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VanEck Environmental Services ETF (EVX)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
02/27/2025: EVX (1-star) has a low Upturn Star Rating. Not recommended to BUY.
Upturn Star Rating
Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
AI Based Fundamental Rating
Moderate Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, typically align with the market average, offering steady but unremarkable returns.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type ETF | Historic Profit 6.3% | Avg. Invested days 56 | Today’s Advisory Consider higher Upturn Star rating |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  3.0 | ETF Returns Performance  2.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 02/27/2025 |
Key Highlights
Volume (30-day avg) 10857 | Beta 1.08 | 52 Weeks Range 31.22 - 37.56 | Updated Date 04/2/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 31.22 - 37.56 | Updated Date 04/2/2025 |
Upturn AI SWOT
VanEck Environmental Services ETF
ETF Overview
Overview
The VanEck Environmental Services ETF (EVX) seeks to replicate as closely as possible, before fees and expenses, the price and yield performance of the Ardour Global Environmental Services Index, which is comprised of companies that are primarily engaged in waste management services, environmental consulting services, or the manufacture, design, or installation of pollution control equipment.
Reputation and Reliability
VanEck is a well-established ETF provider known for its thematic and sector-specific ETFs, with a generally solid track record.
Management Expertise
VanEck has experienced portfolio managers and analysts specializing in sector ETFs.
Investment Objective
Goal
To replicate the performance of the Ardour Global Environmental Services Index.
Investment Approach and Strategy
Strategy: Tracks the Ardour Global Environmental Services Index, which is composed of companies in the waste management, environmental consulting, and pollution control equipment industries.
Composition Primarily invests in stocks of companies involved in environmental services.
Market Position
Market Share: EVX holds a moderate market share within the environmental services ETF sector.
Total Net Assets (AUM): 149900000
Competitors
Key Competitors
- ICLN
- TAN
- QCLN
- PBW
Competitive Landscape
The environmental services ETF space is competitive, with EVX facing competition from broader clean energy ETFs. EVX's focused approach provides more targeted exposure, but also potentially less diversification, giving it an advantage for investors seeking niche exposure but a disadvantage relative to larger, more diversified competitors during periods of broader market rally.
Financial Performance
Historical Performance: Historical performance data is readily available from various financial data providers.
Benchmark Comparison: EVX's performance should be compared to the Ardour Global Environmental Services Index to assess tracking effectiveness.
Expense Ratio: 0.55
Liquidity
Average Trading Volume
EVX has moderate average daily trading volume, which can impact transaction costs for larger trades.
Bid-Ask Spread
The bid-ask spread for EVX is typically small, but can widen during periods of market volatility.
Market Dynamics
Market Environment Factors
Economic growth, regulatory policies, and environmental concerns influence the demand for environmental services, affecting EVX's performance.
Growth Trajectory
Growth is tied to increased environmental awareness and stricter regulations driving demand for environmental services and pollution control.
Moat and Competitive Advantages
Competitive Edge
EVX offers a focused exposure to the environmental services sector, unlike broader clean energy ETFs. This targeted approach allows investors to fine-tune their portfolios. VanEck's experience in thematic ETFs also supports the management of EVX. The focus on waste management, environmental consulting, and pollution control can be a differentiating factor during specific market trends favoring these areas. However, this lack of diversification can increase volatility compared to broader clean energy ETFs.
Risk Analysis
Volatility
EVX's volatility is influenced by the performance of its underlying environmental services stocks.
Market Risk
Market risk includes fluctuations in the stock market, sector-specific risks, and regulatory changes impacting the environmental services industry.
Investor Profile
Ideal Investor Profile
EVX is suitable for investors seeking targeted exposure to the environmental services sector and who believe in the growth potential of this industry.
Market Risk
EVX is best suited for long-term investors with a moderate risk tolerance who understand the sector-specific nature of the ETF.
Summary
The VanEck Environmental Services ETF (EVX) offers targeted exposure to companies engaged in waste management, environmental consulting, and pollution control. Its performance is tied to the Ardour Global Environmental Services Index and is influenced by economic and regulatory factors impacting the environmental services sector. EVX is suitable for investors seeking niche exposure to this sector, but its lack of diversification can increase volatility. The fundu2019s expense ratio is 0.55%, and its moderate trading volume can affect transaction costs.
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Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- VanEck website
- ETF.com
- Morningstar
- Bloomberg
Disclaimers:
The data provided is for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial advice. Consult with a qualified financial advisor before making any investment decisions.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
AI-generated summaries may have inaccuracies (hallucinations). Please verify the information before taking action.
About VanEck Environmental Services ETF
Exchange NYSE ARCA | Headquaters - | ||
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The fund normally invests at least 80% of its total assets in common stocks and ADRs of companies involved in the environmental services industry. The index is designed to measure the performance of widely held, highly capitalized companies engaged in business activities that may benefit from the global increase in demand for consumer waste disposal, removal and storage of industrial by-products, and the management of associated resources. It is non-diversified.
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