MARKET VECTORS LATIN AMERICA SMALL-CAP INDEX ETF
Ticker: LATM®
Principal U.S. Listing Exchange: NYSE Arca, Inc.
SUMMARY PROSPECTUS
MAY 1, 2014
LATMSUM
Before you invest, you may want to review the Funds prospectus, which contains more information about the Fund and its risks. You can find the Funds prospectus and other information about the Fund online at http:/ /www.vaneck.com/ library/etfs/. You can also get this information at no cost by calling 888.MKT.VCTR, or by sending an email request to info@vaneck.com. The Funds prospectus and statement of additional information, both dated May 1, 2014, are incorporated by reference into this summary prospectus.
INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE
Market Vectors Latin America Small-Cap Index ETF (the Fund) seeks to replicate as closely as possible, before fees and expenses, the price and yield performance of the Market Vectors® Latin America Small-Cap Index (the LatAm Small-Cap Index).
FUND FEES AND EXPENSES
The following tables describe the fees and expenses that you may pay if you buy and hold shares of the Fund (Shares).
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Shareholder Fees (fees paid directly from your investment) |
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None |
Annual Fund Operating Expenses
(expenses that you pay each year as a percentage of the value of your investment)
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Management Fee |
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0.50 |
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Other Expenses |
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1.85 |
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Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses(a) |
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2.35 |
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Fee Waivers and Expense Reimbursement(a) |
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(1.72 |
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Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver and Expense Reimbursement(a) |
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0.63 |
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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 acquired fund fees and expenses, interest expense, offering costs, trading expenses, taxes and extraordinary expenses) from exceeding 0.63% of the Funds average daily net assets per year until May 1, 2015. During such time, the expense limitation is expected to continue until the Funds Board of Trustees acts to discontinue all or a portion of such expense limitation. |
EXPENSE EXAMPLE
This example is intended to help you compare the cost of investing in the Fund with the cost of investing in other funds. This example does not take into account brokerage commissions that you pay when purchasing or selling Shares of the Fund.
The example assumes that you invest $10,000 in the Fund for the time periods indicated and then redeem all of your Shares at the end of those periods. The example also assumes that your investment has a 5% annual return and that the Funds operating expenses remain the same. Although your actual costs may be higher or lower, based on these assumptions, your costs would be:
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2,553 |
PORTFOLIO TURNOVER
The Fund will pay transaction costs, such as commissions, when it purchases and sells securities (or turns over its portfolio). A higher portfolio turnover will cause the Fund to incur additional transaction costs and may result in higher taxes when Fund Shares are held in a taxable account. These costs, which are not reflected in annual fund operating expenses or in the example,
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may affect the Funds performance. During the most recent fiscal year, the Funds portfolio turnover rate was 47% of the average value of its portfolio. PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT STRATEGIES The Fund will normally invest at least 80% of its total assets in securities that comprise the Funds benchmark index. The LatAm Small-Cap Index is comprised of securities of Latin American small-capitalization companies. A company is generally considered to be a Latin American company if it is incorporated in Latin America or is incorporated outside of
Latin America but generates at least 50% of its revenues (or, in certain circumstances, has at least 50% of its assets) in Latin America. The Latin America region covers the following countries: Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Panama,
Paraguay, Peru, Puerto Rico, Uruguay and Venezuela. As of December 31, 2013, the LatAm Small-Cap Index included 163 securities of companies with a market capitalization range of between approximately $32 million and $3.7 billion and a weighted average market capitalization of $1.2 billion. These amounts are subject to change. This 80%
investment policy is non-fundamental and may be changed without shareholder approval upon 60 days prior written notice to shareholders. The Fund, using a passive or indexing investment approach, will attempt to approximate the investment performance of the LatAm Small-Cap Index by investing in a portfolio of securities that generally replicates the LatAm Small-Cap Index. The Adviser expects that, over time, the correlation between the Funds performance before fees and expenses
and that of the LatAm Small-Cap Index will be 95% or better. A figure of 100% would indicate perfect correlation. The Fund may concentrate its investments in a particular industry or group of industries to the extent that the LatAm Small-Cap Index concentrates in such industry or group of industries. As of December 31, 2013, each of the basic materials, consumer discretionary, financial services and industrials sectors represented a significant portion of the LatAm
Small-Cap Index. PRINCIPAL RISKS OF INVESTING IN THE FUND Investors in the Fund should be willing to accept a high degree of volatility in the price of the Funds Shares and the possibility of significant losses. An investment in the Fund involves a substantial degree of risk. An investment in the Fund is not a deposit with a bank and is not insured or guaranteed by the Federal Deposit Insurance
Corporation or any other government agency. Therefore, you should consider carefully the following risks before investing in the Fund. Special Risk Considerations of Investing in Latin America. Investments in securities of Latin American issuers involve special considerations not typically associated with investments in securities of issuers located in the United States. The economies of certain Latin American countries have, at times, experienced high interest rates, economic volatility,
inflation, currency devaluations and high unemployment rates. In addition, commodities (such as oil, gas and minerals) represent a significant percentage of the regions exports and many economies in this region are particularly sensitive to fluctuations in commodity prices. Adverse economic events in one country may have a significant adverse effect on
other countries of this region. Most Latin American countries have experienced, at one time or another, severe and persistent levels of inflation, including, in some cases, hyperinflation. This has, in turn, led to high interest rates, extreme measures by governments to keep inflation in check, and a generally debilitating effect on economic growth. Although inflation in many Latin
American countries has lessened, there is no guarantee it will remain at lower levels. The political history of certain Latin American countries has been characterized by political uncertainty, intervention by the military in civilian and economic spheres, and political corruption. Such events could reverse favorable trends toward market and economic reform, privatization, and removal of trade barriers, and could result in significant disruption
in securities markets in the region. The economies of Latin American countries are generally considered emerging markets and can be significantly affected by currency devaluations. Certain Latin American countries may also have managed currencies which are maintained at artificial levels relative to the U.S. dollar rather than at levels determined by the market. This type of system can
lead to sudden and large adjustments in the currency which, in turn, can have a disruptive and negative effect on foreign investors. Certain Latin American countries also restrict the free conversion of their currency into foreign currencies, including the U.S. dollar. There is no significant foreign exchange market for many Latin American currencies and it
would, as a result, be difficult for the Fund to engage in foreign currency transactions designed to protect the value of the Funds interests in securities denominated in such currencies. Finally, a number of Latin American countries are among the largest debtors of developing countries. There have been moratoria on, and a rescheduling of, repayment with respect to these debts. Such events can restrict the flexibility of these debtor nations in the international markets and result in the imposition of onerous conditions on their
economies. Risk of Investing in Foreign Securities. Investments in the securities of foreign issuers involve risks beyond those associated with investments in U.S. securities. These additional risks include greater market volatility, the availability of less reliable financial information, higher transactional and custody costs, taxation by foreign governments, decreased
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instability. Because the Fund may invest in securities denominated in foreign currencies and some of the income received by the Fund may be in foreign currencies, changes in currency exchange rates may negatively impact the Funds return. The risks of investing in emerging market countries are greater than risks associated with investments in foreign
developed countries. The Fund may invest in depositary receipts which involve similar risks to those associated with investments in foreign securities. Risk of Investing in Emerging Market Issuers. Investments in securities of emerging market issuers are exposed to a number of risks that may make these investments volatile in price or difficult to trade. Political risks may include unstable governments, nationalization, restrictions on foreign ownership, laws that prevent investors from getting their
money out of a country and legal systems that do not protect property rights as well as the laws of the United States. Market risks may include economies that concentrate in only a few industries, securities issues that are held by only a few investors, limited trading capacity in local exchanges and the possibility that markets or issues may be
manipulated by foreign nationals who have inside information. Risk of Investing in Depositary Receipts. Depositary receipts in which the Fund may invest are receipts listed on U.S. or foreign exchanges issued by banks or trust companies that entitle the holder to all dividends and capital gains that are paid out on the underlying foreign shares. Investments in depositary receipts may be less liquid than the
underlying shares in their primary trading market and, if not included in the LatAm Small-Cap Index, may negatively affect the Funds ability to replicate the performance of the LatAm Small-Cap Index. Risk of Investing in the Basic Materials Sector. Because the basic materials sector represented a significant portion of the LatAm Small-Cap Index as of December 31, 2013, the Fund will be sensitive to changes in, and its performance may depend to a greater extent on, the overall condition of the basic materials sector. Companies engaged in the
production and distribution of basic materials may be adversely affected by changes in world events, political and economic conditions, energy conservation, environmental policies, commodity price volatility, changes in exchange rates, imposition of import controls, increased competition, depletion of resources and labor relations. Risk of Investing in the Consumer Discretionary Sector. Because the consumer discretionary sector represented a significant portion of the LatAm Small-Cap Index as of December 31, 2013, the Fund will be sensitive to changes in, and its performance may depend to a greater extent on, the overall condition of the consumer discretionary sector.
Companies engaged in the consumer discretionary sector are subject to fluctuations in supply and demand. These companies may also be adversely affected by changes in consumer spending as a result of world events, political and economic conditions, commodity price volatility, changes in exchange rates, imposition of import controls, increased
competition, depletion of resources and labor relations. Risk of Investing in the Financial Services Sector. Because the financial services sector represented a significant portion of the LatAm Small-Cap Index as of December 31, 2013, the Fund will be sensitive to changes in, and its performance may depend to a greater extent on, the overall condition of the financial services sector. Companies in the
financial services sector may be subject to extensive government regulation that affects the scope of their activities, the prices they can charge and the amount of capital they must maintain. The profitability of companies in the financial services sector may be adversely affected by increases in interest rates, by loan losses, which usually increase in
economic downturns, and by credit rating downgrades. In addition, the financial services sector is undergoing numerous changes, including continuing consolidations, development of new products and structures and changes to its regulatory framework. Furthermore, some companies in the financial services sector perceived as benefitting from
government intervention in the past may be subject to future government-imposed restrictions on their businesses or face increased government involvement in their operations. Increased government involvement in the financial services sector, including measures such as taking ownership positions in financial institutions, could result in a dilution of the
Funds investments in financial institutions. Recent developments in the credit markets may cause companies operating in the financial services sector to incur large losses, experience declines in the value of their assets and even cease operations. Risk of Investing in the Industrials Sector. Because the industrials sector represented a significant portion of the LatAm Small-Cap Index as of December 31, 2013, the Fund will be sensitive to changes in, and its performance may depend to a greater extent on, the overall condition of the industrials sector. Companies in the industrials sector may be
adversely affected by changes in government regulation, world events and economic conditions. In addition, companies in the industrials sector may be adversely affected by environmental damages, product liability claims and exchange rates. Risk of Investing in Small-Capitalization Companies. Small-capitalization companies may be more volatile and more likely than medium- and large-capitalization companies to have narrower product lines, fewer financial resources, less management depth and experience and less competitive strength. Returns on investments in securities of small-
capitalization companies could trail the returns on investments in securities of medium- and large-capitalization companies. Equity Securities Risk. The value of the equity securities held by the Fund may fall due to general market and economic conditions, perceptions regarding the markets in which the issuers of securities held by the Fund participate, or factors relating to specific issuers in which the Fund invests. Equity securities are subordinated to preferred securities and
debt in a companys capital structure with respect to priority in right to a share of corporate income, and therefore will be subject to greater dividend risk than preferred securities or debt instruments. In addition, while broad market measures of equity securities have historically generated higher average returns than fixed income securities, equity
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volatility in those returns, although under certain market conditions fixed income securities may have comparable or greater price volatility. Market Risk. The prices of the securities in the Fund are subject to the risk associated with investing in the securities market, including general economic conditions and sudden and unpredictable drops in value. An investment in the Fund may lose money. Index Tracking Risk. The Funds return may not match the return of the LatAm Small-Cap Index for a number of reasons. For example, the Fund incurs a number of operating expenses not applicable to the LatAm Small-Cap Index and incurs costs associated with buying and selling securities, especially when rebalancing the Funds securities holdings to
reflect changes in the composition of the LatAm Small-Cap Index and raising cash to meet redemptions or deploying cash in connection with newly created Creation Units (defined herein). Because the Fund bears the costs and risks associated with buying and selling securities while such costs are not factored in to the return of the LatAm Small-Cap
Index, the Funds return may deviate significantly from the return of the LatAm Small-Cap Index. In addition, the Fund may not be able to invest in certain securities included in the LatAm Small-Cap Index, or invest in them in the exact proportions they represent of the LatAm Small-Cap Index, due to legal and regulatory rules and limitations imposed by
certain Latin American countries, a lack of liquidity on the stock exchanges in which such securities trade, potential adverse tax consequences or other regulatory reasons. The Fund is expected to value certain of its investments based on fair value prices. To the extent the Fund calculates its net asset value (NAV) based on fair value prices and the
value of the LatAm Small-Cap Index is based on the securities closing price on local foreign markets (i.e., the value of the LatAm Small-Cap Index is not based on fair value prices), the Funds ability to track the LatAm Small-Cap Index may be adversely affected. Replication Management Risk. An investment in the Fund involves risks similar to those of investing in any fund of equity securities traded on an exchange, such as market fluctuations caused by such factors as economic and political developments, changes in interest rates and perceived trends in security prices. However, because the Fund is not
actively managed, unless a specific security is removed from the LatAm Small-Cap Index, the Fund generally would not sell a security because the securitys issuer was in financial trouble. Therefore, the Funds performance could be lower than funds that may actively shift their portfolio assets to take advantage of market opportunities or to lessen the
impact of a market decline or a decline in the value of one or more issuers. Premium/Discount Risk. Disruptions to creations and redemptions, the existence of extreme market volatility or potential lack of an active trading market for Shares may result in Shares trading at a significant premium or discount to NAV. If a shareholder purchases Shares at a time when the market price is at a premium to the NAV or sells Shares at
a time when the market price is at a discount to the NAV, the shareholder may sustain losses. Risk of Cash Transactions. Unlike most exchange-traded funds (ETFs), the Fund expects to effect its creations and redemptions partially for cash, rather than in-kind securities. As such, investments in Shares may be less tax-efficient than an investment in a conventional ETF. Non-Diversified Risk. The Fund is classified as a non-diversified investment company under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended (the 1940 Act). Therefore, the Fund may invest a relatively high percentage of its assets in a smaller number of issuers or may invest a larger proportion of its assets in a single issuer. As a result, the gains
and losses on a single security may have a greater impact on the Funds NAV and may make the Fund more volatile than more diversified funds. Concentration Risk. The Funds assets may be concentrated in a particular sector or sectors or industry or group of industries to the extent the LatAm Small-Cap Index concentrates in a particular sector or sectors or industry or group of industries. To the extent that the Funds investments are concentrated in a particular sector or industry, the Fund
will be subject to the risk that economic, political or other conditions that have a negative effect on that sector or industry will negatively impact the Fund to a greater extent than if the Funds assets were invested in a wider variety of sectors or industries. PERFORMANCE The bar chart that follows shows how the Fund performed for the calendar years shown. The table below the bar chart shows the Funds average annual returns (before and after taxes). The bar chart and table provide an indication of the risks of investing in the Fund by showing the Funds performance from year to year and by showing how the Funds
average annual returns for the one year and since inception periods compared with the Funds benchmark index and a broad measure of market performance. All returns assume reinvestment of dividends and distributions. The Funds past performance (before and after income taxes) is not necessarily indicative of how the Fund will perform in the future.
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Annual Total Returns(%)Calendar Years
Best Quarter:
17.32%
1Q 12
Worst Quarter:
-27.84%
3Q 11 Average Annual Total Returns for the Periods Ended December 31, 2013 The after-tax returns presented in the table below are calculated using the highest historical individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Your actual after-tax returns will depend on your specific tax situation and may differ from those shown below. After-tax returns are not relevant to investors who
hold Shares of the Fund through tax-deferred arrangements, such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts.
Past One Year
Since Inception
Market Vectors Latin America Small-Cap Index ETF (return before taxes)
-22.79%
-4.71%
Market Vectors Latin America Small-Cap Index ETF (return after taxes on distributions)
-23.13%
-5.57% Market Vectors Latin America Small-Cap Index ETF (return after taxes on distributions
and sale of Fund Shares)
-12.90%
-3.70% Market Vectors® Latin America Small-Cap Index (reflects no deduction for fees,
expenses or taxes)
-22.21%
-4.07%
S&P 500® Index (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes)
32.39%
14.95% PORTFOLIO MANAGEMENT Investment Adviser. Van Eck Associates Corporation. Portfolio Managers. The following individuals are jointly and primarily responsible for the day-to-day management of the Funds portfolio:
Name
Title with Adviser
Date Began Managing the Fund
Hao-Hung (Peter) Liao
Portfolio Manager
April 2010
George Cao
Portfolio Manager
April 2010 PURCHASE AND SALE OF FUND SHARES The Fund issues and redeems Shares at NAV only in a large specified number of Shares, each called a Creation Unit, or multiples thereof. A Creation Unit consists of 50,000 Shares. Individual Shares of the Fund may only be purchased and sold in secondary market transactions through brokers. Shares of the Fund are listed on NYSE Arca Inc. (NYSE Arca) and because Shares trade at market prices rather than NAV, Shares of the Fund may trade at a price greater than or less than NAV. TAX INFORMATION The Funds distributions are taxable and will generally be taxed as ordinary income or capital gains. marketvectorsetfs.com 5
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