VanEck BDC Income ETF (BIZD) is an exchange-traded fund that seeks to track the performance of an index composed of Business Development Companies (BDCs) listed in the United States. The ETF is managed by VanEck and trades under the ticker BIZD on NYSE Arca.

Classified as an equity ETF focused on the Business Development Company segment and income generation, BIZD aims to reflect, before fees and expenses, the performance of the companies included in its reference index.

The fund follows a passive management strategy, structuring its portfolio to replicate the composition and weighting methodology defined by the tracked index. BIZD tracks the MVIS US Business Development Companies Index, which consists of shares of BDCs that meet specific regulatory and operational criteria in the United States.

The methodology accounts for the structural characteristics of these companies and their role in corporate credit markets. The index undergoes periodic reviews, including rebalancing and constituent changes, which are reflected in the ETF’s holdings.

Diversification and sector exposure

BIZD provides concentrated exposure to the corporate financing segment through Business Development Companies. The portfolio includes:

• BDCs focused on middle-market lending.
• Corporate debt investments.
• Equity stakes in private companies.
• Alternative credit-related assets.

This composition reflects the structure of the BDC segment within the U.S. credit market.

Structure and costs

Shares of BIZD trade on the secondary market on NYSE Arca during regular trading hours. Creation and redemption of shares are carried out by authorized participants, helping maintain alignment between market price and net asset value.

The fund charges a management fee as outlined in its prospectus and does not apply a performance fee. BIZD distributes income primarily derived from dividends and revenues generated by the Business Development Companies held in its portfolio.

History and evolution of the ETF

The VanEck BDC Income ETF was launched in 2013 during a period of expansion in income-oriented and alternative credit-focused ETFs. Over time, BIZD has followed the development of the Business Development Company segment, maintaining its passive index replication strategy.

In recent years, the ETF reflected conditions in the corporate credit market, including the effects of the pandemic, U.S. interest rate tightening cycles, and shifts in credit spreads, while preserving its established methodology and operational framework.

Additional Information

VanEck BDC Income ETF (United States) is an exchange-traded fund (ETF), with assets under management totaling $1.59 billion.

Over the past 12 months, VanEck BDC Income ETF recorded a return of -6.11%, with its price trading between $12.11 and $15.66 during the same period.

The ETF is traded under the ticker BIZD.