Class A Details: CMCAX
| INCEPTION DATE | GROSS/NET EXPENSES1 |
|---|---|
| 12/31/10 | 1.28%/0.95% |
Fund Literature
Fees & Charges
| CLASS | TICKER |
MAXIMUM SALES CHARGE |
MAXIMUM DEFERRED SALES CHARGE |
SERVICE FEES 12B-1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | CMCAX | 5.75 % | 0.00 %1 | 0.25 % |
| I | COMIX | 0.00 % | 0.00 % | 0.00 % |
| Y | CMCYX | 0.00 % | 0.00 % | 0.00 % |
1A contingent deferred sales charge for Class A shares of 1.00% for one year applies to redemptions of qualified commissionable shares purchased at or above the $1 million breakpoint level.
Account Minimums
| ACCOUNT TYPE |
MINIMUM INITIAL INVESTMENT |
SUBSEQUENT INVESTMENTS |
|---|---|---|
| Regular Accounts | ||
| Class A and Y Shares | $1,000 | $100 |
| Class I Shares | $1,000,000 | $0 |
|
Automatic Investment Plans/ Periodic Purchase Plans |
$0 | $0 |
| Third Party Accounts | ||
|
Including a retirement or pension plan account, or any “wrap fee” account or similar program |
$0 | $0 |
Current Annual Fund Operating Expenses
| CLASS A | CLASS I | CLASS Y | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Management Fees | 0.65% | 0.65% | 0.65% |
| Distribution and/or Service (12B-1) Fees | 0.25% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| Other Expenses | 0.38% | 0.15% | 0.23% |
| Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses (Gross)1 | 1.28% | 0.80% | 0.88% |
| Fees/Expenses Waived or Reimbursed1 | -0.33% | -0.15% | -0.18% |
| Total Annual Fund Operating Expenses After Fee Waiver and/or Expense Reimbursement (Net)1 | 0.95% | 0.65% | 0.70% |
How to Purchase VanEck Fund Shares
You may purchase shares of VanEck Funds through a third-party broker/agent or directly through the Funds’ transfer agent, SS&C Global Investor and Distribution Solutions (SS&C GIDS). The prospectus includes more detailed information regarding how to buy, sell, exchange or transfer shares, including how to reduce sales charges and how to choose a class of shares, plus various services for your convenience. Please read the appropriate prospectus carefully before investing.
| Regular Mutual Fund Accounts | Application |
| Traditional/Roth/SEP IRA Application and Information Kit | Application |