VanEck Real Assets ETF (RAAX)
Ferguson Shapiro LLC Buys New Stake in VanEck Real Assets ETF $RAAX
Ferguson Shapiro LLC bought a new stake in VanEck Real Assets ETF (NYSEARCA:RAAX) during the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund bought 205,545 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $8,154,000. VanEck Real Assets ETF accounts
RAAX: Quality Remains, But Valuation Is Catching Up
VanEck Real Asset Allocation ETF offers diversified real asset exposure, blending commodities, gold, infrastructure, and REITs in a tactical, actively managed structure. RAAX has delivered strong returns—38.11% one-year NAV and 9.72% annualized since inception—but its top-heavy allocation to commodities and gold introduces macro concentration risk. The fund's 0.69% net expense ratio (after waivers) remains a persistent drag, especially given additional underlying ETF fees not fully captured in headline expenses.
RAAX: A Buy On Energy, Gold, And The Electricity Buildout
VanEck Real Assets is rated Buy, driven by its diversified exposure to gold, commodities, and electricity infrastructure. RAAX's portfolio now allocates ~20% to electricity buildout, capturing secular AI-driven power demand alongside traditional inflation hedges. Gold is the single largest real asset exposure in RAAX, combining direct and indirect holdings, despite recent drawdowns.
RAAX Recap: When the System Strains, Real Assets Lead
Global fault lines are shifting. Real assets are no longer just a hedge, they're at the center of how resilient portfolios navigated a turbulent and geopolitically charged quarter.
Assetmark Inc. Has $12.60 Million Stock Position in VanEck Real Assets ETF $RAAX
Assetmark Inc. grew its holdings in shares of VanEck Real Assets ETF (NYSEARCA:RAAX) by 35,257.5% during the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 360,647 shares of the company's stock after purchasing an additional 359,627 shares during the
RAAX: A Tactical Fund For The Countercyclical Component Of The Portfolio
I believe that the VanEck Real Assets ETF serves as a tactical portfolio stabilizer, particularly effective during S&P 500 downturns. According to my calculations, RAAX's structure as a fund-of-funds emphasizes asset allocation, with significant exposure to gold (30%) and real asset-linked equities (60%). While RAAX outperformed during recent equity contractions, it typically underperforms in S&P 500 expansionary phases due to its cyclical nature.
ERn Financial LLC Invests $3.44 Million in VanEck Real Assets ETF $RAAX
ERn Financial LLC bought a new stake in shares of VanEck Real Assets ETF (NYSEARCA:RAAX) during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm bought 98,341 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $3,435,000. ERn Financial LLC owned 1.27% of VanEck
VanEck Real Assets ETF And The Cost Of Inflation Insurance
VanEck Real Assets ETF functions as explicit inflation insurance, not a core holding or long-term return engine. RAAX's concentrated portfolio blends gold, commodities, and U.S.-centric energy/infrastructure, offering diversification during inflation shocks but underperforming in growth-led, disinflationary regimes. The fund's 0.75% net expense ratio and structural opportunity cost limit long-term compounding, making it unsuitable as a primary return driver.
Flow Traders U.S. LLC Acquires New Position in VanEck Real Assets ETF $RAAX
Flow Traders U.S. LLC acquired a new stake in VanEck Real Assets ETF (NYSEARCA:RAAX) during the second quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The fund acquired 16,451 shares of the company's stock, valued at approximately $511,000. Flow Traders U.S. LLC owned approximately
RAAX: Gold, Energy And Materials In One Fund
RAAX aims for long-term total returns by investing in real assets through an "ETF of ETFs" structure, with major allocations to energy (45%), gold (25%), and a blend (30%). The fund has performed well during the recent inflationary environment, achieving a +37% total return since early 2022. Despite its performance, the analysis suggests RAAX's complex structure and 0.75% expense ratio may be a drawback.
The RAAX ETF: An Inflation Hedge For Portfolios
Inflation remains a significant concern in May 2025 due to the Trump administration's trade policies and tariffs, despite recent declines in inflationary pressures. The VanEck Real Assets ETF is positioned to benefit from rising inflation, holding assets in energy, real estate, and other sectors that thrive in inflationary environments. RAAX has shown a bullish trend since the 2020 pandemic low, with a recent recovery above $30 following the "Liberation Day" tariff-induced correction.
RAAX: Counterintuitively, Disinflation May Be Bullish For Real Assets Into 2024
The VanEck Inflation Allocation ETF is an actively managed ETF of ETFs targeting exposure to real assets. The strategy has outperformed a peer group of commodity focused or inflation hedging equity ETFs in 2023. We believe RAAX should benefit from easing inflation and declining interest rates as supportive to the demand for commodities including gold into 2024.
RAAX Remains A Subpar Inflation-Hedge ETF, No Reason To Buy
Federal Reserve hikes and changes in underlying economic conditions have caused inflation to go down these past few months. Lots of investments and funds are likely to underperform under these conditions.
VanEck Inflation Allocation ETF: Still Offers Some Merit, But The Core Thesis Is Diminishing
VanEck Inflation Allocation ETF: Still Offers Some Merit, But The Core Thesis Is Diminishing.
Inflation protection for your portfolio? This fund has an allocation strategy that can work to your advantage.
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RAAX: We Are Not Fans Of This ETF Of ETFs
At first glance, RAAX looks like an interesting ETF, at least in concept. Then we looked deeper. This is a "fund of funds," which is not inherently bad. But we're not fans of this one.
RAAX: Soft Performance Before Inflation Took Off Is A Warning
RAAX is focused on boosting real returns (inflation-adjusted) while attempting to minimize the "downside risk during sustained market declines." Its performance is mixed. Over its relatively short trading history, it underperformed IVV when inflation was moderate, then surprised to the upside in 2022. Still, its pure equity peers did better.
Real assets may still prosper as Fed fights inflation: it's hard to get ‘inflationary genie' back in the bottle, says this ETF portfolio manager
Hi! In this week's ETF Wrap, I spoke with VanEck portfolio manager David Schassler about soaring inflation and the role of real assets in a tough environment for stocks and bonds. He also explained why the VanEck Inflation Allocation ETF no longer holds bitcoin.
RAAX: Multi-Asset Class Inflation Hedge ETF, Subpar Asset Allocation Strategy
RAAX is a multi-asset class inflation ETF, providing exposure to most relevant inflation-hedge asset classes. RAAX is a reasonably good inflation hedge, with one important flaw.
ETF of the Week: VanEck Inflation Allocation ETF (RAAX)
ETF Trends' CEO Tom Lydon discusses the VanEck Inflation Allocation ETF (RAAX) on this week's ETF of the Week podcast with Chuck Jaffe of the MoneyLife Show. Inflation has been the primary focus for advisors and investors in 2022.