1Q 2017 Master Limited Partnerships (MLPs) Distinct Focus on Yield VanEck Vectors High Income Infrastructure MLP ETF (YMLI) VanEck Vectors High Income MLP ETF (YMLP)
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Yield (%) MLPs have provided attractive income MLPs have out-yielded many other asset classes commonly associated with income investing Average Yield (%) 10/31/2006-3/31/2017 8 7.00 6 4 2 4.76 4.03 3.10 2.83 2.18 0 MLPs REITs Utilities U.S. Investment Grade Bonds 10 Year U.S. Treasuries U.S. Equities Source: FactSet. Data as of March 31, 2017. Based on average daily yields. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. MLPs represented by the Alerian MLP Index, a widely followed composite index often cited as representative of the broad MLP industry. Alerian MLP Index is meant to represent the MLP industry as a whole. Investment in the Funds may provide exposure to MLPs that differ significantly from Alerian MLP Index exposure. See current VanEck Vectors High Income MLP ETF and VanEck Vectors High Income MLP ETF performance on page 13. See disclaimers on pages 2 and 3. See definitions and index disclaimers on page 14. U.S. government bonds are guaranteed by the full faith and credit of the United States government. Corporate and other bonds are not guaranteed by the full faith and credit of the United States and carry the credit risk of the issuer. U.S. Treasuries are exempt from state and local taxes, but subject to federal taxes. Other securities listed are subject to federal, state and local taxes. Prices of equity securities change in response to many factors, including the historical and prospective earnings of the issuer, the value of its assets, general economic conditions, interest rates, investor perceptions and market liquidity. Prices of bonds change in response to factors such as interest rates and the issuer s credit worthiness, among others. Investing in smaller companies involves risks not associated with investing in more established companies such as business risk, stock price fluctuations and illiquidity. 4
Yield Spread (basis points) Currently attractive valuations MLP yield spreads have increased after dropping to near the long-term average at the beginning of 2017 1200 MLP Distribution Yield versus 10-Year Treasury Yield 10/2006-3/2017 1000 800 600 400 200 Average 406.08 3/31/2017 443.76 0 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 Source: FactSet. Data as of March 31, 2017. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. MLPs represented by the Alerian MLP Index, a widely followed composite index often cited as representative of the broad MLP industry. Alerian MLP Index is meant to represent the MLP industry as a whole. Investment in the Funds may provide exposure to MLPs that differ significantly from Alerian MLP Index exposure. See current VanEck Vectors High Income MLP ETF and VanEck Vectors High Income MLP ETF performance on page 13. See disclaimers on pages 2 and 3. See definitions and index disclaimers on page 14. 5
Distinct focus on yield YMLP and YMLI seek to track Solactive indices that focus on high income master limited partnerships (MLPs ). Their respective indices screen constituents based on business activity, current yield, distribution coverage ratio, and distribution growth. This methodology provides distinct access to high income MLPs and results in comprehensive MLP industry exposure among the two indices. Solactive High Income MLP Index (YMLPTR) Solactive High Income Infrastructure MLP Index (YMLITR) Alerian MLP Index (AMZ)* Alerian MLP Infrastructure Index (AMZI)* Sub-Industry Exposure % (3/31/2017) Storage & Transportation 51.28 92.18 93.96 96.07 Coal & Consumable Fuels 15.70 -- 0.46 -- Gas Utilities 14.46 -- 2.35 -- Equipment & Services 7.69 -- -- -- Steel 4.80 -- -- -- Commodity Chemicals 3.11 -- -- -- Exploration & Production 2.97 -- -- -- Fertilizers & Agri Chemicals -- -- 0.22 -- Refining & Marketing -- 7.82 3.01 3.93 Characteristics (3/31/2017) Weighted Average Market Cap ($M) 1,330.0 6,283.6 20,707.9 17,768.1 Number of Securities 24 25 44 26 Distribution Yield 9.47 7.13 6.95 6.88 *Alerian MLP indices displayed serve as the benchmark index for six U.S.-listed exchange-traded products as of 3/31/2017. Source: FactSet. Data as of March 31, 2017. Index performance is not representative of fund performance. See current VanEck Vectors High Income MLP ETF and VanEck Vectors High Income MLP ETF performance on page 13. See disclaimers on pages 2 and 3.See definitions and index disclaimers on page 14. 6
Potential for tax-deferred income 70-90% of MLP distributions have consisted of tax-deferred return of capital 1 Investors do not pay taxes on return of capital distributions, potentially increasing after-tax income However, return of capital will reduce an investor s tax basis, which may result in larger taxable gains on a subsequent sale of shares and, thus, may reduce after-tax returns C-Corp Tax Structure VanEck Vectors High Income MLP ETF and VanEck Vectors High Income Infrastructure MLP ETF are taxed as corporations Allows the ETFs to provide 100% exposure to MLPs and pass through the tax nature of the underlying MLP distributions, while providing shareholders with 1099s, instead of K-1s C-Corp ETFs are taxed at the fund level. Structure also requires ETFs to accrue deferred-tax liabilities which may cause ETFs to underperform benchmarks in rising markets 1 Source: Alerian. This information is not intended to be individual or personalized investment or tax advice. Please consult a financial advisor or tax professional for more information regarding your tax situation. See disclaimers on pages 2 and 3. See definitions and index disclaimers on page 14. 7
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VanEck Vectors High Income MLP ETF (YMLP) VanEck Vectors High Income MLP ETF seeks to provide investment results that, before fees and expenses, correspond generally to the price and yield performance of the Solactive High Income MLP Index. The index represents MLPs operating in business segments identified by the index provider as high income. The Index then qualifies eligible constituents by current yield, distribution coverage ratio, and distribution growth. Fund Details Fund Ticker YMLP Intraday NAV Ticker YMLP.IV Index Ticker YMLPTR Commencement Date 3/13/2012 Management Fee 0.82% Other Expenses --% Deferred Income Tax and Franchise Tax Expenses 0.06% Net Expense Ratio 0.88% High Income Potential Underlying index targets high income MLPs with attractive yield and distribution characteristics Potential for Tax-Deferred Distributions Fund is taxed as a corporation, allowing for potentially tax-deferred distributions, but may underperform its index during appreciating markets Simplified Tax Reporting Fund shareholders receive Form 1099 instead of the complicated K-1s associated with direct MLP investments Anticipated Distribution Frequency Quarterly Source: VanEck. All information as of March 31, 2017 and subject to change. Van Eck Associates Corporation (the Adviser ) will pay all expenses of the Fund, except for the fee payment under the investment management agreement, acquired fund fees and expenses, interest expense, offering costs, trading expenses, taxes (including accrued deferred tax liability) and extraordinary expenses. The Fund s accrued deferred tax liability, if any, is reflected each day in the Fund s net asset value per share and may vary greatly from year to year depending on the nature of the Fund s investments, the performance of those investments and general market conditions. Therefore, any estimate of deferred income tax expense/(benefit) cannot be reliably predicted from year to year. State franchise taxes are separate and distinct from state income taxes. Due to the nature of the Fund s investments, the Fund may be required to file franchise tax returns in several states. The Fund is expected to absorb net operating losses and accrue net deferred tax expense primarily related to unrealized depreciation on investments and state franchise tax liability. See disclaimers on pages 2 and 3. See definitions and index disclaimers on page 14. 9
Index methodology Solactive High Income MLP Index Eligible Universe: Must be classified as a high income MLP: Exploration and production of oil and/or natural gas Sale, distribution, and retail marketing of fuels Marine transportation of oil, refined products, and other commodities Direct mining, production, and marketing of natural resources (timber, fertilizers, coal, etc.) Energy services to oil and gas industry Must be listed and traded on a U.S. securities exchange Minimum market cap: $400M; Minimum three-month average U.S. dollar trading volume of $1M Must have a minimum quarterly distribution policy Constituents Ranked by Current Yield, Distribution Coverage Ratio, and Distribution Growth Modified Market Capitalization-Weighted Reconstituted/Rebalanced Annually Source: Solactive. See disclaimers on pages 2 and 3. See definitions and index disclaimers on page 14. 10
VanEck Vectors High Income Infrastructure MLP ETF (YMLI) VanEck Vectors High Income Infrastructure MLP ETF seeks to provide investment results that, before fees and expenses, correspond generally to the price and yield performance of the Solactive High Income Infrastructure MLP Index. The index represents MLPs the index provider has classified as infrastructure MLPs. The Index then qualifies eligible constituents by current yield, distribution coverage ratio, and distribution growth. Fund Details Fund Ticker YMLI Intraday NAV Ticker YMLI.IV Index Ticker YMLITR Commencement Date 2/12/2013 Management Fee 0.82% Other Expenses --% Deferred Income Tax and Franchise Tax Expenses --% Net Expense Ratio 0.82% High Income Potential Underlying index targets high income MLPs with attractive yield and distribution characteristics Potential for Tax-Deferred Distributions Fund is taxed as a corporation, allowing for potentially taxdeferred distributions, but may underperform its index during appreciating markets Simplified Tax Reporting Fund shareholders receive Form 1099 instead of the complicated K-1s associated with direct MLP investments Anticipated Distribution Frequency Quarterly Source: VanEck. All information as of March 31, 2017 and subject to change. Van Eck Associates Corporation (the Adviser ) will pay all expenses of the Fund, except for the fee payment under the investment management agreement, acquired fund fees and expenses, interest expense, offering costs, trading expenses, taxes (including accrued deferred tax liability) and extraordinary expenses. The Fund s accrued deferred tax liability, if any, is reflected each day in the Fund s net asset value per share and may vary greatly from year to year depending on the nature of the Fund s investments, the performance of those investments and general market conditions. Therefore, any estimate of deferred income tax expense/(benefit) cannot be reliably predicted from year to year. State franchise taxes are separate and distinct from state income taxes. Due to the nature of the Fund s investments, the Fund may be required to file franchise tax returns in several states. The Fund is expected to absorb net operating losses and accrue net deferred tax expense primarily related to unrealized depreciation on investments and state franchise tax liability. See disclaimers on pages 2 and 3. See definitions and index disclaimers on page 14. 11
Index methodology Solactive High Income Infrastructure MLP Index Eligible Universe: Must be classified as an infrastructure MLP: Transportation of crude oil, refined petroleum products, and/or other liquids Transportation and/or storage of natural gas and natural gas liquids (NGLs) Transportation, terminaling, and storage of refined petroleum products (including gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, kerosene, and heating oil) Gathering, compressing, dehydrating, treating, processing, marketing of natural gas, and fractionating of NGLs Operating as the general partner of an MLP which primarily engages in any of the businesses listed above Must be listed and traded on a U.S. securities exchange Minimum market cap: $400M; Minimum three-month average U.S. dollar trading volume of $4M Constituents Ranked by Current Yield, Distribution Coverage Ratio, and Distribution Growth Modified Market Capitalization-Weighted Reconstituted/Rebalanced Annually Source: Solactive. See disclaimers on pages 2 and 3. See definitions and index disclaimers on page 14. 12
Performance history VanEck Vectors High Income MLP ETF - as of 3/31/2017 1YR 5YR LIFE 3/13/2012 NAV 39.65-14.94-15.16 Share Price 39.19-15.02-15.19 30-Day SEC Yield 1-0.81% Management Fee 0.82% Other Expenses --% Deferred Income Tax and Franchise Tax Expenses 0.06% YMLPTR 40.42-14.09-14.30 - Net Expense Ratio 0.88% VanEck Vectors High Income Infrastructure MLP ETF - as of 3/31/2017 1YR 3YR LIFE 3/31/2012 NAV 48.21-2.04 1.77 Share Price 49.06-1.91 1.85 30-Day SEC Yield 1-0.81% Management Fee 0.82% Other Expenses --% Deferred Income Tax and Franchise Tax Expenses --% YMLITR 49.84-2.20 3.66 - Net Expense Ratio 0.82% Source: VanEck; FactSet. Data as of March 31, 2017. Returns are average annualized total returns, except those for periods of less than one year, which are cumulative. 1 The 30-Day SEC Yield has been adjusted to reflect estimates for return of capital that would result in a reduction of income to the 30-Day SEC Yield calculation which may cause the yield to be negative. Performance data quoted represents past performance which is no guarantee of future results and which may be lower or higher than current performance. Returns reflect temporary contractual fee waivers and/or expense reimbursements. Had the ETF incurred all expenses and fees, investment returns would have been reduced. Investment returns and ETF share values will fluctuate so that investors' shares, when redeemed, may be worth more or less than their original cost. ETF returns assume that dividends and capital gains distributions have been reinvested in the Fund at NAV. The "Net Asset Value" (NAV) of a VanEck Vectors Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) is determined at the close of each business day, and represents the dollar value of one share of the fund; it is calculated by taking the total assets of the fund, subtracting total liabilities, and dividing by the total number of shares outstanding. The NAV is not necessarily the same as the ETF 's intraday trading value. VanEck Vectors ETF investors should not expect to buy or sell shares at NAV. Van Eck Associates Corporation (the Adviser ) will pay all expenses of the Fund, except for the fee payment under the investment management agreement, acquired fund fees and expenses, interest expense, offering costs, trading expenses, taxes (including accrued deferred tax liability) and extraordinary expenses. The Fund s accrued deferred tax liability, if any, is reflected each day in the Fund s net asset value per share and may vary greatly from year to year depending on the nature of the Fund s investments, the performance of those investments and general market conditions. Therefore, any estimate of deferred income tax expense/(benefit) cannot be reliably predicted from year to year. State franchise taxes are separate and distinct from state income taxes. Due to the nature of the Fund s investments, the Fund may be required to file franchise tax returns in several states. The Fund is expected to absorb net operating losses and accrue net deferred tax expense primarily related to unrealized depreciation on investments and state franchise tax liability. All indices are unmanaged and include the reinvestment of all dividends, but do not reflect the payment of transaction costs, advisory fees or expenses that are associated with an investment in the fund. An index s performance is not illustrative of the Fund s performance. Indices are not securities in which investments can be made. See disclosures on pages 2 and 3. 13
Index descriptions and definitions Index returns assume reinvestment of all income and do not reflect any management fees or brokerage expenses associated with fund returns. Returns for actual fund investors may differ from what is shown because of differences in timing, the amount invested and fees and expenses. You cannot invest directly in an index. MLPs: General MLP performance is represented by the Alerian MLP Infrastructure Index and the Alerian MLP Index. Alerian MLP Infrastructure Index is a composite of energy infrastructure Master Limited Partnerships (MLPs). The capped, float-adjusted, capitalization-weighted index s constituents earn the majority of their cash flow from the transportation, storage, and processing of energy commodities. Alerian MLP Index is a leading gauge of large- and mid-cap energy Master Limited Partnerships (MLPs). The float-adjusted, capitalization-weighted index, which includes 50 prominent companies, captures approximately 75% of available market capitalization. REITs: FTSE NAREIT Equity REITs Index is a broad-based, free-float adjusted market capitalization weighted index consisting of equity real estate investment trusts. Utilities: S&P 500 Utilities Index, calculated with dividends reinvested, consists of widely held utility common stocks of the Standard & Poor 500 Index. U.S. Investment Grade Bonds: Barclays Capital US Aggregate Bond Index is a broad-based benchmark that measures the investment grade, U.S. dollar-denominated, fixed-rate taxable bond market, including Treasuries, government-related and corporate securities, mortgage-backed securities, asset-backed securities, commercial mortgage-backed securities. U.S. Stocks: S&P 500 Index, calculated with dividends reinvested, consists of 500 widely held U.S. common stocks. Current Yield: ratio of an MLP s distribution divided by its price. Distribution Coverage Ratio: ratio of an MLP s earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization divided by its distribution. Distribution Growth: a ratio of an MLP s distribution divided by its previous distribution. 14