the secondary market.
The “Net Asset Value” (NAV) of a Market Vectors exchange-traded fund (ETF) is determined at the close of each business day, and represents the dollar value of one share of the fund; it is calculated by taking the total assets of the fund, subtracting total liabilities, and dividing by the total number of shares outstanding. The NAV is not necessarily the same as the ETF’s intraday trading value. Market Vectors ETF investors should not expect to buy or sell shares at NAV.
Index returns assume the reinvestment of all income and do not reflect any management fees or brokerage expenses associated with Fund returns. Investors cannot invest directly in the Index. Returns for actual Fund investors may differ from what is shown because of differences in timing, the amount invested and fees and expenses.
2 | Market Vectors® Global Rare Earth/Strategic Metals Index (MVREMXTR) is a rules-based, modified capitalization-weighted, float-adjusted index comprised of publicly traded companies engaged in a variety of activities that are related to the mining, refining and manufacturing of rare earth/strategic metals. |
Market Vectors® Global Rare Earth/Strategic Metals Index (MVREMXTR) is the exclusive property of Market Vectors Index Solutions GmbH (a wholly owned subsidiary MVREMXTR of the Adviser), which has contracted with Solactive AG to maintain and calculate MVREMXTR. Solactive AG uses its best efforts to ensure that the Index is calculated correctly. Irrespective of its obligations towards Market Vectors Index Solutions GmbH, Solactive AG has no obligation to point out errors in MVREMXTR to third parties. Market Vectors Rare Earth/Strategic Metals ETF is not sponsored, endorsed, sold or promoted by Market Vectors Index Solutions GmbH and Market Vectors Index Solutions GmbH makes no representation regarding the advisability of investing in the Fund.
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MARKET VECTORS RVE HARD ASSETS PRODUCERS ETF
PERFORMANCE COMPARISON
(unaudited)
Total Return | Share Price1 | NAV | RVEIT2 | |||||||||
Six Months | (6.05 | )% | (6.51 | )% | (6.01 | )% | ||||||
One Year | 2.11 | % | 1.89 | % | 2.26 | % | ||||||
Life* (annualized) | (2.07 | )% | (2.11 | )% | (1.85 | )% | ||||||
Life* (cumulative) | (9.61 | )% | (9.82 | )% | (8.64 | )% | ||||||
* since 8/29/08 |
Commencement date for the Market Vectors RVE Hard Assets Producers ETF (HAP) was 8/29/08.
1 | The price used to calculate market return (Share Price) is determined by using the closing price listed on NYSE Arca. Since the shares of the Fund did not trade in the secondary market until several days after the Fund’s commencement, for the period from commencement (8/29/08) to the first day of secondary market trading in shares of the Fund (9/3/08), the NAV of the Fund is used as a proxy for the secondary market trading price to calculate market returns. |
The performance data quoted represents past performance. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. Performance information for the Fund reflects temporary waivers of expenses and/or fees. Had the Fund incurred all expenses, investment returns would have been reduced. These returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund dividends and distributions or the sale of Fund shares.
Investment return and value of the shares of the Fund will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when sold, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Performance may be lower or higher than performance data quoted. Performance current to the most recent month-end is available by calling 1.888.MKT.VCTR or by visiting marketvectorsetfs.com.
Gross Expense Ratio 0.73% / Net Expense Ratio 0.50%
Van Eck Associates Corporation (the “Adviser”) has agreed to waive fees and/or pay Fund expenses to the extent necessary to prevent the operating expenses of the Fund (excluding interest expense, offering costs, trading expenses, taxes and extraordinary expenses) from exceeding 0.49% of the Fund’s average daily net assets per year until at least May 1, 2014. During such time, the expense limitation is expected to continue until the Fund’s Board of Trustees acts to discontinue all or a portion of such expense limitation.
Fund shares are not individually redeemable and will be issued and redeemed at their NAV only through certain authorized broker-dealers in large, specified blocks of shares called “creation units” and otherwise can be bought and sold only through exchange trading. Creation units are issued and redeemed principally in cash. Shares may trade at a premium or discount to their NAV in the secondary market.
The “Net Asset Value” (NAV) of a Market Vectors exchange-traded fund (ETF) is determined at the close of each business day, and represents the dollar value of one share of the fund; it is calculated by taking the total assets of the fund, subtracting total liabilities, and dividing by the total number of shares outstanding. The NAV is not necessarily the same as the ETF’s intraday trading value. Market Vectors ETF investors should not expect to buy or sell shares at NAV.
Index returns assume the reinvestment of all income and do not reflect any management fees or brokerage expenses associated with Fund returns. Investors cannot invest directly in the Index. Returns for actual Fund investors may differ from what is shown because of differences in timing, the amount invested and fees and expenses.
2 | The RogersTM-Van Eck Hard Assets Producers Index is a rules-based, modified capitalization-weighted, float adjusted index intended to give investors a means of tracking the overall performance of a global universe of listed companies engaged in the production and distribution of commodities and commodity-related products and services. |
The RogersTM-Van Eck Hard Assets Producers Index has been licensed by Van Eck Associates Corporation from S-Network Global Indexes, LLC in connection with Market Vectors RVE Hard Assets Producers ETF (HAP). Market Vectors RVE Hard Assets Producers ETF is not sponsored, endorsed, sold or promoted by S-Network Global Indexes, LLC, which makes no representation regarding the advisability of investing in the Fund.
“Jim Rogers,” “James Beeland Rogers, Jr.,” and “Rogers,” are trademarks, service marks and/or registered trademarks of Beeland Interests, Inc. (“Beeland Interests”), which is owned and controlled by James Beeland Rogers, Jr., and are used subject to license. The personal names and likeness of Jim Rogers/James Beeland Rogers, Jr. are owned and licensed by James Beeland Rogers, Jr.
The Fund is not sponsored, endorsed, sold or promoted by Beeland Interests or James Beeland Rogers, Jr. Neither Beeland Interests nor James Beeland Rogers, Jr. makes any representation or warranty, express or implied, nor accepts any responsibility, regarding the accuracy or completeness of this material, or the advisability of investing in securities or commodities generally, or in the Fund or in futures particularly.
BEELAND INTERESTS AND ITS AFFILIATES AND VAN ECK AND ITS AFFILIATES SHALL NOT HAVE ANY LIABILITY FOR ANY ERRORS, OMISSIONS OR INTERRUPTIONS, AND MAKES NO WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, AS TO RESULTS TO BE OBTAINED BY OWNERS OF HAP, OR ANY OTHER PERSON OR ENTITY FROM THE USE OF RVEI. WITHOUT LIMITING ANY OF THE FOREGOING, IN NO EVENT SHALL BEELAND INTERESTS OR VAN ECK OR ANY THEIR RESPECTIVE AFFILIATES HAVE ANY LIABILITY FOR ANY LOST PROFITS OR INDIRECT, PUNITIVE, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OR LOSSES, EVEN IF NOTIFIED OF THE POSSIBILITY THEREOF.
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MARKET VECTORS SOLAR ENERGY ETF
PERFORMANCE COMPARISON
(unaudited)
Total Return | Share Price1 | NAV | MVKWTTR2 | |||||||||
Six Months | 33.02 | % | 30.68 | % | 31.03 | % | ||||||
One Year | 26.21 | % | 25.35 | % | 23.59 | % | ||||||
Five Years | (38.02 | )% | (38.09 | )% | (38.85 | )% | ||||||
Life* (annualized) | (37.51 | )% | (37.55 | )% | (38.19 | )% | ||||||
Life* (cumulative) | (91.29 | )% | (91.32 | )% | (91.79 | )% | ||||||
* since 4/21/08 | ||||||||||||
Index data prior to March 18, 2013 reflects that of the Ardour Solar Energy IndexSM (SOLRXT). From March 18, 2013 forward, the index data reflects that of the Market Vectors® Global Solar Energy Index (MVKWTTR). All Index history reflects a blend of the performance of the aforementioned Indexes AND IS NOT INTENDED FOR ANY THIRD PARTY USE. |
Commencement date for the Market Vectors Solar Energy ETF (KWT) was 4/21/08.
1 | The price used to calculate market return (Share Price) is determined by using the closing price listed on NYSE Arca. Since the shares of the Fund did not trade in the secondary market until several days after the Fund’s commencement, for the period from commencement (4/21/08) to the first day of secondary market trading in shares of the Fund (4/23/08), the NAV of the Fund is used as a proxy for the secondary market trading price to calculate market returns. |
The performance data quoted represents past performance. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. Performance information for the Fund reflects temporary waivers of expenses and/or fees. Had the Fund incurred all expenses, investment returns would have been reduced. These returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund dividends and distributions or the sale of Fund shares.
Investment return and value of the shares of the Fund will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when sold, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Performance may be lower or higher than performance data quoted. Performance current to the most recent month-end is available by calling 1.888.MKT.VCTR or by visiting marketvectorsetfs.com.
Gross Expense Ratio 1.74% / Net Expense Ratio 0.66%
Van Eck Associates Corporation (the “Adviser”) has agreed to waive fees and/or pay Fund expenses to the extent necessary to prevent the operating expenses of the Fund (excluding interest expense, offering costs, trading expenses, taxes and extraordinary expenses) from exceeding 0.65% of the Fund’s average daily net assets per year until at least May 1, 2014. During such time, the expense limitation is expected to continue until the Fund’s Board of Trustees acts to discontinue all or a portion of such expense limitation.
Fund shares are not individually redeemable and will be issued and redeemed at their NAV only through certain authorized broker-dealers in large, specified blocks of shares called “creation units” and otherwise can be bought and sold only through exchange trading. Creation units are issued and redeemed principally in cash. Shares may trade at a premium or discount to their NAV in the secondary market.
The “Net Asset Value” (NAV) of a Market Vectors exchange-traded fund (ETF) is determined at the close of each business day, and represents the dollar value of one share of the fund; it is calculated by taking the total assets of the fund, subtracting total liabilities, and dividing by the total number of shares outstanding. The NAV is not necessarily the same as the ETF’s intraday trading value. Market Vectors ETF investors should not expect to buy or sell shares at NAV.
Index returns assume the reinvestment of all income and do not reflect any management fees or brokerage expenses associated with Fund returns. Investors cannot invest directly in the Index. Returns for actual Fund investors may differ from what is shown because of differences in timing, the amount invested and fees and expenses.
2 | Market Vectors® Global Solar Energy Index (MVKWTTR) is a rules-based, modified global capitalization-weighted, float-adjusted index intended to give investors a means of tracking the overall performance of a global universe of listed companies engaged in the solar energy industry. |
Market Vectors® Global Solar Energy Index (MVKWTTR) is the exclusive property of Market Vectors Index Solutions GmbH (a wholly owned subsidiary of the Adviser), which has contracted with Solactive AG to maintain and calculate MVKWTTR. Solactive AG uses its best efforts to ensure that MVKWTTR is calculated correctly. Irrespective of its obligations towards Market Vectors Index Solutions GmbH, Solactive AG has no obligation to point out errors in MVKWTTR to third parties. Market Vectors Global Solar Energy ETF is not sponsored, endorsed, sold or promoted by Market Vectors Index Solutions GmbH and Market Vectors Index Solutions GmbH makes no representation regarding the advisability of investing in the Fund.
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PERFORMANCE COMPARISON
(unaudited)
Total Return | Share Price1 | NAV | STEEL2 | |||||||||
Six Months | (21.96 | )% | (22.13 | )% | (21.87 | )% | ||||||
One Year | (12.86 | )% | (12.79 | )% | (12.36 | )% | ||||||
Five Year | (16.54 | )% | (16.54 | )% | (16.25 | )% | ||||||
Life* (annualized) | 0.97 | % | 0.99 | % | 1.36 | % | ||||||
Life* (cumulative) | 6.74 | % | 6.83 | % | 9.53 | % | ||||||
* since 10/10/06 |
Commencement date for the Market Vectors Steel ETF was 10/10/06.
1 | The price used to calculate market return (Share Price) is determined by using the closing price listed on NYSE Arca. Since the shares of the Fund did not trade in the secondary market until several days after the Fund’s commencement, for the period from commencement (10/10/06) to the first day of secondary market trading in shares of the Fund (10/16/06), the NAV of the Fund is used as a proxy for the secondary market trading price to calculate market returns. |
The performance data quoted represents past performance. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. Performance information for the Fund reflects temporary waivers of expenses and/or fees. Had the Fund incurred all expenses, investment returns would have been reduced. These returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund dividends and distributions or the sale of Fund shares.
Investment return and value of the shares of the Fund will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when sold, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Performance may be lower or higher than performance data quoted. Performance current to the most recent month-end is available by calling 1.888.MKT.VCTR or by visiting marketvectorsetfs.com.
Gross Expense Ratio 0.60% / Net Expense Ratio 0.55%
Van Eck Associates Corporation (the “Adviser”) has agreed to waive fees and/or pay Fund expenses to the extent necessary to prevent the operating expenses of the Fund (excluding interest expense, offering costs, trading expenses, taxes and extraordinary expenses) from exceeding 0.55% of the Fund’s average daily net assets per year until at least May 1, 2014. During such time, the expense limitation is expected to continue until the Fund’s Board of Trustees acts to discontinue all or a portion of such expense limitation.
Fund shares are not individually redeemable and will be issued and redeemed at their NAV only through certain authorized broker-dealers in large, specified blocks of shares called “creation units” and otherwise can be bought and sold only through exchange trading. Creation units are issued and redeemed principally in kind. Shares may trade at a premium or discount to their NAV in the secondary market.
The “Net Asset Value” (NAV) of a Market Vectors exchange-traded fund (ETF) is determined at the close of each business day, and represents the dollar value of one share of the fund; it is calculated by taking the total assets of the fund, subtracting total liabilities, and dividing by the total number of shares outstanding. The NAV is not necessarily the same as the ETF’s intraday trading value. Market Vectors ETF investors should not expect to buy or sell shares at NAV.
Index returns assume the reinvestment of all income and do not reflect any management fees or brokerage expenses associated with Fund returns. Investors cannot invest directly in the Index. Returns for actual Fund investors may differ from what is shown because of differences in timing, the amount invested and fees and expenses.
2 | NYSE Arca Steel Index (STEEL) is a modified capitalization-weighted index comprised of publicly traded companies predominantly involved in the production of steel products or mining and processing of iron ore. |
NYSE Arca Steel Index (STEEL) is a trademark of NYSE Euronext or its affiliates (NYSE Euronext), is licensed for use by Van Eck Associates Corporation in connection with Market Vectors Steel ETF (SLX). Market Vectors Steel ETF is not sponsored, endorsed, sold or promoted by NYSE Euronext and NYSE Euronext makes no representation as to the accuracy and/or completeness of STEEL or the results to be obtained by any person from the using STEEL in connection with trading the Fund.
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MARKET VECTORS UNCONVENTIONAL OIL & GAS ETF
PERFORMANCE COMPARISON
(unaudited)
Total Return | Share Price1 | NAV | MVFRAKTR2 | |||||||||
Six Month | 11.16 | % | 11.27 | % | 11.32 | % | ||||||
One Year | 21.46 | % | 20.07 | % | 20.29 | % | ||||||
Life* (annualized) | 1.51 | % | 0.88 | % | 1.07 | % | ||||||
Life* (cumulative) | 2.09 | % | 1.21 | % | 1.47 | % | ||||||
* since 2/14/12 |
Commencement date for the Market Vectors Unconventional Oil & Gas ETF (FRAK) was 2/14/2012.
1 | The price used to calculate market return (Share Price) is determined by using the closing price listed on NYSE Arca. Since the shares of the Fund did not trade in the secondary market until several days after the Fund’s commencement, for the period from commencement (2/14/12) to the first day of secondary market trading in shares of the Fund (2/15/12), the NAV of the Fund is used as a proxy for the secondary market trading price to calculate market returns. |
The performance data quoted represents past performance. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. Performance information for the Fund reflects temporary waivers of expenses and/or fees. Had the Fund incurred all expenses, investment returns would have been reduced. These returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund dividends and distributions or the sale of Fund shares.
Investment return and value of the shares of the Fund will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when sold, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Performance may be lower or higher than performance data quoted. Performance current to the most recent month-end is available by calling 1.888.MKT.VCTR or by visiting marketvectorsetfs.com.
Gross Expense Ratio 1.15% / Net Expense Ratio 0.54%
Van Eck Associates Corporation (the “Adviser”) has agreed to waive fees and/or pay Fund expenses to the extent necessary to prevent the operating expenses of the Fund (excluding interest expense, offering costs, trading expenses, taxes and extraordinary expenses) from exceeding 0.54% of the Fund’s average daily net assets per year until at least May 1, 2014. During such time, the expense limitation is expected to continue until the Fund’s Board of Trustees acts to discontinue all or a portion of such expense limitation.
Fund shares are not individually redeemable and will be issued and redeemed at their NAV only through certain authorized broker-dealers in large, specified blocks of shares called “creation units” and otherwise can be bought and sold only through exchange trading. Creation units are issued and redeemed principally in kind. Shares may trade at a premium or discount to their NAV in the secondary market.
The “Net Asset Value” (NAV) of a Market Vectors exchange-traded fund (ETF) is determined at the close of each business day, and represents the dollar value of one share of the fund; it is calculated by taking the total assets of the fund, subtracting total liabilities, and dividing by the total number of shares outstanding. The NAV is not necessarily the same as the ETF’s intraday trading value. Market Vectors ETF investors should not expect to buy or sell shares at NAV.
Index returns assume the reinvestment of all income and do not reflect any management fees or brokerage expenses associated with Fund returns. Investors cannot invest directly in the Index. Returns for actual Fund investors may differ from what is shown because of differences in timing, the amount invested and fees and expenses.
2 | Market Vectors® Global Unconventional Oil & Gas Index (MVFRAKTR) is a rules-based, modified capitalization-weighted, float-adjusted index intended to track the overall performance of companies involved in the exploration, development, extraction, production and/or refining of unconventional oil and natural gas. |
Market Vectors® Global Unconventional Oil & Gas Index (MVFRAKTR) is the exclusive property of Market Vectors Index Solutions GmbH (a wholly owned subsidiary of the Adviser), which has contracted with Solactive AG to maintain and calculate MVFRAKTR. Solactive AG uses its best efforts to ensure that MVFRAKTR is calculated correctly. Irrespective of its obligations towards Market Vectors Index Solutions GmbH, Solactive AG has no obligation to point out errors in MVFRAKTR to third parties. Market Vectors Unconventional Oil & Gas ETF is not sponsored, endorsed, sold or promoted by Market Vectors Index Solutions GmbH and Market Vectors Index Solutions GmbH makes no representation regarding the advisability of investing in the Fund.
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MARKET VECTORS URANIUM+NUCLEAR ENERGY ETF
PERFORMANCE COMPARISON
(unaudited)
Total Return | Share Price1 | NAV | DXNE2 | |||||||||
Six Months | 0.73 | % | 0.77 | % | 1.62 | % | ||||||
One Year | 1.73 | % | 1.56 | % | 1.01 | % | ||||||
Five Years | (12.66 | )% | (12.53 | )% | (12.63 | )% | ||||||
Life* (annualized) | (12.49 | )% | (12.47 | )% | (12.39 | )% | ||||||
Life* (cumulative) | (54.37 | )% | (54.31 | )% | (54.05 | )% | ||||||
* since 8/13/07 |
Commencement date for the Market Vectors Uranium+Nuclear Energy ETF (NLR) was 8/13/07.
1 | The price used to calculate market return (Share Price) is determined by using the closing price listed on NYSE Arca. Since the shares of the Fund did not trade in the secondary market until several days after the Fund’s commencement, for the period from commencement (8/13/07) to the first day of secondary market trading in shares of the Fund (8/15/07), the NAV of the Fund is used as a proxy for the secondary market trading price to calculate market returns. |
The performance data quoted represents past performance. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. Performance information for the Fund reflects temporary waivers of expenses and/or fees. Had the Fund incurred all expenses, investment returns would have been reduced. These returns do not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund dividends and distributions or the sale of Fund shares.
Investment return and value of the shares of the Fund will fluctuate so that an investor’s shares, when sold, may be worth more or less than their original cost. Performance may be lower or higher than performance data quoted. Performance current to the most recent month-end is available by calling 1.888.MKT.VCTR or by visiting marketvectorsetfs.com.
Gross Expense Ratio 0.70% / Net Expense Ratio 0.60%
Van Eck Associates Corporation (the “Adviser”) has agreed to waive fees and/or pay Fund expenses to the extent necessary to prevent the operating expenses of the Fund (excluding interest expense, offering costs, trading expenses, taxes and extraordinary expenses) from exceeding 0.60% of the Fund’s average daily net assets per year until at least May 1, 2014. During such time, the expense limitation is expected to continue until the Fund’s Board of Trustees acts to discontinue all or a portion of such expense limitation.
Fund shares are not individually redeemable and will be issued and redeemed at their NAV only through certain authorized broker-dealers in large, specified blocks of shares called “creation units” and otherwise can be bought and sold only through exchange trading. Creation units are issued and redeemed principally in kind. Shares may trade at a premium or discount to their NAV in the secondary market.
The “Net Asset Value” (NAV) of a Market Vectors exchange-traded fund (ETF) is determined at the close of each business day, and represents the dollar value of one share of the fund; it is calculated by taking the total assets of the fund, subtracting total liabilities, and dividing by the total number of shares outstanding. The NAV is not necessarily the same as the ETF’s intraday trading value. Market Vectors ETF investors should not expect to buy or sell shares at NAV.
Index returns assume the reinvestment of all income and do not reflect any management fees or brokerage expenses associated with Fund returns. Investors cannot invest directly in the Index. Returns for actual Fund investors may differ from what is shown because of differences in timing, the amount invested and fees and expenses.
2 | DAXglobal® Nuclear Energy Index (DXNE) is a modified capitalization-weighted index intended to track the movements of securities of companies engaged in the nuclear energy industry that are traded on leading global exchanges. |
DAXglobal® Nuclear Energy Index (DXNE), a trademark of Deutsche Börse AG, is licensed for use by Van Eck Associates Corporation in connection with Market Vectors Uranium+Nuclear Energy ETF (NLR). Market Vectors Uranium+Nuclear Energy ETF is not sponsored, endorsed, sold or promoted by Deutsche Börse AG and Deutsche Börse AG makes no representation as to the accuracy and/or completeness of DXNE or results to be obtained by any person using DXNE in connection with trading the Fund.
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MARKET VECTORS ETF TRUST
(unaudited)
Hypothetical $1,000 investment at beginning of period
As a shareholder of a Fund, you incur operating expenses, including management fees and other Fund expenses. This disclosure is intended to help you understand the ongoing costs (in dollars) of investing in your Fund and to compare these costs with the ongoing costs of investing in other mutual funds.
The disclosure is based on an investment of $1,000 invested at the beginning of the period and held for the entire period, January 1, 2013 to June 30, 2013.
Actual Expenses
The first line in the table below provides information about account values and actual expenses. You may use the information in this line, together with the amount you invested, to estimate the expenses that you paid over the period. Simply divide your account value by $1,000 (for example, an $8,600 account value divided by $1,000 = 8.6), then multiply the result by the number in the first line under the heading entitled “Expenses Paid During the Period” to estimate the expenses paid on your account during the period.
Hypothetical Example for Comparison Purposes
The second line in the table below provides information about hypothetical account values and hypothetical expenses based on your Fund’s actual expense ratio and an assumed rate of return of 5% per year before expenses, which is not the Fund’s actual return. The hypothetical account values and expenses may not be used to estimate the actual ending account balance or expenses you paid for the period. You may use this information to compare the ongoing costs of investing in your Fund and other funds. To do so, compare this 5% hypothetical example with the 5% hypothetical examples that appear in the shareholder reports of other funds.
Please note that the expenses shown in the table are meant to highlight your ongoing costs only and do not reflect any transactional costs, such as program fees. Therefore, the second line of the table is useful in comparing ongoing costs only, and will not help you determine the relative costs of owning different funds. In addition, if these transactional costs were included, your costs would have been higher.
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Beginning Account Value January 1, 2013 | Ending Account Value June 30, 2013 | Annualized Expense Ratio During Period | Expenses Paid During the Period* January 1, 2013- June 30, 2013 | |||||||||||
Agribusiness ETF | ||||||||||||||
Actual | $1,000.00 | $ | 968.30 | 0.55 | % | $ | 2.68 | |||||||
Hypothetical** | $1,000.00 | $ | 1,022.07 | 0.55 | % | $ | 2.76 | |||||||
Coal ETF | ||||||||||||||
Actual | $1,000.00 | $ | 703.60 | 0.59 | % | $ | 2.49 | |||||||
Hypothetical** | $1,000.00 | $ | 1,021.87 | 0.59 | % | $ | 2.96 | |||||||
Global Alternative Energy ETF | ||||||||||||||
Actual | $1,000.00 | $ | 1,372.80 | 0.62 | % | $ | 3.65 | |||||||
Hypothetical** | $1,000.00 | $ | 1,021.72 | 0.62 | % | $ | 3.11 | |||||||
Gold Miners ETF | ||||||||||||||
Actual | $1,000.00 | $ | 528.90 | 0.53 | % | $ | 2.01 | |||||||
Hypothetical** | $1,000.00 | $ | 1,022.17 | 0.53 | % | $ | 2.66 | |||||||
Junior Gold Miners ETF | ||||||||||||||
Actual | $1,000.00 | $ | 459.90 | 0.57 | % | $ | 2.06 | |||||||
Hypothetical** | $1,000.00 | $ | 1,021.97 | 0.57 | % | $ | 2.86 | |||||||
Oil Services ETF | ||||||||||||||
Actual | $1,000.00 | $ | 1,107.40 | 0.35 | % | $ | 1.83 | |||||||
Hypothetical** | $1,000.00 | $ | 1,023.06 | 0.35 | % | $ | 1.76 | |||||||
Rare Earth / Strategic Metals ETF | ||||||||||||||
Actual | $1,000.00 | $ | 725.60 | 0.57 | % | $ | 2.44 | |||||||
Hypothetical** | $1,000.00 | $ | 1,021.97 | 0.57 | % | $ | 2.86 | |||||||
RVE Hard Assets Producers ETF | ||||||||||||||
Actual | $1,000.00 | $ | 934.90 | 0.50 | % | $ | 2.40 | |||||||
Hypothetical** | $1,000.00 | $ | 1,022.32 | 0.50 | % | $ | 2.51 | |||||||
Solar Energy ETF | ||||||||||||||
Actual | $1,000.00 | $ | 1,306.80 | 0.66 | % | $ | 3.77 | |||||||
Hypothetical** | $1,000.00 | $ | 1,021.52 | 0.66 | % | $ | 3.31 | |||||||
Steel ETF | ||||||||||||||
Actual | $1,000.00 | $ | 778.70 | 0.55 | % | $ | 2.43 | |||||||
Hypothetical** | $1,000.00 | $ | 1,022.07 | 0.55 | % | $ | 2.76 | |||||||
Unconventional Oil & Gas ETF | ||||||||||||||
Actual | $1,000.00 | $ | 1,112.70 | 0.54 | % | $ | 2.83 | |||||||
Hypothetical** | $1,000.00 | $ | 1,022.12 | 0.54 | % | $ | 2.71 | |||||||
Uranium+Nuclear Energy ETF | ||||||||||||||
Actual | $1,000.00 | $ | 1,007.50 | 0.60 | % | $ | 2.99 | |||||||
Hypothetical** | $1,000.00 | $ | 1,021.82 | 0.60 | % | $ | 3.01 |
* | Expenses are equal to the Fund’s annualized expense ratio (for the six months ended June 30, 2013) multiplied by the average account value over the period, multiplied by 181 and divided by 365 (to reflect the one-half year period). | |
** | Assumes annual return of 5% before expenses |
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June 30, 2013 (unaudited)
Number of Shares | Value | |||||
COMMON STOCKS: 100.0% | ||||||
Argentina: 0.1% | ||||||
532,807 | Cresud S.A.C.I.F. y A (ADR) | $ | 3,958,756 | |||
Australia: 1.8% | ||||||
28,363,771 | Incitec Pivot Ltd. # | 73,913,945 | ||||
3,113,892 | Nufarm Ltd. # | 13,218,722 | ||||
87,132,667 | ||||||
Canada: 11.3% | ||||||
2,528,475 | Agrium, Inc. (USD) † | 219,876,186 | ||||
8,676,378 |
|
Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan, Inc. (USD) |
|
|
330,830,293 |
|
550,706,479 | ||||||
Chile: 0.6% | ||||||
670,825 | Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile S.A. (ADR) | 27,101,330 | ||||
China / Hong Kong: 0.4% | ||||||
64,396,000 |
|
Chaoda Modern Agriculture Holdings Ltd. * † # |
|
|
3,156,059 |
|
18,192,000 | China BlueChemical Ltd. # | 11,059,247 | ||||
30,584,000 | Sinofert Holdings Ltd. † # | 5,085,177 | ||||
19,300,483 | ||||||
Germany: 2.1% | ||||||
2,833,192 | K+S AG # | 104,561,806 | ||||
Indonesia: 1.7% | ||||||
5,759,376 | Astra Agro Lestari Tbk PT # | 11,391,430 | ||||
122,794,500 | Charoen Pokphand Indonesia Tbk PT # | 63,400,811 | ||||
48,716,510 |
|
Perusahaan Perkebunan London Sumatra Indonesia Tbk PT # |
|
|
8,414,635 |
|
83,206,876 | ||||||
Israel: 1.5% | ||||||
7,536,144 | Israel Chemicals Ltd. # | 73,951,284 | ||||
Italy: 3.0% | ||||||
13,200,185 | Fiat Industrial SpA † # | 146,739,534 | ||||
Japan: 6.5% | ||||||
3,498,197 | Kubota Corp. (ADR) † | 254,633,760 | ||||
3,979,000 | Nippon Meat Packers, Inc. # | 60,768,832 | ||||
315,402,592 | ||||||
Malaysia: 4.3% | ||||||
24,816,600 | Felda Global Ventures Holdings Bhd # | 35,479,750 | ||||
50,111,255 | IOI Corp. Bhd # | 86,349,393 | ||||
7,244,470 | Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd # | 49,752,177 | ||||
8,684,400 | PPB Group Bhd # | 38,868,458 | ||||
210,449,778 | ||||||
Netherlands: 1.0% | ||||||
1,100,846 | Nutreco N.V. # | 46,552,251 | ||||
Norway: 3.5% | ||||||
46,998,782 | Marine Harvest ASA † # | 47,526,556 | ||||
3,118,106 | Yara International ASA † # | 123,701,537 | ||||
171,228,093 | ||||||
Russia: 3.1% | ||||||
4,601,672 | Uralkali OJSC (GDR) # Reg S | 151,925,536 | ||||
Singapore: 5.0% | ||||||
8,547,000 | First Resources Ltd. # | 11,935,151 | ||||
111,778,745 | Golden Agri-Resources Ltd. # | 49,177,889 | ||||
7,492,520 | Indofood Agri Resources Ltd. † # | 5,751,748 | ||||
72,405,751 | Wilmar International Ltd. # | 178,963,918 | ||||
245,828,706 |
Number of Shares | Value | |||||
South Africa: 0.4% | ||||||
1,570,409 | Tongaat Hulett Ltd. | $ | 19,853,164 | |||
Switzerland: 8.1% | ||||||
5,095,404 | Syngenta A.G. (ADR) | 396,728,155 | ||||
Taiwan: 0.6% | ||||||
11,967,000 | Taiwan Fertilizer Co. Ltd. # | 28,771,696 | ||||
Thailand: 0.9% | ||||||
53,936,236 | Charoen Pokphand Foods # | 44,658,650 | ||||
Turkey: 0.2% | ||||||
232,354 |
|
Turk Traktor ve Ziraat
Makineleri AS † # |
|
|
8,183,503 |
|
Ukraine: 0.3% | ||||||
860,348 | Kernel Holding S.A. * # | 12,366,072 | ||||
United States: 43.6% | ||||||
1,694,681 | AGCO Corp. | 85,056,039 | ||||
325,655 | Andersons, Inc. | 17,321,589 | ||||
9,135,007 | Archer-Daniels-Midland Co. | 309,768,087 | ||||
2,552,225 | Bunge Ltd. | 180,620,963 | ||||
1,032,483 | CF Industries Holdings, Inc. | 177,070,835 | ||||
809,115 | Chiquita Brands International, Inc. * | 8,835,536 | ||||
3,860,149 | Deere & Co. | 313,637,106 | ||||
223,863 | Lindsay Corp. † | 16,785,248 | ||||
3,872,038 | Monsanto Co. | 382,557,354 | ||||
4,361,936 | Mosaic Co. | 234,715,776 | ||||
2,416,515 | Smithfield Foods, Inc. * | 79,140,866 | ||||
1,001,487 | Toro Co. | 45,477,525 | ||||
1,215,340 | Tractor Supply Co. | 142,936,137 | ||||
4,960,151 | Tyson Foods, Inc. | 127,376,678 | ||||
2,121,299,739 | ||||||
Total Common Stocks | ||||||
(Cost: $4,914,058,316) | 4,869,907,150 | |||||
MONEY MARKET FUND: 0.0% | ||||||
(Cost: $134) | ||||||
134 | Dreyfus Government Cash Management Fund | 134 | ||||
Total Investments Before Collateral for Securities Loaned: 100.0% | ||||||
(Cost: $4,914,058,450) | 4,869,907,284 | |||||
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT HELD AS COLLATERAL FOR SECURITIES LOANED: 7.4% | ||||||
(Cost: $358,711,687) | ||||||
358,711,687 | Bank of New York Overnight Government Fund | 358,711,687 | ||||
Total Investments: 107.4% | ||||||
(Cost: $5,272,770,137) | 5,228,618,971 | |||||
Liabilities in excess of other assets: (7.4)% | (361,300,167 | ) | ||||
NET ASSETS: 100.0% | $ | 4,867,318,804 |
See Notes to Financial Statements
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ADR | American Depositary Receipt |
GDR | Global Depositary Receipt |
USD | United States Dollar |
* | Non-income producing |
† | Security fully or partially on loan. Total market value of securities on loan is $345,362,205. |
# | Indicates a fair valued security which has not been valued utilizing an independent quote, but has been valued pursuant to guidelines established by the Board of Trustees. The aggregate value of fair valued securities is $1,495,625,767 which represents 30.7% of net assets. |
Reg S | Security was purchased pursuant to Regulation S under the Securities Act of 1933, which exempts from registration securities offered and sold outside of the United States. Such a security cannot be sold in the United States without either an effective registration statement filed pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933, or pursuant to an exemption from registration. |
Summary of Investments by Sector Excluding Collateral for Securities Loaned (unaudited) | % of Investments | Value | ||||||
Agricultural Chemicals | 43.9 | % | $ | 2,136,235,737 | ||||
Agricultural Operations | 15.4 | 749,963,949 | ||||||
Auto-Med & Heavy Duty Trucks | 3.0 | 146,739,534 | ||||||
Chemicals – Diversified | 4.5 | 218,833,142 | ||||||
Diversified Operations | 0.4 | 19,853,164 | ||||||
Fisheries | 1.0 | 47,526,556 | ||||||
Food – Flour & Grain | 0.7 | 35,479,750 | ||||||
Food – Meat Products | 5.5 | 267,286,376 | ||||||
Food – Miscellaneous / Diversified | 6.5 | 317,878,813 | ||||||
Machinery - Farm | 13.9 | 678,295,656 | ||||||
Pastoral & Agricultural | 1.3 | 63,400,811 | ||||||
Retail – Gardening Products | 3.9 | 188,413,662 | ||||||
Money Market Fund | 0.0 | 134 | ||||||
100.0 | % | $ | 4,869,907,284 |
The summary of inputs used to value the Fund’s investments as of June 30, 2013 is as follows:
Level 1 Quoted Prices | Level 2 Significant Observable Inputs | Level 3 Significant Unobservable Inputs | Value | |||||||||||||
Common Stocks | ||||||||||||||||
Argentina | $ | 3,958,756 | $ | – | $ | – | $ | 3,958,756 | ||||||||
Australia | – | 87,132,667 | – | 87,132,667 | ||||||||||||
Canada | 550,706,479 | – | – | 550,706,479 | ||||||||||||
Chile | 27,101,330 | – | – | 27,101,330 | ||||||||||||
China / Hong Kong | – | 19,300,483 | – | 19,300,483 | ||||||||||||
Germany | – | 104,561,806 | – | 104,561,806 | ||||||||||||
Indonesia | – | 83,206,876 | – | 83,206,876 | ||||||||||||
Israel | – | 73,951,284 | – | 73,951,284 | ||||||||||||
Italy | – | 146,739,534 | – | 146,739,534 | ||||||||||||
Japan | 254,633,760 | 60,768,832 | – | 315,402,592 | ||||||||||||
Malaysia | – | 210,449,778 | – | 210,449,778 | ||||||||||||
Netherlands | – | 46,552,251 | – | 46,552,251 | ||||||||||||
Norway | – | 171,228,093 | – | 171,228,093 | ||||||||||||
Russia | – | 151,925,536 | – | 151,925,536 | ||||||||||||
Singapore | – | 245,828,706 | – | 245,828,706 | ||||||||||||
South Africa | 19,853,164 | – | – | 19,853,164 | ||||||||||||
Switzerland | 396,728,155 | – | – | 396,728,155 | ||||||||||||
Taiwan | – | 28,771,696 | – | 28,771,696 | ||||||||||||
Thailand | – | 44,658,650 | – | 44,658,650 | ||||||||||||
Turkey | – | 8,183,503 | – | 8,183,503 | ||||||||||||
Ukraine | – | 12,366,072 | – | 12,366,072 | ||||||||||||
United States | 2,121,299,739 | – | – | 2,121,299,739 | ||||||||||||
Money Market Funds | 358,711,821 | – | – | 358,711,821 | ||||||||||||
Total | $ | 3,732,993,204 | $ | 1,495,625,767 | $ | – | $ | 5,228,618,971 |
During the period ended June 30, 2013, transfers of securities from Level 1 to Level 2 were $25,350,852. These transfers resulted primarily from changes in certain foreign securities valuation methodologies between the last close of the securities’ primary market (Level 1) and valuation by a pricing service (Level 2), which takes into account market direction or events occurring before the Fund’s pricing time but after the last local close, as described in the Notes to Financial Statements.
See Notes to Financial Statements
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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
June 30, 2013 (unaudited)
Number of Shares | Value | |||||
COMMON STOCKS: 100.0% | ||||||
Australia: 7.8% | ||||||
1,112,551 | Aurizon Holdings Ltd. # | $ | 4,229,754 | |||
864,686 | New Hope Corp. Ltd. † # | 2,822,985 | ||||
2,288,081 | Whitehaven Coal Ltd. † # | 4,818,301 | ||||
11,871,040 | ||||||
Canada: 7.6% | ||||||
1,104,079 | Sherritt International Corp. | 4,081,623 | ||||
276,074 | Westshore Terminals Investment Corp. | 7,518,466 | ||||
11,600,089 | ||||||
China / Hong Kong: 15.4% | ||||||
9,617,095 | China Coal Energy Co. Ltd. † # | 5,002,353 | ||||
4,189,408 | China Shenhua Energy Co. Ltd. # | 10,649,380 | ||||
11,624,067 |
|
Fushan International Energy Group Ltd. † # |
|
|
4,488,559 |
|
2,072,307 |
|
Hidili Industry International Development Ltd. † # |
|
|
373,153 |
|
407,773 | Yanzhou Coal Mining Co. Ltd. (ADR) † | 2,899,266 | ||||
23,412,711 | ||||||
Indonesia: 12.0% | ||||||
60,654,715 | Adaro Energy Tbk PT # | 5,214,783 | ||||
43,416,500 |
|
Borneo Lumbung Energi & Metal Tbk PT * # |
|
|
1,682,861 |
|
59,475,000 | Bumi Resources Tbk PT # | 3,266,209 | ||||
1,426,552 | Indo Tambangraya Megah Tbk PT # | 4,030,303 | ||||
2,997,000 |
|
Tambang Batubara Bukit Asam Tbk PT # |
|
|
3,988,668 |
|
18,182,824 | ||||||
Netherlands: 0.2% | ||||||
354,244 | New World Resources PLC (GBP) † # | 290,710 | ||||
Poland: 3.3% | ||||||
139,694 | Jastrzebska Spolka Weglowa S.A. # | 2,688,725 | ||||
77,141 | Lubelski Wegiel Bogdanka S.A. * † # | 2,331,406 | ||||
5,020,131 | ||||||
Russia: 0.3% | ||||||
469,347 | Raspadskaya OAO (USD) * | 437,474 |
Number of Shares | Value | |||||
South Africa: 5.0% | ||||||
519,072 | Exxaro Resources Ltd. † # | $ | 7,622,333 | |||
Thailand: 4.7% | ||||||
928,700 | Banpu PCL (ADR) # | 7,192,682 | ||||
United States: 43.7% | ||||||
106,840 | Alliance Holdings GP LP | 6,811,050 | ||||
76,966 | Alliance Resource Partners LP † | 5,436,109 | ||||
820,980 | Alpha Natural Resources, Inc. * | 4,301,935 | ||||
789,165 | Arch Coal, Inc. † | 2,983,044 | ||||
226,166 | Cloud Peak Energy, Inc. * | 3,727,216 | ||||
416,979 | Consol Energy, Inc. | 11,300,131 | ||||
44,708 | FreightCar America, Inc. | 759,589 | ||||
223,321 | Joy Global, Inc. | 10,837,768 | ||||
249,060 | Natural Resource Partners LP | 5,123,164 | ||||
632,088 | Peabody Energy Corp. | 9,253,768 | ||||
260,194 | SunCoke Energy, Inc. * | 3,647,920 | ||||
232,648 | Walter Energy, Inc. † | 2,419,539 | ||||
66,601,233 | ||||||
Total Common Stocks (Cost: $269,191,288) | 152,231,227 | |||||
MONEY MARKET FUND: 0.0% (Cost: $47,629) | ||||||
47,629 | Dreyfus Government Cash Management Fund | 47,629 | ||||
Total Investments Before Collateral for Securities Loaned: 100.0% | ||||||
(Cost: $269,238,917) | 152,278,856 | |||||
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT HELD AS COLLATERAL FOR SECURITIES LOANED: 17.8% | ||||||
(Cost: $27,158,112) | ||||||
27,158,112 | Bank of New York Overnight Government Fund | 27,158,112 | ||||
Total Investments: 117.8% | ||||||
(Cost: $296,397,029) | 179,436,968 | |||||
Liabilities in excess of other assets: (17.8)% | (27,156,512 | ) | ||||
NET ASSETS: 100.0% | $ | 152,280,456 |
ADR | American Depositary Receipt |
GBP | British Pound |
USD | United States Dollar |
* | Non-income producing |
† | Security fully or partially on loan. Total market value of securities on loan is $25,614,199. |
# | Indicates a fair valued security which has not been valued utilizing an independent quote, but has been valued pursuant to guidelines established by the Board of Trustees. The aggregate value of fair valued securities is $70,693,165 which represents 46.4% of net assets. |
Summary of Investments by Sector Excluding Collateral for Securities Loaned (unaudited) | % of Investments | Value | ||||||
Coal | 80.7 | % | $ | 122,830,456 | ||||
Diversified Minerals | 1.3 | 1,973,571 | ||||||
Diversified Operations | 2.7 | 4,081,623 | ||||||
Machinery - Construction & Mining | 7.1 | 10,837,768 | ||||||
Miscellaneous Manufacturing | 0.5 | 759,589 | ||||||
Storage/Warehousing | 4.9 | 7,518,466 | ||||||
Transport - Rail | 2.8 | 4,229,754 | ||||||
Money Market Fund | 0.0 | 47,629 | ||||||
100.0 | % | $ | 152,278,856 |
See Notes to Financial Statements
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The summary of inputs used to value the Fund’s investments as of June 30, 2013 is as follows:
Level 1 Quoted Prices | Level 2 Significant Observable Inputs | Level 3 Significant Unobservable Inputs | Value | |||||||||||||
Common Stocks | ||||||||||||||||
Australia | $ | – | $ | 11,871,040 | $ | – | $ | 11,871,040 | ||||||||
Canada | 11,600,089 | – | – | 11,600,089 | ||||||||||||
China / Hong Kong | 2,899,266 | 20,513,445 | – | 23,412,711 | ||||||||||||
Indonesia | – | 18,182,824 | – | 18,182,824 | ||||||||||||
Netherlands | – | 290,710 | – | 290,710 | ||||||||||||
Poland | – | 5,020,131 | – | 5,020,131 | ||||||||||||
Russia | 437,474 | – | – | 437,474 | ||||||||||||
South Africa | – | 7,622,333 | – | 7,622,333 | ||||||||||||
Thailand | – | 7,192,682 | – | 7,192,682 | ||||||||||||
United States | 66,601,233 | – | – | 66,601,233 | ||||||||||||
Money Market Funds | 27,205,741 | – | – | 27,205,741 | ||||||||||||
Total | $ | 108,743,803 | $ | 70,693,165 | $ | – | $ | 179,436,968 |
During the period ended June 30, 2013, transfers of securities from Level 1 to Level 2 were $2,063,999. These transfers resulted primarily from changes in certain foreign securities valuation methodologies between the last close of the securities’ primary market (Level 1) and valuation by a pricing service (Level 2), which takes into account market direction or events occurring before the Fund’s pricing time but after the last local close, as described in the Notes to Financial Statements.
See Notes to Financial Statements
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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
June 30, 2013 (unaudited)
Number of Shares | Value | |||||
COMMON STOCKS: 100.2% | ||||||
Austria: 1.0% | ||||||
37,469 | Verbund - Oesterreichische Elektrizis A.G. † # | $ | 709,671 | |||
Brazil: 4.3% | ||||||
192,271 | Cosan Ltd. (Class A) (USD) | 3,107,099 | ||||
Canada: 2.5% | ||||||
52,468 | Westport Innovations, Inc. * † | 1,763,108 | ||||
China / Hong Kong: 9.7% | ||||||
3,495,000 | China Longyuan Power Group Corp. Ltd. # | 3,593,241 | ||||
393,784 | Dongfang Electric Corp. Machinery Co. Ltd. † # | 525,037 | ||||
12,100,000 | GCL-Poly Energy Holdings Ltd. * † # | 2,580,015 | ||||
503,000 | Xinjiang Goldwind Science & Technology Co. Ltd. # | 340,476 | ||||
7,038,769 | ||||||
Denmark: 4.6% | ||||||
235,978 | Vestas Wind Systems A/S * # | 3,330,959 | ||||
Germany: 0.5% | ||||||
11,718 | SMA Solar Technology A.G. # | 347,739 | ||||
Ireland: 10.1% | ||||||
111,089 | Eaton Corp. PLC (USD) | 7,310,767 | ||||
Italy: 5.1% | ||||||
1,783,984 | Enel Green Power SpA # | 3,697,312 | ||||
Japan: 3.7% | ||||||
124,604 | Kurita Water Industries Ltd. # | 2,633,275 | ||||
Philippines: 2.0% | ||||||
10,895,100 | Energy Development Corp. # | 1,456,656 | ||||
Spain: 3.5% | ||||||
258,292 | EDP Renovaveis S.A. * # | 1,323,694 | ||||
222,947 | Gamesa Corp. Tecnologica S.A. # | 1,207,861 | ||||
2,531,555 |
Number of Shares | Value | |||||
United States: 53.2% | ||||||
53,953 | AVX Corp. | $ | 633,948 | |||
74,723 | Clean Energy Fuels Corp. * † | 986,344 | ||||
131,923 | Covanta Holding Corp. | 2,641,099 | ||||
115,638 | Cree, Inc. * | 7,384,643 | ||||
60,519 | EnerSys, Inc. | 2,967,852 | ||||
78,066 | First Solar, Inc. * † | 3,491,892 | ||||
79,610 | International Rectifier Corp. * | 1,667,033 | ||||
42,733 | Itron, Inc. * | 1,813,161 | ||||
53,744 | Polypore International, Inc. * † | 2,165,883 | ||||
32,474 | Power Integrations, Inc. | 1,317,145 | ||||
28,618 | Solarcity Corp. * † | 1,080,902 | ||||
244,892 | SunEdison Inc * | 2,000,768 | ||||
45,690 | Sunpower Corp. * † | 945,783 | ||||
73,354 | Tesla Motors, Inc. * † | 7,880,420 | ||||
42,685 | Veeco Instruments, Inc. * † | 1,511,903 | ||||
38,488,776 | ||||||
Total Common Stocks (Cost: $84,165,859) | 72,415,686 | |||||
MONEY MARKET FUND: 0.0% (Cost: $7,270) | ||||||
7,270 | Dreyfus Government Cash Management Fund | 7,270 | ||||
Total Investments Before Collateral for Securities Loaned: 100.2% | ||||||
(Cost: $84,173,129) | 72,422,956 | |||||
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT HELD AS COLLATERAL FOR SECURITIES LOANED: 26.6% | ||||||
(Cost: $19,259,331) | ||||||
19,259,331 | Bank of New York Overnight Government Fund | 19,259,331 | ||||
Total Investments: 126.8% (Cost: $103,432,460) | 91,682,287 | |||||
Liabilities in excess of other assets: (26.8)% | (19,380,956 | ) | ||||
NET ASSETS: 100.0% | $ | 72,301,331 |
USD | United States Dollar |
* | Non-income producing |
† | Security fully or partially on loan. Total market value of securities on loan is $18,478,072. |
# | Indicates a fair valued security which has not been valued utilizing an independent quote, but has been valued pursuant to guidelines established by the Board of Trustees. The aggregate value of fair valued securities is $21,745,936 which represents 30.1% of net assets. |
See Notes to Financial Statements
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Summary of Investments by Sector Excluding Collateral for Securities Loaned (unaudited) | % of Investments | Value | ||||||
Auto - Cars / Light Trucks | 10.9 | % | $ | 7,880,420 | ||||
Automobile / Truck Parts & Equipment | 2.4 | 1,763,108 | ||||||
Batteries / Battery System | 7.1 | 5,133,735 | ||||||
Diversified Manufacturing Operations | 10.1 | 7,310,767 | ||||||
Electric – Generation | 2.0 | 1,456,656 | ||||||
Electric – Integrated | 1.0 | 709,671 | ||||||
Electronic Compo-Misc | 0.9 | 633,948 | ||||||
Electronic Component – Semiconductors | 20.1 | 14,544,336 | ||||||
Electronic Measure Instruments | 2.5 | 1,813,161 | ||||||
Energy – Alternate Sources | 18.3 | 13,261,508 | ||||||
Non – Hazardous Waste Disposal | 3.6 | 2,641,099 | ||||||
Power Conversion / Supply Equipment | 9.3 | 6,697,855 | ||||||
Semiconductor Component – Integrated Circuits | 1.8 | 1,317,145 | ||||||
Semiconductor Equipment | 2.1 | 1,511,903 | ||||||
Sugar | 4.3 | 3,107,099 | ||||||
Water Treatment Systems | 3.6 | 2,633,275 | ||||||
Money Market Fund | 0.0 | 7,270 | ||||||
100.0 | % | $ | 72,422,956 |
The summary of inputs used to value the Fund’s investments as of June 30, 2013 is as follows:
Level 1 Quoted Prices | Level 2 Significant Observable Inputs | Level 3 Significant Unobservable Inputs | Value | |||||||||||||
Common Stocks | ||||||||||||||||
Austria | $ | – | $ | 709,671 | $ | – | $ | 709,671 | ||||||||
Brazil | 3,107,099 | – | – | 3,107,099 | ||||||||||||
Canada | 1,763,108 | – | – | 1,763,108 | ||||||||||||
China / Hong Kong | – | 7,038,769 | – | 7,038,769 | ||||||||||||
Denmark | – | 3,330,959 | – | 3,330,959 | ||||||||||||
Germany | – | 347,739 | – | 347,739 | ||||||||||||
Ireland | 7,310,767 | – | – | 7,310,767 | ||||||||||||
Italy | – | 3,697,312 | – | 3,697,312 | ||||||||||||
Japan | – | 2,633,275 | – | 2,633,275 | ||||||||||||
Philippines | – | 1,456,656 | – | 1,456,656 | ||||||||||||
Spain | – | 2,531,555 | – | 2,531,555 | ||||||||||||
United States | 38,488,776 | – | – | 38,488,776 | ||||||||||||
Money Market Funds | 19,266,601 | – | – | 19,266,601 | ||||||||||||
Total | $ | 69,936,351 | $ | 21,745,936 | $ | – | $ | 91,682,287 |
See Notes to Financial Statements
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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
June 30, 2013 (unaudited)
Number of Shares | Value | |||||
COMMON STOCKS: 100.1% | ||||||
Canada: 62.2% | ||||||
9,952,028 | Agnico-Eagle Mines Ltd. (USD) ‡ † | $ | 274,078,851 | |||
18,205,367 | AuRico Gold, Inc. (USD) ‡ † | 79,557,454 | ||||
47,192,541 | B2GOLD Corp. (USD) ‡ * | 100,520,112 | ||||
39,590,456 | Barrick Gold Corp. (USD) | 623,153,777 | ||||
40,897,222 | Eldorado Gold Corp. (USD) ‡ | 252,744,832 | ||||
8,622,947 | First Majestic Silver Corp. (USD) ‡ * † | 91,317,009 | ||||
32,320,708 | Goldcorp, Inc. (USD) | 799,291,109 | ||||
27,771,746 | IAMGOLD Corp. (USD) ‡ † | 120,251,660 | ||||
51,464,018 | Kinross Gold Corp. (USD) | 262,466,492 | ||||
35,172,394 | New Gold, Inc. (USD) ‡ * | 225,806,770 | ||||
11,166,496 | Pan American Silver Corp. (USD) ‡ | 129,978,013 | ||||
3,359,807 | Seabridge Gold, Inc. (USD) ‡ * † | 31,682,980 | ||||
5,955,627 | Silver Standard Resources, Inc. (USD) ‡ * † | 37,758,675 | ||||
14,414,881 | Silver Wheaton Corp. (USD) | 283,540,709 | ||||
7,436,754 | Tanzanian Royalty Exploration Corp. (USD) ‡ * † | 20,079,236 | ||||
29,790,432 | Yamana Gold, Inc. (USD) † | 283,307,008 | ||||
3,615,534,687 | ||||||
Peru: 4.4% | ||||||
17,065,336 | Cia de Minas Buenaventura S.A. (ADR) ‡ | 251,884,359 | ||||
South Africa: 11.1% | ||||||
18,370,519 | AngloGold Ashanti Ltd. (ADR) | 262,698,422 | ||||
49,719,329 | Gold Fields Ltd. (ADR) ‡ | 261,026,477 | ||||
8,304,354 | Great Basin Gold Ltd. (USD) * | 27,404 | ||||
32,100,457 | Harmony Gold Mining Co. Ltd. (ADR) ‡ | 122,302,741 | ||||
646,055,044 | ||||||
United Kingdom: 4.9% | ||||||
4,418,334 | Randgold Resources Ltd. (ADR) | 282,994,293 |
Number of Shares | Value | |||||
United States: 17.5% | ||||||
7,651,695 | Allied Nevada Gold Corp. ‡ * | $ | 49,582,984 | |||
7,476,188 | Coeur d’Alene Mines Corp. ‡ * | 99,433,300 | ||||
19,109,215 | Golden Star Resources Ltd. ‡ * | 8,025,870 | ||||
21,071,210 | Hecla Mining Co. ‡ † | 62,792,206 | ||||
19,729,549 | Newmont Mining Corp. | 590,899,993 | ||||
4,747,672 | Royal Gold, Inc. ‡ | 199,782,038 | ||||
6,026,878 | Vista Gold Corp. ‡ * | 5,846,072 | ||||
1,016,362,463 | ||||||
Total Common Stocks (Cost: $11,798,625,845) | 5,812,830,846 | |||||
MONEY MARKET FUND: 0.0% (Cost: $6,000) | ||||||
6,000 | Blackrock Federal Fund | 6,000 | ||||
Total
Investments Before Collateral for Securities Loaned: 100.1% | ||||||
(Cost: $11,798,631,845) | 5,812,836,846 | |||||
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT
HELD AS COLLATERAL FOR SECURITIES LOANED: 2.2% | ||||||
(Cost: $128,571,640) | ||||||
128,571,640 | Bank of New York Overnight Government Fund | 128,571,640 | ||||
Total
Investments: 102.3% (Cost: $11,927,203,485) | 5,941,408,486 | |||||
Liabilities in excess of other assets: (2.3)% | (131,086,683 | ) | ||||
NET ASSETS: 100.0% | $ | 5,810,321,803 |
ADR | American Depositary Receipt |
USD | United States Dollar |
‡ | Affiliated issuer - as defined under the Investment Company Act of 1940. |
* | Non-income producing |
† | Security fully or partially on loan. Total market value of securities on loan is $123,970,145. |
Summary of Investments by Sector Excluding Collateral for Securities Loaned (unaudited) | % of Investments | Value | ||||||
Gold Mining | 87.9 | % | $ | 5,108,010,934 | ||||
Precious Metals | 1.7 | 99,433,300 | ||||||
Silver Mining | 10.4 | 605,386,612 | ||||||
Money Market Fund | 0.0 | 6,000 | ||||||
100.0 | % | $ | 5,812,836,846 |
See Notes to Financial Statements
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A summary of the Fund’s transactions in securities of affiliates for the period ended June 30, 2013 is set forth below:
Affiliates | Value as of December 31, 2012 | Purchases | Sales Proceeds | Realized Gain (Loss) | Dividend Income | Value as of June 30, 2013 | |||||||||||||||||||
Agnico-Eagle Mines Ltd. | $ | 411,650,210 | $ | 214,254,329 | $ | (154,415,896 | ) | $ | (15,281,062 | ) | $ | 2,931,881 | $ | 274,078,851 | |||||||||||
Allied Nevada Gold Corp. | 186,117,228 | 57,298,064 | (48,429,506 | ) | (6,739,334 | ) | – | 49,582,984 | |||||||||||||||||
AuRico Gold, Inc. | 159,034,685 | 63,583,241 | (74,358,804 | ) | (29,744,186 | ) | 585,811 | 79,557,454 | |||||||||||||||||
Aurizon Mines Ltd. | 39,436,143 | 22,369,947 | (71,195,186 | ) | (13,853,243 | ) | – | – | |||||||||||||||||
B2GOLD Corp. | – | 110,575,292 | (824,147 | ) | (1,805 | ) | – | 100,520,112 | |||||||||||||||||
Cia de Minas Buenaventura S.A. | 434,068,065 | 233,294,352 | (150,706,949 | ) | (6,762,695 | ) | 3,792,609 | 251,884,359 | |||||||||||||||||
Coeur d’Alene Mines Corp. | 151,600,624 | 31,240,915 | (29,079,414 | ) | (97,810 | ) | – | 99,433,300 | |||||||||||||||||
Eldorado Gold Corp. | 402,233,139 | 217,031,013 | (150,259,206 | ) | (20,861,273 | ) | 1,654,409 | 252,744,832 | |||||||||||||||||
First Majestic Silver Corp. | 161,500,618 | 77,567,265 | (70,561,859 | ) | (17,460,327 | ) | – | 91,317,009 | |||||||||||||||||
Gold Fields Ltd. | 448,314,699 | 233,849,990 | (227,190,792 | ) | (5,303,518 | ) | 2,341,780 | 261,026,477 | |||||||||||||||||
Golden Star Resources Ltd. | 32,825,215 | 13,633,429 | (12,131,672 | ) | (12,232,008 | ) | – | 8,025,870 | |||||||||||||||||
Harmony Gold Mining Co. Ltd. | 268,607,700 | 110,378,925 | (101,986,961 | ) | (6,088,878 | ) | 1,310,052 | 122,302,741 | |||||||||||||||||
Hecla Mining Co. | 114,640,502 | 71,179,851 | (63,106,304 | ) | (5,834,314 | ) | 287,887 | 62,792,206 | |||||||||||||||||
IAMGOLD Corp. | 297,417,891 | 110,956,246 | (106,469,072 | ) | (79,858,509 | ) | – | 120,251,660 | |||||||||||||||||
New Gold, Inc. | 351,692,896 | 190,166,413 | (165,746,350 | ) | (3,302,520 | ) | – | 225,806,770 | |||||||||||||||||
Pan American Silver Corp. | 196,544,772 | 104,862,348 | (96,135,970 | ) | (41,979,432 | ) | 2,194,063 | 129,978,013 | |||||||||||||||||
Royal Gold, Inc. | 360,645,301 | 185,841,423 | (171,603,596 | ) | (412,459 | ) | 1,774,561 | 199,782,038 | |||||||||||||||||
Seabridge Gold, Inc. | 55,148,618 | 28,352,759 | (25,045,952 | ) | (12,135,537 | ) | – | 31,682,980 | |||||||||||||||||
Silver Standard Resources, Inc. | 82,811,450 | 33,896,227 | (31,956,735 | ) | (21,743,340 | ) | – | 37,758,675 | |||||||||||||||||
Tanzanian Royalty Exploration Corp. | 30,581,282 | 15,861,990 | (13,684,840 | ) | (5,497,790 | ) | – | 20,079,236 | |||||||||||||||||
Vista Gold Corp. | 15,063,924 | 6,796,717 | (6,040,745 | ) | (2,658,011 | ) | – | 5,846,072 | |||||||||||||||||
$ | 4,199,934,962 | $ | 2,132,990,736 | $ | (1,770,929,956 | ) | $ | (307,848,051 | ) | $ | 16,873,053 | $ | 2,424,451,639 |
The summary of inputs used to value the Fund’s investments as of June 30, 2013 is as follows:
Level 1 Quoted Prices | Level 2 Significant Observable Inputs | Level 3 Significant Unobservable Inputs | Value | |||||||||||||
Common Stocks* | $ | 5,812,830,846 | $ | – | $ | – | $ | 5,812,830,846 | ||||||||
Money Market Funds | 128,577,640 | – | – | 128,577,640 | ||||||||||||
Total | $ | 5,941,408,486 | $ | – | $ | – | $ | 5,941,408,486 |
* See Schedule of Investments for security type and geographic sector breakouts.
The following table reconciles the valuation of the Fund’s Level 3 investment securities and related transactions during the period ended June 30, 2013:
Common Stocks | |||||
South Africa | |||||
Balance as of December 31, 2012 | $ | – | |||
Realized gain (loss) | (43,952,863 | ) | |||
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | 44,206,025 | ||||
Purchases | – | ||||
Sales | (253,162 | ) | |||
Transfers in and/or out of level 3 | – | ||||
Balance as of June 30, 2013 | $ | – |
During the period ended June 30, 2013, transfers of securities from Level 3 to Level 1 were valued at $0. These transfers resulted primarily from increased trading activity.
See Notes to Financial Statements
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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
June 30, 2013 (unaudited)
Number of Shares | Value | |||||
COMMON STOCKS: 99.9% | ||||||
Australia: 20.5% | ||||||
57,778,967 | Beadell Resources Ltd. ‡ * † # | $ | 26,979,910 | |||
34,333,476 | Evolution Mining Ltd. * # | 18,346,576 | ||||
328,928,264 | Focus Minerals Ltd. ‡ * † # | 4,164,301 | ||||
59,366,358 | Indophil Resources NL * † # | 14,682,887 | ||||
38,387,414 | Intrepid Mines Ltd. ‡ * † # | 7,824,584 | ||||
11,180,861 | Kingsgate Consolidated Ltd. ‡ † # | 13,333,115 | ||||
13,877,928 | Medusa Mining Ltd. ‡ † # | 19,982,421 | ||||
29,611,444 | Northern Star Resources Ltd. ‡ † # | 15,981,151 | ||||
21,567,611 | OceanaGold Corp. (CAD) ‡ * | 26,577,463 | ||||
20,547,717 | Papillon Resources Ltd. ‡ * # | 12,742,343 | ||||
33,644,427 | Perseus Mining Ltd. (CAD) ‡ * | 15,627,062 | ||||
10,828,383 | Red 5 Ltd. ‡ * † # § | 4,952,216 | ||||
47,245,263 | Resolute Mining Ltd. ‡ # | 26,439,111 | ||||
43,731,330 | Saracen Mineral Holdings Ltd. ‡ * † # | 4,763,188 | ||||
24,505,373 | Silver Lake Resources Ltd. ‡ * † # | 13,690,671 | ||||
35,856,617 | St. Barbara Ltd. ‡ * † # | 15,276,703 | ||||
6,047,814 | Troy Resources Ltd. ‡ # | 8,532,555 | ||||
249,896,257 | ||||||
Canada: 57.9% | ||||||
2,988,065 | Alexco Resource Corp. (USD) * † | 3,346,633 | ||||
5,872,268 | Asanko Gold, Inc. ‡ * | 12,524,388 | ||||
5,985,256 | Atac Resources Ltd. ‡ * † | 4,709,003 | ||||
3,175,408 | Aurcana Corp. ‡ * | 4,214,011 | ||||
18,520,712 | Banro Corp. ‡ * † | 14,395,928 | ||||
5,487,831 | Bear Creek Mining Corp. ‡ * † | 8,843,370 | ||||
14,456,090 | Belo Sun Mining Corp. ‡ * | 6,440,459 | ||||
15,821,682 | Brigus Gold Corp. (USD) ‡ * | 8,069,058 | ||||
18,041,902 | China Gold International Resources Corp. Ltd. * | 47,885,990 | ||||
9,179,313 | Colossus Minerals, Inc. ‡ * † | 10,615,443 | ||||
7,617,215 | Continental Gold Ltd. ‡ * † | 23,827,489 | ||||
14,988,473 | Crocodile Gold Corp. * | 1,704,931 | ||||
7,677,015 | Dundee Precious Metals, Inc. ‡ * † | 31,291,686 | ||||
7,323,853 | Endeavour Silver Corp. (USD) ‡ * † | 25,120,816 | ||||
6,101,282 | Exeter Resource Corp. (USD) ‡ * | 4,331,910 | ||||
9,205,616 | Fortuna Silver Mines, Inc. ‡ * | 30,541,406 | ||||
9,435,059 | Great Panther Silver Ltd. (USD) ‡ * | 7,123,470 | ||||
9,265,848 | Guyana Goldfields, Inc. ‡ * † | 11,857,334 | ||||
3,962,575 | International Tower Hill Mines Ltd. (USD) * † | 2,575,674 | ||||
3,710,649 | Kirkland Lake Gold, Inc. ‡ * † | 15,546,773 | ||||
30,607,224 | Lake Shore Gold Corp. ‡ * | 9,284,148 | ||||
2,827,746 | MAG Silver Corp. * † | 16,484,798 | ||||
18,995,593 | McEwen Mining, Inc. (USD) ‡ * † | 31,912,596 | ||||
10,988,812 | Premier Gold Mines Ltd. ‡ * † | 19,062,065 | ||||
5,765,967 | Primero Mining Corp. * † | 25,688,464 | ||||
7,363,300 | Rainy River Resources Ltd. ‡ * † | 24,778,155 | ||||
2,908,943 | Richmont Mines, Inc. (USD) ‡ * † | 4,421,593 | ||||
12,921,543 | Rio Alto Mining Ltd. ‡ * | 23,884,553 | ||||
42,984,690 | Romarco Minerals, Inc. ‡ * | 19,150,485 | ||||
21,193,961 | Rubicon Minerals Corp. ‡ * † | 27,121,520 | ||||
8,161,251 | Sabina Gold & Silver Corp. * † | 7,581,427 | ||||
5,805,831 | Sandstorm Gold Ltd. (USD) ‡ * † | 33,964,111 | ||||
14,574,745 | Scorpio Mining Corp. ‡ * | 4,697,297 | ||||
3,346,824 | Seabridge Gold, Inc. (USD) ‡ * † | 31,560,550 | ||||
12,546,532 | Silvercorp Metals, Inc. (USD) ‡ † | 35,381,220 | ||||
19,877,343 | Sulliden Gold Corp Ltd. ‡ * | 14,885,161 | ||||
7,408,109 | Tanzanian Royalty Exploration Corp. (USD) ‡ * † | 20,001,894 |
Number of Shares | Value | |||||
Canada: (continued) | ||||||
10,590,719 | Timmins Gold Corp. ‡ * | $ | 23,290,647 | |||
44,556,852 | Torex Gold Resources, Inc. ‡ * † | 56,173,860 | ||||
704,290,316 | ||||||
Cayman Islands: 1.2% | ||||||
26,364,292 | Endeavour Mining Corp. (CAD) ‡ * | 13,994,979 | ||||
China / Hong Kong: 4.0% | ||||||
239,602,000 | China Precious Metal Resources Holdings Co. Ltd. ‡ * † # | 39,815,694 | ||||
15,318,000 | China Silver Group Ltd. * # | 1,899,966 | ||||
18,322,000 | Lingbao Gold Co. Ltd. (Class H) ‡ # | 3,161,161 | ||||
19,288,900 | Real Gold Mining Ltd. * † # § | 3,990,899 | ||||
48,867,720 | ||||||
Singapore: 4.1% | ||||||
56,884,000 | LionGold Corp. Ltd. ‡ * † # | 50,479,785 | ||||
South Africa: 0.4% | ||||||
962,620 | DRDGOLD Ltd. (ADR) † | 5,227,027 | ||||
14,003,566 | Great Basin Gold Ltd. (USD) * | 46,212 | ||||
5,273,239 | ||||||
United Kingdom: 2.7% | ||||||
5,734,226 | Highland Gold Mining Ltd. | 4,674,693 | ||||
6,502,985 | Lydian International Ltd. (CAD) * † | 7,397,111 | ||||
40,222,792 | Patagonia Gold Plc * † # | 5,811,424 | ||||
10,626,957 | Petropavlovsk Plc ‡ # | 14,498,995 | ||||
32,382,223 | ||||||
United States: 9.1% | ||||||
10,289,088 | Argonaut Gold, Inc. (CAD) ‡ * | 55,495,436 | ||||
2,309,383 | Gold Resource Corp. | 20,114,726 | ||||
3,178,737 | Golden Minerals Co. ‡ * † | 4,323,082 | ||||
19,035,361 | Golden Star Resources Ltd. * † | 7,994,852 | ||||
6,983,193 | Midway Gold Corp. ‡ * | 6,585,151 | ||||
9,026,688 | Paramount Gold and Silver Corp. ‡ * † | 10,741,759 | ||||
5,583,476 | Vista Gold Corp. ‡ * | 5,415,972 | ||||
110,670,978 | ||||||
Total Common Stocks (Cost: $2,789,247,042) | 1,215,855,497 | |||||
WARRANTS: 0.0% (Cost: $224,709) | ||||||
United States: 0.0% | ||||||
117,500 | Coeur Mining, Inc. Warrants (CAD 30.00, expiring 04/16/17) * | 182,663 | ||||
MONEY MARKET FUND:
1.9% (Cost: $22,623,698) | ||||||
22,623,698 | Dreyfus Government Cash Management Fund | 22,623,698 | ||||
Total Investments Before Collateral for Securities Loaned: 101.8% | ||||||
(Cost: $2,812,095,449) | 1,238,661,858 | |||||
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT HELD AS COLLATERAL FOR SECURITIES LOANED: 13.2% | ||||||
(Cost: $161,249,930) | ||||||
161,249,930 | Bank of New York Overnight Government Fund | 161,249,930 | ||||
Total Investments:
115.0% (Cost: $2,973,345,379) | 1,399,911,788 | |||||
Liabilities in excess of other assets: (15.0)% | (182,958,413 | ) | ||||
NET ASSETS: 100.0% | $ | 1,216,953,375 |
See Notes to Financial Statements
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ADR | American Depositary Receipt |
CAD | Canadian Dollar |
USD | United States Dollar |
‡ | Affiliated issuer - as defined under the Investment Company Act of 1940. |
* | Non-income producing |
† | Security fully or partially on loan. Total market value of securities on loan is $146,589,759. |
# | Indicates a fair valued security which has not been valued utilizing an independent quote, but has been valued pursuant to guidelines established by the Board of Trustees. The aggregate value of fair valued securities is $327,349,656 which represents 26.9% of net assets. |
§ | Illiquid Security - the aggregate value of illiquid securities is $8,943,115 which represents 0.7% of net assets. |
Summary of Investments by Sector Excluding Collateral for Securities Loaned (unaudited) | % of Investments | Value | ||||||||
Diversified Minerals | 2.7 | % | $ | 32,932,944 | ||||||
Gold Mining | 77.3 | 957,119,140 | ||||||||
Precious Metals | 7.0 | 87,356,640 | ||||||||
Silver Mining | 11.2 | 138,629,436 | ||||||||
Money Market Fund | 1.8 | 22,623,698 | ||||||||
100.0 | % | $ | 1,238,661,858 |
A summary of the Fund’s transactions in securities of affiliates for the period ended June 30, 2013 is set forth below:
Affiliates | Value as of December 31, 2012 | Purchases | Sales Proceeds | Realized Gain (Loss) | Dividend Income | Value as of June 30, 2013 | ||||||||||||||||||
Alexco Resource Corp. | $ | 12,428,755 | $ | 3,016,618 | $ | (2,067,091 | ) | $ | (7,229,502 | ) | $ | – | $ | – | (a) | |||||||||
Argonaut Gold, Inc. | 79,764,420 | 37,365,637 | (16,900,243 | ) | (4,931,925 | ) | – | 55,495,436 | ||||||||||||||||
Asanko Gold, Inc. | – | 37,994,713 | (1,901,745 | ) | (3,084,844 | ) | – | 12,524,388 | ||||||||||||||||
Atac Resources Ltd. | 9,687,526 | 2,417,920 | (1,280,409 | ) | (4,740,597 | ) | – | 4,709,003 | ||||||||||||||||
Aurcana Corp. | 30,280,406 | 42,515,799 | (40,455,024 | ) | (10,851,661 | ) | – | 4,214,011 | ||||||||||||||||
Aurizon Mines Ltd. | 38,231,544 | 5,568,514 | (53,919,894 | ) | (11,450,077 | ) | – | – | ||||||||||||||||
Avocet Mining Plc | 14,546,085 | 1,103,823 | (3,959,050 | ) | (30,619,476 | ) | – | – | ||||||||||||||||
B2Gold Corp. | 91,976,191 | 70,851,130 | (145,434,080 | ) | (13,345,647 | ) | – | – | ||||||||||||||||
Banro Corp. | 39,687,333 | 9,215,349 | (2,438,546 | ) | (974,182 | ) | – | 14,395,928 | ||||||||||||||||
Beadell Resources Ltd. | 49,076,709 | 11,248,527 | (3,922,617 | ) | 633,256 | – | 26,979,910 | |||||||||||||||||
Bear Creek Mining Corp. | 17,878,405 | 3,947,132 | (2,396,528 | ) | (3,601,459 | ) | – | 8,843,370 | ||||||||||||||||
Belo Sun Mining Corp. | – | 9,573,998 | (65,375 | ) | (9,511 | ) | – | 6,440,459 | ||||||||||||||||
Brigus Gold Corp. | 14,646,964 | 3,668,644 | (2,396,917 | ) | (3,641,106 | ) | – | 8,069,058 | ||||||||||||||||
CGA Mining Ltd. | 59,670,986 | 2,764,105 | (59,020,394 | ) | – | – | – | |||||||||||||||||
China Precious Metal Resources Holdings Co. Ltd. | 37,936,189 | 11,398,863 | (3,832,636 | ) | 142,714 | – | 39,815,694 | |||||||||||||||||
Colossus Minerals, Inc. | 33,597,594 | 6,924,536 | (1,956,662 | ) | (656,270 | ) | – | 10,615,443 | ||||||||||||||||
Continental Gold Ltd. | 60,423,724 | 14,244,530 | (6,191,210 | ) | (4,704,698 | ) | – | 23,827,489 | ||||||||||||||||
Dundee Precious Metals, Inc. | 58,503,848 | 12,855,193 | (5,665,958 | ) | (1,005,667 | ) | – | 31,291,686 | ||||||||||||||||
Endeavour Mining Corp. | 59,877,560 | 12,156,675 | (7,783,399 | ) | (18,537,978 | ) | – | 13,994,979 | ||||||||||||||||
Endeavour Silver Corp. | 54,742,903 | 11,500,909 | (6,595,801 | ) | (6,175,054 | ) | – | 25,120,816 | ||||||||||||||||
Exeter Resource Corp. | 7,072,007 | 1,821,438 | (1,077,280 | ) | (3,932,468 | ) | – | 4,331,910 | ||||||||||||||||
Fortuna Silver Mines, Inc. | 36,764,394 | 9,489,088 | (6,519,849 | ) | (2,968,194 | ) | – | 30,541,406 | ||||||||||||||||
Golden Minerals Co. | 10,981,410 | 2,643,049 | (588,083 | ) | (415,541 | ) | – | 4,323,082 | ||||||||||||||||
Golden Star Resources Ltd. | 33,559,024 | 7,028,886 | (3,131,704 | ) | (7,215,616 | ) | – | – | (a) | |||||||||||||||
Gran Colombia Gold Corp. | 7,760,273 | 17,361,034 | (18,422,660 | ) | (13,862,123 | ) | – | – | ||||||||||||||||
Great Panther Silver Ltd. | 14,552,294 | 3,365,508 | (2,197,260 | ) | (4,597,344 | ) | – | 7,123,470 | ||||||||||||||||
Gryphon Minerals Ltd. | 15,058,140 | 2,673,873 | (4,964,934 | ) | (36,165,790 | ) | – | – | ||||||||||||||||
Guyana Goldfields, Inc. | 15,304,876 | 12,268,213 | (1,401,073 | ) | (489,938 | ) | – | 11,857,334 | ||||||||||||||||
International Tower Hill Mines Ltd. | 13,017,214 | 2,405,554 | (2,327,604 | ) | (22,596,958 | ) | – | – | (a) | |||||||||||||||
Intrepid Mines Ltd. | 8,085,604 | 2,700,339 | (1,770,444 | ) | (5,196,489 | ) | – | 7,824,584 | ||||||||||||||||
Keegan Resources, Inc. | 20,625,871 | 1,515,961 | (34,488,014 | ) | 28,854 | – | – | |||||||||||||||||
Kingsgate Consolidated Ltd. | 48,308,759 | 10,340,940 | (4,592,333 | ) | (7,588,469 | ) | 474,914 | 13,333,115 | ||||||||||||||||
Kirkland Lake Gold, Inc. | 24,038,324 | 5,878,155 | (6,199,598 | ) | (12,737,229 | ) | – | 15,546,773 | ||||||||||||||||
Lake Shore Gold Corp. | 20,932,572 | 4,673,621 | (1,746,463 | ) | (7,972,820 | ) | – | 9,284,148 | ||||||||||||||||
Lingbao Gold Co. Ltd. (Class H) | 8,784,292 | 2,054,283 | (1,947,130 | ) | (2,825,935 | ) | 252,690 | 3,161,161 | ||||||||||||||||
LionGold Corp. Ltd. | 46,125,265 | 12,924,235 | (7,730,602 | ) | (52,520 | ) | – | 50,479,785 | ||||||||||||||||
Lydian International Ltd. | 14,751,997 | 3,708,879 | (3,150,045 | ) | (2,729,813 | ) | – | – | (a) | |||||||||||||||
MAG Silver Corp. | 34,399,931 | 8,863,784 | (9,395,826 | ) | (5,115,123 | ) | – | – | (a) | |||||||||||||||
McEwen Mining, Inc. | 48,581,497 | 18,748,342 | (3,377,622 | ) | (432,978 | ) | – | 31,912,596 | ||||||||||||||||
Medusa Mining Ltd. | 71,165,011 | 13,987,189 | (5,747,227 | ) | (4,680,693 | ) | – | 19,982,421 | ||||||||||||||||
Midway Gold Corp. | 9,382,920 | 2,243,240 | (1,591,804 | ) | (1,483,343 | ) | – | 6,585,151 | ||||||||||||||||
Nevsun Resources Ltd. | 59,770,870 | 5,723,228 | (57,015,872 | ) | (17,336,463 | ) | – | – | ||||||||||||||||
Northern Star Resources Ltd. | 35,266,342 | 6,694,843 | (3,295,249 | ) | (988,830 | ) | 293,644 | 15,981,151 | ||||||||||||||||
OceanaGold Corp. | 51,449,507 | 20,196,864 | (7,134,554 | ) | (5,124,534 | ) | – | 26,577,463 | ||||||||||||||||
Orezone Gold Corp. | 8,941,346 | 2,685,700 | (2,743,657 | ) | (16,011,487 | ) | – | – | ||||||||||||||||
Orko Silver Corp. | 21,103,158 | 4,755,658 | (21,746,211 | ) | (3,107,394 | ) | – | – | ||||||||||||||||
Papillon Resources Ltd. | – | 15,328,482 | (109,954 | ) | (9,763 | ) | – | 12,742,343 |
See Notes to Financial Statements
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JUNIOR GOLD MINERS ETF
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
(continued)
Affiliates (continued) | Value as of December 31, 2012 | Purchases | Sales Proceeds | Realized Gain (Loss) | Dividend Income | Value as of June 30, 2013 | ||||||||||||||||||
Paramount Gold and Silver Corp. | $ | 19,234,141 | $ | 4,469,023 | $ | (2,317,587 | ) | $ | (1,898,816 | ) | $ | – | $ | 10,741,759 | ||||||||||
Perseus Mining Ltd. | 70,523,783 | 14,856,091 | (7,194,591 | ) | (10,133,322 | ) | – | 15,627,062 | ||||||||||||||||
Petropavlovsk Plc | – | 21,854,401 | (165,773 | ) | (5,136 | ) | 1,130,710 | 14,498,995 | ||||||||||||||||
Premier Gold Mines Ltd. | 43,342,102 | 8,265,283 | (4,472,652 | ) | (5,551,288 | ) | – | 19,062,065 | ||||||||||||||||
Rainy River Resources Ltd. | 34,734,445 | 6,511,955 | (4,608,967 | ) | (6,592,484 | ) | – | 24,778,155 | ||||||||||||||||
Ramelius Resources Ltd. | 10,492,642 | 1,873,703 | (3,673,924 | ) | (22,305,824 | ) | – | – | ||||||||||||||||
Red 5 Ltd. | 12,007,518 | 2,586,686 | (703,740 | ) | (125,236 | ) | – | 4,952,216 | ||||||||||||||||
Resolute Mining Ltd. | 50,268,971 | 18,975,860 | (3,572,384 | ) | (507,199 | ) | – | 26,439,111 | ||||||||||||||||
Richmont Mines, Inc. | 7,961,655 | 1,821,123 | (916,023 | ) | (1,830,057 | ) | – | 4,421,593 | ||||||||||||||||
Rio Alto Mining Ltd. | 57,246,264 | 13,194,783 | (4,945,502 | ) | 300,732 | – | 23,884,553 | |||||||||||||||||
Romarco Minerals, Inc. | 31,854,267 | 8,672,531 | (4,119,509 | ) | (8,901,369 | ) | – | 19,150,485 | ||||||||||||||||
Rubicon Minerals Corp. | 49,769,459 | 11,727,268 | (6,007,011 | ) | (5,165,811 | ) | – | 27,121,520 | ||||||||||||||||
Sabina Gold & Silver Corp. | 24,621,358 | 4,757,409 | (3,597,413 | ) | (8,368,083 | ) | – | – | (a) | |||||||||||||||
San Gold Corp. | 18,351,931 | 2,261,758 | (3,054,163 | ) | (52,549,698 | ) | – | – | ||||||||||||||||
Sandstorm Gold Ltd. | 65,398,793 | 69,079,617 | (63,822,009 | ) | (4,490,368 | ) | – | 33,964,111 | ||||||||||||||||
Saracen Mineral Holdings Ltd. | 15,263,734 | 3,185,280 | (1,106,822 | ) | (689,478 | ) | – | 4,763,188 | ||||||||||||||||
Scorpio Mining Corp. | 14,419,405 | 3,054,128 | (1,386,445 | ) | (3,049,436 | ) | – | 4,697,297 | ||||||||||||||||
Seabridge Gold, Inc. | 51,818,562 | 12,107,902 | (4,747,294 | ) | (1,194,472 | ) | – | 31,560,550 | ||||||||||||||||
Silver Lake Resources Ltd. | 1,972,361 | 15,446,368 | (2,111,630 | ) | 496,055 | – | 13,690,671 | |||||||||||||||||
Silvercorp Metals, Inc. | 60,317,742 | 11,946,167 | (6,932,696 | ) | (10,499,657 | ) | 533,518 | 35,381,220 | ||||||||||||||||
St. Barbara Ltd. | 52,921,817 | 11,075,724 | (5,580,734 | ) | (8,887,864 | ) | – | 15,276,703 | ||||||||||||||||
Sulliden Gold Corp. Ltd. | 15,518,291 | 4,591,130 | (1,506,520 | ) | (234,763 | ) | – | 14,885,161 | ||||||||||||||||
Tanzanian Royalty Exploration Corp. | 29,053,936 | 6,525,267 | (2,808,519 | ) | (864,659 | ) | – | 20,001,894 | ||||||||||||||||
Timmins Gold Corp. | 29,029,741 | 7,330,415 | (4,224,133 | ) | 16,898 | – | 23,290,647 | |||||||||||||||||
Torex Gold Resources, Inc. | 94,940,358 | 20,749,032 | (13,508,387 | ) | (5,820,449 | ) | – | 56,173,860 | ||||||||||||||||
Troy Resources Ltd. | – | 12,369,022 | (89,788 | ) | (6,948 | ) | – | 8,532,555 | ||||||||||||||||
Vista Gold Corp. | 12,482,651 | 3,268,552 | (981,536 | ) | (523,608 | ) | – | 5,415,972 | ||||||||||||||||
$ | 2,322,285,967 | $ | 814,969,479 | $ | (740,752,383 | ) | $ | (469,775,025 | ) | $ | 2,685,476 | $ | 1,016,236,906 |
(a) | As of June 30, 2013, the security was still held by the Fund and is no longer classified as an affiliate. |
The summary of inputs used to value the Fund’s investments as of June 30, 2013 is as follows:
Level 1 Quoted Prices | Level 2 Significant Observable Inputs | Level 3 Significant Unobservable Inputs | Value | ||||||||||||||
Common Stocks | |||||||||||||||||
Australia | $ | 42,204,525 | $ | 202,739,516 | $ | 4,952,216 | $ | 249,896,257 | |||||||||
Canada | 704,290,316 | – | – | 704,290,316 | |||||||||||||
Cayman Islands | 13,994,979 | – | – | 13,994,979 | |||||||||||||
China / Hong Kong | – | 44,876,821 | 3,990,889 | 48,867,720 | |||||||||||||
Singapore | – | 50,479,785 | – | 50,479,785 | |||||||||||||
South Africa | 5,273,239 | – | – | 5,273,239 | |||||||||||||
United Kingdom | 12,071,804 | 20,310,419 | – | 32,382,223 | |||||||||||||
United States | 110,670,978 | – | – | 110,670,978 | |||||||||||||
Warrants | 182,663 | – | – | 182,663 | |||||||||||||
Money Market Funds | 183,873,628 | – | – | 183,873,628 | |||||||||||||
Total | $ | 1,072,562,132 | $ | 318,406,541 | $ | 8,943,115 | $ | 1,399,911,788 |
During the period ended June 30, 2013, transfers of securities from Level 1 to Level 2 were $11,939,448 and transfers of securities from Level 2 to Level 1 were $21,671,500. These transfers resulted primarily from changes in certain foreign securities valuation methodologies between the last close of the securities’ primary market (Level 1) and valuation by a pricing service (Level 2), which takes into account market direction or events occurring before the Fund’s pricing time but after the last local close, as described in the Notes to Financial Statements.
The following table reconciles the valuation of the Fund’s Level 3 investment securities and related transactions during the period ended June 30, 2013:
Common Stocks | ||||||||||||||||
Australia | China/Hong Kong | South Africa | ||||||||||||||
Balance as of December 31, 2012 | $ | – | $ | 5,795,817 | $ | – | ||||||||||
Realized gain (loss) | (125,236 | ) | – | (54,197,471 | ) | |||||||||||
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | (8,813,012 | ) | (1,804,928 | ) | 54,624,105 | |||||||||||
Purchases | 2,586,686 | – | 61,589,943 | |||||||||||||
Sales | (703,740 | ) | – | (62,016,577 | ) | |||||||||||
Transfers in and/or out of level 3 | 12,007,518 | – | – | |||||||||||||
Balance as of June 30, 2013 | $ | 4,952,216 | $ | 3,990,889 | – |
During the period ended June 30, 2013, transfers of securities from Level 3 to Level 1 were valued at $0. These transfers resulted primarily from increased trading activity.
See Notes to Financial Statements
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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
June 30, 2013 (unaudited)
Number of Shares | Value | |||||
COMMON STOCKS: 100.0% | ||||||
Bermuda: 6.5% | ||||||
1,910,023 | Nabors Industries Ltd. (USD) | $ | 29,242,452 | |||
1,744,807 | Seadrill Ltd. (USD) † | 71,083,437 | ||||
100,325,889 | ||||||
Luxembourg: 4.1% | ||||||
1,570,753 | Tenaris S.A. (ADR) † | 63,254,223 | ||||
Netherlands: 3.0% | ||||||
308,090 | Core Laboratories N.V. (USD) | 46,724,929 | ||||
Switzerland: 13.6% | ||||||
1,710,890 | Noble Corp. (USD) | 64,295,246 | ||||
1,579,477 | Transocean, Inc. (USD) | 75,735,922 | ||||
5,061,874 | Weatherford International Ltd. (USD) * | 69,347,674 | ||||
209,378,842 | ||||||
United Kingdom: 3.3% | ||||||
873,323 | ENSCO Plc CL A (USD) | 50,757,533 | ||||
United States: 69.5% | ||||||
1,680,741 | Baker Hughes, Inc. | 77,532,582 | ||||
1,254,346 | Cameron International Corp. * | 76,715,801 | ||||
134,186 | CARBO Ceramics, Inc. † | 9,048,162 | ||||
464,724 | Diamond Offshore Drilling, Inc. † | 31,968,364 | ||||
514,523 | Dresser-Rand Group, Inc. * | 30,861,090 | ||||
1,256,624 | FMC Technologies, Inc. * | 69,968,824 | ||||
3,032,621 | Halliburton Co. | 126,520,948 | ||||
689,806 | Helmerich & Payne, Inc. | 43,078,385 | ||||
1,613,639 | McDermott International, Inc. * | 13,199,567 | ||||
1,480,639 | National Oilwell Varco, Inc. | 102,016,027 | ||||
730,555 | Oceaneering International, Inc. | 52,746,071 |
Number of Shares | Value | |||||
United States: (continued) | ||||||
371,278 | Oil States International, Inc. * | $ | 34,395,194 | |||
982,306 | Patterson-UTI Energy, Inc. | 19,012,533 | ||||
838,967 | Rowan Companies Plc * | 28,583,606 | ||||
4,302,045 | Schlumberger Ltd. | 308,284,545 | ||||
1,077,875 | Superior Energy Services, Inc. * | 27,960,078 | ||||
334,342 | Tidewater, Inc. | 19,047,464 | ||||
1,070,939,241 | ||||||
Total Common Stocks (Cost: $1,612,194,327) | 1,541,380,657 | |||||
MONEY MARKET FUND:
0.0% (Cost: $200) | ||||||
200 | Dreyfus Government Cash Management Fund | 200 | ||||
Total Investments Before Collateral for Securities Loaned: 100.0% | ||||||
(Cost: $1,612,194,527) | 1,541,380,857 | |||||
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT HELD AS COLLATERAL FOR SECURITIES LOANED: 5.8% | ||||||
(Cost: $89,307,535) | ||||||
89,307,535 | Bank of New York Overnight Government Fund | 89,307,535 | ||||
Total Investments: 105.8% (Cost: $1,701,502,062) | 1,630,688,392 | |||||
Liabilities in excess of other assets: (5.8)% | (89,678,942 | ) | ||||
NET ASSETS: 100.0% | $ | 1,541,009,450 |
ADR | American Depositary Receipt |
USD | United States Dollar |
* | Non-income producing |
† | Security fully or partially on loan. Total market value of securities on loan is $87,346,459. |
Summary of Investments by Sector Excluding Collateral for Securities Loaned (unaudited) | % of Investments | Value | ||||||||
Engineering / R&D Services | 0.9 | % | $ | 13,199,567 | ||||||
Oil – Field Services | 48.8 | 752,560,183 | ||||||||
Oil & Gas Drilling | 26.9 | 413,757,478 | ||||||||
Oil Field Machine & Equipment | 18.1 | 279,561,742 | ||||||||
Steel Pipe & Tube | 4.1 | 63,254,223 | ||||||||
Transport – Marine | 1.2 | 19,047,464 | ||||||||
Money Market Fund | 0.0 | 200 | ||||||||
100.0 | % | $ | 1,541,380,857 |
The summary of inputs used to value the Fund’s investments as of June 30, 2013 is as follows:
Level 1 Quoted Prices | Level 2 Significant Observable Inputs | Level 3 Significant Unobservable Inputs | Value | |||||||||||||
Common Stocks* | $ | 1,541,380,657 | $ | – | $ | – | $ | 1,541,380,657 | ||||||||
Money Market Funds | 89,307,735 | – | – | 89,307,735 | ||||||||||||
Total | $ | 1,630,688,392 | $ | – | $ | – | $ | 1,630,688,392 |
* | See Schedule of Investments for security type and geographic sector breakouts. |
See Notes to Financial Statements
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RARE EARTH/STRATEGIC METALS ETF
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
June 30, 2013 (unaudited)
Number of Shares | Value | |||||
COMMON STOCKS: 94.8% | ||||||
Australia: 15.0% | ||||||
7,449,402 | Alkane Resources Ltd. * † # | $ | 2,070,607 | |||
9,110,761 | Galaxy Resources Ltd. * † # | 1,371,520 | ||||
1,018,343 | Iluka Resources Ltd. † # | 9,185,440 | ||||
15,006,346 | Lynas Corp. Ltd. * † # | 5,099,953 | ||||
17,727,520 | ||||||
Canada: 6.6% | ||||||
1,655,039 | 5N Plus, Inc. * † | 4,078,962 | ||||
2,766,666 | Avalon Rare Metals, Inc. * † | 1,363,729 | ||||
1,198,120 | Rare Element Resources Ltd. (USD) * † | 2,348,315 | ||||
7,791,006 | ||||||
Chile: 8.9% | ||||||
626,756 | Molibdenos y Metales S.A. | 10,529,654 | ||||
China / Hong Kong: 17.6% | ||||||
16,079,000 | China Molybdenum Co. Ltd. (Class H) † # | 5,523,671 | ||||
28,534,000 | China Rare Earth Holdings Ltd. # | 4,095,739 | ||||
17,524,000 | Hunan Non-Ferrous Metal Corp. Ltd. * † # | 5,558,868 | ||||
116,520,000 | North Mining Shares Co. Ltd. * | 5,633,449 | ||||
20,811,727 | ||||||
France: 6.0% | ||||||
83,504 | Eramet S.A. † # | 7,061,498 | ||||
Ireland: 4.0% | ||||||
12,708,078 | Kenmare Resources Plc (GBP) * # | 4,735,167 | ||||
Japan: 9.2% | ||||||
302,900 | OSAKA Titanium Technologies Co. † # | 5,393,338 | ||||
718,000 | Toho Titanium Co. Ltd. † # | 5,386,052 | ||||
10,779,390 | ||||||
Mexico: 0.9% | ||||||
1,714,123 | Cia Minera Autlan S.A.B de C.V. | 1,092,230 |
Number of Shares | Value | |||||
South Africa: 7.5% | ||||||
275,976 | Assore Ltd. † # | $ | 8,878,379 | |||
United States: 19.1% | ||||||
1,464,057 | General Moly, Inc. * | 2,737,787 | ||||
1,128,107 | Molycorp, Inc. * † | 6,994,263 | ||||
272,373 | RTI International Metals, Inc. * | 7,547,456 | ||||
1,750,616 | Thompson Creek Metals Co. Inc. * | 5,304,367 | ||||
22,583,873 | ||||||
Total
Common Stocks (Cost: $218,765,119) | 111,990,444 | |||||
PREFERRED STOCK: 3.3% | ||||||
Brazil: 3.3% (Cost: $4,108,012) | ||||||
674,900 | Cia de Ferro Ligas da Bahia | 3,846,446 | ||||
RIGHTS: 0.6% (Cost: $2,327,217) | ||||||
Australia: 0.6% | ||||||
9,102,618 | Galaxy Resources Ltd. Rights (AUD 0.08, expiring 07/22/13) * # | 703,728 | ||||
Total Investments Before Collateral for Securities Loaned: 98.7% | ||||||
(Cost: $225,200,348) | 116,540,618 | |||||
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT HELD AS COLLATERAL FOR SECURITIES LOANED: 24.4% | ||||||
(Cost: $28,823,966) | ||||||
28,823,966 | Bank of New York Overnight Government Fund | 28,823,966 | ||||
Total Investments: 123.1% (Cost: $254,024,314) | 145,364,584 | |||||
Liabilities in excess of other assets: (23.1)% | (27,275,923 | ) | ||||
NET ASSETS: 100.0% | $ | 118,088,661 |
AUD | Australian Dollar |
GBP | British Pound |
USD | United States Dollar |
* | Non-income producing |
† | Security fully or partially on loan. Total market value of securities on loan is $26,912,479. |
# | Indicates a fair valued security which has not been valued utilizing an independent quote, but has been valued pursuant to guidelines established by the Board of Trustees. The aggregate value of fair valued securities is $65,063,960 which represents 55.1% of net assets. |
Summary of Investments by Sector Excluding Collateral for Securities Loaned (unaudited) | % of Investments | Value | ||||||
Diversified Minerals | 22.5 | % | $ | 26,263,717 | ||||
Metal – Diversified | 24.6 | 28,706,962 | ||||||
Metal – Iron | 4.2 | 4,938,676 | ||||||
Metal Processors & Fabricators | 6.5 | 7,547,456 | ||||||
Mining | 6.1 | 7,061,498 | ||||||
Non - Ferrous Metals | 36.1 | 42,022,309 | ||||||
100.0 | % | $ | 116,540,618 |
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The summary of inputs used to value the Fund’s investments as of June 30, 2013 is as follows:
Level
1 Quoted Prices | Level 2 Significant Observable Inputs | Level 3 Significant Unobservable Inputs | Value | |||||||||||||
Common Stocks | ||||||||||||||||
Australia | $ | – | $ | 17,727,520 | $ | – | $ | 17,727,520 | ||||||||
Canada | 7,791,006 | – | – | 7,791,006 | ||||||||||||
Chile | 10,529,654 | – | – | 10,529,654 | ||||||||||||
China / Hong Kong | 5,633,449 | 15,178,278 | – | 20,811,727 | ||||||||||||
France | – | 7,061,498 | – | 7,061,498 | ||||||||||||
Ireland | – | 4,735,167 | – | 4,735,167 | ||||||||||||
Japan | – | 10,779,390 | – | 10,779,390 | ||||||||||||
Mexico | 1,092,230 | – | – | 1,092,230 | ||||||||||||
South Africa | – | 8,878,379 | – | 8,878,379 | ||||||||||||
United States | 22,583,873 | – | – | 22,583,873 | ||||||||||||
Preferred Stock | 3,846,446 | – | – | 3,846,446 | ||||||||||||
Rights | – | 703,728 | – | 703,728 | ||||||||||||
Money Market Fund | 28,823,966 | – | – | 28,823,966 | ||||||||||||
Total | $ | 80,300,624 | $ | 65,063,960 | $ | – | $ | 145,364,584 |
During the period ended June 30, 2013, transfers of securities from Level 1 to Level 2 were $10,534,616. These transfers resulted primarily from changes in certain foreign securities valuation methodologies between the last close of the securities’ primary market (Level 1) and valuation by a pricing service (Level 2), which takes into account market direction or events occurring before the Fund’s pricing time but after the last local close, as described in the Notes to Financial Statements.
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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
June 30, 2013 (unaudited)
Number of Shares | Value | |||||
COMMON STOCKS: 100.3% | ||||||
Australia: 4.1% | ||||||
68,431 | Alumina Ltd. * # | $ | 60,955 | |||
88,827 | BHP Billiton Ltd. # | 2,558,929 | ||||
14,275 | BlueScope Steel Ltd. * # | 60,783 | ||||
47,090 | Fortescue Metals Group Ltd. # | 129,745 | ||||
24,751 | GrainCorp. Ltd. # | 283,524 | ||||
11,584 | Iluka Resources Ltd. # | 104,488 | ||||
36,997 | Newcrest Mining Ltd. # | 341,825 | ||||
18,029 | Oil Search Ltd. # | 127,091 | ||||
17,853 | Origin Energy Ltd. # | 204,763 | ||||
13,727 | PanAust Ltd. # | 22,778 | ||||
15,735 | Santos Ltd. # | 179,348 | ||||
10,181 | Woodside Petroleum Ltd. # | 324,527 | ||||
3,368 | WorleyParsons Ltd. # | 59,717 | ||||
4,458,473 | ||||||
Austria: 0.3% | ||||||
318 | Mayr-Melnhof Karton A.G. # | 34,103 | ||||
2,350 | OMV A.G. # | 105,865 | ||||
4,572 | Verbund - Oesterreichische Elektrizis A.G. † # | 86,595 | ||||
3,055 | Voestalpine A.G. # | 107,886 | ||||
334,449 | ||||||
Bermuda: 0.3% | ||||||
4,808 | Nabors Industries Ltd. (USD) | 73,610 | ||||
5,895 | SeaDrill Ltd. (NOK) # | 236,197 | ||||
309,807 | ||||||
Brazil: 1.4% | ||||||
23,675 | Cia de Saneamento Basico do Estado de Sao Paulo (ADR) | 246,457 | ||||
4,050 | Cia de Saneamento de Minas Gerais-COPA S.A. | 66,001 | ||||
20,985 | Cia Siderurgica Nacional S.A. (ADR) † | 58,128 | ||||
8,700 | Fibria Celulose S.A. * | 97,474 | ||||
24,743 | Gerdau S.A. (ADR) | 141,283 | ||||
26,902 | Petroleo Brasileiro S.A. (ADR) | 361,025 | ||||
5,300 | SLC Agricola S.A. | 45,393 | ||||
36,958 | Vale S.A. (ADR) † | 485,998 | ||||
1,501,759 | ||||||
Canada: 12.1% | ||||||
8,380 | Agnico-Eagle Mines Ltd. (USD) | 230,785 | ||||
16,207 | Agrium, Inc. (USD) | 1,409,361 | ||||
6,180 | Alamos Gold, Inc. | 74,632 | ||||
5,070 | ARC Resources Ltd. † | 132,307 | ||||
11,959 | AuRico Gold, Inc. (USD) † | 52,261 | ||||
28,270 | B2Gold Corp. * | 60,026 | ||||
48,521 | Barrick Gold Corp. (USD) | 763,721 | ||||
10,944 | Cameco Corp. (USD) | 226,103 | ||||
17,793 | Canadian Natural Resources Ltd. (USD) | 502,830 | ||||
3,322 | Canfor Corp. * | 58,571 | ||||
7,676 | Centerra Gold, Inc. | 24,157 | ||||
6,690 | Detour Gold Corp. * | 52,318 | ||||
1,303 | Domtar Corp. (USD) | 86,649 | ||||
34,655 | Eldorado Gold Corp. (USD) | 214,168 | ||||
13,430 | Enbridge, Inc. (USD) | 565,000 | ||||
12,005 | EnCana Corp. (USD) | 203,365 | ||||
5,667 | First Majestic Silver Corp. * | 59,949 | ||||
16,354 | First Quantum Minerals Ltd. | 241,834 | ||||
39,355 | Goldcorp, Inc. (USD) | 973,249 |
Number of Shares | Value | |||||
Canada: (continued) | ||||||
4,812 | Husky Energy, Inc. | $ | 127,809 | |||
18,251 | IAMGOLD Corp. | 76,468 | ||||
4,150 | Imperial Oil Ltd. (USD) | 158,571 | ||||
55,333 | Kinross Gold Corp. (USD) | 282,198 | ||||
14,069 | Lundin Mining Corp. * | 53,345 | ||||
13,202 | New Gold, Inc. * | 85,223 | ||||
21,165 | Osisko Mining Corp. * | 69,818 | ||||
7,343 | Pan American Silver Corp. (USD) | 85,473 | ||||
93,812 | Potash Corp. of Saskatchewan, Inc. (USD) | 3,577,052 | ||||
3,677 | Resolute Forest Products (USD) * | 48,426 | ||||
17,195 | Silver Wheaton Corp. (USD) | 338,226 | ||||
24,599 | Suncor Energy, Inc. (USD) | 725,425 | ||||
16,881 | Talisman Energy, Inc. (USD) | 192,950 | ||||
13,166 | Teck Cominco Ltd. (USD) | 281,357 | ||||
2,341 | Tourmaline Oil Corp. * | 93,489 | ||||
4,278 | TransAlta Corp. | 58,435 | ||||
11,537 | TransCanada Corp. (USD) | 497,360 | ||||
17,062 | Turquoise Hill Resources Ltd. * | 100,921 | ||||
1,236 | West Fraser Timber Co. Ltd. | 93,144 | ||||
36,465 | Yamana Gold, Inc. (USD) † | 346,782 | ||||
13,223,758 | ||||||
Chile: 0.4% | ||||||
201,016 | Aguas Andinas S.A. | 143,786 | ||||
2,042 | Cap S.A. | 45,526 | ||||
50,110 | Empresas CMPC S.A. | 155,199 | ||||
30,066 | Inversiones Aguas Metropolitanas S.A. | 58,949 | ||||
403,460 | ||||||
China / Hong Kong: 1.9% | ||||||
4,367 | Aluminum Corp of China Ltd. (ADR) * † | 34,325 | ||||
29,500 | Angang New Steel Co. Ltd. * # | 14,375 | ||||
510,868 | Chaoda Modern Agriculture Holdings Ltd. * † # | 25,038 | ||||
240,414 | China Agri-Industries Holdings Ltd. # | 104,760 | ||||
66,952 | China Coal Energy Co. Ltd. † # | 34,825 | ||||
24,800 | China Hongqiao Group Ltd. # | 12,398 | ||||
323,400 | China Modern Dairy Holdings Ltd. * # | 92,043 | ||||
36,000 | China Molybdenum Co. Ltd. (Class H) # | 12,367 | ||||
24,800 | China Oilfield Services Ltd. (Class H) # | 48,231 | ||||
417,227 | China Petroleum & Chemical Corp. # | 291,949 | ||||
55,691 | China Shenhua Energy Co. Ltd. # | 141,565 | ||||
262,679 | CNOOC Ltd. # | 439,949 | ||||
23,600 | Dongfang Electric Corp. Machinery Co. Ltd. # | 31,466 | ||||
37,400 | Fosun International Ltd. # | 27,332 | ||||
51,500 | Huaneng Power International, Inc. # | 50,903 | ||||
9,400 | Inner Mongolia Yitai Coal Co. (USD) # | 45,343 | ||||
38,700 | Jiangxi Copper Co. Ltd. (Class H) # | 65,386 | ||||
53,100 | Kunlun Energy Co. Ltd. # | 93,734 | ||||
62,700 | Lee & Man Paper Manufacturing Ltd. # | 37,101 | ||||
46,900 | Maanshan Iron and Steel Co. Ltd. (Class H) * † # | 10,439 | ||||
64,557 | Nine Dragons Paper Holdings Ltd. # | 41,542 | ||||
344,340 | PetroChina Co. Ltd. (Class H) # | 373,373 | ||||
31,500 | Yanzhou Coal Mining Co. Ltd. # | 22,389 | ||||
42,500 | Zhaojin Mining Industry Co. Ltd. # | 27,791 | ||||
291,861 | Zijin Mining Group Ltd. † # | 52,199 | ||||
2,130,823 |
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Number of Shares | Value | |||||
Colombia: 0.1% | ||||||
5,269 | Pacific Rubiales Energy Corp. (CAD) | $ | 92,249 | |||
Denmark: 0.2% | ||||||
14,111 | Vestas Wind Systems A/S * # | 199,184 | ||||
Finland: 0.1% | ||||||
22,917 | Stora Enso Oyj (R Shares) # | 153,246 | ||||
France: 2.5% | ||||||
270 | Eramet S.A. # | 22,832 | ||||
20,087 | Suez Environnement S.A. # | 259,255 | ||||
1,751 | Technip S.A. # | 177,712 | ||||
38,607 | Total S.A. † # | 1,883,081 | ||||
30,595 | Veolia Environnement S.A. # | 348,826 | ||||
2,691,706 | ||||||
Germany: 0.4% | ||||||
932 | Aurubis A.G. # | 49,894 | ||||
1,406 | BayWa A.G. # | 67,256 | ||||
230 | KWS Saat A.G. # | 83,011 | ||||
1,064 | Salzgitter A.G. # | 34,968 | ||||
10,681 | ThyssenKrupp A.G. * # | 209,082 | ||||
444,211 | ||||||
Hungary: 0.0% | ||||||
752 | MOL Hungarian Oil & Gas NyRt # | 56,133 | ||||
India: 0.4% | ||||||
12,907 | Reliance Industries Ltd. (GDR) * # Reg S 144A | 370,878 | ||||
5,583 | Sterlite Industries India Ltd. (ADR) | 32,605 | ||||
403,483 | ||||||
Indonesia: 0.2% | ||||||
34,244 | Astra Agro Lestari Tbk PT # | 67,731 | ||||
57,954 | International Nickel Indonesia Tbk PT # | 11,762 | ||||
303,000 | Perusahaan Perkebunan London Sumatra Indonesia Tbk PT # | 52,336 | ||||
378,000 | Salim Ivomas Pratama Tbk PT * # | 34,195 | ||||
166,024 | ||||||
Ireland: 0.1% | ||||||
6,716 | Smurfit Kappa Group Plc # | 109,617 | ||||
Italy: 0.9% | ||||||
43,885 | ENI S.p.A. # | 899,449 | ||||
4,105 | Saipem S.p.A. # | 66,536 | ||||
965,985 | ||||||
Japan: 2.8% | ||||||
2,000 | Calbee, Inc. # | 189,521 | ||||
11,400 | Daido Steel Co. # | 57,460 | ||||
8,300 | Dowa Holdings Co. Ltd. # | 74,052 | ||||
4,317 | Hitachi Metals Ltd. # | 48,278 | ||||
45 | Inpex Holdings, Inc. # | 186,737 | ||||
14,864 | JFE Holdings, Inc. # | 325,132 | ||||
40,600 | JX Holdings, Inc. # | 195,728 | ||||
86,135 | Kobe Steel Ltd. * # | 106,355 | ||||
7,765 | Kurita Water Industries Ltd. # | 164,099 | ||||
36,929 | Mitsubishi Materials Corp. # | 129,809 | ||||
4,600 | Nippon Paper Industries † # | 65,575 | ||||
263,200 | Nippon Steel Corp. # | 708,021 | ||||
30,214 | Nippon Suisan Kaisha Ltd. * # | 59,236 | ||||
24,300 | Nisshin Seifun Group, Inc. # | 290,730 | ||||
38,376 | OJI Paper Co. Ltd. # | 154,445 | ||||
9,770 | Rengo Co. Ltd. # | 46,810 | ||||
6,483 | Sumitomo Forestry Co. Ltd. # | 78,909 | ||||
16,323 | Sumitomo Metal Mining Ltd. # | 181,533 |
Number of Shares | Value | |||||
Japan: (continued) | ||||||
4,600 | TonenGeneral Sekiyu K.K. † # | $ | 44,442 | |||
3,106,872 | ||||||
Luxembourg: 0.5% | ||||||
6,760 | Adecoagro S.A. (USD) * | 42,250 | ||||
26,735 | ArcelorMittal # | 298,813 | ||||
3,853 | Tenaris S.A. (ADR) | 155,160 | ||||
1,498 | Ternium S.A. (ADR) | 33,900 | ||||
530,123 | ||||||
Malaysia: 0.9% | ||||||
25,551 | Genting Plantation Bhd # | 74,501 | ||||
313,394 | IOI Corp. Bhd # | 540,026 | ||||
47,378 | Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd # | 325,374 | ||||
52,800 | Kulim Malaysia Bhd | 57,655 | ||||
4,000 | Petronas Dagangan Bhd | 32,030 | ||||
1,029,586 | ||||||
Mexico: 0.4% | ||||||
16,350 | Gruma, S.A.B. de C.V. * | 73,931 | ||||
69,264 | Grupo Mexico, S.A.B. de C.V. | 199,403 | ||||
6,002 | Industrias Penoles, S.A.B. de C.V. | 177,864 | ||||
451,198 | ||||||
Netherlands: 1.8% | ||||||
3,305 | CNH Global N.V. (USD) | 137,686 | ||||
748 | Core Laboratories N.V. (USD) | 113,442 | ||||
7,617 | Nutreco N.V. # | 322,105 | ||||
1,856 | Royal Dutch Shell Plc (GBP) – Class A # | 59,122 | ||||
41,878 | Royal Dutch Shell Plc (GBP) – Class B # | 1,383,080 | ||||
2,015,435 | ||||||
Norway: 1.5% | ||||||
5,617 | Cermaq ASA | 97,510 | ||||
312,972 | Marine Harvest ASA # | 316,487 | ||||
25,199 | Norsk Hydro ASA # | 100,522 | ||||
17,170 | Statoil ASA # | 352,858 | ||||
19,725 | Yara International ASA † # | 782,530 | ||||
1,649,907 | ||||||
Peru: 0.2% | ||||||
8,942 | Cia de Minas Buenaventura S.A. (ADR) | 131,984 | ||||
85,680 | Volcan Cia Minera S.A.A. | 40,037 | ||||
172,021 | ||||||
Philippines: 0.0% | ||||||
55,700 | Manila Water Co. Inc. # | 41,732 | ||||
Poland: 0.2% | ||||||
1,040 | Jastrzebska Spolka Weglowa S.A. # | 20,017 | ||||
3,765 | KGHM Polska Miedz S.A. # | 136,577 | ||||
5,025 | Polski Koncern Naftowy Orlen S.A. * # | 70,221 | ||||
26,959 | Polskie Gornictwo Naftowe I Gazownictwo S.A. * # | 46,975 | ||||
273,790 | ||||||
Portugal: 0.1% | ||||||
3,518 | Galp Energia, SGPS, S.A. # | 52,079 | ||||
7,441 | Portucel-Empresa
Productora de Pasta e Papel S.A. # | 23,664 | ||||
75,743 | ||||||
Russia: 2.0% | ||||||
17,629 | JSC MMC Norilsk Nickel (ADR) # | 254,011 | ||||
8,467 | Lukoil (ADR) # | 485,230 | ||||
3,331 | Magnitogorsk Iron & Steel Works (GDR) † # Reg S | 9,865 |
See Notes to Financial Statements
35 |
RVE HARD ASSETS PRODUCERS ETF
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
(continued)
Number of Shares | Value | |||||
Russia: (continued) | ||||||
3,801 | Mechel OAO (ADR) * † | $ | 10,947 | |||
1,339 | Novatek OAO (GDR) # Reg S | 159,805 | ||||
1,825 | Novolipetsk Steel (GDR) † # Reg S | 23,973 | ||||
96,580 | OAO Gazprom (ADR) * # | 634,214 | ||||
8,425 | PhosAgro OAO (GDR) Reg S | 101,942 | ||||
6,734 | Polymetal International (GBP) # | 46,474 | ||||
17,294 | Rosneft Oil Co. (GDR) # | 118,332 | ||||
4,870 | Severstal OAO (GDR) * # Reg S | 31,092 | ||||
15,739 | Surgutneftegas OJSC (ADR) * # | 123,110 | ||||
3,673 | Tatneft (ADR) * # | 133,394 | ||||
2,132,389 | ||||||
Singapore: 1.1% | ||||||
737,319 | Golden Agri-Resources Ltd. # | 324,389 | ||||
38,750 | Hyflux Ltd. # | 38,111 | ||||
165,381 | Olam International Ltd. # | 212,740 | ||||
270,664 | Wilmar International Ltd. # | 668,995 | ||||
1,244,235 | ||||||
South Africa: 1.4% | ||||||
2,676 | African Rainbow Minerals Ltd. # | 40,298 | ||||
2,614 | Anglo Platinum Ltd. * † # | 77,694 | ||||
18,507 | AngloGold Ashanti Ltd. (ADR) | 264,650 | ||||
810 | Assore Ltd. # | 26,058 | ||||
2,218 | Exxaro Resources Ltd. † # | 32,570 | ||||
35,355 | Gold Fields Ltd. (ADR) | 185,614 | ||||
17,771 | Harmony Gold Mining Co. Ltd. (ADR) | 67,708 | ||||
26,331 | Impala Platinum Holdings Ltd. # | 246,937 | ||||
1,961 | Kumba Iron Ore Ltd. † # | 91,126 | ||||
11,864 | Northern Platinum Ltd. * # | 38,149 | ||||
18,481 | Sappi Ltd. * # | 45,362 | ||||
8,315 | Sasol Ltd. # | 360,479 | ||||
1,476,645 | ||||||
South Korea: 1.1% | ||||||
810 | Hyundai Hysco # | 24,179 | ||||
1,563 | Hyundai Steel Co. # | 87,514 | ||||
382 | Korea Zinc Co. Ltd. # | 92,534 | ||||
2,292 | POSCO # | 597,424 | ||||
891 | SK Energy Co. Ltd. # | 104,964 | ||||
522 | SK Holdings Co. Ltd. # | 77,204 | ||||
671 | S-Oil Corp. # | 42,783 | ||||
3,832 | Woongjin Coway Co. Ltd. # | 186,213 | ||||
23 | Young Poong Corp. # | 29,819 | ||||
1,242,634 | ||||||
Spain: 0.4% | ||||||
3,177 | Acerinox S.A. † # | 29,551 | ||||
14,122 | Gamesa Corp. Tecnologica S.A. # | 76,509 | ||||
1,409 | Pescanova S.A. * # | – | ||||
13,320 | Repsol YPF S.A. # | 280,729 | ||||
386,789 | ||||||
Sweden: 0.8% | ||||||
6,613 | Boliden AB # | 81,444 | ||||
2,100 | Holmen AB (B Shares) # | 56,218 | ||||
4,096 | Lundin Petroleum AB * # | 80,493 | ||||
2,010 | SSAB AB (B Shares) # | 10,350 | ||||
24,507 | Svenska Cellulosa AB (B Shares) # | 610,657 | ||||
839,162 |
Number of Shares | Value | |||||
Switzerland: 4.8% | ||||||
5,375 | Ferrexpo Plc (GBP) # | $ | 10,883 | |||
180,489 | Glencore International Plc (GBP) # | 745,044 | ||||
4,132 | Noble Corp. (USD) | 155,281 | ||||
10,099 | Syngenta A.G. # | 3,931,534 | ||||
5,880 | Transocean, Inc. (USD) | 281,946 | ||||
12,497 | Weatherford International Ltd. (USD) * | 171,209 | ||||
5,295,897 | ||||||
Taiwan: 0.3% | ||||||
329,735 | China Steel Corp. # | 269,587 | ||||
26,420 | Formosa Petrochemical Corp. # | 67,048 | ||||
336,635 | ||||||
Turkey: 0.1% | ||||||
49,407 | Eregli Demir ve Celik Fabrikalari T.A.S. # | 50,865 | ||||
2,003 | Tupras-Turkiye Petrol Rafinerileri A.S. # | 48,890 | ||||
99,755 | ||||||
United Kingdom: 7.7% | ||||||
4,591 | Acergy S.A. (NOK) * # | 80,351 | ||||
12,041 | African Minerals Ltd. * # | 34,580 | ||||
38,477 | Anglo American Plc # | 739,404 | ||||
10,641 | Antofagasta Plc # | 128,578 | ||||
55,433 | BG Group Plc # | 939,400 | ||||
310,641 | BP Plc # | 2,149,809 | ||||
84,786 | Centrica Plc # | 462,459 | ||||
35,953 | DS Smith Plc # | 134,868 | ||||
3,801 | ENSCO Plc CL A (USD) | 220,914 | ||||
10,189 | Evraz Plc # | 14,989 | ||||
7,539 | Hochschild Mining Plc # | 17,829 | ||||
5,654 | Kazakhmys Plc † # | 22,255 | ||||
20,625 | Lonmin Plc. * # | 79,736 | ||||
14,245 | Mondi Plc # | 176,863 | ||||
25,137 | Pennon Group Plc # | 245,666 | ||||
4,120 | Petrofac Ltd. # | 74,788 | ||||
24,982 | Polyus Gold International Ltd. # | 76,175 | ||||
4,452 | Randgold Resources Ltd. (ADR) | 285,151 | ||||
33,977 | Rio Tinto Plc # | 1,377,948 | ||||
16,508 | Severn Trent Plc # | 416,844 | ||||
14,813 | Tullow Oil Plc # | 224,866 | ||||
47,240 | United Utilities Group Plc # | 490,120 | ||||
2,385 | Vedanta Resources Plc # | 36,966 | ||||
8,430,559 | ||||||
United States: 46.8% | ||||||
10,553 | AGCO Corp. | 529,655 | ||||
29,599 | Alcoa, Inc. | 231,464 | ||||
2,989 | Allegheny Technologies, Inc. | 78,641 | ||||
1,335 | American States Water Co. | 71,649 | ||||
8,185 | Anadarko Petroleum Corp. | 703,337 | ||||
1,886 | Andersons, Inc. | 100,316 | ||||
6,394 | Apache Corp. | 536,009 | ||||
9,751 | Aqua America, Inc. | 305,109 | ||||
71,462 | Archer-Daniels-Midland Co. | 2,423,276 | ||||
7,211 | Baker Hughes, Inc. | 332,643 | ||||
15,948 | Bunge Ltd. | 1,128,640 | ||||
3,440 | Cabot Oil & Gas Corp. | 244,309 | ||||
4,047 | Cameron International Corp. * | 247,515 | ||||
1,226 | Carpenter Technology Corp. | 55,256 | ||||
6,430 | CF Industries Holdings, Inc. | 1,102,745 | ||||
3,937 | Cheniere Energy, Inc. * | 109,291 | ||||
8,468 | Chesapeake Energy Corp. | 172,578 |
See Notes to Financial Statements 36
36 |
Number of Shares | Value | |||||
United States: (continued) | ||||||
31,640 | Chevron Corp. | $ | 3,744,278 | |||
1,412 | Cimarex Energy Co. | 91,766 | ||||
4,237 | Cliffs Natural Resources, Inc. † | 68,851 | ||||
4,917 | Coeur d’Alene Mines Corp. * | 65,396 | ||||
1,692 | Concho Resources, Inc. * | 141,654 | ||||
19,952 | ConocoPhillips | 1,207,096 | ||||
3,730 | Consol Energy, Inc. | 101,083 | ||||
930 | Continental Resources, Inc. * | 80,036 | ||||
8,168 | Cree, Inc. * | 521,608 | ||||
12,818 | Darling International, Inc. * | 239,184 | ||||
42,080 | Deere & Co. | 3,419,000 | ||||
6,088 | Denbury Resources, Inc. * | 105,444 | ||||
6,163 | Devon Energy Corp. | 319,736 | ||||
1,133 | Diamond Offshore Drilling, Inc. † | 77,939 | ||||
4,440 | EOG Resources, Inc. | 584,659 | ||||
2,456 | EQT Corp. | 194,933 | ||||
72,558 | Exxon Mobil Corp. | 6,555,615 | ||||
4,604 | First Solar, Inc. * † | 205,937 | ||||
3,869 | FMC Technologies, Inc. * | 215,426 | ||||
28,737 | Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold, Inc. | 793,429 | ||||
7,280 | Graphic Packaging Holding Co. * | 56,347 | ||||
15,208 | Halliburton Co. | 634,478 | ||||
16,600 | Hecla Mining Co. | 49,468 | ||||
1,738 | Helmerich & Payne, Inc. | 108,538 | ||||
4,875 | Hess Corp. | 324,139 | ||||
3,318 | HollyFrontier Corp. | 141,944 | ||||
8,401 | Ingredion, Inc. | 551,274 | ||||
17,254 | International Paper Co. | 764,525 | ||||
2,739 | Itron, Inc. * | 116,216 | ||||
11,524 | Joy Global, Inc. | 559,260 | ||||
1,622 | Kinder Morgan Management LLC * | 135,583 | ||||
10,310 | Kinder Morgan, Inc. | 393,326 | ||||
1,393 | Lindsay Corp. | 104,447 | ||||
5,405 | Louisiana-Pacific Corp. * | 79,940 | ||||
11,565 | Marathon Oil Corp. | 399,918 | ||||
6,862 | MeadWestvaco Corp. | 234,063 | ||||
57,888 | Monsanto Co. | 5,719,334 | ||||
30,008 | Mosaic Co. | 1,614,730 | ||||
2,959 | Murphy Oil Corp. | 180,174 | ||||
6,973 | National Oilwell Varco, Inc. | 480,440 | ||||
24,099 | Newmont Mining Corp. | 721,765 | ||||
5,861 | Noble Energy, Inc. | 351,894 | ||||
8,796 | Nucor Corp. | 381,043 | ||||
13,148 | Occidental Petroleum Corp. | 1,173,196 | ||||
1,765 | Oceaneering International, Inc. | 127,433 | ||||
3,365 | ONEOK, Inc. | 139,008 | ||||
1,228 | Ormat Technologies, Inc. † | 28,883 | ||||
3,803 | Packaging Corp. of America | 186,195 | ||||
4,401 | Peabody Energy Corp. | 64,431 | ||||
10,105 | Phillips 66 | 595,286 | ||||
6,460 | Pilgrim’s Pride Corp. * | 96,512 | ||||
2,228 | Pioneer Natural Resources Co. | 322,503 | ||||
2,926 | QEP Resources, Inc. | 81,284 | ||||
2,662 | Range Resources Corp. | 205,826 | ||||
2,124 | Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. | 139,249 | ||||
2,790 | Rock-Tenn Co. (Class A) | 278,665 | ||||
1,801 | Royal Gold, Inc. | 75,786 | ||||
21,695 | Schlumberger Ltd. | 1,554,664 |
Number of Shares | Value | |||||
United States: (continued) | ||||||
1,218 | Schweitzer-Mauduit International, Inc. | $ | 60,754 | |||
35 | Seaboard Corp. | 94,780 | ||||
13,561 | Smithfield Foods, Inc. * | 444,123 | ||||
5,388 | Southern Copper Corp. | 148,817 | ||||
5,736 | Southwestern Energy Co. * | 209,536 | ||||
10,922 | Spectra Energy Corp. | 376,372 | ||||
6,102 | Steel Dynamics, Inc. | 90,981 | ||||
5,724 | Stillwater Mining Co. * | 61,476 | ||||
2,175 | Sunpower Corp. * † | 45,022 | ||||
2,216 | Tesoro Corp. | 115,941 | ||||
7,567 | Tractor Supply Co. | 889,955 | ||||
30,782 | Tyson Foods, Inc. | 790,482 | ||||
3,993 | United States Steel Corp. † | 69,997 | ||||
8,901 | Valero Energy Corp. | 309,488 | ||||
21,241 | Weyerhaeuser Co. | 605,156 | ||||
1,949 | Whiting Petroleum Corp. * | 89,829 | ||||
11,141 | Williams Companies, Inc. | 361,748 | ||||
1,477 | Worthington Industries, Inc. | 46,836 | ||||
51,088,563 | ||||||
Total Common Stocks (Cost: $122,084,854) | 109,564,037 | |||||
RIGHTS: 0.0% | ||||||
Spain: 0.0% | ||||||
2,512 | Acerinox S.A. Rights (EUR 0.00, expiring 07/23/13) * # | 1,287 | ||||
14,263 | Repsol S.A. Rights (EUR 0.00, expiring 07/25/13) * # | 7,935 | ||||
Total Rights (Cost: $9,819) | 9,222 | |||||
MONEY MARKET FUND: 0.0% (Cost: $2,307) | ||||||
2,307 | Dreyfus Government Cash Management Fund | 2,307 | ||||
Total Investments Before Collateral for Securities Loaned: 100.3% | ||||||
(Cost: $122,096,980) | 109,575,566 | |||||
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT HELD AS COLLATERAL FOR SECURITIES LOANED: 3.9% | ||||||
(Cost: $4,203,436) | ||||||
4,203,436 | Bank of New York Overnight Government Fund | 4,203,436 | ||||
Total Investments: 104.2% (Cost: $126,300,416) | 113,779,002 | |||||
Liabilities in excess of other assets: (4.2)% | (4,565,585 | ) | ||||
NET ASSETS: 100.0% | $ | 109,213,417 |
See Notes to Financial Statements
37 |
RVE HARD ASSETS PRODUCERS ETF
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
(continued)
ADR | American Depositary Receipt |
CAD | Canadian Dollar |
EUR | Euro |
GBP | British Pound |
GDR | Global Depositary Receipt |
NOK | Norwegian Krone |
USD | United States Dollar |
* | Non-income producing |
† | Security fully or partially on loan. Total market value of securities on loan is $4,023,351. |
# | Indicates a fair valued security which has not been valued utilizing an independent quote, but has been valued pursuant to guidelines established by the Board of Trustees. The aggregate value of fair valued securities is $40,084,716 which represents 36.7% of net assets. |
Reg S | Security was purchased pursuant to Regulation S under the Securities Act of 1933, which exempts from registration securities offered and sold outside of the United States. Such a security cannot be sold in the United States without either an effective registration statement filed pursuant to the Securities Act of 1933, or pursuant to an exemption from registration. |
144A | Security exempt from registration under Rule 144A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or otherwise restricted. These securities may be resold in transactions exempt from registration, unless otherwise noted, and the value amounted to $370,878, or 0.3% of net assets. |
Summary of Investments by Sector Excluding Collateral for Securities Loaned (unaudited) | % of Investments | Value | ||||||
Agriculture | 26.6 | % | $ | 29,085,307 | ||||
Alternative Energy Sources | 1.0 | 1,058,548 | ||||||
Base/Industrial Metals | 12.6 | 13,783,121 | ||||||
Basic Materials | 4.3 | 4,701,303 | ||||||
Consumer, Non-cyclical | 1.6 | 1,708,177 | ||||||
Energy | 40.9 | 44,834,269 | ||||||
Forest Products | 4.4 | 4,862,088 | ||||||
Industrial | 0.2 | 257,196 | ||||||
Precious Metals | 5.3 | 5,842,924 | ||||||
Technology | 0.5 | 521,608 | ||||||
Utilities | 0.5 | 582,423 | ||||||
Water | 2.1 | 2,336,295 | ||||||
Money Market Fund | 0.0 | 2,307 | ||||||
100.0 | % | $ | 109,575,566 |
See Notes to Financial Statements
38 |
The summary of inputs used to value the Fund’s investments as of June 30, 2013 is as follows:
Level
1 Quoted Prices | Level
2 Significant Observable Inputs | Level
3 Significant Unobservable Inputs | Value | |||||||||||||
Common Stocks | ||||||||||||||||
Australia | $ | – | $ | 4,458,473 | $ | – | $ | 4,458,473 | ||||||||
Austria | – | 334,449 | – | 334,449 | ||||||||||||
Bermuda | 73,610 | 236,197 | – | 309,807 | ||||||||||||
Brazil | 1,501,759 | – | – | 1,501,759 | ||||||||||||
Canada | 13,223,758 | – | – | 13,223,758 | ||||||||||||
Chile | 403,460 | – | – | 403,460 | ||||||||||||
China / Hong Kong | 34,325 | 2,096,498 | – | 2,130,823 | ||||||||||||
Colombia | 92,249 | – | – | 92,249 | ||||||||||||
Denmark | – | 199,184 | – | 199,184 | ||||||||||||
Finland | – | 153,246 | – | 153,246 | ||||||||||||
France | – | 2,691,706 | – | 2,691,706 | ||||||||||||
Germany | – | 444,211 | – | 444,211 | ||||||||||||
Hungary | – | 56,133 | – | 56,133 | ||||||||||||
India | 32,605 | 370,878 | – | 403,483 | ||||||||||||
Indonesia | – | 166,024 | – | 166,024 | ||||||||||||
Ireland | – | 109,617 | – | 109,617 | ||||||||||||
Italy | – | 965,985 | – | 965,985 | ||||||||||||
Japan | – | 3,106,872 | – | 3,106,872 | ||||||||||||
Luxembourg | 231,310 | 298,813 | – | 530,123 | ||||||||||||
Malaysia | 89,685 | 939,901 | – | 1,029,586 | ||||||||||||
Mexico | 451,198 | – | – | 451,198 | ||||||||||||
Netherlands | 251,128 | 1,764,307 | – | 2,015,435 | ||||||||||||
Norway | 97,510 | 1,552,397 | – | 1,649,907 | ||||||||||||
Peru | 172,021 | – | – | 172,021 | ||||||||||||
Philippines | – | 41,732 | – | 41,732 | ||||||||||||
Poland | – | 273,790 | – | 273,790 | ||||||||||||
Portugal | – | 75,743 | – | 75,743 | ||||||||||||
Russia | 112,889 | 2,019,500 | – | 2,132,389 | ||||||||||||
Singapore | – | 1,244,235 | – | 1,244,235 | ||||||||||||
South Africa | 517,972 | 958,673 | – | 1,476,645 | ||||||||||||
South Korea | – | 1,242,634 | – | 1,242,634 | ||||||||||||
Spain | – | 386,789 | – | 386,789 | ||||||||||||
Sweden | – | 839,162 | – | 839,162 | ||||||||||||
Switzerland | 608,436 | 4,687,461 | – | 5,295,897 | ||||||||||||
Taiwan | – | 336,635 | – | 336,635 | ||||||||||||
Turkey | – | 99,755 | – | 99,755 | ||||||||||||
United Kingdom | 506,065 | 7,924,494 | – | 8,430,559 | ||||||||||||
United States | 51,088,563 | – | – | 51,088,563 | ||||||||||||
Rights | ||||||||||||||||
Spain | – | 9,222 | – | 9,222 | ||||||||||||
Money Market Funds | 4,205,743 | – | – | 4,205,743 | ||||||||||||
Total | $ | 73,694,286 | $ | 40,084,716 | $ | – | $ | 113,779,002 |
During the period ended June 30, 2013, transfers of securities from Level 1 to Level 2 were $60,053 and transfers from Level 2 to Level 1 were $189,996. These transfers resulted primarily from changes in certain foreign securities valuation methodologies between the last close of the securities’ primary market (Level 1) and valuation by a pricing service (Level 2), which takes into account market direction or events occurring before the Fund’s pricing time but after the last local close, as described in the Notes to Financial Statements.
The following table reconciles the valuation of the Fund’s Level 3 investment securities and related transactions during the period ended June 30, 2013:
Common Stocks | |||||
Spain | |||||
Balance as of December 31, 2012 | $ | – | |||
Realized gain (loss) | 230 | ||||
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | (26,244 | ) | |||
Purchases | – | ||||
Sales | (1,328 | ) | |||
Transfers in and/or out of level 3 | 27,342 | ||||
Balance as of June 30, 2013 | $ | – |
Transfers from Level 2 to Level 3 resulted primarily from limited trading activity.
See Notes to Financial Statements
39 |
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
June 30, 2013 (unaudited)
Number of Shares | Value | |||||
COMMON STOCKS: 100.2% | ||||||
Canada: 2.6% | ||||||
34,046 | Canadian Solar, Inc. (USD) * † | $ | 374,166 | |||
China / Hong Kong: 26.6% | ||||||
464,000 | China Singyes Solar Technologies Holdings Ltd. † # | 485,773 | ||||
4,609,000 | GCL-Poly Energy Holdings Ltd. * † # | 982,751 | ||||
12,358,000 | Hanergy Solar Group Ltd. * # | 949,324 | ||||
32,169 | JA Solar Holdings Co. Ltd. (ADR) * † | 231,617 | ||||
88,368 | LDK Solar Co. Ltd. (ADR) * | 113,995 | ||||
61,630 | Renesola Ltd. (ADR) * † | 131,888 | ||||
144,992 | Suntech Power Holdings Co. Ltd. (ADR) * | 149,342 | ||||
60,108 | Trina Solar Ltd. (ADR) * † | 358,244 | ||||
120,692 | Yingli Green Energy Holding Co. Ltd. (ADR) * † | 391,042 | ||||
3,793,976 | ||||||
Germany: 2.7% | ||||||
11,406 | SMA Solar Technology A.G. # | 338,480 | ||||
91,176 | Solarworld A.G. * † # | 54,142 | ||||
392,622 | ||||||
Norway: 4.3% | ||||||
1,682,369 | Renewable Energy Corp. A.S. * # | 615,220 | ||||
South Korea: 2.3% | ||||||
35,067 | Jusung Engineering Co. Ltd. * # | 181,868 | ||||
76,062 | Nexolon Co. Ltd. * # | 66,310 | ||||
49,164 | Woongjin Energy Co. Ltd. * # | 78,646 | ||||
326,824 | ||||||
Switzerland: 3.8% | ||||||
86,914 | Meyer Burger Technology A.G. * # | 536,695 |
Number of Shares | Value | |||||
Taiwan: 21.6% | ||||||
299,000 | Danen Technology Corp. * # | $ | 109,731 | |||
618,000 | E-Ton Solar Tech Co. Ltd. * # | 250,086 | ||||
25,000 | Giga Solar Materials Corp. # | 191,660 | ||||
383,688 | Gintech Energy Corp. * # | 357,607 | ||||
266,322 | Green Energy Technology, Inc. * # | 185,940 | ||||
397,000 | Motech Industries, Inc. * # | 496,234 | ||||
713,000 | Neo Solar Power Corp. * # | 529,992 | ||||
593,000 | Sino-American Silicon Products, Inc. # | 752,897 | ||||
333,646 | Solartech Energy Corp. * # | 207,594 | ||||
3,081,741 | ||||||
United States: 36.3% | ||||||
41,850 | Advanced Energy Industries, Inc. * | 728,608 | ||||
25,185 | First Solar, Inc. * † | 1,126,525 | ||||
135,345 | GT Advanced Technologies, Inc. * † | 561,682 | ||||
138,883 | Power-One, Inc. * | 877,741 | ||||
43,472 | STR Holdings, Inc. * | 98,681 | ||||
130,820 | SunEdison, Inc. * | 1,068,799 | ||||
34,572 | Sunpower Corp. * † | 715,640 | ||||
5,177,676 | ||||||
Total Common Stocks (Cost: $12,545,430) | 14,298,920 | |||||
SHORT-TERM
INVESTMENT HELD AS COLLATERAL FOR SECURITIES LOANED: 28.4% | ||||||
(Cost: $4,048,729) | ||||||
4,048,729 | Bank of New York Overnight Government Fund | 4,048,729 | ||||
Total Investments: 128.6% (Cost: $16,594,159) | 18,347,649 | |||||
Liabilities in excess of other assets: (28.6)% | (4,084,625 | ) | ||||
NET ASSETS: 100.0% | $ | 14,263,024 |
ADR | American Depositary Receipt |
USD | United States Dollar |
* | Non-income producing |
† | Security fully or partially on loan. Total market value of securities on loan is $3,781,522. |
# | Indicates a fair valued security which has not been valued utilizing an independent quote, but has been valued pursuant to guidelines established by the Board of Trustees. The aggregate value of fair valued securities is $7,370,950 which represents 51.7% of net assets. |
Summary of Investments by Sector Excluding Collateral for Securities Loaned (unaudited) | % of Investments | Value | ||||||
Advanced Materials / Products | 0.7 | % | $ | 98,681 | ||||
Building & Construct Product – Miscellaneous | 3.4 | 485,773 | ||||||
Electronic Component – Semiconductors | 41.5 | 5,932,662 | ||||||
Energy – Alternate Sources | 22.3 | 3,183,994 | ||||||
Mach Tools & Rel Products | 3.7 | 536,695 | ||||||
Power Conversion / Supply Equipment | 27.1 | 3,879,247 | ||||||
Semiconductor Equipment | 1.3 | 181,868 | ||||||
100.0 | % | $ | 14,298,920 |
See Notes to Financial Statements
40 |
The summary of inputs used to value the Fund’s investments as of June 30, 2013 is as follows:
Level 1 Quoted Prices | Level
2 Significant Observable Inputs | Level
3 Significant Unobservable Inputs | Value | |||||||||||||
Common Stocks | ||||||||||||||||
Canada | $ | 374,166 | $ | – | $ | – | $ | 374,166 | ||||||||
China / Hong Kong | 1,376,128 | 2,417,848 | – | 3,793,976 | ||||||||||||
Germany | – | 392,622 | – | 392,622 | ||||||||||||
Norway | – | 615,220 | – | 615,220 | ||||||||||||
South Korea | – | 326,824 | – | 326,824 | ||||||||||||
Switzerland | – | 536,695 | – | 536,695 | ||||||||||||
Taiwan | – | 3,081,741 | – | 3,081,741 | ||||||||||||
United States | 5,177,676 | – | – | 5,177,676 | ||||||||||||
Money Market Fund | 4,048,729 | – | – | 4,048,729 | ||||||||||||
Total | $ | 10,976,699 | $ | 7,370,950 | $ | – | $ | 18,347,649 |
See Notes to Financial Statements
41 |
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
June 30, 2013 (unaudited)
Number of Shares | Value | |||||
COMMON STOCKS: 100.0% | ||||||
Brazil: 21.5% | ||||||
1,586,854 | Cia Siderurgica Nacional S.A. (ADR) † | $ | 4,395,586 | |||
838,393 | Gerdau S.A. (ADR) | 4,787,224 | ||||
983,372 | Vale S.A. (ADR) † | 12,931,342 | ||||
22,114,152 | ||||||
Luxembourg: 17.1% | ||||||
505,325 | ArcelorMittal (USD) † | 5,659,640 | ||||
179,104 | Tenaris S.A. (ADR) | 7,212,518 | ||||
205,374 | Ternium S.A. (ADR) | 4,647,614 | ||||
17,519,772 | ||||||
Mexico: 2.6% | ||||||
195,997 | Grupo Simec, S.A.B. de C.V. (ADR) * | 2,642,039 | ||||
Russia: 1.4% | ||||||
493,467 | Mechel OAO (ADR) * † | 1,421,185 | ||||
South Korea: 6.7% | ||||||
105,820 | POSCO (ADR) | 6,886,766 | ||||
United Kingdom: 12.7% | ||||||
317,632 | Rio Tinto Plc (ADR) † | 13,048,322 | ||||
United States: 38.0% | ||||||
27,635 | A.M. Castle & Co. * † | 435,528 | ||||
161,589 | AK Steel Holding Corp. * † | 491,231 | ||||
127,975 | Allegheny Technologies, Inc. | 3,367,022 | ||||
62,494 | Carpenter Technology Corp. | 2,816,605 | ||||
181,486 | Cliffs Natural Resources, Inc. † | 2,949,147 |
Number of Shares | Value | |||||
United States: (continued) | ||||||
138,553 | Commercial Metals Co. | $ | 2,046,428 | |||
36,370 | Gibraltar Industries, Inc. * | 529,547 | ||||
12,042 | LB Foster Co. | 519,853 | ||||
116,656 | Nucor Corp. | 5,053,538 | ||||
12,956 | Olympic Steel, Inc. | 317,422 | ||||
71,948 | Reliance Steel & Aluminum Co. | 4,716,911 | ||||
31,297 | Schnitzer Steel Industries, Inc. | 731,724 | ||||
318,031 | Steel Dynamics, Inc. | 4,741,842 | ||||
83,155 | Timken Co. | 4,679,963 | ||||
171,042 | United States Steel Corp. † | 2,998,366 | ||||
84,287 | Worthington Industries, Inc. | 2,672,741 | ||||
39,067,868 | ||||||
Total Common Stocks (Cost: $177,266,157) | 102,700,104 | |||||
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT HELD AS COLLATERAL FOR SECURITIES LOANED: 30.4% | ||||||
(Cost: $31,231,469) | ||||||
31,231,469 | Bank of New York Overnight Government Fund | 31,231,469 | ||||
Total Investments: 130.4% (Cost: $208,497,626) | 133,931,573 | |||||
Liabilities in excess of other assets: (30.4)% | (31,221,077 | ) | ||||
NET ASSETS: 100.0% | $ | 102,710,496 |
ADR | American Depositary Receipt |
USD | United States Dollar |
* | Non-income producing |
† | Security fully or partially on loan. Total market value of securities on loan is $30,103,450. |
Summary of Investments by Sector Excluding Collateral for Securities Loaned (unaudited) | % of Investments | Value | ||||||||
Building & Construction | 0.5 | % | $ | 529,547 | ||||||
Metal – Diversified | 12.7 | 13,048,322 | ||||||||
Metal – Iron | 15.5 | 15,880,489 | ||||||||
Metal Processors & Fabricators | 7.7 | 7,872,557 | ||||||||
Metal Products – Distribution | 0.7 | 752,950 | ||||||||
Steel – Producers | 52.6 | 54,036,699 | ||||||||
Steel – Specialty | 3.3 | 3,367,022 | ||||||||
Steel Pipe & Tube | 7.0 | 7,212,518 | ||||||||
100.0 | % | $ | 102,700,104 |
The summary of inputs used to value the Fund’s investments as of June 30, 2013 is as follows:
Level 1 Quoted Prices | Level 2 Significant Observable Inputs | Level 3 Significant Unobservable Inputs | Value | |||||||||||||
Common Stocks* | $ | 102,700,104 | $ | – | $ | – | $ | 102,700,104 | ||||||||
Money Market Fund | 31,231,469 | – | – | 31,231,469 | ||||||||||||
Total | $ | 133,931,573 | $ | – | $ | – | $ | 133,931,573 |
* | See Schedule of Investments for security type and geographic sector breakouts. |
See Notes to Financial Statements
42 |
SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
June 30, 2013 (unaudited)
Number of Shares | Value | |||||
COMMON STOCKS: 99.9% | ||||||
Australia: 0.3% | ||||||
18,824 | Aurora Oil & Gas Ltd. (CAD) * | $ | 50,319 | |||
Canada: 17.4% | ||||||
12,012 | ARC Resources Ltd. † | 313,465 | ||||
4,453 | Baytex Energy Corp. (USD) † | 160,486 | ||||
3,944 | Birchcliff Energy Ltd. * | 30,507 | ||||
16,084 | Crescent Point Energy Corp. † | 543,833 | ||||
29,366 | EnCana Corp. (USD) † | 497,460 | ||||
7,274 | Lightstream Resources Ltd. | 54,127 | ||||
21,693 | Pengrowth Energy Corp. (USD) † | 106,946 | ||||
20,383 | Penn West Petroleum Ltd. (USD) | 215,652 | ||||
6,252 | Peyto Exploration & Development Corp. | 180,161 | ||||
43,479 | Talisman Energy, Inc. (USD) | 496,965 | ||||
5,951 | Tourmaline Oil Corp. * | 237,656 | ||||
2,837,258 | ||||||
United States: 82.2% | ||||||
15,285 | Anadarko Petroleum Corp. | 1,313,440 | ||||
1,882 | Berry Petroleum Co. | 79,646 | ||||
8,841 | Cabot Oil & Gas Corp. | 627,888 | ||||
21,849 | Chesapeake Energy Corp. | 445,283 | ||||
3,634 | Cimarex Energy Co. | 236,174 | ||||
4,402 | Concho Resources, Inc. * | 368,535 | ||||
2,418 | Continental Resources, Inc. * † | 208,093 | ||||
15,684 | Denbury Resources, Inc. * | 271,647 | ||||
17,064 | Devon Energy Corp. | 885,280 | ||||
3,036 | Energen Corp. | 158,661 | ||||
8,861 | EOG Resources, Inc. | 1,166,816 | ||||
6,323 | EQT Corp. | 501,857 | ||||
6,034 | EXCO Resources, Inc. | 46,100 | ||||
5,014 | Forest Oil Corp. * | 20,507 | ||||
3,252 | Gulfport Energy Corp. * | 153,072 | ||||
14,429 | Hess Corp. | 959,384 | ||||
11,151 | Kodiak Oil & Gas Corp. * | 99,132 | ||||
8,300 | Linn Energy, LLC † | 275,394 | ||||
3,509 | National Fuel Gas Co. | 203,347 |
Number of Shares | Value | |||||
United States: (continued) | ||||||
5,693 | Newfield Exploration Co. * | $ | 136,006 | |||
15,027 | Noble Energy, Inc. | 902,221 | ||||
2,681 | Northern Oil and Gas, Inc. * † | 35,765 | ||||
2,950 | Oasis Petroleum, Inc. * | 114,666 | ||||
14,433 | Occidental Petroleum Corp. | 1,287,857 | ||||
5,741 | Pioneer Natural Resources Co. | 831,010 | ||||
7,535 | QEP Resources, Inc. | 209,322 | ||||
6,854 | Range Resources Corp. | 529,951 | ||||
2,568 | Rosetta Resources, Inc. * | 109,191 | ||||
2,785 | SM Energy Co. | 167,044 | ||||
14,756 | Southwestern Energy Co. * | 539,037 | ||||
6,428 | Ultra Petroleum Corp. * | 127,403 | ||||
4,952 | Whiting Petroleum Corp. * | 228,238 | ||||
8,416 | WPX Energy, Inc. * | 159,399 | ||||
13,397,366 | ||||||
Total Common Stocks (Cost: $16,677,734) | 16,284,943 | |||||
MONEY MARKET FUND: 0.2% (Cost: $25,660) | ||||||
25,660 | Dreyfus Government Cash Management Fund | 25,660 | ||||
Total Investments Before Collateral for Securities Loaned: 100.1% | ||||||
(Cost: $16,703,394) | 16,310,603 | |||||
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT HELD AS COLLATERAL FOR SECURITIES LOANED: 6.5% | ||||||
(Cost: $1,070,125) | ||||||
1,070,125 | Bank of New York Overnight Government Fund | 1,070,125 | ||||
Total Investments: 106.6% (Cost: $17,773,519) | 17,380,728 | |||||
Liabilities in excess of other assets: (6.6)% | (1,080,771 | ) | ||||
NET ASSETS: 100.0% | $ | 16,299,957 |
CAD | Canadian Dollar |
USD | United States Dollar |
* | Non-income producing |
† | Security fully or partially on loan. Total market value of securities on loan is $1,031,700. |
Summary of Investments by Sector Excluding Collateral for Securities Loaned (unaudited) | % of Investments | Value | ||||||||
Electric – Integrated | 1.2 | % | $ | 203,347 | ||||||
Oil Company – Exploration & Production | 92.7 | 15,122,212 | ||||||||
Oil Company – Integrated | 5.9 | 959,384 | ||||||||
Money Market Fund | 0.2 | 25,660 | ||||||||
100.0 | % | $ | 16,310,603 |
The summary of inputs used to value the Fund’s investments as of June 30, 2013 is as follows:
Level 1 Quoted Prices | Level 2 Significant Observable Inputs | Level 3 Significant Unobservable Inputs | Value | |||||||||||||
Common Stocks* | $ | 16,284,943 | $ | – | $ | – | $ | 16,284,943 | ||||||||
Money Market Funds | 1,095,785 | – | – | 1,095,785 | ||||||||||||
Total | $ | 17,380,728 | $ | – | $ | – | $ | 17,380,728 |
* | See Schedule of Investments for security type and geographic sector breakouts. |
See Notes to Financial Statements
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SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS
June 30, 2013 (unaudited)
Number of Shares | Value | |||||
COMMON STOCKS: 95.8% | ||||||
Australia: 8.9% | ||||||
3,029,698 | Energy Resources of Australia Ltd. * † # | $ | 3,308,852 | |||
3,574,732 | Paladin Energy Ltd. * # | 2,849,925 | ||||
6,158,777 | ||||||
Canada: 18.3% | ||||||
306,986 | Alpha Minerals, Inc. * † | 1,120,334 | ||||
310,155 | Cameco Corp. (USD) † | 6,407,802 | ||||
2,678,003 | Denison Mines Corp. * † | 3,096,984 | ||||
1,184,589 | Uranium Energy Corp. (USD) * † | 2,120,414 | ||||
12,745,534 | ||||||
France: 18.6% | ||||||
347,871 | Areva S.A. * † # | 5,382,519 | ||||
324,353 | Electricite de France S.A. # | 7,516,717 | ||||
12,899,236 | ||||||
Japan: 26.4% | ||||||
586,014 | IHI Corp. # | 2,213,735 | ||||
98,274 | JGC Corp. # | 3,533,567 | ||||
422,105 | Kajima Corp. # | 1,397,241 | ||||
1,280,306 | Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd. # | 7,106,831 | ||||
527,800 | Taihei Dengyo Kaisha Ltd. # | 3,473,314 | ||||
38,800 | Toshiba Plant Systems & Services Corp. # | 579,897 | ||||
18,304,585 |
Number of Shares | Value | |||||
Poland: 8.2% | ||||||
1,240,003 | Polska Grupa Energetyczna S.A. # | $ | 5,729,349 | |||
United States: 15.4% | ||||||
246,174 | Exelon Corp. | 7,601,853 | ||||
112,500 | US Ecology, Inc. | 3,087,000 | ||||
10,688,853 | ||||||
Total Common Stocks (Cost: $78,307,506) | 66,526,334 | |||||
CLOSED-END FUND: 4.3% | ||||||
(Cost: $4,111,596) | ||||||
629,820 | Uranium Participation Corp. * † | 2,991,041 | ||||
Total Investments Before Collateral for Securities Loaned: 100.1% | ||||||
(Cost: $82,419,102) | 69,517,375 | |||||
SHORT-TERM INVESTMENT HELD AS COLLATERAL FOR SECURITIES LOANED: 18.3% | ||||||
(Cost: $12,707,542) | ||||||
12,707,542 | Bank of New York Overnight Government Fund | 12,707,542 | ||||
Total Investments: 118.4% (Cost: $95,126,644) | 82,224,917 | |||||
Liabilities in excess of other assets: (18.4)% | (12,785,197 | ) | ||||
NET ASSETS: 100.0% | $ | 69,439,720 |
USD | United States Dollar |
* | Non-income producing |
† | Security fully or partially on loan. Total market value of securities on loan is $12,097,669. |
# | Indicates a fair valued security which has not been valued utilizing an independent quote, but has been valued pursuant to guidelines established by the Board of Trustees. The aggregate value of fair valued securities is $43,091,947 which represents 62.1% of net assets. |
Summary of Investments by Sector Excluding Collateral for Securities Loaned (unaudited) |
% of Investments | Value | ||||||
Building & Construction | 7.0 | % | $ | 4,870,555 | ||||
Electric - Integrated | 30.0 | 20,847,919 | ||||||
Energy - Alternate Sources | 7.8 | 5,382,519 | ||||||
Engineering / R&D Services | 5.9 | 4,113,464 | ||||||
Hazardous Waste Disposal | 4.4 | 3,087,000 | ||||||
Machinery - General Industry | 13.4 | 9,320,566 | ||||||
Non - Ferrous Metals | 27.2 | 18,904,311 | ||||||
Closed-End Fund | 4.3 | 2,991,041 | ||||||
100.0 | % | $ | 69,517,375 |
See Notes to Financial Statements
44 |
The summary of inputs used to value the Fund’s investments as of June 30, 2013 is as follows:
Level 1 Quoted Prices | Level 2 Significant Observable Inputs | Level 3 Significant Unobservable Inputs | Value | ||||||||||||||
Common Stocks | |||||||||||||||||
Australia | $ | – | $ | 6,158,777 | $ | – | $ | 6,158,777 | |||||||||
Canada | 12,745,534 | – | – | 12,745,534 | |||||||||||||
France | – | 12,899,236 | – | 12,899,236 | |||||||||||||
Japan | – | 18,304,585 | – | 18,304,585 | |||||||||||||
Poland | – | 5,729,349 | – | 5,729,349 | |||||||||||||
United States | 10,688,853 | – | – | 10,688,853 | |||||||||||||
Closed-End Fund | 2,991,041 | – | – | 2,991,041 | |||||||||||||
Money Market Fund | 12,707,542 | – | – | 12,707,542 | |||||||||||||
Total | $ | 39,132,970 | $ | 43,091,947 | $ | – | $ | 82,224,917 |
See Notes to Financial Statements
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MARKET VECTORS ETF TRUST
STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
June 30, 2013 (unaudited)
Agribusiness ETF | Coal ETF | Global Alternative Energy ETF(a) | Gold Miners ETF | |||||||||||||||||||||
Assets: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Investments, at value (1) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Unaffiliated issuers (2) | $ | 4,869,907,284 | $ | 152,278,856 | $ | 72,422,956 | $ | 3,388,385,207 | ||||||||||||||||
Affiliated issuers (3) | – | – | – | 2,424,451,639 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Short term investment held as collateral for securities loaned (4) | 358,711,687 | 27,158,112 | 19,259,331 | 128,571,640 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Cash | 66,058 | 30,509 | 2,226 | 679,636 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Cash denominated in foreign currency, at value (5) | 1,901,795 | 403,071 | 52,870 | – | ||||||||||||||||||||
Receivables: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Investment securities sold | 492,278 | 99,837 | 215 | – | ||||||||||||||||||||
Shares sold | 1,505 | – | – | 12,697 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Due from Adviser | – | – | – | – | ||||||||||||||||||||
Dividends | 12,224,876 | 1,297,148 | 148,095 | 1,840,682 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Prepaid expenses | 10,658 | 2,251 | 85 | 19,235 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Total assets | 5,243,316,141 | 181,269,784 | 91,885,778 | 5,943,960,736 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Liabilities: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Payables: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Investment securities purchased | 2,714 | 1,486 | – | – | ||||||||||||||||||||
Collateral for securities loaned | 358,711,687 | 27,158,112 | 19,259,331 | 128,571,640 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Line of credit | 13,544,000 | 1,494,000 | 156,000 | 1,592,000 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Shares redeemed | 878,531 | 18,825 | – | 5,548 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Due to Adviser | 2,075,158 | 64,069 | 24,618 | 2,328,202 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Due to custodian | – | – | – | – | ||||||||||||||||||||
Deferred Trustee fees | 260,752 | 30,674 | 17,750 | 601,850 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Accrued expenses | 524,495 | 222,162 | 126,748 | 539,693 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Total liabilities | 375,997,337 | 28,989,328 | 19,584,447 | 133,638,933 | ||||||||||||||||||||
NET ASSETS | $ | 4,867,318,804 | $ | 152,280,456 | $ | 72,301,331 | $ | 5,810,321,803 | ||||||||||||||||
Shares outstanding | 94,950,000 | 8,600,000 | 1,583,333 | 237,152,500 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Net asset value, redemption and offering price per share | $ | 51.26 | $ | 17.71 | $ | 45.66 | $ | 24.50 | ||||||||||||||||
Net assets consist of: | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
Aggregate paid in capital | $ | 5,471,791,338 | $ | 599,646,094 | $ | 359,369,812 | $ | 13,235,275,150 | ||||||||||||||||
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | (44,195,546 | ) | (116,964,388 | ) | (11,751,580 | ) | (5,985,794,998 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Undistributed (accumulated) net investment income (loss) | 56,317,089 | 2,487,993 | 714,426 | 36,627,951 | ||||||||||||||||||||
Accumulated net realized gain (loss) | (616,594,077 | ) | (332,889,243 | ) | (276,031,327 | ) | (1,475,786,300 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
$ | 4,867,318,804 | $ | 152,280,456 | $ | 72,301,331 | $ | 5,810,321,803 | |||||||||||||||||
(1) | Value of securities on loan | $ | 345,362,205 | $ | 25,614,199 | $ | 18,478,072 | $ | 123,970,145 | |||||||||||||||
(2) | Cost of Investments - Unaffiliated issuers | $ | 4,914,058,450 | $ | 269,238,917 | $ | 84,173,129 | $ | 6,648,848,929 | |||||||||||||||
(3) | Cost of investments - Affiliated issuers | $ | – | $ | – | $ | – | $ | 5,149,782,916 | |||||||||||||||
(4) | Cost of short term investment held as collateral for securities loaned | $ | 358,711,687 | $ | 27,158,112 | $ | 19,259,331 | $ | 128,571,640 | |||||||||||||||
(5) | Cost of cash denominated in foreign currency | $ | 1,909,446 | $ | 403,071 | $ | 53,860 | $ | – |
(a) | Net asset value per share and shares outstanding have been restated to reflect the 1 for 3 reverse share split which took place on July 1, 2013 (See Note 14). |
(b) | Net asset value per share and shares outstanding have been restated to reflect the 1 for 4 reverse share split which took place on July 1, 2013 (See Note 14). |
See Notes to Financial Statements
46 |
Junior Gold Miners ETF(b) |
Oil Services ETF | Rare Earth/ Strategic Metals ETF(b) |
RVE Hard Assets Producers ETF |
Solar Energy ETF | Steel ETF | Unconventional Oil & Gas ETF |
Uranium+ Nuclear Energy ETF(a) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
$ | 222,424,952 | $ | 1,541,380,857 | $ | 116,540,618 | $ | 109,575,566 | $ | 14,298,920 | $ | 102,700,104 | $ | 16,310,603 | $ | 69,517,375 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
1,016,236,906 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
161,249,930 | 89,307,535 | 28,823,966 | 4,203,436 | 4,048,729 | 31,231,469 | 1,070,125 | 12,707,542 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
213 | – | 53,739 | 15,782 | – | – | 5,724 | – | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
6,972,115 | – | 816,692 | 103,039 | 19,370 | – | – | 247,929 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
177,765 | – | 945,562 | 616 | – | 8,608,733 | – | 2,893 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
10,181 | 1,022 | – | – | – | – | – | 1,172 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
– | – | – | – | 8,805 | – | 3,551 | – | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1,973,775 | 1,099,070 | 318,388 | 267,852 | 18,754 | 240,996 | 21,407 | 322,924 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
7,661 | 10,137 | 2,821 | 2,053 | 17 | 256 | 2,597 | 652 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1,409,053,498 | 1,631,798,621 | 147,501,786 | 114,168,344 | 18,394,595 | 142,781,558 | 17,414,007 | 82,800,487 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
30,001,589 | – | 776 | 48,261 | – | 229,429 | – | – | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
161,249,930 | 89,307,535 | 28,823,966 | 4,203,436 | 4,048,729 | 31,231,469 | 1,070,125 | 12,707,542 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
– | 999,000 | 367,000 | 577,000 | – | 67,004 | – | 493,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
– | 1,669 | 57,326 | – | – | 8,378,042 | – | – | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
590,518 | 380,026 | 39,589 | 22,170 | – | 38,606 | – | 22,359 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
– | 26,215 | – | – | 13,365 | 1,280 | – | 641 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
99,340 | 19,624 | 8,536 | 9,551 | 2,176 | 26,276 | 258 | 15,583 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
158,747 | 55,102 | 115,932 | 94,509 | 67,301 | 98,956 | 43,667 | 121,642 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
192,100,124 | 90,789,171 | 29,413,125 | 4,954,927 | 4,131,571 | 40,071,062 | 1,114,050 | 13,360,767 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
$ | 1,216,953,374 | $ | 1,541,009,450 | $ | 118,088,661 | $ | 109,213,417 | $ | 14,263,024 | $ | 102,710,496 | $ | 16,299,957 | $ | 69,439,720 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
33,437,500 | 36,010,863 | 3,075,000 | 3,250,000 | 300,000 | 2,700,000 | 650,000 | 1,666,667 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
$ | 36.39 | $ | 42.79 | $ | 38.40 | $ | 33.60 | $ | 47.54 | $ | 38.04 | $ | 25.08 | $ | 41.66 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
$ | 3,981,151,253 | $ | 1,482,391,597 | $ | 306,818,461 | $ | 130,042,242 | $ | 73,110,343 | $ | 329,639,799 | $ | 16,891,310 | $ | 252,807,077 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
(1,573,488,172 | ) | (70,813,671 | ) | (108,671,308 | ) | (12,523,593 | ) | 1,752,865 | (74,566,053 | ) | (392,872 | ) | (12,903,645 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
(109,525,098 | ) | 8,019,413 | 812,727 | 1,333,659 | 91,053 | 1,519,560 | 81,531 | 1,093,465 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
(1,081,184,609 | ) | 121,412,111 | (80,871,219 | ) | (9,638,891 | ) | (60,691,237 | ) | (153,882,810 | ) | (280,012 | ) | (171,557,177 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
$ | 1,216,953,374 | $ | 1,541,009,450 | $ | 118,088,661 | $ | 109,213,417 | $ | 14,263,024 | $ | 102,710,496 | $ | 16,299,957 | $ | 69,439,720 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
$ | 146,589,759 | $ | 87,346,459 | $ | 26,912,479 | $ | 4,023,351 | $ | 3,781,522 | $ | 30,103,450 | $ | 1,031,700 | $ | 12,097,669 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
$ | 326,245,629 | $ | 1,612,194,527 | $ | 225,200,348 | $ | 122,096,980 | $ | 12,545,430 | $ | 177,266,157 | $ | 16,703,394 | $ | 82,419,102 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
$ | 2,485,849,820 | $ | – | $ | – | $ | – | $ | – | $ | – | $ | – | $ | – | |||||||||||||||||||||||
$ | 161,249,930 | $ | 89,307,535 | $ | 28,823,966 | $ | 4,203,436 | $ | 4,048,729 | $ | 31,231,469 | $ | 1,070,125 | $ | 12,707,542 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
$ | 7,014,185 | $ | – | $ | 828,676 | $ | 103,795 | $ | 19,288 | $ | – | $ | – | $ | 248,250 |
See Notes to Financial Statements
47 |
MARKET VECTORS ETF TRUST
For the Period Ended June 30, 2013 (unaudited)
Agribusiness ETF | Coal ETF | Global Alternative Energy ETF |
Gold Miners ETF | ||||||||||||||||||||
Income: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Dividends — unaffiliated issuers | $ | 74,624,594 | $ | 3,356,374 | $ | 314,963 | $ | 47,376,401 | |||||||||||||||
Dividends — affiliated issuers | – | – | – | 16,873,053 | |||||||||||||||||||
Securities lending income | 2,380,081 | 44,821 | 562,132 | 1,352,850 | |||||||||||||||||||
Foreign taxes withheld | (6,923,860 | ) | (302,862 | ) | (25,936 | ) | (6,788,711 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Total income | 70,080,815 | 3,098,333 | 851,159 | 58,813,593 | |||||||||||||||||||
Expenses: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Management fees | 13,761,162 | 541,974 | 137,823 | 16,996,457 | |||||||||||||||||||
Professional fees | 183,814 | 33,264 | 20,445 | 245,364 | |||||||||||||||||||
Insurance | 48,469 | 1,925 | 418 | 76,815 | |||||||||||||||||||
Trustees’ fees and expenses | 81,756 | 4,753 | 615 | 74,858 | |||||||||||||||||||
Reports to shareholders | 140,075 | 18,084 | 13,044 | 219,485 | |||||||||||||||||||
Indicative optimized portfolio value fee | 5,774 | 7,465 | 7,439 | – | |||||||||||||||||||
Custodian fees | 429,967 | 36,282 | 8,006 | 242,617 | |||||||||||||||||||
Registration fees | 102,641 | 2,489 | 2,474 | 102,294 | |||||||||||||||||||
Transfer agent fees | 1,194 | 1,194 | 1,189 | – | |||||||||||||||||||
Fund accounting fees | 126,666 | 18,035 | 17,855 | – | |||||||||||||||||||
Interest | 138,113 | 2,109 | 670 | 33,853 | |||||||||||||||||||
Other | 39,831 | 3,292 | 1,946 | 63,582 | |||||||||||||||||||
Total expenses | 15,059,462 | 670,866 | 211,924 | 18,055,325 | |||||||||||||||||||
Waiver of management fees | – | (29,229 | ) | (40,353 | ) | (5,227 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Expenses assumed by the Adviser | – | – | – | – | |||||||||||||||||||
Net expenses | 15,059,462 | 641,637 | 171,571 | 18,050,098 | |||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income (loss) | 55,021,353 | 2,456,696 | 679,588 | 40,763,495 | |||||||||||||||||||
Net realized gain (loss) on: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Investments - unaffiliated issuers | (222,522,462 | ) | (13,599,264 | ) | (4,444,913 | ) | (249,219,979 | ) | |||||||||||||||
Investments - affiliated issuers | – | – | – | (307,848,051 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
In-kind redemptions | 245,693,021 | (632,643 | ) | (29,371 | ) | (132,784,118 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Foreign currency transactions and foreign denominated assets and liabilities | (2,040,208 | ) | 13,834 | (6,650 | ) | – | |||||||||||||||||
Net realized gain (loss) | 21,130,351 | (14,218,073 | ) | (4,480,934 | ) | (689,852,148 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on: | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Investments | (231,293,076 | ) | (59,980,874 | ) | 20,773,854 | (3,645,994,718 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Foreign currency transactions and foreign denominated assets and liabilities | (159,440 | ) | (3,745 | ) | (600 | ) | – | ||||||||||||||||
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | (231,452,516 | ) | (59,984,619 | ) | 20,773,254 | (3,645,994,718 | ) | ||||||||||||||||
Net Increase (Decrease) in Net Assets Resulting from Operations | $ | (155,300,812 | ) | $ | (71,745,996 | ) | $ | 16,971,908 | $ | (4,295,083,371 | ) |
See Notes to Financial Statements
48 |
Junior Gold Miners ETF | Oil Services ETF | Rare Earth/ Strategic Metals ETF | RVE Hard Assets Producers ETF | Solar Energy ETF | Steel ETF | Unconventional Oil & Gas ETF | Uranium+ Nuclear Energy ETF | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
$ | 882,794 | $ | 10,560,357 | $ | 680,476 | $ | 1,690,530 | $ | 17,754 | $ | 1,801,699 | $ | 131,066 | $ | 802,265 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
2,685,476 | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
2,088,344 | 109,854 | 482,450 | 35,809 | 121,327 | 102,056 | 5,501 | 96,907 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
(245,066 | ) | (27,090 | ) | (64,120 | ) | (107,324 | ) | (2,676 | ) | (47,483 | ) | (11,329 | ) | (70,840 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
5,411,548 | 10,643,121 | 1,098,806 | 1,619,015 | 136,405 | 1,856,272 | 125,238 | 828,332 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
4,995,606 | 2,603,210 | 362,090 | 286,254 | 32,300 | 325,965 | 43,015 | 188,690 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
102,512 | 38,858 | 29,290 | 24,467 | 30,206 | 22,743 | 18,137 | 23,522 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
19,513 | 9,056 | 1,479 | 1,222 | 88 | 1,013 | 139 | 691 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
26,757 | 10,153 | 2,093 | 1,691 | 119 | 2,006 | 195 | 864 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
86,877 | 25,858 | 19,364 | 9,537 | 4,963 | 12,407 | 9,925 | 11,880 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
7,465 | 1,974 | 9,278 | 9,396 | 9,398 | – | 7,455 | 5,775 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
168,356 | 40,488 | 26,593 | 43,192 | 10,467 | 7,323 | 4,220 | 9,388 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
73,637 | 17,781 | 7,931 | 2,488 | 2,847 | 2,479 | 3,029 | 2,479 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
1,194 | 1,199 | 1,194 | 1,308 | 1,193 | 1,189 | 1,186 | 1,189 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
86,489 | 58,820 | 17,920 | 17,918 | 17,835 | 14,739 | 11,413 | 17,855 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
39,837 | 8,159 | 1,942 | 4,346 | 933 | 2,066 | – | 1,428 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
19,862 | 7,977 | 2,514 | 15,148 | 1,955 | 899 | 318 | 1,686 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
5,628,105 | 2,823,533 | 481,688 | 416,967 | 112,304 | 392,829 | 99,032 | 265,447 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
– | (212,164 | ) | (66,966 | ) | (132,091 | ) | (32,300 | ) | (32,202 | ) | (43,015 | ) | (37,592 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
– | – | – | – | (37,081 | ) | – | (9,561 | ) | – | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
5,628,105 | 2,611,369 | 414,722 | 284,876 | 42,923 | 360,627 | 46,456 | 227,855 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
(216,557 | ) | 8,031,752 | 684,084 | 1,334,139 | 93,482 | 1,495,645 | 78,782 | 600,477 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
(94,023,916 | ) | (1,188,705 | ) | (19,458,103 | ) | (1,296,085 | ) | (2,521,535 | ) | (23,682,187 | ) | (77,740 | ) | (7,743,914 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||
(469,775,025 | ) | – | – | – | – | – | – | – | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
5,380,427 | 124,047,436 | 918,851 | 1,168,535 | 279,299 | 3,787,006 | 296,958 | 1,700,888 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
(1,260,024 | ) | – | (68,863 | ) | (7,071 | ) | (3,234 | ) | – | 576 | (56,101 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
(559,678,538 | ) | 122,858,731 | (18,608,115 | ) | (134,621 | ) | (2,245,470 | ) | (19,895,181 | ) | 219,794 | (6,099,127 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||||||||
(886,345,602 | ) | 1,181,034 | (27,997,504 | ) | (8,395,673 | ) | 5,501,985 | (14,256,265 | ) | 1,342,506 | 6,376,766 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
(52,076 | ) | – | (10,665 | ) | (5,662 | ) | (1,250 | ) | – | (12 | ) | 950 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
(886,397,678 | ) | 1,181,034 | (28,008,169 | ) | (8,401,335 | ) | 5,500,735 | (14,256,265 | ) | 1,342,494 | 6,377,716 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
$ | (1,446,292,773 | ) | $ | 132,071,517 | $ | (45,932,200 | ) | $ | (7,201,817 | ) | $ | 3,348,747 | $ | (32,655,801 | ) | $ | 1,641,070 | $ | 879,066 |
See Notes to Financial Statements
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MARKET VECTORS ETF TRUST
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
Agribusiness ETF | Coal ETF | ||||||||||||||||||
For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2013 | For the Year Ended December 31, 2012 | For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2013 | For the Year Ended December 31, 2012 | ||||||||||||||||
(unaudited) | (unaudited) | ||||||||||||||||||
Operations: | |||||||||||||||||||
Net investment income (loss) | $ | 55,021,353 | $ | 107,045,700 | $ | 2,456,696 | $ | 4,559,835 | |||||||||||
Net realized gain (loss) | 21,130,351 | 39,994,873 | (14,218,073 | ) | (142,189,399 | ) | |||||||||||||
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | (231,452,516 | ) | 606,523,455 | (59,984,619 | ) | 104,709,260 | |||||||||||||
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | (155,300,812 | ) | 753,564,028 | (71,745,996 | ) | (32,920,304 | ) | ||||||||||||
Dividends to shareholders: | |||||||||||||||||||
Dividends from net investment income | – | (104,052,600 | ) | – | (3,973,750 | ) | |||||||||||||
Share transactions:* * | |||||||||||||||||||
Proceeds from sale of shares | 27,640,121 | 191,268,360 | 19,318,439 | 140,338,113 | |||||||||||||||
Cost of shares redeemed | (672,241,901 | ) | (704,371,720 | ) | (30,650,098 | ) | (182,506,166 | ) | |||||||||||
Increase (Decrease) in net assets resulting from share transactions | (644,601,780 | ) | (513,103,360 | ) | (11,331,659 | ) | (42,168,053 | ) | |||||||||||
Total increase (decrease) in net assets | (799,902,592 | ) | 136,408,068 | (83,077,655 | ) | (79,062,107 | ) | ||||||||||||
Net Assets, beginning of period | 5,667,221,396 | 5,530,813,328 | 235,358,111 | 314,420,218 | |||||||||||||||
Net Assets, end of period† | $ | 4,867,318,804 | $ | 5,667,221,396 | $ | 152,280,456 | $ | 235,358,111 | |||||||||||
† | Including undistributed (accumulated) net investment income (loss) | $ | 56,317,089 | $ | 1,295,737 | $ | 2,487,993 | $ | 31,297 | ||||||||||
* * | Shares of Common Stock Issued (no par value) | ||||||||||||||||||
Shares sold | 500,000 | 3,800,000 | 750,000 | 5,800,000 | |||||||||||||||
Shares redeemed | (12,600,000 | ) | (13,900,000 | ) | (1,500,000 | ) | (6,150,000 | ) | |||||||||||
Net increase (decrease) | (12,100,000 | ) | (10,100,000 | ) | (750,000 | ) | (350,000 | ) |
(a) | Share activity has been restated to reflect the 1 for 3 reverse share split which took place on July 1, 2013 (See Note 14). |
(b) | Share activity has been restated to reflect the 1 for 4 reverse share split which took place on July 1, 2013 (See Note 14). |
See Notes to Financial Statements
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Global Alternative Energy ETF(a) | Gold Miners ETF | Junior Gold Miners ETF(b) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2013 | For the Year Ended December 31, 2012 | For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2013 | For the Year Ended December 31, 2012 | For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2013 | For the Year Ended December 31, 2012 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
(unaudited) | (unaudited) | (unaudited) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
$ | 679,588 | $ | 923,061 | $ | 40,763,495 | $ | 76,636,120 | $ | (216,557 | ) | $ | 235,775 | ||||||||||||||||
(4,480,934 | ) | (31,075,909 | ) | (689,852,148 | ) | 90,969,205 | (559,678,538 | ) | (321,062,743 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
20,773,254 | 31,273,942 | (3,645,994,718 | ) | (1,030,211,098 | ) | (886,397,678 | ) | (71,001,872 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
16,971,908 | 1,121,094 | (4,295,083,371 | ) | (862,605,773 | ) | (1,446,292,773 | ) | (391,828,840 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
– | (859,050 | ) | – | (89,467,455 | ) | – | (96,187,500 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
11,671,425 | – | 4,044,190,266 | 7,497,171,033 | 300,747,333 | 1,391,056,126 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
(2,355,241 | ) | (12,892,902 | ) | (3,344,838,656 | ) | (5,911,583,359 | ) | (174,732,591 | ) | (288,473,500 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
9,316,184 | (12,892,902 | ) | 699,351,610 | 1,585,587,674 | 126,014,742 | 1,102,582,626 | ||||||||||||||||||||||
26,288,092 | (12,630,858 | ) | (3,595,731,761 | ) | 633,514,446 | (1,320,278,031 | ) | 614,566,286 | ||||||||||||||||||||
46,013,239 | 58,644,097 | 9,406,053,564 | 8,772,539,118 | 2,537,231,405 | 1,922,665,119 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
$ | 72,301,331 | $ | 46,013,239 | $ | 5,810,321,803 | $ | 9,406,053,564 | $ | 1,216,953,374 | $ | 2,537,231,405 | |||||||||||||||||
$ | 714,426 | $ | 34,838 | $ | 36,627,951 | $ | (4,135,544 | ) | $ | (109,525,098 | ) | $ | (109,308,541 | ) | ||||||||||||||
266,667 | – | 129,200,000 | 155,350,000 | 4,412,500 | 15,462,500 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
(66,667 | ) | (400,000 | ) | (95,100,000 | ) | (122,650,000 | ) | (3,037,500 | ) | (3,050,000 | ) | |||||||||||||||||
200,000 | (400,000 | ) | 34,100,000 | 32,700,000 | 1,375,000 | 12,412,500 |
See Notes to Financial Statements
51 |
MARKET VECTORS ETF TRUST
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
(continued)
Oil Services ETF(b) | Rare Earth/Strategic Metals ETF(a) | |||||||||||||||
For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2013 | For the Year Ended December 31, 2012 | For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2013 | For the Year Ended December 31, 2012 | |||||||||||||
(unaudited) | (unaudited) | |||||||||||||||
Operations: | ||||||||||||||||
Net investment income | $ | 8,031,752 | $ | 13,894,610 | $ | 684,084 | $ | 2,938,946 | ||||||||
Net realized gain (loss) | 122,858,731 | 90,886,790 | (18,608,115 | ) | (31,092,041 | ) | ||||||||||
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | 1,181,034 | (77,579,606 | ) | (28,008,169 | ) | 8,895,126 | ||||||||||
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | 132,071,517 | 27,201,794 | (45,932,200 | ) | (19,257,969 | ) | ||||||||||
Dividends and Distributions to shareholders: | ||||||||||||||||
Dividends from net investment income | – | (13,484,728 | ) | – | (2,996,400 | ) | ||||||||||
Distributions from net realized capital gains | – | (234,226 | ) | – | – | |||||||||||
Total Dividends and Distributions | – | (13,718,954 | ) | – | (2,996,400 | ) | ||||||||||
Share transactions:** | ||||||||||||||||
Proceeds from sale of shares | 3,189,179,849 | 5,542,879,994 | 2,863,724 | 21,255,021 | ||||||||||||
Cost of shares redeemed | (3,063,568,246 | ) | (5,186,689,166 | ) | (13,494,975 | ) | (22,883,914 | ) | ||||||||
Increase (Decrease) in net assets resulting from share transactions | 125,611,603 | 356,190,828 | (10,631,251 | ) | (1,628,893 | ) | ||||||||||
Total increase (decrease) in net assets | 257,683,120 | 369,673,668 | (56,563,451 | ) | (23,883,262 | ) | ||||||||||
Net Assets, beginning of period | 1,283,326,330 | 913,652,662 | 174,652,112 | 198,535,374 | ||||||||||||
Net Assets, end of period† | $ | 1,541,009,450 | $ | 1,283,326,330 | $ | 118,088,661 | $ | 174,652,112 | ||||||||
† Including undistributed (accumulated) net investment income (loss) | $ | 8,019,413 | $ | (12,339 | ) | $ | 812,727 | $ | 128,643 | |||||||
** Shares of Common Stock Issued (no par value) | ||||||||||||||||
Shares sold | 75,100,000 | 140,400,000 | 62,500 | 400,000 | ||||||||||||
Shares redeemed | (72,300,000 | ) | (131,050,000 | ) | (287,500 | ) | (387,500 | ) | ||||||||
Net increase (decrease) | 2,800,000 | 9,350,000 | (225,000 | ) | 12,500 |
(a) | Share activity has been restated to reflect the 1 for 4 reverse share split which took place on July 1, 2013 (See Note 14). |
(b) | Share activity has been restated to reflect the 3 for 1 share split which took place on February 14, 2012 (See Note 10). |
(c) | Share activity has been restated to reflect the 1 for 15 reverse share split which took place on July 2, 2012 (See Note 10). |
See Notes to Financial Statements
52 |
RVE Hard Assets Producers ETF | Solar Energy ETF(c) | Steel ETF | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2013 | For the Year Ended December 31, 2012 | For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2013 | For the Year Ended December 31, 2012 | For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2012 | For the Year Ended December 31, 2012 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
(unaudited) | (unaudited) | (unaudited) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||
$ | 1,334,139 | $ | 2,940,941 | $ | 93,482 | $ | 386,852 | $ | 1,495,645 | $ | 3,426,928 | |||||||||||||||||
(134,621 | ) | 3,552,446 | (2,245,470 | ) | (19,226,876 | ) | (19,895,181 | ) | (22,112,847 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
(8,401,335 | ) | 4,302,686 | 5,500,735 | 13,570,378 | (14,256,265 | ) | 34,973,481 | |||||||||||||||||||||
(7,201,817 | ) | 10,796,073 | 3,348,747 | (5,269,646 | ) | (32,655,801 | ) | 16,287,562 | ||||||||||||||||||||
– | (2,900,200 | ) | – | (395,100 | ) | – | (3,386,250 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
– | – | – | – | – | – | |||||||||||||||||||||||
– | (2,900,200 | ) | – | (395,100 | ) | – | (3,386,250 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||||
4,997,465 | 12,830,008 | 1,995,769 | 6,628,658 | 42,379,926 | 88,363,561 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
(10,786,445 | ) | (57,208,727 | ) | (1,995,769 | ) | – | (60,894,652 | ) | (128,420,817 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
(5,788,980 | ) | (44,378,719 | ) | – | 6,628,658 | (18,514,726 | ) | (40,057,256 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
(12,990,797 | ) | (36,482,846 | ) | 3,348,747 | 963,912 | (51,170,527 | ) | (27,155,944 | ) | |||||||||||||||||||
122,204,214 | 158,687,060 | 10,914,277 | 9,950,365 | 153,881,023 | 181,036,967 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
$ | 109,213,417 | $ | 122,204,214 | $ | 14,263,024 | $ | 10,914,277 | $ | 102,710,496 | $ | 153,881,023 | |||||||||||||||||
$ | 1,333,659 | $ | (480 | ) | $ | 91,053 | $ | (2,429 | ) | $ | 1,519,560 | $ | 23,915 | |||||||||||||||
150,000 | 350,000 | 50,000 | 120,000 | 950,000 | 1,900,000 | |||||||||||||||||||||||
(300,000 | ) | (1,650,000 | ) | (50,000 | ) | – | (1,400,000 | ) | (2,550,000 | ) | ||||||||||||||||||
(150,000 | ) | (1,300,000 | ) | – | 120,000 | (450,000 | ) | (650,000 | ) |
See Notes to Financial Statements
53 |
MARKET VECTORS ETF TRUST
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
(continued)
Unconventional Oil & Gas ETF | Uranium+Nuclear Energy ETF(a) | |||||||||||||||
For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2013 | For the Period February 14, 2012* through December 31, 2012 | For the Six Months Ended June 30, 2013 | For the Year Ended December 31, 2012 | |||||||||||||
(unaudited) | (unaudited) | |||||||||||||||
Operations: | ||||||||||||||||
Net investment income | $ | 78,782 | $ | 161,553 | $ | 600,477 | $ | 2,382,526 | ||||||||
Net realized gain (loss) | 219,794 | (113,804 | ) | (6,099,127 | ) | (16,275,048 | ) | |||||||||
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | 1,342,494 | (1,735,366 | ) | 6,377,716 | 10,858,990 | |||||||||||
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | 1,641,070 | (1,687,617 | ) | 879,066 | (3,033,532 | ) | ||||||||||
Dividends to shareholders: | ||||||||||||||||
Dividends from net investment income | – | (152,600 | ) | – | (3,602,400 | ) | ||||||||||
Share transactions:** | ||||||||||||||||
Proceeds from sale of shares | 4,928,793 | 23,305,562 | 728,616 | 5,465,787 | ||||||||||||
Cost of shares redeemed | (6,049,531 | ) | (5,685,720 | ) | (10,734,700 | ) | (6,930,759 | ) | ||||||||
Increase (Decrease) in net assets resulting from share transactions | (1,120,738 | ) | 17,619,842 | (10,006,084 | ) | (1,464,972 | ) | |||||||||
Total increase (decrease) in net assets | 520,332 | 15,779,625 | (9,127,018 | ) | (8,100,904 | ) | ||||||||||
Net Assets, beginning of period | 15,779,625 | – | 78,566,738 | 86,667,642 | ||||||||||||
Net Assets, end of period† | $ | 16,299,957 | $ | 15,779,625 | $ | 69,439,720 | $ | 78,566,738 | ||||||||
† Including undistributed net investment income | $ | 81,531 | $ | 2,749 | $ | 1,093,465 | $ | 492,989 | ||||||||
** Shares of Common Stock Issued (no par value) | ||||||||||||||||
Shares sold | 200,000 | 950,000 | 16,667 | 116,667 | ||||||||||||
Shares redeemed | (250,000 | ) | (250,000 | ) | (250,000 | ) | (150,000 | ) | ||||||||
Net increase (decrease) | (50,000 | ) | 700,000 | (233,333 | ) | (33,333 | ) |
* | Commencement of operations |
(a) | Share activity has been restated to reflect the 1 for 3 reverse share split whick took place on July 1, 2013 (See Note 14). |
See Notes to Financial Statements
54 |
MARKET VECTORS ETF TRUST |
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS |
For a share outstanding throughout each period:
(a) | Commencement of operations |
(b) | Total return is calculated assuming an initial investment made at the net asset value at the beginning of period, reinvestment of any dividends and distributions at net asset value on the dividend/distributions payment date and a redemption on the last day of the period. The return does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund dividends/distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. |
(c) | Not annualized |
(d) | Annualized |
See Notes to Financial Statements
55 |
MARKET VECTORS ETF TRUST |
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS |
For a share outstanding throughout each period:
(a) | Total return is calculated assuming an initial investment made at the net asset value at the beginning of period, reinvestment of any dividends and distributions at net asset value on the dividend/distributions payment date and a redemption on the last day of the period. The return does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund dividends/distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. |
(b) | Not annualized |
(c) | Annualized |
# | On July 1, 2013, the Fund effected a 1 for 3 reverse share split (See Note 14). Per share data for all periods have been adjusted to reflect the split. |
See Notes to Financial Statements
56 |
MARKET VECTORS ETF TRUST |
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS |
For a share outstanding throughout each period:
(a) | Commencement of operations |
(b) | Calculated based upon average shares outstanding |
(c) | Total return is calculated assuming an initial investment made at the net asset value at the beginning of period, reinvestment of any dividends and distributions at net asset value on the dividend/distributions payment date and a redemption on the last day of the period. The return does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund dividends/distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. |
(d) | Not annualized |
(e) | Annualized |
(f) | Amount represents less than $0.005 per share |
* | On July 1, 2013, the Fund effected a 1 for 4 reverse share split (See Note 14). Per share data for all periods have been adjusted to reflect the split. |
# | On February 14, 2012, the Fund effected a share split as decribed in the Notes to Financial Statements. Per share data has been adjusted to give effect to the share split (see Note 10). |
See Notes to Financial Statements
57 |
MARKET VECTORS ETF TRUST |
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS |
For a share outstanding throughout each period:
(a) | Commencement of operations |
(b) | Total return is calculated assuming an initial investment made at the net asset value at the beginning of period, reinvestment of any dividends and distributions at net asset value on the dividend/distributions payment date and a redemption on the last day of the period. The return does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund dividends/distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. |
(c) | Not annualized |
(d) | Annualized |
* | On July 1, 2013, the Fund effected a 1 for 4 reverse share split (See Note 14). Per share data for all periods have been adjusted to reflect the split. |
See Notes to Financial Statements
58 |
MARKET VECTORS ETF TRUST |
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS |
For a share outstanding throughout each period:
(a) | Commencement of operations |
(b) | Total return is calculated assuming an initial investment made at the net asset value at the beginning of period, reinvestment of any dividends and distributions at net asset value on the dividend/distributions payment date and a redemption on the last day of the period. The return does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund dividends/distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. |
(c) | Not annualized |
(d) | Annualized |
# | On July 2, 2012, the Fund effected a 1 for 15 reverse share split (See Note 10). Per share data for all periods have been adjusted to reflect the split. |
See Notes to Financial Statements
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For a share outstanding throughout each period:
(a) | Commencement of operations |
(b) | Total return is calculated assuming an initial investment made at the net asset value at the beginning of period, reinvestment of any dividends and distributions at net asset value on the dividend/distributions payment date and a redemption on the last day of the period. The return does not reflect the deduction of taxes that a shareholder would pay on Fund dividends/distributions or the redemption of Fund shares. |
(c) | Not annualized |
(d) | Annualized |
# | On July 1, 2013, the Fund effected a 1 for 3 reverse share split (See Note 14). Per share data for all periods have been adjusted to reflect the split. |
See Notes to Financial Statements
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MARKET VECTORS ETF TRUST
June 30, 2013 (unaudited)
Note 1–Fund Organization–Market Vectors ETF Trust (the “Trust”) is registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended, as an open-end management investment company. The Trust was incorporated in Delaware as a statutory trust on March 15, 2001. The Trust operates as a series fund, and as of June 30, 2013, offers fifty three investment portfolios, each of which represents a separate series of the Trust.
These financial statements relate only to the following investment portfolios: Agribusiness ETF, Coal ETF, Global Alternative Energy ETF, Gold Miners ETF, Junior Gold Miners ETF, Oil Services ETF, Rare Earth/Strategic Metals ETF, RVE Hard Assets Producers ETF, Solar Energy ETF, Steel ETF, Unconventional Oil & Gas ETF and Uranium+Nuclear Energy ETF (each a “Fund” and, together, the “Funds”). Each Fund was created to provide investors with the opportunity to purchase a security representing a proportionate undivided interest in a portfolio of securities consisting of substantially all of the common stocks in substantially the same weighting, in an index sponsored, licensed or managed by the NYSE Euronext, Deutsche Börse AG, Ardour Global Indexes, LLC, S-Network Global Indexes, LLC and Market Vectors Index Solutions GmbH, a wholly owned subsidiary of the Adviser.
The Funds’ commencement of operations dates and their respective indices are presented below:
Fund | Commencement of Operations |
Index | ||
Agribusiness ETF | August 31, 2007 | Market Vectors Global Agribusiness Index*(a) | ||
Coal ETF | January 10, 2008 | Market Vectors Global Coal Index* | ||
Global Alternative Energy ETF | May 03, 2007 | Ardour Global IndexSM (Extra Liquid) | ||
Gold Miners ETF | May 16, 2006 | NYSE Arca Gold Miners Index | ||
Junior Gold Miners ETF | November 10, 2009 | Market Vectors Global Junior Gold Miners Index* | ||
Oil Services ETF | December 20, 2011 | Market Vectors US Listed Oil Services 25 Index* | ||
Rare Earth/Strategic Metals ETF | October 27, 2010 | Market Vectors Global Rare Earth/Strategic Metals Index* | ||
RVE Hard Assets Producers ETF | August 29, 2008 | Rogers™–Van Eck Hard Assets Producers Index | ||
Solar Energy ETF | April 21, 2008 | Market Vectors Global Solar Energy Index*(b) | ||
Steel ETF | October 10, 2006 | NYSE Arca Steel Index | ||
Unconventional Oil & Gas ETF | February 14, 2012 | Market Vectors Global Unconventional Oil & Gas Index* | ||
Uranium+Nuclear Energy ETF | August 13, 2007 | DAXglobal® Nuclear Energy Index |
* | Published by Market Vectors Index Solutions GmbH. |
(a) | Prior to March 18, 2013, the index for Agribusiness ETF was DAXglobal® Agribusiness Index. |
(b) | Prior to March 18, 2013, the index for Solar Energy ETF was Ardour Solar Energy IndexSM. |
Note 2–Significant Accounting Policies–The preparation of financial statements in conformity with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. Actual results could differ from those estimates.
The following is a summary of significant accounting policies followed by the Funds.
A. | Security Valuation–The Funds value their investments in securities and other assets and liabilities carried at fair value daily. Fair value is the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants on the measurement date. Securities traded on national exchanges or traded on the NASDAQ National Market System are valued at the last sales price as reported at the close of each business day. Securities traded on the NASDAQ Stock Market are valued at the NASDAQ official closing price. Over-the-counter securities not included in the NASDAQ National Market System and listed securities for which no sale was reported are valued at the mean of the bid and ask prices. To the extent these securities are actively traded they are categorized as Level 1 in the fair value hierarchy (described below). Certain foreign securities, whose values may be affected by market direction or events occurring before the Funds’ pricing time (4:00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time) but after the last close of the securities’ primary market, are fair valued using a pricing service and are categorized as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy. The pricing service, using methods approved by the Board of Trustees, considers the correlation of the trading patterns of the foreign security to intraday trading in the U.S. markets, based on indices of domestic securities and other appropriate indicators such as prices of relevant ADR’s and futures contracts. The Funds may also fair value securities in other situations, such as, when a particular foreign market is closed but the Fund is open. Short-term obligations with |
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(continued)
more than sixty days remaining to maturity are valued at market value. Short-term obligations with sixty days or less to maturity are valued at amortized cost, which with accrued interest approximates fair value. Money market fund investments are valued at net asset value and are considered to be Level 1 in the fair value hierarchy. Forward foreign currency contracts are valued at the spot currency rate plus an amount (“points”), which reflects the differences in the interest rates between the U.S. and foreign markets and are classified as Level 2 in the fair value hierarchy. Securities for which quotations are not available are stated at fair value as determined by the Pricing Committee of Van Eck Associates Corporation (the “Adviser”) appointed by the Board of Trustees. The Pricing Committee provides oversight of the Funds’ valuation policies and procedures, which are approved by the Funds’ Board of Trustees. Among other things, these procedures allow the Funds to utilize independent pricing services, quotations from broker dealers, and other market sources to determine fair value. The Pricing Committee convenes regularly to review the fair value of financial instruments for which market prices are not readily available. The Pricing Committee employs various methods for calibrating the valuation approaches utilized to determine fair value, including a regular review of key inputs and assumptions, transactional back-testing and disposition analysis. | |
Certain factors such as economic conditions, political events, market trends, the nature of and duration of any restrictions on disposition, trading in similar securities of the issuer or comparable issuers and other security specific information are used to determine the fair value of these securities. Depending on the relative significance of valuation inputs, these securities may be classified either as Level 2 or Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy. The price which the Funds may realize upon sale of an investment may differ materially from the value presented in the Schedules of Investments. | |
The Funds utilize various methods to measure the fair value of its investments on a recurring basis which includes a hierarchy that prioritizes inputs to valuation methods used to measure fair value. The fair value hierarchy gives highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets and liabilities (Level 1 measurements) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3 measurements). The inputs or methodologies used for valuing securities are not necessarily an indication of the risk associated with investing in those securities. The transfers between levels of the fair value hierarchy assume the financial instruments were transferred at the beginning of the reporting period. The three levels of the fair value hierarchy are described below: | |
Level 1 - Quoted prices in active markets for identical securities. | |
Level 2 - Significant observable inputs (including quoted prices for similar securities, interest rates, prepayment speeds, credit risk, etc.). | |
Level 3 - Significant unobservable inputs (including the Fund’s own assumptions in determining the fair value of investments). | |
A summary of the inputs, the levels used to value the Funds’ investments, and transfers between levels are located in the Schedules of Investments. Additionally, tables that reconcile the valuation of the Funds’ Level 3 investments and that present additional information about valuation methodologies and unobservable inputs, if applicable, are located in the Schedules of Investments. | |
B. | Federal Income Taxes–It is each Fund’s policy to comply with the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code applicable to regulated investment companies and to distribute all of its taxable income to its shareholders. Therefore, no federal income tax provision is required. |
C. | Dividends and Distributions to Shareholders–Dividends to shareholders from net investment income and distributions from net realized capital gains, if any, are declared and paid annually. Income dividends and capital gain distributions are determined in accordance with U.S. income tax regulations, which may differ from such amounts determined in accordance with GAAP. |
D. | Currency Translation–Assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies and commitments under foreign currency contracts are translated into U.S. dollars at the closing prices of such currencies each business day. Purchases and sales of investments are translated at the exchange rates prevailing when such investments are acquired or sold.Foreign denominated income and expenses are translated at the exchange rates prevailing when accrued. The portion of realized and unrealized gains and losses on investments that result from fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates is not separately disclosed in the financial statements. Recognized gains or losses attributable to foreign currency fluctuations on foreign currency denominated assets, other than investments, and liabilities are recorded as net realized gain (loss) on foreign currency transactions and foreign denominated assets and liabilities in the Statement of Operations. |
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E. | Restricted Securities–The Funds may invest in securities that are subject to legal or contractual restrictions on resale. These securities generally may be resold in transactions exempt from registration or to the public if the securities are registered. Disposal of these securities may involve time-consuming negotiations and expense, and prompt sale at an acceptable price may be difficult. Information regarding restricted securities, if any, is included at the end of each Fund’s Schedule of Investments. | |
F. | Use of Derivative Instruments–The Funds may make investments in derivative instruments, including, but not limited to, options, futures, swaps and other derivatives relating to foreign currency transactions. A derivative is an instrument whose value is derived from underlying assets, indices, reference rates or a combination of these factors. Derivative instruments may be privately negotiated contracts (often referred to as over-the-counter (“OTC”) derivatives) or they may be listed and traded on an exchange. Derivative contracts may involve future commitments to purchase or sell financial instruments at specified terms on a specified date, or to exchange interest payment streams or currencies based on a notional or contractual amount. Derivative instruments may involve a high degree of financial risk. The use of derivative instruments also involves the risk of loss if the Adviser is incorrect in its expectation of the timing or level of fluctuations in securities prices, interest rates or currency prices. Investments in derivative instruments also include the risk of default by the counterparty, the risk that the investment may not be liquid and the risk that a small movement in the price of the underlying security or benchmark may result in a disproportionately large movement, unfavorable or favorable, in the price of the derivative instruments. The Funds held no derivative instruments during the period ended June 30, 2013. | |
Forward Foreign Currency Contracts–The Funds are subject to foreign currency risk in the normal course of pursuing its investment objectives. The Funds may buy and sell forward foreign currency contracts to settle purchases and sales of foreign denominated securities or to hedge foreign denominated assets. Realized gains and losses from forward foreign currency contracts, if any, are included in net realized gain (loss) on foreign currency transactions and foreign denominated assets and liabilities in the Statements of Operations. The Funds may incur additional risk from investments in forward foreign currency contracts if the counterparty is unable to fulfill its obligation or there are unanticipated movements of the foreign currency relative to the U.S. dollar. The Funds held no forward foreign currency contracts during the period ended June 30, 2013. | ||
G. | Offsetting Assets and Liabilities–In the ordinary course of business, the Funds enter into transactions subject to enforceable master netting agreements or other similar agreements. Generally, the right of setoff in those agreements allows the Funds to set off any exposure to a specific counterparty with any collateral received or delivered to that counterparty based on the terms of the agreements. The Funds may pledge or receive cash and/or securities as collateral for derivative instruments and securities lending. | |
The following tables below present both gross and net information about the derivative instruments and securities lending transactions eligible for offset in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities, subject to master netting agreement or similar agreement, as well as financial collateral received or pledged (including cash collateral) as of June 30, 2013. Collateral is disclosed up to 100% of the net amount of market value or unrealized gain/loss for the respective financial instruments. In general, collateral received or pledged exceeds the net amount of the unrealized gain/loss. Refer to the Schedules of Investments and Statements of Assets and Liabilities for collateral received or pledged as of June 30, 2013. | ||
Offsetting Financial Assets and Derivative Assets as of June 30, 2013: |
Fund | Description | Gross Amounts of Recognized Assets | Gross Amounts Offset in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities | Net Amounts of Assets Presented in the Statement of Assets and Liabilities | Financial Instruments and Cash Collateral Received | Net Amount | ||||||||||||||||
Agribusiness ETF | Securities Lending | 345,362,205 | – | 345,362,205 | 345,362,205 | – | ||||||||||||||||
Coal ETF | Securities Lending | 25,614,199 | – | 25,614,199 | 25,614,199 | – | ||||||||||||||||
Global Alternative Energy ETF | Securities Lending | 18,478,072 | – | 18,478,072 | 18,478,072 | – | ||||||||||||||||
Gold Miners ETF | Securities Lending | 123,970,145 | – | 123,970,145 | 123,970,145 | – | ||||||||||||||||
Junior Gold Miners ETF | Securities Lending | 146,589,759 | – | 146,589,759 | 146,589,759 | – | ||||||||||||||||
Oil Services ETF | Securities Lending | 87,346,459 | – | 87,346,459 | 87,346,459 | – | ||||||||||||||||
Rare Earth / Strategic Metals ETF | Securities Lending | 26,912,479 | – | 26,912,479 | 26,912,479 | – | ||||||||||||||||
RVE Hard Assets Producers ETF | Securities Lending | 4,023,351 | – | 4,023,351 | 4,023,351 | – | ||||||||||||||||
Solar Energy ETF | Securities Lending | 3,781,522 | – | 3,781,522 | 3,781,522 | – | ||||||||||||||||
Steel ETF | Securities Lending | 30,103,450 | – | 30,103,450 | 30,103,450 | – | ||||||||||||||||
Unconventional Oil & Gas ETF | Securities Lending | 1,031,700 | – | 1,031,700 | 1,031,700 | – | ||||||||||||||||
Uranium+Nuclear Energy ETF | Securities Lending | 12,097,669 | – | 12,097,669 | 12,097,669 | – |
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(continued)
H. | Other–Security transactions are accounted for on trade date. Transactions in certain securities may take longer than the customary settlement cycle to be completed. The counterparty is required to collateralize such trades with cash in excess of the market value of the transaction, which is held at the custodian and marked to market daily. Realized gains and losses are calculated on the identified cost basis. Dividend income is recorded on the ex-dividend date except that certain dividends from foreign securities are recognized upon notification of the ex-dividend date. Interest income, including amortization of premiums and discounts, is accrued as earned. |
In the normal course of business, the Funds enter into contracts that contain a variety of general indemnifications. The Funds’ maximum exposure under these agreements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Funds that have not yet occurred. However, the Adviser believes the risk of loss under these arrangements to be remote. |
Note 3–Investment Management and Other Agreements–The Adviser is the investment adviser to the Funds. The Adviser receives a management fee, calculated daily and payable monthly based on an annual rate of 0.50% of each Fund’s average daily net assets (except for Oil Services ETF). The management fee rate for Oil Services ETF is 0.35%. The Adviser has agreed, at least until May 1, 2014, to voluntarily waive or limit its fees and to assume as its own expense certain expenses otherwise payable by the Funds so that each Fund’s total annual operating expenses does not exceed the expense caps, excluding interest expense, trading expenses, taxes and extraordinary expenses, listed in the table below.
The current expense caps and the amounts waived by the Adviser for the period ended June 30, 2013 are as follows:
Fund | Expense Cap | Waiver
of Management Fees | Expenses
Assumed by the Adviser | |||||||||
Agribusiness ETF | 0.56 | % | $ | – | $ | – | ||||||
Coal ETF | 0.59 | 29,229 | – | |||||||||
Global Alternative Energy ETF | 0.62 | 40,353 | – | |||||||||
Gold Miners ETF | 0.53 | 5,227 | – | |||||||||
Junior Gold Miners ETF | 0.56 | – | – | |||||||||
Oil Services ETF | 0.35 | 212,164 | – | |||||||||
Rare Earth / Strategic Metals ETF | 0.57 | 66,966 | – | |||||||||
RVE Hard Assets Producers ETF | 0.49 | 132,091 | – | |||||||||
Solar Energy ETF | 0.65 | 32,300 | 37,081 | |||||||||
Steel ETF | 0.55 | 32,202 | – | |||||||||
Unconventional Oil & Gas ETF | 0.54 | 43,015 | 9,561 | |||||||||
Uranium+Nuclear Energy ETF | 0.60 | 37,592 | – |
In addition, Van Eck Securities Corporation, an affiliate of the Adviser, acts as the Funds’ Distributor. Certain officers and a Trustee of the Trust are officers, directors or stockholders of the Adviser and Distributor.
Note 4–Investments–For the period ended June 30, 2013, the cost of purchases and proceeds from sales of investments other than U.S. government obligations and short-term obligations (excluding in-kind transactions described in Note 6) were as follows:
Fund | Cost
of Investments Purchased | Proceeds
from Investments Sold | ||||||
Agribusiness ETF | $ | 1,801,236,830 | $ | 1,114,044,962 | ||||
Coal ETF | 26,722,072 | 24,266,916 | ||||||
Global Alternative Energy ETF | 5,221,741 | 4,471,248 | ||||||
Gold Miners ETF | 352,267,238 | 441,189,620 | ||||||
Junior Gold Miners ETF | 400,915,135 | 404,939,876 | ||||||
Oil Services ETF | 43,045,072 | 68,318,162 | ||||||
Rare Earth / Strategic Metals ETF | 18,408,297 | 19,985,978 | ||||||
RVE Hard Assets Producers ETF | 9,559,145 | 8,701,968 | ||||||
Solar Energy ETF | 7,295,232 | 6,552,471 | ||||||
Steel ETF | 2,024,210 | 11,188,273 | ||||||
Unconventional Oil & Gas ETF | 781,444 | 937,813 | ||||||
Uranium+Nuclear Energy ETF | 27,084,220 | 22,678,452 |
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Note 5–Income Taxes–As of June 30, 2013, for Federal income tax purposes, the identified cost of investments owned, net unrealized appreciation (depreciation), gross unrealized appreciation, and gross unrealized depreciation of investments were as follows:
Fund | Cost
of Investments | Gross Unrealized Appreciation | Gross Unrealized Depreciation | Net
Unrealized Appreciation (Depreciation) | ||||||||||||
Agribusiness ETF | $ | 5,323,075,020 | $ | 441,819,064 | $ | (536,275,113 | ) | $ | (94,456,049 | ) | ||||||
Coal ETF | 301,498,439 | 2,499,481 | (124,560,952 | ) | (122,061,471 | ) | ||||||||||
Global Alternative Energy ETF | 108,969,943 | 14,016,728 | (31,304,384 | ) | (17,287,656 | ) | ||||||||||
Gold Miners ETF | 11,933,266,194 | — | (5,991,857,708 | ) | (5,991,857,708 | ) | ||||||||||
Junior Gold Miners ETF | 3,058,829,417 | 5,257 | (1,658,922,886 | ) | (1,658,917,629 | ) | ||||||||||
Oil Services ETF | 1,701,522,119 | 8,639,194 | (79,472,921 | ) | (70,833,727 | ) | ||||||||||
Rare Earth / Strategic Metals ETF | 256,729,004 | 1,065,841 | (112,430,261 | ) | (111,364,420 | ) | ||||||||||
RVE Hard Assets Producers ETF | 126,759,171 | 11,975,099 | (24,955,268 | ) | (12,980,169 | ) | ||||||||||
Solar Energy ETF | 19,017,630 | 2,925,778 | (3,595,759 | ) | (669,981 | ) | ||||||||||
Steel ETF | 211,500,628 | 1,658,969 | (79,228,024 | ) | (77,569,055 | ) | ||||||||||
Unconventional Oil & Gas ETF | 17,774,111 | 1,318,809 | (1,712,192 | ) | (393,383 | ) | ||||||||||
Uranium+Nuclear Energy ETF | 97,955,240 | 5,861,640 | (21,591,963 | ) | (15,730,323 | ) |
The tax character of dividends paid to shareholders during the year ended December 31, 2012 was as follows:
2012 Dividends | ||||
Fund | Ordinary Income | |||
Agribusiness ETF | $ | 104,052,600 | ||
Coal ETF | 3,973,750 | |||
Global Alternative Energy ETF | 859,050 | |||
Gold Miners ETF | 89,467,455 | |||
Junior Gold Miners ETF | 96,187,500 | |||
Oil Services ETF* | 13,718,954 | |||
Rare Earth / Strategic Metals ETF | 2,996,400 | |||
RVE Hard Assets Producers ETF | 2,900,200 | |||
Solar Energy ETF | 395,100 | |||
Steel ETF | 3,386,250 | |||
Unconventional Oil & Gas ETF | 152,600 | |||
Uranium+Nuclear Energy ETF | 3,602,400 |
* | Include short-term capital gains. |
The tax character of current year distributions will be determined at the end of the current fiscal year.
On December 22, 2010, the Regulated Investment Company Modernization Act of 2010 (the “Act”) was enacted, which changed various technical rules governing the tax treatment of regulated investment companies. The changes are generally effective for taxable years beginning after the date of enactment. One of the more prominent changes addresses capital loss carryforwards. Under the Act, each Fund will be permitted to carry forward capital losses incurred in taxable years beginning after the date of enactment for an unlimited period. However, any losses incurred during those future taxable years will be required to be utilized prior to the losses incurred in pre-enactment taxable years, which carry an expiration date. As a result of this ordering rule, pre-enactment capital loss carryforwards may be more likely to expire unused. Additionally, post-enactment capital loss carryforwards will retain their character as either short-term or long-term capital losses rather than being considered all short-term as permitted under previous regulation.
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(continued)
At December 31, 2012, the Funds had capital loss carryforwards available to offset future capital gains, as follows:
Post-Effective No Expiration | Post-Effective No Expiration | |||||||||||||||||||||||
Short-Term | Long-Term | Amount Expiring in the Year Ended December 31, | ||||||||||||||||||||||
Fund | Capital Losses | Capital Losses | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | ||||||||||||||||||
Agribusiness ETF | $ | 102,772,109 | $ | 101,735,320 | $ | 85,630,099 | $ | 257,031,280 | $ | 40,221,865 | $ | 28,875 | ||||||||||||
Coal ETF | 11,462,551 | 101,109,442 | 18,822,843 | 155,793,705 | 17,994,621 | – | ||||||||||||||||||
Global Alternative Energy ETF | 279,065 | 51,410,436 | 34,193,213 | 158,919,596 | 13,029,866 | 67,613 | ||||||||||||||||||
Gold Miners ETF | 245,247,263 | 84,402,665 | 1,784,160 | 388,612,074 | 63,268,445 | – | ||||||||||||||||||
Junior Gold Miners ETF | 210,549,584 | 123,371,555 | – | – | – | – | ||||||||||||||||||
Oil Services ETF | – | – | – | – | – | – | ||||||||||||||||||
Rare Earth/Strategic Metals ETF | 26,454,886 | 22,950,012 | – | – | – | – | ||||||||||||||||||
RVE Hard Assets Producers ETF | 2,335,793 | 3,747,151 | 540,880 | 1,722,348 | 24,629 | – | ||||||||||||||||||
Solar Energy ETF | 4,236,188 | 17,226,418 | 8,586,525 | 19,016,483 | 800,768 | – | ||||||||||||||||||
Steel ETF | 1,889,761 | 15,132,245 | 21,020,656 | 79,176,906 | 10,643,838 | – | ||||||||||||||||||
Unconventional Oil & Gas ETF | 422,887 | – | – | – | – | – | ||||||||||||||||||
Uranium+Nuclear Energy ETF | 12,082,982 | 43,346,967 | 41,593,262 | 49,042,636 | 11,040,582 | 500,169 |
The Funds recognize the tax benefits of uncertain tax positions only where the position is “more-likely-than-not” to be sustained assuming examination by applicable tax authorities. Management has analyzed the Funds’ tax positions, and has concluded that no liability for unrecognized tax benefits should be recorded related to uncertain tax positions taken on return filings for open tax years (tax years ended December 31, 2009-2012), or expected to be taken in the Funds’ current tax year. The Funds do not have exposure for additional years that might still be open in certain foreign jurisdictions. Therefore, no provision for income tax is required in the Funds’ financial statements.
The Funds recognize interest and penalties, if any, related to uncertain tax positions as income tax expense in the Statements of Operations. During the period ended June 30, 2013, the Funds did not incur any interest or penalties.
Note 6–Capital Share Transactions–As of June 30, 2013, there were an unlimited number of capital shares of beneficial interest authorized by the Trust with no par value. Shares are issued and redeemed by the Funds only in Creation Units, consisting of 50,000 shares, or multiples thereof. The consideration for the purchase or redemption of Creation Units of the Funds generally consists of the in-kind contribution or distribution of securities constituting the Funds’ underlying index plus a small amount of cash. For the period ended June 30, 2013 the Trust had in-kind contributions and redemptions as follows:
Fund | In-Kind Contributions | In-Kind Redemptions | ||||||
Agribusiness ETF | $ | 23,772,366 | $ | 1,296,778,322 | ||||
Coal ETF | 19,247,206 | 30,534,230 | ||||||
Global Alternative Energy ETF | 11,689,183 | 2,353,512 | ||||||
Gold Miners ETF | 4,367,396,327 | 3,530,992,008 | ||||||
Junior Gold Miners ETF | 299,980,158 | 174,426,146 | ||||||
Oil Services ETF | 3,281,748,998 | 3,122,032,066 | ||||||
Rare Earth / Strategic Metals ETF | 2,582,796 | 12,294,854 | ||||||
RVE Hard Assets Producers ETF | 4,848,961 | 10,463,299 | ||||||
Solar Energy ETF | – | 639,120 | ||||||
Steel ETF | 56,797,919 | 64,423,892 | ||||||
Unconventional Oil & Gas ETF | 3,989,210 | 4,888,186 | ||||||
Uranium+Nuclear Energy ETF | – | 13,709,005 |
Note 7–Concentration of Risk–The investment objective of each Fund is to seek investment results that correspond generally to the price and yield performance, before fees and expenses, of its underlying index, as indicated in the name of each Fund. The Adviser uses a “passive” or index approach to achieve each Fund’s investment objective by investing in a portfolio of securities that generally replicates the Funds’ index. Each of the Funds is classified as a non-diversified fund under the 1940 Act. Non-diversified funds generally hold securities of fewer issuers than diversified funds and may be more susceptible to the risks associated with these particular issuers, or to a single economic, political or regulatory occurrence affecting these issuers. The Funds may purchase securities on foreign exchanges. Securities of foreign issuers involve special risks and considerations not typically associated with investing in U.S. issuers. These risks include devaluation of currencies, less reliable information about issuers, different securities transaction clearance and settlement practices, and future adverse political and economic
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developments. These risks are heightened for investments in emerging market countries. Moreover, securities of many foreign issuers and their markets may be less liquid and their prices more volatile than those of comparable U.S. issuers.
Note 8–Trustee Deferred Compensation Plan–The Trust has a Deferred Compensation Plan (the “Plan”) for Trustees under which the Trustees can elect to defer receipt of their trustee fees until retirement, disability or termination from the Board of Trustees. The fees otherwise payable to the participating Trustees are deemed invested in shares of the Funds as directed by the Trustees.
The expense for the Plan is included in “Trustees’ fees and expenses” in the Statements of Operations. The liability for the Plan is shown as “Deferred Trustee fees” in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.
Note 9–Securities Lending–To generate additional income, each of the Funds may lend its securities pursuant to a securities lending agreement with The Bank of New York Mellon, the securities lending agent and also the Funds’ custodian. Each Fund may lend up to 33% of its investments requiring that the loan be continuously collateralized by cash, U.S. government or U.S. government agency securities, shares of an investment trust or mutual fund, or any combination of cash and such securities at all times equal to at least 102% (105% for foreign securities) of the market value plus accrued interest on the securities loaned. During the term of the loan, the Funds will continue to receive any dividends or amounts equivalent thereto, on the securities loaned while receiving a fee from the borrower or earning interest on the investment of the cash collateral. The Funds may pay reasonable finders’, administrative and custodial fees in connection with a loan of its securities and shares the interest earned on the collateral and borrowing fees received with the securities lending agent. Securities lending income is disclosed as such in the Statements of Operations. The collateral for securities loaned is recognized in the Schedules of Investments and the Statements of Assets and Liabilities. The cash collateral is maintained on the Funds’ behalf by the lending agent and is invested in the Bank of New York Overnight Government Fund and/or the Bank of New York Institutional Cash Reserve. Loans are subject to termination at the option of the borrower or the Funds. Upon termination of the loan, the borrower will return to the lender securities identical to the securities loaned. The Funds bear the risk of delay in recovery of, or even loss of rights in, the securities loaned should the borrower of the securities fail financially. As of June 30, 2013, the loans outstanding and the collateral received are included in value of securities on loan and collateral for securities loaned, respectively, in the Statements of Assets and Liabilities.
Note 10–Share Split–On January 27, 2012, the Board of Trustees of the Trust approved a 3 for 1 share split for the Oil Services ETF. The split took place for shareholders of record as of the close of business on February 10, 2012, and were paid on February 13, 2012. Fund shares began trading on a split-adjusted basis on February 14, 2012. The Statements of Assets and Liabilities, Statements of Changes in Net Assets and Financial Highlights for the Oil Services ETF have been adjusted to reflect the 3 for 1 share split.
On July 2, 2012, the Board of Trustees of the Trust approved a 1 for 15 reverse share split for Solar Energy ETF. Fund shares began trading on a split-adjusted basis on July 2, 2012. The Statements of Assets and Liabilities, Statements of Changes in Net Assets and Financial Highlights for Solar Energy ETF have been adjusted to reflect the 1 for 15 reverse share split.
Note 11–Bank Line of Credit–Certain Funds may participate in a $200 million committed credit facility (the “Facility”) to be utilized for temporary financing until the settlement of sales or purchases of portfolio securities, the repurchase or redemption of shares of the Funds at the request of the shareholders and other temporary or emergency purposes. The Funds have agreed to pay commitment fees, pro rata, based on the unused but available balance. Interest is charged to the Funds at rates based on prevailing market rates in effect at the time of borrowings. During the period ended June 30, 2013, the following Funds borrowed under this Facility:
Fund | Days Outstanding | Average Daily Loan Balance | Average Interest Rate | Outstanding Loan Balance as of June 30, 2013 | ||||||||||||
Agribusiness ETF | 102 | $ | 17,597,520 | 1.62 | % | $ | 13,544,000 | |||||||||
Coal ETF | 92 | 366,924 | 1.60 | 1,494,000 | ||||||||||||
Global Alternative Energy ETF | 54 | 167,296 | 1.61 | 156,000 | ||||||||||||
Gold Miners ETF | 53 | 7,144,981 | 1.59 | 1,592,000 | ||||||||||||
Junior Gold Miners ETF | 80 | 6,181,812 | 1.61 | – | ||||||||||||
Oil Services ETF | 121 | 1,218,870 | 1.61 | 999,000 | ||||||||||||
Rare Earth/Strategic Metals ETF | 90 | 288,378 | 1.63 | 367,000 | ||||||||||||
RVE Hard Assets Producers ETF | 123 | 459,698 | 1.63 | 577,000 | ||||||||||||
Solar Energy ETF | 18 | 870,722 | 1.64 | – | ||||||||||||
Steel ETF | 122 | 238,638 | 1.61 | 67,004 | ||||||||||||
Uranium+Nuclear Energy ETF | 92 | 256,337 | 1.62 | 493,000 |
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NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(continued)
Note 12–Custodian Fees–The Funds have entered into an expense offset agreement with the custodian wherein they receive a credit toward the reduction of custodian fees whenever there are uninvested cash balances. The Funds could have invested their cash balances elsewhere if they had not agreed to a reduction in fees under the expense offset agreement with the custodian. For the period ended June 30, 2013, there were no offsets of custodial fees.
Note 13–Recent Accounting Pronouncements–The Funds have adopted Accounting Standards Update (“ASU”) No. 2011-11, Balance Sheet (Topic 210) Disclosures about Offsetting Assets and Liabilities, as clarified by ASU No. 2013-01 “Clarifying the Scope of Disclosures about Offsetting Assets and Liabilities” which requires entities to disclose gross and net information about derivative instruments, repurchase and reverse-repurchase agreements, and securities borrowing and lending transactions that are either: (1) offset in accordance with GAAP, or (2) subject to enforceable master netting arrangement or similar agreements, irrespective of whether they are offset in accordance with GAAP. In addition, ASU No. 2011-11 requires disclosure of collateral received and posted in connection with master netting agreements or similar arrangements. Additional disclosure requirements of ASU No. 2011-11 and ASU No. 2013-01 are reflected in Note 2 to the Funds’ financial statements.
Note 14–Subsequent Event Review–The Funds have evaluated subsequent events and transactions for potential recognition or disclosure through the date the financial statements were issued.
Effective July 1, 2013, the Board of Trustees of the Trust approved a 1 for 3 reverse share splits for Global Alternative Energy ETF and Uranium+Nuclear Energy ETF, and 1 for 4 reverse share splits for Junior Gold Miners ETF and Rare Earth/Strategic Metal ETF.
Shares of the Funds began trading on a split-adjusted basis on July 1, 2013. The Statements of Assets and Liabilities, Statements of Changes in Net Assets and Financial Highlights for the respective Funds have been adjusted to reflect the reverse share splits.
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MARKET VECTORS ETF TRUST
APPROVAL OF INVESTOR MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT
At a meeting held on June 6, 2013 (the “Renewal Meeting”), the Board of Trustees (the “Board”) of Market Vectors ETF Trust (the “Trust”), including all of the Trustees that are not interested persons of the Trust (the “Independent Trustees”), approved the continuation of an investment management agreement between the Trust and Van Eck Associates Corporation (the “Adviser”) with respect to the and the continuation of the investment management agreements between the Trust and the Adviser (the “Investment Management Agreements”) with respect to the Market Vectors Africa Index ETF, Agribusiness ETF, Agriculture Producers ETF, Brazil Small-Cap ETF, Business Development Company/Specialty Finance ETF, China All-Cap ETF, China Consumer Discretionary ETF, China Consumer Staples ETF, China Energy ETF, China ETF, China Financials ETF, China Health Care ETF, China Industrials ETF, China Information Technology ETF, China Materials ETF, China Small-Cap ETF, China Utilities ETF, Coal ETF, Colombia ETF, Egypt Index ETF, Emerging Europe ex-Russia Index ETF, Energy Producers ETF, GDP Weighted Emerging Markets ETF, GDP Weighted Emerging Markets Small-Cap ETF, GDP Weighted International ex-US ETF, Germany Mid-Cap ETF, Germany Small-Cap ETF, Global Alternative Energy ETF, Global Frontier Index ETF, Gold Miners ETF, Gulf States Index ETF, Hard Assets Producers Extra Liquid ETF, India Small-Cap Index ETF, Indonesia Index ETF, Indonesia Small-Cap ETF, Internet ETF, Israel ETF, Junior Gold Miners ETF, Kuwait Index ETF, Latin America Small-Cap Index ETF, Metals ETF, MLP ETF, Mongolia ETF, Nigeria ETF, Nigeria-Focused West Africa ETF, Oil Services ETF, Poland ETF, Rare Earth/Strategic Metals ETF, Russia ETF, Russia Small-Cap ETF, RVE Hard Assets Producers ETF, Saudi Arabia ETF, Saudi Arabia Small-Cap ETF, Software ETF, Solar Energy ETF, Steel ETF, Telecom ETF, Unconventional Oil & Gas ETF, Uranium+Nuclear Energy ETF and Vietnam ETF (the “Funds”).
The Board’s approval of the Investment Management Agreements was based on a comprehensive consideration of all of the information available to the Trustees and was not the result of any single factor. Some of the factors that figured particularly in the Trustees’ deliberations and how the Trustees considered those factors are described below, although individual Trustees may have evaluated the information presented differently, giving different weights to various factors.
In preparation for the Renewal Meeting, the Trustees held a meeting on May 7, 2013. At that meeting, the Trustees discussed the information the Adviser and Lipper Inc. (“Lipper”), an independent third party data provider, had provided to them in advance. The information provided to the Trustees included, among other things, information about the performance (for those Funds which had begun operations) and expenses of the Funds (where applicable) and the Funds’ peer funds (other index-based exchange-traded funds (“ETFs”)), information about the advisory services provided to the Funds and the personnel providing those services, and the profitability and other benefits enjoyed by the Adviser and its affiliates as a result of the Adviser’s relationship with the Funds. In reviewing performance and expense information for certain of the Funds against their peer groups, the Trustees considered that some of the Funds generally invest in a different group of issuers than some or all of the other funds in a Fund’s designated peer group, and certain measures of tracking error for designated peer groups are not available. For these and other reasons, the Trustees noted that the peer group information did not necessarily provide meaningful direct comparisons to the Funds.
The Independent Trustees’ consideration of the Investment Management Agreements was based, in part, on their review of information obtained through discussions with the Adviser at the Renewal Meeting and the May 7, 2013 meeting and information obtained at other meetings of the Trustees and/or based on their review of the materials provided by the Adviser, including the background and experience of the portfolio managers and others involved in the management and administration of the Funds. The Trustees also considered the terms of, and scope of services that the Adviser provides under, the Investment Management Agreements, including, where applicable, the Adviser’s commitment to waive certain fees and/or pay expenses of each of the Funds to the extent necessary to prevent the operating expenses of each of the Funds from exceeding agreed upon limits for a period of time.
The Trustees concluded that the Adviser and its personnel have the requisite expertise and skill to manage the Funds’ portfolios, especially in light of the performance of those Funds that had commenced operations prior to the date of the Renewal Meeting (the “Operating Funds”). In evaluating each Operating Fund’s performance, the Trustees assessed the Operating Fund’s performance based on how well the performance of the Operating Fund tracked the performance of its benchmark index, using a variety of measurements in this regard, including a measure of tracking error that takes into account the fair value of the securities in the index. Based on discussions with the Adviser, the Trustees concluded that the investment performance of the Funds was satisfactory.
The Trustees also considered information relating to the financial condition of the Adviser, the current status, as they understood it, of the Adviser’s compliance environment and the Adviser’s views of the Trust’s other service providers.
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APPROVAL OF INVESTOR MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT
(continued)
As noted above, the Trustees were also provided various data from Lipper comparing the Operating Funds’ expenses and performance to that of other ETFs. The Trustees noted that the information provided showed that, of the Operating Funds, each of Market Vectors China ETF, Colombia ETF, Egypt Index ETF, Global Alternative Energy ETF, Gulf States Index ETF, India Small-Cap ETF, Russia Small Cap ETF, Solar Energy ETF, Unconventional Oil & Gas ETF, Uranium+Nuclear Energy ETF and Vietnam ETF had a total expense ratio (after the effect of any applicable expense limitation) greater than the average and median of its peer group of funds, and Market Vectors Germany Small-Cap ETF had a total expense ratio (after the effect of any applicable expense limitation) greater than the average but below the median of its peer group of funds. The Trustees concluded, however, in light of this information and the other information available to them, including that the Adviser was waiving some or all of its management fee and/or reimbursing expenses for these Funds, that the fees paid by the Operating Funds were reasonable in light of the performance of the Funds and the quality of services received. The Trustees noted that this comparative data, while generally helpful, was limited in its usefulness in many cases due to the lack of a large number of directly comparable ETFs.
The Trustees also considered any other benefits received by the Adviser from serving as adviser to the Funds and from providing certain administrative services to the Funds, and from an affiliate of the Adviser serving as distributor for the Funds.
The Trustees also considered information provided by the Adviser about the overall profitability of the Adviser and its profitability or loss in respect of each Operating Fund. The Trustees reviewed each Fund’s asset size, expense ratio and expense cap and noted that the Investment Management Agreements do not include breakpoints in the advisory fee rates as asset levels in a Fund increase. The Trustees noted that the Funds were still relatively new products, which therefore made it difficult to quantify the potential variability in net assets and thus determine the sustainability of any potential economies of scale which may exist. Based on the foregoing and the other information available to them, the Trustees determined that the advisory fee rate for each Fund is reasonable and appropriate in relation to the current asset size of each Fund and the other factors discussed above and currently reflects an appropriate sharing of any economies of scale which may exist with shareholders. The Trustees also determined that the profits earned by the Adviser in respect of the Funds that were profitable to the Adviser were reasonable in light of the nature and quality of the services received by such Funds.
The Trustees did not consider historical information about the profitability of Market Vectors Agriculture Producers ETF, Business Development Company/Specialty Finance ETF, China All-Cap ETF, China Consumer Discretionary ETF, China Consumer Staples ETF, China Energy ETF, China Financials ETF, China Health Care ETF, China Industrials ETF, China Information Technology ETF, China Materials ETF, China Small-Cap ETF, China Utilities ETF, Emerging Europe ex-Russia Index ETF, Energy Producers ETF, GDP Weighted Emerging Markets ETF, GDP Weighted Emerging Markets Small-Cap ETF, GDP Weighted International ex-US ETF, Germany Mid-Cap ETF, Global Frontier Index ETF, Hard Assets Producers Extra Liquid ETF, Internet ETF, Israel ETF, Kuwait Index ETF, Metals ETF, MLP ETF, Mongolia ETF, Nigeria ETF, Nigeria-Focused West Africa ETF, Saudi Arabia ETF, Saudi Arabia Small-Cap ETF, Software ETF and Telecom ETF to the Adviser because the Funds had not yet commenced operations at the time of the Renewal Meeting. The Trustees could not consider the historical performance or the quality of services previously provided to each of these Funds although they concluded that the nature, quality, and extent of the services to be provided by the Adviser were appropriate based on the Trustees’ knowledge of the Adviser and its personnel and the operations of the other series of the Trust.
The Independent Trustees were advised by and met in executive session with their independent counsel at the Renewal Meeting and at their May 7, 2013 meeting, as part of their consideration of the Investment Management Agreements.
In voting to approve the continuation of the Investment Management Agreements, the Trustees, including the Independent Trustees, concluded that the terms of each Investment Management Agreement are reasonable and fair in light of the services to be performed, expenses to be incurred and such other matters as the Trustees considered relevant in the exercise of their reasonable judgment. The Trustees further concluded that each Investment Management Agreement is in the interest of each Fund and such Fund’s shareholders.
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This report is intended for the Funds’ shareholders. It may not be distributed to prospective investors unless it is preceded or accompanied by a Market Vectors ETF Trust (the “Trust”) Prospectus and Summary Prospectus, which includes more complete information. An investor should consider the investment objective, risks, and charges and expenses of the Funds carefully before investing. The prospectus and summary prospectus contains this and other information about the investment company. Please read the prospectus and summary prospectus carefully before investing.
Additional information about the Trust’s Board of Trustees/Officers and a description of the policies and procedures the Trust uses to determine how to vote proxies relating to portfolio securities are provided in the Statement of Additional Information. The Statement of Additional Information and information regarding how the Trust voted proxies relating to portfolio securities during the most recent twelve month period ending June 30 is available, without charge, by calling 1.888.MKT.VCTR, or by visiting vaneck.com, or on the Securities and Exchange Commission’s website at http://www.sec.gov.
The Trust files its complete schedule of portfolio holdings with the Securities and Exchange Commission for the first and third quarters of each fiscal year on Form N-Q. The Trust’s Form N-Qs are available on the Commission’s website at http://www.sec.gov and may be reviewed and copied at the Commission’s Public Reference Room in Washington, D.C. Information on the operation of the Public Reference Room may be obtained by calling 1.202.942.8090. The Funds’ complete schedules of portfolio holdings are also available by calling 1.888.MKT.VCTR or by visiting vaneck.com.
Investment Adviser: Van Eck Associates Corporation
Distributor: Van Eck Securities Corporation 335 Madison Avenue New York, NY 10017 vaneck.com
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MVHASAR
Item 2. CODE OF ETHICS. Not applicable. Item 3. AUDIT COMMITTEE FINANCIAL EXPERT. Not applicable. Item 4. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES. Not applicable. Item 5. AUDIT COMMITTEE OF LISTED REGISTRANTS. Not applicable. Item 6. SCHEDULE OF INVESTMENTS. Information included in Item 1. Item 7. DISCLOSURE OF PROXY VOTING POLICIES AND PROCEDURES FOR CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES. Not applicable. Item 8. PORTFOLIO MANAGER OF CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANIES. Not applicable. Item 9. PURCHASE OF EQUITY SECURITIES BY CLOSED-END MANAGEMENT INVESTMENT COMPANY AND AFFILIATED PURCHASERS. Not applicable. Item 10. SUBMISSION OF MATTERS TO A VOTE OF SECURITY HOLDERS. Not applicable. Item 11. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES. (a) The Chief Executive Officer and the Chief Financial Officer have concluded that the Market Vectors ETF Trust disclosure controls and procedures (as defined
in Rule 30a-3(c) under the Investment Company Act) provide reasonable assurances that material information relating to the Market Vectors ETF Trust is made known to them by the appropriate persons, based on their evaluation of these controls and procedures as of a date within 90 days of the filing date of this report. (b) There were no changes in the registrant's internal control over financial reporting (as defined in Rule 30a-3(d) under the 1940 Act (17 CFR 270.30a-3(d)) that occurred during the second fiscal quarter of the period covered by this report that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, the registrant's internal control over financial reporting. Item 12. EXHIBITS. (a)(1) Not applicable. (a)(2) A separate certification for each principal executive officer and principal financial officer of the registrant as required by Rule 30a-2 under the Act (17 CFR 270.30a-2) is attached as Exhibit 99.CERT. (b) Certification pursuant to Section 906 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 is furnished as Exhibit 99.906CERT.
SIGNATURES Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized. (Registrant) MARKET VECTORS ETF TRUST By (Signature and Title) /s/ John J. Crimmins, Treasurer and CFO --------------------------------------- Date September 6, 2013 ----------------- Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Investment Company Act of 1940, this report has been signed below by the following persons on behalf of the registrant and in the capacities and on the dates indicated. By (Signature and Title) /s/ Jan F. van Eck, CEO -------------------------- Date September 6, 2013 ----------------- By (Signature and Title) /s/ John J. Crimmins, Treasurer and CFO ----------------------------------------- Date September 6, 2013 -----------------