VanEck Retail ETF (RTH)
| Assets | $257.44M |
| Expense Ratio | 0.35% |
| PE Ratio | 27.51 |
| Shares Out | 971,531 |
| Dividend (ttm) | $2.42 |
| Dividend Yield | 0.91% |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 22, 2025 |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Payout Ratio | 25.23% |
| Volume | 8,082 |
| Open | 263.62 |
| Previous Close | 264.28 |
| Day's Range | 262.95 - 266.82 |
| 52-Week Low | 230.40 |
| 52-Week High | 272.00 |
| Beta | 0.88 |
| Holdings | 26 |
| Inception Date | May 2, 2001 |
About RTH
Fund Home PageThe VanEck Retail ETF (RTH) is an exchange-traded fund that is based on the MVIS US Listed Retail 25 index, a market-cap-weighted index of the 25 largest US-listed companies that derive most of their revenue from retail. RTH was launched on May 2, 2001 and is issued by VanEck.
Top 10 Holdings
74.74% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon.com, Inc. | AMZN | 24.53% |
| Walmart Inc. | WMT | 12.13% |
| Costco Wholesale Corporation | COST | 8.83% |
| CVS Health Corporation | CVS | 5.30% |
| The TJX Companies, Inc. | TJX | 4.61% |
| The Home Depot, Inc. | HD | 4.19% |
| O'Reilly Automotive, Inc. | ORLY | 3.99% |
| Lowe's Companies, Inc. | LOW | 3.93% |
| McKesson Corporation | MCK | 3.62% |
| Ross Stores, Inc. | ROST | 3.61% |
Dividend History
| Ex-Dividend | Amount | Pay Date |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 22, 2025 | $2.4205 | Dec 26, 2025 |
| Dec 23, 2024 | $1.732 | Dec 24, 2024 |
| Dec 18, 2023 | $2.0075 | Dec 22, 2023 |
| Dec 19, 2022 | $1.8448 | Dec 23, 2022 |
| Dec 20, 2021 | $1.5145 | Dec 27, 2021 |
| Dec 21, 2020 | $1.0027 | Dec 28, 2020 |
Performance
RTH had a total return of 12.43% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 15.91%.
News
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Cyber Monday sales expected to reach record $13.2B: Adobe
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Black Friday spending in US retail stores muted compared to online purchases
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Black Friday online spending hits $10.8B, fueled by discounts and mobile shopping
US shoppers spent a record $10.8 billion online this Black Friday, marking a 10.2% year-over-year increase, according to Adobe Analytics. As the official kickoff to the holiday shopping season, Black ...
Black Friday data shows US shoppers spent $10.8 billion online
It was a 10% rise from a year ago, according to Adobe Analytics.
Online Black Friday spending is on track to break a record this year, despite inflation
Adobe reports record $7.9 billion in online spending on Black Friday so far, up 8.2% from 2023. Adobe expects final online Black Friday numbers to be between $10.7 and $11 billion.
Thanksgiving online spending hits record $6.1B
Online spending hit a record $6.1 billion over Thanksgiving, according to Adobe's most recent estimates, as consumers continue to lean heavily on e-commerce.
Consumers spend record $6.1 billion online during Thanksgiving day
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Early Thanksgiving online sales numbers are up 7% YoY to $15.6B, on par with pre-pandemic trends
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RTH: This Powerhouse ETF Proves That Retail Is Not Dead
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