VanEck Real Assets ETF (RAAX): outlook, holdings and fees
VanEck Real Assets ETF (RAAX) is an exchange-traded fund and is managed by VanEck. The expense ratio is 0.73% and the yield is 1.96%. The ten largest holdings are 39% of the fund.
Fund data as of Oct 14, 2026 · Price Nov 2, 2026
ATLAS view on RAAX
| Last price | $39.39 (-0.6%) |
|---|---|
| ATLAS chance of a higher price in 1 month | 56% |
| Likely 1-month range (50%) | $38.64 – $40.56 |
| Normal 1-day range (±1σ) | ±0.8% |
| Distribution yield | 1.96% |
ATLAS probabilities use the same calibrated model as every stock page. A fair value is shown for companies, not funds; the holdings below link to the fair value of each company.
RAAX fund facts
| Issuer | VanEck |
|---|---|
| Theme | Other strategies |
| Assets under management | $1.4B |
| Expense ratio | 0.73% |
| Number of holdings | 46 |
| Portfolio turnover | 68% |
| Inception | Apr 9, 2018 |
| Exchange | NYSE |
The fund is an actively managed exchange-traded fund ("ETF") that seeks to achieve its investment objective by investing, under normal circumstances, at least 80% of its total assets in exchange traded products that provide exposure to real assets. It seeks to maximize "real returns" while seeking to reduce downside risk during sustained market declines. "Real returns" are defined as total returns adjusted for the effects of inflation. It is non-diversified.
RAAX top holdings
| Holding | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Vaneck ETF Trust - Commodities and Bitcoin Strategy ETF PIT | – | 26.61% |
| Williams Companies Inc WMB | Energy | 1.82% |
| Kinder Morgan Inc KMI | Energy | 1.74% |
| Targa Resources Inc TRGP | Energy | 1.72% |
| Quanta Services Inc PWR | Industrials | 1.34% |
| Marathon Petroleum Corp MPC | Energy | 1.29% |
| Valero Energy Corporation VLO | Energy | 1.24% |
| TC Energy Corp TRP | Energy | 1.14% |
| CSX Corporation CSX | Industrials | 1.11% |
| Newmont Goldcorp Corp NEM | Basic Materials | 1.11% |
Holdings with an ATLAS page link to their probability range, fair value and earnings calendar.
RAAX sector breakdown
| Sector | Weight |
|---|---|
| Energy | 35.8% |
| Industrials | 31.4% |
| Basic Materials | 16.0% |
| Utilities | 8.9% |
| Real Estate | 5.4% |
| Financial Services | 0.8% |
| Technology | 0.8% |
| Healthcare | 0.7% |
| Consumer Cyclicals | 0.3% |
By region: North America 87.2%, Europe Developed 5.1%, United Kingdom 1.7%, Japan 1.7%, Asia Developed 1.3%.
RAAX returns and risk
| Year to date | +17.6% |
|---|---|
| 1 year | +23.2% |
| 3 years (annualised) | +19.9% |
| 5 years (annualised) | +13.4% |
| 10 years (annualised) | 0.0% |
| Volatility (3 years) | 11.5% |
| Sharpe ratio (3 years) | 1.21 |
Past returns do not guarantee future results.
RAAX: frequently asked questions
What does RAAX invest in?
VanEck Real Assets ETF invests in a portfolio of securities. Its largest holdings are Vaneck ETF Trust - Commodities and Bitcoin Strategy ETF (26.6%), Williams Companies Inc (1.8%), Kinder Morgan Inc (1.7%), Targa Resources Inc (1.7%), Quanta Services Inc (1.3%).
What is the RAAX expense ratio?
0.73% a year: about $73.00 for every $10,000 invested.
What is the RAAX dividend yield?
1.96%. ATLAS does not hold the exact distribution dates for ETFs.
Will RAAX go up?
Nobody can know. The ATLAS model puts the chance of a higher price in one month at 56%, with a likely range (50%) of $38.64 to $40.56 from $39.39 today. It is a probability, not a prediction.
How has RAAX performed?
Year to date +17.6%, one year +23.2%, three years +19.9% a year, five years +13.4% a year. Past returns do not guarantee future results.
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