Van Eck Absolute Return Advisers Corporation
● SEC registered since 2006CRD 137177SEC# 801-65186New York, NY
Ranks #1,712 of 6,004 private fund managers by regulatory AUM.
Reg. AUM
$3.11B
Fund GAV
$571.5M
Private funds
7
Employees
271
Accounts
14
Location
New York, NY
Van Eck Absolute Return Advisers Corporation assets under management
Van Eck Absolute Return Advisers Corporation is an investment advisory firm registered with the SEC based in New York, NY. The firm has been registered since 2006. It reports $3.1 billion in regulatory assets under management and employs 271 people. Van Eck Absolute Return Advisers Corporation manages 7 private funds with combined gross assets of $571.5 million, including Agora Reserve Fund, LP. By regulatory assets, it ranks 1,712 of 6,004 private fund managers.
Van Eck Absolute Return Advisers Corporation private funds
7 funds · $571.5M GAV| Fund | Type | Gross assets | Min. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agora Reserve Fund, LP | Liquidity | $180.2M | — |
| Vaneck Digital Assets Alpha Fund, Ltd. | Hedge | $162.4M | $1M |
| Vaneck Emerging Markets Debt Opportunities Fund, LP | Other Private | $96.7M | — |
| Vaneck Treasury Fund, Ltd. | Other Private | $80.8M | $100K |
| Vaneck Purposebuilt Fund, LP | Hedge | $26.9M | $1M |
| Vaneck Ventures Fund I, LP | Venture Capital | $19.4M | $1M |
| Vaneck Opportunities Vehicle, LLC - Erebor Series | Venture Capital | $5.1M | $100K |
Van Eck Absolute Return Advisers Corporation owners & executives
6 reported| Name | Title | Ownership | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Francesco Michael Gozzillo Control | Vice President And Chief Compliance Officer | Under 5% | 2018 |
| Jan Frederick Vaneck Control | President, Chief Executive Officer And Director | Under 5% | 1997 |
| Jonathan Rich Simon Control | Senior Vice President, General Counsel, Secretary And Director | Under 5% | 2014 |
| Lee Robert Rappaport Control | Vice President, Chief Financial Officer, Treasurer And Director | Under 5% | 2023 |
| Van Eck Associates Corp. Control | Parent Company | Over 75% | 1997 |
| Jan Frederick van Eck Revocable Trust, Jan van Eck Trustee Control | Shareholder | 25-50% | 2016 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does Van Eck Absolute Return Advisers Corporation manage?
Van Eck Absolute Return Advisers Corporation reports $3.1 billion in regulatory assets under management on its Form ADV.
How many private funds does Van Eck Absolute Return Advisers Corporation manage?
Van Eck Absolute Return Advisers Corporation manages 7 private funds with combined gross assets of $571.5 million.
How many employees does Van Eck Absolute Return Advisers Corporation have?
Van Eck Absolute Return Advisers Corporation reports 271 employees.
Where is Van Eck Absolute Return Advisers Corporation located?
Van Eck Absolute Return Advisers Corporation is based in New York, NY and has been SEC-registered since 2006.
Does Van Eck Absolute Return Advisers Corporation disclose fund performance?
Van Eck Absolute Return Advisers Corporation is not required to publicly disclose fund returns. Form ADV filings include assets, ownership, and service providers, shown above.
Contact & registration
| Address | 666 Third Avenue, 9th Floor, New York, NY 10017-4033 |
| Phone | 212-293-2000 |
| Fax | 212-293-2033 |
| Office hours | 9 a.m. To 5 p.m. |
| SEC region | New York Regional Office (NYRO) |
| CIK | 1460304 |
| Discloses disciplinary history | Yes |
Regulatory AUM
$3.11B▲ 37%
Mar '25Form ADV, monthlyJun '26
How this firm compares
Regulatory AUMTop 17%
Larger than 83% of 16,271 advisers
AUM vs fund managersTop 28%
Larger than 72% of 6,004 private-fund managers
Number of fundsTop 33%
More funds than 67% of fund managers
EmployeesTop 3%
More than 97% of 16,825 advisers
Assets under management
$3.11Bregulatory AUM
Discretionary $3.11B
Fund type mix
Other Private2
Hedge2
Venture Capital2
Liquidity1
Service providers
Custodian
Administrator