MARKET VECTORS LATAM AGGREGATE BOND ETF |
Ticker: BONO®
Principal U.S. Listing Exchange: NYSE Arca, Inc.
SUMMARY PROSPECTUS
SEPTEMBER 1, 2013
BONOSUM
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 September 1, 2013, are incorporated by reference into this summary prospectus.
INVESTMENT OBJECTIVE
Market Vectors LatAm Aggregate Bond ETF (the Fund) seeks to replicate as closely as possible, before fees and expenses, the price and yield performance of The BofA Merrill Lynch Broad Latin America Bond Index (the LatAm 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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0.35 |
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Other Expenses |
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0.91 |
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Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses(a) |
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1.26 |
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Fee Waivers and Expense Reimbursement(a) |
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(0.77 |
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Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver and Expense Reimbursement(a) |
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0.49 |
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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 0.49% of the Funds average daily net assets per year until at least September 1, 2014. 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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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 11% of the average value of its portfolio. PRINCIPAL INVESTMENT STRATEGIES The Fund normally invests at least 80% of its total assets in securities that comprise the Funds benchmark index. The LatAm Index is comprised of debt securities issued by Latin American issuers. As of June 30, 2013, Latin American countries represented in the LatAm Index include Argentina, Aruba, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile,
Colombia, Costa Rica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El Salvador, Guatemala, Jamaica, Honduras, Mexico, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Trinidad And Tobago, Uruguay and Venezuela. Constituent securities include external (e.g., U.S. dollars or Euros) and local currency Latin American sovereign debt and the external debt of non-sovereign Latin American issuers.
The LatAm Index includes both investment grade and below investment grade rated securities. Rule 144A securities, both those with and without registration rights, are included in the LatAm Index. As of June 30, 2013, the LatAm Index included 632 bonds of 227 issuers and approximately 28% of the LatAm Index was comprised of Rule 144A securities
and 5% of Regulation S securities. The Funds 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, attempts to approximate the investment performance of the LatAm Index. The Adviser expects that, over time, the correlation between the Funds performance before fees and expenses and that of the LatAm Index will be 95% or better. A figure of 100% would indicate perfect correlation.
Because of the practical difficulties and expense of purchasing all of the securities in the LatAm Index, the Fund does not purchase all of the securities in the LatAm Index. Instead, the Adviser utilizes a sampling methodology in seeking to achieve the Funds objective. As such, the Fund may purchase a subset of the bonds in the LatAm Index in an
effort to hold a portfolio of bonds with generally the same risk and return characteristics of the LatAm Index. The Fund may concentrate its investments in a particular industry or group of industries to the extent that the LatAm Index concentrates in an industry or group of industries. As of June 30, 2013, the LatAm Index was concentrated in the industrials sector. 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. Risk of Investing in Latin American Issuers. Investment in bonds of Latin American issuers involves special considerations not typically associated with investments in bonds 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. 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. 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. 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 and may result in reduced returns for the Fund. Certain Latin American countries also restrict the free conversion of their currency into foreign currencies, including the U.S. dollar. Finally, a number of Latin American countries are among the largest debtors of developing countries. Credit Risk. Bonds are subject to credit risk. Credit risk refers to the possibility that the issuer of a security will be unable and/or unwilling to make timely interest payments and/or repay the principal on its debt or to otherwise honor its obligations. Bonds are subject to varying degrees of credit risk which may be reflected in credit ratings. There is a
possibility that the credit rating of a bond may be downgraded after purchase, which may adversely affect the value of the security. Interest Rate Risk. Bonds are also subject to interest rate risk. Interest rate risk refers to fluctuations in the value of a bond resulting from changes in the general level of interest rates. When the general level of interest rates goes up, the prices of most bonds go down. When the general level of interest rates goes down, the prices of most bonds go
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rate environment increases the risk associated with rising interest rates. In addition, bonds with longer durations tend to be more sensitive to interest rate changes, usually making them more volatile than bonds with shorter durations. Restricted Securities Risk. Rule 144A securities are restricted securities. They may be less liquid than other investments because, at times, such securities cannot be readily sold and the Fund might be unable to dispose of such securities promptly or at reasonable prices. A restricted security that was liquid at the time of purchase may subsequently
become illiquid. Sovereign Bond Risk. Investments in sovereign bonds involve special risks not present in corporate bonds. The governmental authority that controls the repayment of the bonds may be unable or unwilling to make interest payments and/or repay the principal on its bonds or to otherwise honor its obligations. If an issuer of sovereign bonds defaults on
payments of principal and/or interest, the Fund may have limited recourse against the issuer. In the past, certain governments of emerging market countries have declared themselves unable to meet their financial obligations on a timely basis, which has resulted in losses to holders of such governments debt, which has resulted in losses to the holders
of such debt. Risk of Investing in the Industrials Sector. The industrials sector includes companies engaged in the manufacture and distribution of capital goods, such as those used in defense, construction and engineering, companies that manufacture and distribute electrical equipment and industrial machinery and those that provide commercial and transportation
services and supplies. Because as currently constituted the LatAm Index is concentrated in the industrials sector, the Fund will be sensitive to changes in, and its performance will 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. Market Risk. The prices of the securities in the Fund are subject to the risks associated with investing in bonds, including general economic conditions and sudden and unpredictable drops in value. An investment in the Fund may lose money. Call Risk. The Fund may invest in callable bonds. If interest rates fall, it is possible that issuers of callable securities will call (or prepay) their bonds before their maturity date. If a call were exercised by the issuer during a period of declining interest rates, the Fund is likely to have to replace such called security with a lower yielding security. If that
were to happen, it would decrease the Funds net investment income. 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
market liquidity and political instability. Certain foreign markets that have historically been considered relatively stable may become volatile in response to changed conditions or new developments. Increased interconnectivity of world economies and financial markets increases the possibility that adverse developments and conditions in one country or
region will affect the stability of economies and financial markets in other countries or regions. Foreign issuers are often subject to less stringent requirements regarding accounting, auditing, financial reporting and record keeping than are U.S. issuers, and therefore, not all material information may be available or reliable. Securities exchanges or foreign
governments may adopt rules or regulations that may negatively impact the Funds ability to invest in foreign securities or may prevent the Fund from repatriating its investments. Foreign Currency Risk. Because some or all the Funds assets will be invested in debt denominated in foreign currencies, the income received by the Fund from these investments will generally be in foreign currencies. The Funds exposure to foreign currencies and changes in the value of foreign currencies versus the U.S. dollar may result in reduced
returns for the Fund. Moreover, the Fund may incur costs in connection with conversions between U.S. dollars and foreign currencies. The value of an emerging market countrys currency may be subject to a high degree of fluctuation. This fluctuation may be due to changes in interest rates, investors expectations concerning inflation and interest rates,
the emerging market countrys debt levels and trade deficit, the effects of monetary policies issued by the United States, foreign governments, central banks or supranational entities, the imposition of currency controls or other national or global political or economic developments. The economies of certain emerging market countries can be significantly
affected by currency devaluations. Certain emerging market 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 could lead to sudden and large adjustments in the currency, which in turn, can have a negative effect on the Fund
and its investments. Risk of Investing in Emerging Market Issuers. Investments in emerging markets securities 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, liquidity issues and limited trading capacity in local exchanges and the possibility that markets or issues may be
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High Yield Securities Risk. Securities rated below investment grade are commonly referred to as high yield securities or junk bonds. Junk bonds are often issued by issuers that are restructuring, are smaller or less creditworthy, or are more highly indebted than other issuers. Junk bonds are subject to greater risk of loss of income and principal than
higher rated securities and are considered speculative. The prices of junk bonds are likely to be more sensitive to adverse economic changes or individual issuer developments than higher rated securities. During an economic downturn or substantial period of rising interest rates, junk bond issuers may experience financial stress that would adversely
affect their ability to service their principal and interest payment obligations, to meet their projected business goals or to obtain additional financing. In the event of a default, the Fund may incur additional expenses to seek recovery. The secondary market for securities that are junk bonds may be less liquid than the markets for higher quality securities
and, as such, may have an adverse effect on the market prices of and the Funds ability to arrive at a fair value for certain securities. The illiquidity of the market also could make it difficult for the Fund to sell certain securities in connection with a rebalancing of the Index. In addition, periods of economic uncertainty and change may result in an
increased volatility of market prices of high yield securities and a corresponding volatility in the Funds net asset value (NAV). Sampling Risk. The Funds use of a representative sampling approach will result in its holding a smaller number of securities than are in the LatAm Index. As a result, an adverse development respecting an issuer of securities held by the Fund could result in a greater decline in NAV than would be the case if the Fund held all of the securities in the
LatAm Index. Conversely, a positive development relating to an issuer of securities in the LatAm Index that is not held by the Fund could cause the Fund to underperform the LatAm Index. To the extent the assets in the Fund are smaller, these risks will be greater. Index Tracking Risk. The Funds return may not match the return of the LatAm Index for a number of reasons. For example, the Fund incurs a number of operating expenses not applicable to the LatAm 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 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 into the return of the LatAm Index, the Funds return may deviate
significantly from the return of the LatAm Index. The Fund may not be fully invested at times either as a result of cash flows into the Fund or reserves of cash held by the Fund to meet redemptions or pay expenses. In addition, the Funds use of a representative sampling approach may cause the Fund to not be as well correlated with the return of the
LatAm Index as would be the case if the Fund purchased all of the securities in the LatAm Index in the proportions represented in the LatAm Index. To the extent the Fund calculates its NAV based on fair value prices and the value of the LatAm Index is based on securities closing prices on local foreign markets (i.e., the value of the LatAm Index is
not based on fair value prices), the Funds ability to track the LatAm Index may be adversely affected. Risk of Cash Transactions. Unlike most other 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. Replication Management Risk. An investment in the Fund involves risks similar to those of investing in any bond fund, 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 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. 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 obligations of a single issuer. As a
result, the gains and losses on a single investment 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 Index concentrates in a particular sector or sectors or industry or group of industries. Based on the current composition of the LatAm Index, the Funds assets may be concentrated in the industrials
sector; therefore, the Fund will be subject to the risk that economic, political or other conditions that have a negative effect on that sector will negatively impact the Fund to a greater extent than if the Funds assets were invested in a wider variety of sectors or industries. 4 vaneck.com
PERFORMANCE The bar chart that follows shows how the Fund performed for the last calendar year. 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 and by showing how the Funds average annual
returns for the one year and since inception periods compared with the Funds benchmark index. All returns assume reinvestment of dividends and distributions. The Funds past performance (before and after taxes) is not necessarily indicative of how the Fund will perform in the future. Updated performance information is available online at
www.marketvectorsetfs.com. Annual Total ReturnsCalendar Years
The year-to-date total return as of June 30, 2013 was -5.75%.
Best Quarter:
7.04%
1Q 12
Worst Quarter:
-1.06%
2Q 12 Average Annual Total Returns for the Periods Ended December 31, 2012 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 LatAm Aggregate Bond ETF
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6.82
% Market Vectors LatAm Aggregate Bond ETF
10.76
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5.01
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8.22
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4.73
% The BofA Merrill Lynch Broad Latin America Bond Index
17.32
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10.72
% 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
Michael F. Mazier
Portfolio Manager
May 2011
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(return before taxes)
(return after taxes on distributions)
(return after taxes on distributions and sale of Fund Shares)
(reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes)
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 100,000 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. 6 vaneck.com
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