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VanEck Green Bond ETF
GRNB performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of April 2, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -1.15% | -0.38% | -0.44% | +4.18% | +14.64% | +4.71% |
| Flows | +$1M | +$17M | +$17M | +$51M | +$99M | +$109M |
Characteristics
The VanEck Green Bond ETF is built to track the S&P Green Bond U.S. Dollar Select Total Return Index - USD. This ETF provides physical exposure - by owning its shares you earn the return of the securities composing the index (as the ETF holds them directly). This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.
| Management strategy | Passive |
| Strategy | Long Only |
| Provider | VanEck |
| N° of holdings | 470 |
| Replication method | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset class | Fixed Income |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | March 3, 2017 |
| ESG | Yes |
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Exposure
Data as of February 28, 2026Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 470
Top 15 Holdings
Sectors
Countries
Maturity
Credit rating
Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +2.46% | +2.61% | +3.39% | +3.90% |
Max drawdown | -2.15% | -2.15% | -4.36% | -17.47% |
Max drawdown duration | 32d | 32d | 209d | 1457d |
Time to recover | N/A | N/A | 41d | 1015d |
Replication quality
Data as of March 31, 2026Create an account to view replication metrics
1 year cumulative return difference | |
|---|---|
| Best | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
| daily return difference | |
|---|---|
| Average | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
What type of ETF is GRNB?
GRNB is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Fixed Income assets. It is managed by VanEck.
What index does GRNB track?
GRNB tracks the S&P Green Bond U.S. Dollar Select Total Return Index - USD, aiming to replicate its performance through full replication.
What does GRNB invest in?
This ETF provides exposure to Investment Grade Aggregate Bonds. It is part of the segment: Green Bonds.
What is the expense ratio of GRNB?
The total expense ratio (TER) of GRNB is 0.2%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was GRNB launched?
GRNB was launched on March 3, 2017, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of GRNB?
GRNB is issued by VanEck.
What is the AUM of GRNB?
As of April 2, 2026, GRNB manages $175.89 M, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has GRNB performed recently?
As of April 2, 2026, GRNB delivered a return of -1.15% over the past month (1M performance), -0.38% over the past three months (3M), and -0.44% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for GRNB?
As of April 2, 2026, GRNB has seen net flows of +$1M in the past month (1M flow) and +$17M year-to-date (YTD).
Does GRNB pay dividends?
As of April 2, 2026, GRNB has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 4.34%.
How many holdings are in GRNB
As of February 28, 2026, GRNB holds 470 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.
How diversified is GRNB?
As of February 28, 2026, GRNB holds 470 securities, with 12.12% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of GRNB?
As of February 28, 2026, GRNB holds a portfolio of 470 underlyings, with its largest positions including European Investment Bank (EIB), 3.75% 14feb2033, USD, European Investment Bank (EIB), 4.375% 10oct2031, USD and US982911AA70. These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
What countries or regions does GRNB invest in?
As of February 28, 2026, GRNB has its largest geographic exposures in USA.
What sectors or themes does GRNB focus on?
As of February 28, 2026, GRNB is primarily exposed to Power and Banks.
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