VanEck Retail ETF (RTH)
| Assets | $242.93M |
| Expense Ratio | 0.35% |
| PE Ratio | 24.81 |
| Forward PE | 21.91 |
| Shares Out | 931,531 |
| Dividend | $2.42 (0.91%) |
| Ex-Dividend Date | Dec 22, 2025 |
| Payout Frequency | Annual |
| Payout Ratio | 20.38% |
| Volume | 4,308 |
| Open | 265.89 |
| Previous Close | 263.37 |
| Day's Range | 265.89 - 268.19 |
| 52-Week Low | 242.88 |
| 52-Week High | 275.19 |
| Beta | 0.85 |
| 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
71.81% of assets| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Amazon.com, Inc. | AMZN | 19.59% |
| Walmart Inc. | WMT | 12.09% |
| Costco Wholesale Corporation | COST | 9.19% |
| The TJX Companies, Inc. | TJX | 5.51% |
| McKesson Corporation | MCK | 4.80% |
| The Home Depot, Inc. | HD | 4.63% |
| Lowe's Companies, Inc. | LOW | 4.15% |
| CVS Health Corporation | CVS | 4.15% |
| Ross Stores, Inc. | ROST | 3.89% |
| Target Corporation | TGT | 3.82% |
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 8.81% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 15.49%.
News
September Retail Sales Better Than Expectations
U.S. headline retail sales grew 0.8% in September to $745.0 billion, while core retail sales increased by 0.9% to $605.2 billion. Key Takeaways Headline retail sales increased in September, up 0.8% to...
Retail Sales Rebound Strongly in August
U.S. headline retail sales rebounded in August, up 1.2% to $773.9 in August, while core retail sales increased by 1.4%. Key Takeaways Headline retail sales increased in August, up 1.2% to $773.9 billi...
US holiday retail sales growth set to accelerate, Deloitte says
U.S. holiday retail sales are expected to grow by as much as 4.8% this year, Deloitte said on Thursday, as rising disposable incomes help support spending in the crucial shopping season despite cons...
From Inflation To AI: How Retailers Can Stay Ahead This Holiday Season
We're more than halfway through 2026, and retail leaders are confronting a familiar challenge with new urgency: how do you keep moving forward amid persistent uncertainty while proving that investment...
Online Sales Muted as Consumers Rush to Buy Cars and TVs Ahead of Tariffs
As earnings season kicked off last week, JPMorgan's CFO Jeremy Barnum said on the conference call with analysts that consumers had been front-loading their spending ahead of anticipated price increase...
US Consumers Spend ‘Robustly' After Almost $1 Trillion Holiday
After a nearly $1 trillion holiday season, U.S. consumer spending shows no sign of slowing. The exact figure is $994 billion, according to recent findings from the National Retail Federation.
Holiday sales jump more than expected as retailers slash prices
Heading into the holiday season, many US retailers described their consumers as "selective," "cautious" and "conservative," and making "needs-based" purchases.
US consumers spent record $13.3B on Cyber Monday
Americans spent a record $13.3 billion on Cyber Monday online sales, outpacing Adobe Analytics' original forecast of $13.2 billion. Adobe Digital Insights senior director Taylor Schreiner joins Cataly...
Cyber Monday sales expected to reach record $13.2B: Adobe
Cyber Weekend sales have transitioned into Cyber Monday, with Adobe Analytics expecting consumers to spend as much as $13.2 billion on this day alone after spending $10.8 billion on Black Friday. This...
Black Friday spending in US retail stores muted compared to online purchases
Sales at brick-and-mortar stores grew just 0.7% year-over-year, according to preliminary estimates by payments processor Mastercard, and were lower according to data firm Facteus.
RTH: This Powerhouse ETF Proves That Retail Is Not Dead
Anyone who tells you that “retail is dead” likely hasn’t looked at the VanEck Retail ETF (NASDAQ:RTH), which owns some powerhouse retail stocks and has been surprisingly outperforming the broader…