# VanEck Emerging Markets A (GBFAX)

> Source: Nexqual · https://nexqual.com/GBFAX · data as of 2026-10-24 00:08 UTC · cite as "Nexqual, VanEck Emerging Markets A (GBFAX), nexqual.com/GBFAX" · informational, not investment advice.

**Price:** USD 18.67 (+0.48% on the day) · last close of Oct 23, 2026; US market closed, not a live price. Prev close 18.67 · day 18.67–18.67 · 52w 16.43–21.77 · market cap null · NAS

## Key facts
- Total return with dividends: 1Y +9.5% vs S&P 500 +13.4%; 5Y +7.2% vs S&P 500 +76.9%.

## Total return (dividends reinvested)
|  | 1Y (from 2025-10-24) | 5Y (from 2021-10-25) |
|---|---|---|
| Total return | +9.5% | +7.2% |
| S&P 500 (SPY) | +13.4% | +76.9% |
| Per year | +9.5% | +1.4% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 26.4% | 19.3% |
| Max drawdown | -14.7% (Jun 2026→Oct 2026) | -41.6% (Nov 2021→Sep 2022) |

## Peers
GHAAX (Van Eck Funds - Global Hard Ass) USD 55.73 +0.00% · INIVX (Van Eck Funds - International I) USD 25.57 +0.00% · EMGAX (WF Emerging Markets Fund Class ) USD 37.25 +0.00% · GEGAX (Aberdeen Emerging Markets Fund ) USD 19.28 -0.00% · GTDDX (Invesco Emerging Markets All Ca) USD 46.47 -0.00%

## More
Full page: https://nexqual.com/GBFAX · Free keyless MCP server with the same data and citations: https://mcp.nexqual.com/mcp · Guide for agents: https://nexqual.com/agents · https://nexqual.com/llms.txt