Added: Jan 13, 2012

From: VanEckGlobal

Duration: 3:37

SHAWN REYNOLDS, CO-PORTFOLIO MANAGER, explains the difference between unconventional and conventional energy strategies as well as the problem with the current lack of spare capacity. A full transcript of this video available at: http://bit.ly/xBFZNe. A Fund prospectus is available at http://bit.ly/y9zObT. To learn more about hard assets, visit http://bit.ly/JJcUdx - - - - - - - - - - IMPORTANT DISCLOSURE The views and opinions expressed are those of Van Eck Global and are current as of February 2012. Fund manager commentaries are general in nature and should not be construed as investment advice. Opinions are subject to change with market conditions. All performance information is historical and is not a guarantee of future results. Investment returns and the principal value of a fund will fluctuate with market conditions. You may have more or less than the original amount invested when you sell. For more information about Van Eck Funds or fund performance, visit http://vaneck.com. Any discussion of specific securities mentioned in the commentaries is neither an offer to sell nor a solicitation to buy these securities. Fund holdings will vary. All indices mentioned are measures of common market sectors and performance. It is not possible to invest directly in an index. http://www.vaneck.com provides more information on holdings, performance and indices. You can lose money by investing in the Fund. Any investment in the Fund should be part of an overall investment program, not a complete program. The Fund is subject to risks associated with concentrating its investments in hard assets and the hard assets sector, including real estate, precious metals and natural resources, and can be significantly affected by events relating to these industries, including international political and economic developments, inflation, and other factors. The Fund's portfolio securities may experience substantial price fluctuations as a result of these factors, and may move independently of the trends of industrialized companies. The Fund's investments in foreign securities involve risks related to adverse political and economic developments unique to a country or a region, currency fluctuations or controls, and the possibility of arbitrary action by foreign governments, including the takeover of property without adequate compensation or imposition of prohibitive taxation. The Fund is subject to risks associated with investments in debt securities, derivatives, commodity-linked instruments, illiquid securities, asset-backed securities and CMOs. The Fund is also subject to inflation risk, short-sales risk, market risk, non-diversification risk, leverage risk, credit risk and counterparty risk. Please see the prospectus and summary prospectus for information on these and other risk considerations. Investments in the unconventional oil and gas sector are exposed to certain risks which include, among others, volatility of energy prices, exploration and production spending, operating hazards, limited production history, royalty interests, liens and other burdens, third party pipeline availability and capacity, and an evolving regulatory environment. Additionally, the Fund is subject to changes in economic and political conditions, foreign currency fluctuations, changes in foreign regulations and other risks inherent to international investing. Investors should be willing to accept a high degree of volatility and the potential of significant loss. The Fund may loan its securities, which may subject it to additional credit and counterparty risk. See the Fund's prospectus and summary prospectus for more complete information regarding investment risks. Investing involves risk, including possible loss of principal. An investor should consider investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses of the investment company carefully before investing. Call 800.826.2333 or click below to obtain a prospectus and summary prospectus which contain this and other information. Please read the prospectus and summary prospectus carefully before investing. A Fund prospectus is available at http://bit.ly/y9zObT. Van Eck Securities Corporation, Distributor 335 Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10017

Channel: Education

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