VanEck Brazil Small-Cap ETF

BRF

Market cap $25.3M

The ongoing Iran war and Strait of Hormuz blockade have sharply disrupted global energy and fertilizer flows, with Brazil facing acute exposure. Brazil benefits from higher oil prices as a net exporter, but inflation and logistics costs are rising, pressuring domestic fuel and transport sectors.

2025 was a big year for ex-U.S. equities, as a declining dollar, tariff uncertainty, and domestic concentration risk drove investors abroad. Broad ex-U.S. equities performed well and rewarded those investors, but it was some notable subregions that really delivered.

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--VanEck announced today the 2025 annual distributions per share for its VanEck equity exchange-traded funds.

I recommend holding assets tracking major Brazilian indices despite new US tariffs, given heightened uncertainty and market volatility. Trump's 50% tariff on all Brazilian products will significantly impact Brazil's export-dependent economy, especially in commodities like oil and iron ore.

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--VanEck has announced the 2024 annual distributions per share for its VanEck equity exchange-traded funds (ETFs).

The VanEck Brazil Small-Cap ETF is a unique way to gain access to Brazil's stock market. 2023 was a strong year for Brazil's stock market, but stocks have pulled back sharply in 2024 due to political and economic concerns. Despite a bumpy 2024, the long-term outlook for Brazil's economy remains favorable, with potential for rate cuts and stronger growth in 2025.

Emerging markets continued to expand at a solid pace midway into the first quarter of 2024, supported by broad-based expansion across both manufacturing and service sectors.

China and Hong Kong markets had a humbling 2023 with equities down more than 10%. Beijing has also begun stepping up tourism and travel promotions, granting visa-free entry to 11 countries, with Singapore and Thailand the latest to be included.

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--VanEck announced today the 2023 annual distributions per share for its VanEck® equity exchange-traded funds.