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GFA ETF · VanEck Global Fallen Angel High Yield Bond UCITS ETF
Performance & flows
Historic performance and flows
| 1M | 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | MTD | QTD | YTD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +2.93%  | +1.79%  | +10.76% | +29.92% | +17.99% | +0.53% | +3.88% | +3.35% | |
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Risk profile
Historical risk/return profile
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Returns | +1.79% | +10.76% | +29.92% | +17.99% |
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Exposure
Sustainability
ESG Consensus® by Conser
Our partner Conser gathers the industry's consensus on the business practices of the underlying holdings. We have computed the following metrics about GFA ETF's sustainability, based on their methodology.
ESG Consensus® is based on the Final Sustainability Grade, which itself consists of 10 grades. Our partner Conser calculates the exact grade, based on market intelligence, using their proprietary ESG Consensus® methodology.
GFA’s has a Final Sustainability Grade of either C+, C, C-, or D.
Issuer
| AuM | ||
|---|---|---|
SMH | VanEck Semiconductor ETF | €53.96B |
GDX | VanEck Gold Miners ETF | €23.9B |
MOAT | VanEck Morningstar Wide Moat ETF | €10.03B |
GDXJ | VanEck Junior Gold Miners ETF | €7.62B |
TDIV | VanEck Morningstar Developed Markets Dividend Leaders UCITS ETF | €7.59B |
Through forward-looking, intelligently designed active and ETF solutions, VanEck offers value-added exposures to emerging industries, asset classes and markets as well as differentiated approaches to traditional strategies. Global player based in New York, founded in 1955, ranked among the 10 best providers of ETFs in the United States, VanEck also has a strong presence in Europe (Germany, Switzerland, the Netherlands) as well as a presence in Asia and Australia. VanEck is different from other asset managers by being privately held, allowing them to focus on clients’ long-term interests, constantly been at the forefront of innovation and whose ETFs are transparent with no synthetic replication and no lent out.
Via Offical websiteFrequently asked questions about GFA
What does VanEck Global Fallen Angel High Yield Bond UCITS ETF, GFA, invest in?
GFA is a Passive ETF. This ETF provides exposure to Global High Yield Corporate Bonds.
Which benchmark or index does GFA replicate?
GFA tracks the ICE Global Fallen Angel High Yield 10% Constrained Index - USD, through a optimized sampling replication method.
What is the Total Expense ratio (TER) of GFA?
GFA carries a total expense ratio (TER) of 0.4%, indicating the annual cost for holding the fund.
When was GFA launched?
GFA was introduced to the market on March 19, 2018. It trades on Netherlands, among other exchanges
Who is the ETF issuer of GFA?
VanEck Global Fallen Angel High Yield Bond UCITS ETF, GFA, is provided by VanEck. Learn more about VanEck here.
What is the current assets under management (AUM) of GFA?
GFA oversees €48M in assets as of May 6, 2026.
How has GFA performed lately?
Based on data from May 6, 2026, GFA returned 2.93% over the past month, 1.79% over the last three months and 3.35% year-to-date.
What are the latest inflows or outflows for GFA?
As of May 6, 2026, GFA recorded net flows of -€6.6M year-to-date.
Does GFA distribute dividends?
GFA follows a capitalizing, meaning it reinvests income within the fund.
What are the main country or region exposures of GFA?
As of March 31, 2026, GFA has significant geographic allocations in USA, Mexico and France.
In which sector or theme does GFA invest in?
As of March 31, 2026, GFA focuses largely on Oil and gas extraction and refining, Chemical and petrochemical industry and Communication services.
How many securities does GFA hold and how diversified is it?
As of March 31, 2026, GFA holds 254 positions in its portfolio, with 18.08% of assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the main positions in GFA?
As of March 31, 2026, GFA top three holdings include Pemex, 7.69% 23jan2050, USD, Nissan Motor, 4.345% 17sep2027, USD and Nissan Motor, 4.81% 17sep2030, USD.
What is the base currency of GFA?
The base currency of GFA is USD.
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