The VanEck Retail ETF (RTH) endeavors to mirror, with high fidelity, the price appreciation and income generation of the MVIS US Listed Retail 25 Index (MVRTHTR), before considering any associated expenses. This benchmark index is designed to encapsulate the performance of various companies engaged in the broad retail industry, encompassing everything from wholesale distribution and online sales to direct mail and television shopping, as well as multi-line stores, specialty boutiques, and purveyors of food and other essential goods.