The fund normally invests at least 80% of its total assets in securities of Digital Transformation Companies. The index is a global index that tracks the performance of Digital Transformation Companies. The fund will not invest in digital assets (including cryptocurrencies) (i) directly or (ii) indirectly through the use of digital asset derivatives. It also will not invest in initial coin offerings. The fund is non-diversified.

VanEck Digital Transformation ETF

I maintain a hold rating on DAPP due to resistance at key technical levels and negative seasonal trends despite improved valuation. DAPP has outperformed the S&P 500 since February and offers exposure to digital asset transformation but remains highly volatile and concentrated. Liquidity concerns persist with DAPP, and investors should use limit orders; the fund's high yield is not guaranteed given inconsistent distributions.

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DAPP provides concentrated exposure to miners, exchanges, and infrastructure; potential for explosive long‑term growth but extreme volatility with frequent ±50% swings. I think it can outperform in risk‑on markets and offer occasional low correlation to equities; suitable for small (5‑10%) growth portfolio allocation. It tracks the MVIS Global Digital Assets Equity Index with accelerated inclusion of qualifying companies; ~28% non‑US exposure; balanced holdings caps.

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The VanEck Digital Transformation ETF has significantly underperformed both Bitcoin and the S&P 500 since its inception in 2021. DAPP's inflexible passive strategy and material exposure to crypto miners limit its appeal versus actively managed competitors like BLOK that are better able to evolve with an immature industry. The fund's Index lacks any qualitative screening, and improvements in portfolio construction are urgently needed.

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TORONTO , March 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ - DeFi Technologies Inc. (the "Company" or " DeFi Technologies") (CBOE CA: DEFI) (GR: R9B) (OTC: DEFTF), a financial technology company that pioneers the convergence of traditional capital markets with the world of decentralised finance, is pleased to announce its inclusion in the MVIS Global Digital Assets Equity Index and VanEck Digital Transformation ETF (NASDAQ: DAPP ), a prominent exchange-traded fund designed to provide investors with exposure to companies participating in the rapidly evolving digital assets economy. VanEck's Digital Transformation ETF seeks to track the MVIS Global Digital Assets Equity Index, offering diversified exposure to digital asset exchanges, miners, infrastructure companies, and other leaders driving digital asset innovation.

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Bitcoin has been rangebound between $90,000-$109,000, affecting crypto-related stocks, while gold has outperformed year-to-date. I maintain a hold rating on the VanEck Digital Transformation ETF due to mixed valuation and technical trends, despite its substantial growth. DAPP's portfolio has diversified with increased large-cap exposure and a high long-term EPS growth rate, but its elevated P/E ratio poses risks.

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VanEck Digital Transformation ETF focuses on companies leading digital asset innovation, with a 60/40 split between financials and technology sectors. DAPP's performance is closely tied to the crypto market, showing high volatility but promising long-term growth due to blockchain technology. Despite fair valuations, recent price surges and high volatility make DAPP a hold for now, with a favorable long-term outlook.

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VanEck Digital Transformation ETF offers exposure to digital asset exchanges, bitcoin miners, and blockchain infrastructure, and is up 142% over the past year. The election of Trump is expected to significantly reduce crypto regulation, making now a good time to consider investing in DAPP. DAPP is still down from its inception in April 2021, but it has significantly outperformed the S&P Cryptocurrency DeFi Index over the past 3-year and 1-year time frames.

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