Van Eck Associates Corporation

VanEck is a global investment management firm headquartered in New York City, U.S.. Founded in 1955 by John van Eck, the firm's core mission is to provide investors with access to opportunities that strengthen their portfolios by identifying economic, technological, political, and social trends that fuel investable opportunities. The company operates as a privately held entity, wholly owned by CEO Jan van Eck and his family.

The firm primarily engages in issuing exchange-traded fund (ETF) products, alongside mutual funds, institutional strategies, model portfolios, and private funds. VanEck offers both active and passive investment strategies across a wide range of asset classes and market segments. Historically, VanEck pioneered investments in foreign growth stocks, gold investing, and emerging markets, and today maintains a significant presence in digital assets. As of June 30, 2026, VanEck managed $237.4 billion in assets.

Jan van Eck serves as the Chief Executive Officer, leading the firm's global operations. In recent developments, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved the VanEck Bitcoin Trust (ticker 'HODL') on January 11, 2024, and the VanEck Ethereum ETF, which began trading on July 23, 2024. However, in 2024, the SEC fined VanEck $175 million for undisclosed payments to artificially inflate an ETF's value. The firm continues to innovate, having launched Australia's first generative AI-powered international equity ETF, GOAT.