Question 1

What is RTH?

Accepted Answer

RTH — VanEck Retail ETF — is a Canadian-listed ETF trading on the NASDAQ. The fund normally invests at least 80% of its total assets in securities that comprise the fund's benchmark index. To be initially eligible for the index, companies must generate at least 50% of their revenues from retail. Retail includes companies engaged primarily in retail distribution; wholesalers; online, direct mail and TV retailers; multi-line retailers; specialty retailers; and food and ot…

Question 2

What is the RTH ETF price today?

Accepted Answer

RTH last traded at $251.18 CAD on the NASDAQ. See the price chart above for recent performance.

Question 3

What is the RTH MER (management expense ratio)?

Accepted Answer

RTH has a management expense ratio (MER) of 0.35% per year. This fee is automatically deducted from the fund's assets, so you never pay it directly — but it does reduce your net returns over time.

Question 4

What are RTH annualised returns?

Accepted Answer

RTH historical returns: YTD: +100.00%, 1-year: +2.19%, 3-year annualised: +15.67%, 5-year annualised: +8.34%, 10-year annualised: +13.73%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 0.78, which measures risk-adjusted return.

Question 5

Does RTH pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, RTH distributes income to unitholders. The current distribution yield is approximately 0.92%, paid na. Distributions may include dividends, interest, capital gains, or return of capital depending on the fund's holdings. In a TFSA or RRSP, distributions are sheltered from tax.

Question 6

What does RTH invest in?

Accepted Answer

RTH's top holdings include Amazon.com Inc (AMZN, 19.8%), Walmart Inc. (WMT, 11.8%), Costco Wholesale Corp (COST, 9.0%), The TJX Companies Inc (TJX, 5.2%), The Home Depot Inc (HD, 4.7%) — and 20 more positions. See the full Top 10 Holdings table above for a complete breakdown.

Question 7

What sectors does RTH invest in?

Accepted Answer

RTH's largest sector exposures are Consumer Cyclicals (51.8%), Consumer Defensive (30.4%), Healthcare (14.8%). The full sector breakdown is shown in the Sector Weights table on this page.

Question 8

How large is RTH? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

RTH has approximately $238M in assets under management (AUM). Larger AUM generally means better liquidity, tighter bid-ask spreads, and a lower risk of the fund being wound down.

Question 9

When was RTH launched?

Accepted Answer

RTH was launched on December 20, 2011, giving it a 15-year track record. A longer history makes it easier to evaluate how the ETF performs across different market cycles.

Question 10

How do I buy RTH in Canada?

Accepted Answer

RTH trades on the NASDAQ under the ticker RTH. You can buy it through any Canadian brokerage, including Wealthsimple Trade (commission-free), Questrade, TD Direct Investing, RBC Direct, and CIBC Investor's Edge. It can be held in a TFSA, RRSP, FHSA, or taxable account.

Question 11

How risky is RTH?

Accepted Answer

RTH has a 1-year volatility of 13.32% and a beta of 0.79 (less volatile than the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 0.78 indicates moderate risk-adjusted returns. As with all market-linked investments, past volatility does not predict future risk.

Date	Open	High	Low	Close	Adj Close	Volume
2026-10-01	$250.77	$251.51	$249.41	$251.18	$251.18	3,700
2026-09-30	$252.23	$253.03	$250.44	$250.44	$250.44	3,300
2026-09-29	$251.81	$252.55	$250.98	$252.36	$252.36	5,400
2026-09-28	$253.21	$253.82	$252.28	$252.78	$252.78	2,200
2026-09-25	$251.44	$254.13	$251.44	$253.73	$253.73	1,800
2026-09-24	$253.58	$253.58	$252.45	$252.62	$252.62	2,151
2026-09-23	$255.72	$256.02	$253.95	$253.95	$253.95	2,400
2026-09-22	$255.55	$256.99	$255.55	$256.46	$256.46	1,719
2026-09-21	$253.22	$255.80	$253.22	$255.37	$255.37	1,700
2026-09-18	$252.94	$254.32	$252.94	$253.41	$253.41	1,800

#	Ticker	Name	Weight
1	AMZN	Amazon.com Inc	19.78%
2	WMT	Walmart Inc.	11.80%
3	COST	Costco Wholesale Corp	9.00%
4	TJX	The TJX Companies Inc	5.24%
5	HD	The Home Depot Inc	4.74%
6	MCK	McKesson Corporation	4.38%
7	LOW	Lowe's Companies Inc	4.31%
8	CVS	CVS Health Corp	4.20%
9	ROST	Ross Stores Inc	4.17%
10	TGT	Target Corporation	4.06%

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