VanEck
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IE00BMDH1538
VanEck Hydrogen Economy UCITS ETF
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Risk & Diversification Scores

Transparent evaluation of price volatility (SRI) and 4-dimensional portfolio diversification.

Volatility Risk Score
7/7 Very High
7 / 7 SRI PRIIPs Risk Class

Very high volatility or fundamental risks. Significant loss potential; strictly for aggressive investors.

Volatility (5Y)
38.8% p.a.
5-Year Horizon
Max Drawdown (5Y)
-81.0%
Deepest Drawdown
Sharpe Ratio
-0.39
Negative (< 0.0)
Rec. Holding Period
10+ Years
Investment Horizon
Speculative / High Risk: Score Basis:
Diversification Score
High Concentration (> 50%)
44 / 100 Portfolio Diversification
4 Dimensions: Holdings (30%) • Sectors (25%) • Industries (25%) • Regions (20%)

High concentration risk: A few heavyweights drive the majority of fund value.

Top 10 Holdings
81.3%
Focused
Effective Holdings
~14
of 20 holdings
Top Sector
55.9%
Industrials
Top Region / Country
28.6%
United States
Elevated concentration in top individual holdings, leading sectors, or key regions.

Multi-Horizon Risk & Performance Matrix

Historical volatility, drawdowns, and risk-adjusted return across 1, 3, 5, and 10 years.

Stable Long-Term Volatility High Volatility
Timeframe
Volatility (p.a.)
Max Drawdown
Sharpe Ratio
Return (p.a.)
1 Year — — — +1.9%
3 Years 35.9% -49.6% 0 +2.6%
5 Years 38.8% -81.0% -0.39 -12.8%
10 Years — — — —

Notes & Warnings

⚠️ Elevated valuation: Avg P/E of 36.3
Solid fund volume
🟡 Moderate analyst coverage (11.6 analysts)
🔴 Extreme top 10 holdings concentration: 81% of fund in top 10 positions.
🔴 Severe sector concentration risk: 56% in "Industrials".
⚠️ Sector concentration: 43% in "Basic Materials".
⚠️ Industry concentration: 45% in "Electrical Equipment & Parts".
⚠️ Industry concentration: 38% in "Specialty Chemicals".
⚠️ 24% of ETF holdings are unprofitable companies (fundamental solvency & cash-burn risk).
🔴 Growth estimates are hyper-concentrated: Top 3 growth drivers account for 68% of total forward growth.
🔴 High Commodity Concentration: 43% of fund depends directly on volatile energy and raw material markets.
🔴 Dominant Cyclicality: 100% in cyclical industries – higher drawdown risk in recessions.
ℹ️ Tech-Capex Exposure: 45% in semiconductors & hardware – dependent on hyperscaler capex cycles.
🔴 Structurally High Volatility: Above-average fluctuations persist across 5 to 10 years (38.8% p.a.).
⚠️ Historical Stress Test: Maximum peak-to-trough drawdown of -81.0% in the extended horizon.
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