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VanEck Long/Flat Trend ETF
LFEQ performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of April 24, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +9.24% | +3.20% | +4.80% | +25.80% | +62.35% | +53.58% |
| Flows | - | - | - | -$113K | -$12M | -$12M |
Characteristics
The VanEck Long/Flat Trend ETF is built to track the Ned Davis Research CMG US Large Cap Long/Flat 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 | 503 |
| Replication method | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset class | Equity, Fixed Income |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | April 10, 2017 |
| ESG | No |
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Exposure
Data as of March 31, 2026Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 503
Top 15 Holdings
Sectors
Countries
Maturity
Credit rating
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Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +15.04% | +11.89% | +14.36% | +14.35% |
Max drawdown | -8.98% | -8.98% | -18.71% | -25.50% |
Max drawdown duration | 77d | 77d | 189d | 787d |
Time to recover | 16d | 16d | 142d | 506d |
Replication quality
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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 LFEQ?
LFEQ is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Equity and Fixed Income assets. It is managed by VanEck.
What index does LFEQ track?
LFEQ tracks the Ned Davis Research CMG US Large Cap Long/Flat Index - USD, aiming to replicate its performance through full replication.
What does LFEQ invest in?
This ETF provides exposure to Large Cap US Investment Grade Government Equities and Bonds. It is part of the segment: Multi-Asset: Other.
What is the expense ratio of LFEQ?
The total expense ratio (TER) of LFEQ is 0.87%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was LFEQ launched?
LFEQ was launched on April 10, 2017, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of LFEQ?
LFEQ is issued by VanEck.
What is the AUM of LFEQ?
As of April 24, 2026, LFEQ manages $28.37 M, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has LFEQ performed recently?
As of April 24, 2026, LFEQ delivered a return of 9.24% over the past month (1M performance), 3.2% over the past three months (3M), and 4.8% year-to-date (YTD).
Does LFEQ pay dividends?
As of April 24, 2026, LFEQ has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 0.86%.
How many holdings are in LFEQ
As of March 31, 2026, LFEQ holds 503 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.
How diversified is LFEQ?
As of March 31, 2026, LFEQ holds 503 securities, with 42.44% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of LFEQ?
As of March 31, 2026, LFEQ holds a portfolio of 503 underlyings, with its largest positions including NVIDIA, APPLE and MICROSOFT-T. These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
What countries or regions does LFEQ invest in?
As of March 31, 2026, LFEQ has its largest geographic exposures in USA.
What sectors or themes does LFEQ focus on?
As of March 31, 2026, LFEQ is primarily exposed to Information Technology, Financials and Communication Services.
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