VanEck Energy Income ETF (EINC) Performance
EINC total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- +28.3% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- +33.3% total return
- 5 years
- +19.8% a year
- 10 years
- +10.7% a year
- Since first price
- +1.1% a year since 2012
EINC trailing returns vs SPY, QQQ, AGG
| Period | EINC total return | Price only | S&P 500 (SPY) | Nasdaq-100 (QQQ) | U.S. bonds (AGG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | +3.0% | +3.0% | −1.0% | −5.0% | +0.9% |
| 3 months | −2.6% | −4.2% | +3.2% | +1.9% | −0.4% |
| 6 months | +7.2% | +4.7% | +7.8% | +8.4% | −1.5% |
| YTD | +28.3% | +24.7% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 1 year | +33.3% | +27.3% | +14.4% | +15.9% | −1.1% |
| 3 years | +106.6%+27.4%/yr | +83.2% | +87.4%+23.3%/yr | +101.4%+26.3%/yr | +16.6%+5.2%/yr |
| 5 years | +147.2%+19.8%/yr | +103.0% | +79.3%+12.4%/yr | +94.0%+14.2%/yr | −0.8%−0.2%/yr |
| 10 years | +175.3%+10.7%/yr | +52.6% | +315.9%+15.3%/yr | +538.9%+20.4%/yr | +14.0%+1.3%/yr |
| Since inceptionMar 14, 2012 | +17.8%+1.1%/yr | −59.7% | — | — | — |
Total return from adjusted closes (distributions reinvested, before tax). Periods of 3 years or more are also shown annualized. Price only excludes distributions.
Growth of $10,000: EINC vs SPY
From Mar 14, 2012: EINC grew to $11,783, SPY to $70,089.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
EINC returns by calendar year
8 of 13 full years positive. Best 2024 (+42.8%), worst 2015 (−57.1%). 2026 is year to date.
EINC annual returns table
| Year | EINC | Largest drop | SPY | QQQ | AGG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | +28.3% | −9.0% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 2025 | +7.1% | −16.0% | +17.7% | +20.8% | +7.2% |
| 2024 | +42.8% | −10.7% | +24.9% | +25.6% | +1.3% |
| 2023 | +15.5% | −10.3% | +26.2% | +54.9% | +5.7% |
| 2022 | +19.2% | −19.9% | −18.2% | −32.6% | −13.0% |
| 2021 | +38.1% | −14.6% | +28.7% | +27.4% | −1.8% |
| 2020 | −19.9% | −64.4% | +18.3% | +48.6% | +7.5% |
| 2019 | +17.0% | −12.9% | +31.2% | +39.0% | +8.5% |
| 2018 | −19.8% | −30.3% | −4.6% | −0.1% | +0.1% |
| 2017 | −3.4% | −17.0% | +21.7% | +32.7% | +3.6% |
| 2016 | +26.6% | −29.2% | +12.0% | +7.1% | +2.4% |
| 2015 | −57.1% | −64.3% | +1.2% | +9.4% | +0.5% |
| 2014 | −26.0% | −36.5% | +13.5% | +19.2% | +6.0% |
| 2013 | +15.6% | −4.5% | +32.3% | +36.6% | −2.0% |
Largest drop = deepest fall from a high within that calendar year.
Calendar-year return vs largest drop within the year
Most years include a sizable fall at some point even when the year ends higher.
EINC largest drawdowns
Now 2.8% below the high| Peak | Decline | Bottom | Recovered | Fall | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 29, 2014 | −87.6% | Mar 18, 2020 | May 14, 2026 | 5.6 years | 11.7 years |
| May 1, 2012 | −13.8% | Jun 4, 2012 | Oct 5, 2012 | 34 days | 5 months |
| Oct 18, 2012 | −11.8% | Nov 15, 2012 | Jan 22, 2013 | 28 days | 3 months |
Declines from a closing high (distributions reinvested) of 10% or more. Underwater = time from the peak until the old high was regained.
EINC risk statistics
| Statistic | 3 years | 5 years | 10 years | Since 2012 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annualized return | +24.9% | +20.3% | +10.1% | +0.8% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 15.5% | 18.6% | 25.7% | 26.0% |
| Sharpe ratio | 1.24 | 0.90 | 0.42 | 0.11 |
| Sortino ratio | 2.30 | 1.47 | 0.62 | 0.15 |
| Best month | +13.4% | +13.4% | +35.2% | +35.2% |
| Worst month | −8.1% | −13.6% | −41.6% | −41.6% |
| Best 12 months | +51.1% | +51.1% | +90.6% | +90.6% |
| Worst 12 months | +1.3% | −8.4% | −50.5% | −66.6% |
| Positive months | 72% | 68% | 60% | 58% |
| Beta vs S&P 500 | 0.34 | 0.64 | 1.10 | — |
| Correlation with S&P 500 | 0.27 | 0.54 | 0.66 | — |
From monthly total returns. Sharpe and Sortino use 1–3 month T-bills (BIL) as the risk-free rate, so they need history from 2007 on.
EINC rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 164 | −66.6% | +6.5% | +90.6% | 63% |
| 3-year (a year) | 140 | −35.1% | +0.7% | +37.5% | 51% |
| 5-year (a year) | 116 | −23.4% | +3.1% | +35.7% | 60% |
| 10-year (a year) | 56 | −7.2% | −4.4% | +14.6% | 41% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2012. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
EINC performance overview
VanEck Energy Income ETF (EINC) returned +33.3% over the past year and +10.7% a year over ten years, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price in 2012 it has returned +1.1% a year, turning $10,000 into about $11,783. Over the same year S&P 500 (SPY) returned +14.4%.
The deepest decline was −87.6%, from Aug 29, 2014 to Mar 18, 2020, and it took 6.2 years to get back to the old high. EINC finished 8 of its 13 full calendar years with a gain; the best year was 2024 (+42.8%) and the worst 2015 (−57.1%). Volatility has been 26.0% a year.
Related: EINC chart, EINC holdings, EINC dividends, EINC valuation. See the EINC overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
EINC performance FAQ
What is the EINC return over the past year?
EINC returned +33.3% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it rose 27.3%.
What is the average annual return of EINC?
EINC has returned +19.8% a year over 5 years, +10.7% a year over 10 years, +1.1% a year since March 14, 2012 (total return, distributions reinvested).
How much would $10,000 invested in EINC be worth?
$10,000 invested in EINC at its first recorded close on March 14, 2012 would be worth about $11,783 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What was the worst year for EINC?
The worst calendar year was 2015, with a total return of −57.1%. The best was 2024 at +42.8%.
What is the biggest drawdown of EINC?
The largest peak-to-trough decline was −87.6% between August 29, 2014 and March 18, 2020. It recovered to the old high on May 14, 2026, 6.2 years after the bottom.
How volatile is EINC?
Over the past 3 years EINC had an annualized volatility of 15.5% and a Sharpe ratio of 1.24 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).