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Performance Management
Sep. 01, 2025
VanEck Emerging Markets High Yield Bond ETF  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Bar Chart and Performance Table [Heading] PERFORMANCE
Performance Narrative [Text Block]
The bar chart that follows shows how the Fund performed for the calendar years shown. The table below the bar chart shows the Fund’s average annual returns (before and after taxes). The bar chart and table provide an indication of the risks of investing in the Fund by comparing the Fund’s performance from year to year and by showing how the Fund’s average annual returns for the one year, five year, ten year and/or since inception periods, as applicable, compared with the Fund’s benchmark index, a broad measure of market performance and an additional index. Prior to May 13, 2015, the Fund sought to replicate as closely as possible, before fees and expenses, the price and yield performance of an index called the BofA Merrill Lynch Diversified High Yield US Emerging Markets Corporate Plus Index (the “Prior Index”). Therefore, performance information prior to May 13, 2015 reflects the performance of the Fund while seeking to track the Prior Index. All returns assume reinvestment of dividends and distributions. The Fund’s past performance (before and after taxes) is not necessarily indicative of how the Fund will perform in the future. Updated performance information is available online at www.vaneck.com.
Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text] The Fund’s past performance (before and after taxes) is not necessarily indicative of how the Fund will perform in the future.
Performance Information Illustrates Variability of Returns [Text] The bar chart and table provide an indication of the risks of investing in the Fund by comparing the Fund’s performance from year to year and by showing how the Fund’s average annual returns for the one year, five year, ten year and/or since inception periods, as applicable, compared with the Fund’s benchmark index, a broad measure of market performance and an additional index.
Bar Chart [Heading] Annual Total Returns (%)—Calendar Years
Bar Chart Closing [Text Block]
The year-to-date total return as of June 30, 2025 was 4.30%.
Best Quarter:15.00%2Q 2020
Worst Quarter:-15.16%1Q 2020
Year to Date Return, Label [Optional Text] year-to-date total return
Bar Chart, Year to Date Return 4.30%
Bar Chart, Year to Date Return, Date Jun. 30, 2025
Highest Quarterly Return, Label [Optional Text] Best Quarter:
Highest Quarterly Return 15.00%
Highest Quarterly Return, Date Jun. 30, 2020
Lowest Quarterly Return, Label [Optional Text] Worst Quarter:
Lowest Quarterly Return (15.16%)
Lowest Quarterly Return, Date Mar. 31, 2020
Performance Table Heading Average Annual Total Returns for the Periods Ended December 31, 2024
Performance Table Narrative The after-tax returns presented in the table below are calculated using the highest historical individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Your actual after-tax returns will depend on your specific tax situation and may differ from those shown below. After-tax returns are not relevant to investors who hold Shares of the Fund through tax-deferred arrangements, such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts.
Performance Table Market Index Changed Prior to May 13, 2015, the Fund sought to replicate as closely as possible, before fees and expenses, the price and yield performance of the Prior Index. Therefore, performance information prior to May 13, 2015 reflects the performance of the Fund while seeking to track the Prior Index. Prior to May 13, 2015, index data reflects that of the Prior Index. From May 13, 2015, the index data reflects that of the Emerging Markets High Yield Index.
Performance Table Uses Highest Federal Rate The after-tax returns presented in the table below are calculated using the highest historical individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes.
Performance Table Not Relevant to Tax Deferred After-tax returns are not relevant to investors who hold Shares of the Fund through tax-deferred arrangements, such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts.
Index No Deduction for Fees, Expenses, or Taxes [Text] (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes) [1]
Performance Table Closing [Text Block] See “License Agreements and Disclaimers” for important information.
Performance Availability Website Address [Text] www.vaneck.com
VanEck Fallen Angel High Yield Bond ETF  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Bar Chart and Performance Table [Heading] PERFORMANCE
Performance Narrative [Text Block]
The bar chart that follows shows how the Fund performed for the calendar years shown. The table below the bar chart shows the Fund’s average annual returns (before and after taxes). The bar chart and table provide an indication of the risks of investing in the Fund by comparing the Fund’s performance from year to year and by showing how the Fund’s average annual returns for the one year, five year, ten year and/or since inception periods, as applicable, compared with the Fund’s benchmark index and a broad measure of market performance. Prior to February 28, 2020, the Fund sought to replicate as closely as possible, before fees and expenses, the price and yield performance of the ICE BofA US Fallen Angel High Yield Index (the "Prior Index"). Therefore, performance information prior to February 28, 2020 reflects the performance of the Fund while seeking to track the Prior Index. As a result, the Fund’s future performance may differ substantially from the performance information shown below. All returns assume reinvestment of dividends and distributions. The Fund’s past performance (before and after taxes) is not necessarily indicative of how the Fund will perform in the future. Updated performance information is available online at www.vaneck.com.
Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text] The Fund’s past performance (before and after taxes) is not necessarily indicative of how the Fund will perform in the future.
Performance Information Illustrates Variability of Returns [Text] The bar chart and table provide an indication of the risks of investing in the Fund by comparing the Fund’s performance from year to year and by showing how the Fund’s average annual returns for the one year, five year, ten year and/or since inception periods, as applicable, compared with the Fund’s benchmark index and a broad measure of market performance.
Bar Chart [Heading] nnual Total Returns (%)—Calendar Years
Bar Chart Closing [Text Block]
The year-to-date total return as of June 30, 2025 was 4.64%.
Best Quarter:14.02%2Q 2020
Worst Quarter:-13.14%1Q 2020
Year to Date Return, Label [Optional Text] year-to-date total return
Bar Chart, Year to Date Return 4.64%
Bar Chart, Year to Date Return, Date Jun. 30, 2025
Highest Quarterly Return, Label [Optional Text] Best Quarter:
Highest Quarterly Return 14.02%
Highest Quarterly Return, Date Jun. 30, 2020
Lowest Quarterly Return, Label [Optional Text] Worst Quarter:
Lowest Quarterly Return (13.14%)
Lowest Quarterly Return, Date Mar. 31, 2020
Performance Table Heading Average Annual Total Returns for the Periods Ended December 31, 2024
Performance Table Narrative The after-tax returns presented in the table below are calculated using the highest historical individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Your actual after-tax returns will depend on your specific tax situation and may differ from those shown below. After-tax returns are not relevant to investors who hold Shares of the Fund through tax-deferred arrangements, such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts.
Performance Table Market Index Changed Prior to February 28, 2020, the Fund sought to replicate as closely as possible, before fees and expenses, the price and yield performance of the ICE BofA US Fallen Angel High Yield Index (the "Prior Index"). Therefore, performance information prior to February 28, 2020 reflects the performance of the Fund while seeking to track the Prior Index.
Performance Table Uses Highest Federal Rate The after-tax returns presented in the table below are calculated using the highest historical individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes.
Performance Table Not Relevant to Tax Deferred After-tax returns are not relevant to investors who hold Shares of the Fund through tax-deferred arrangements, such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts.
Index No Deduction for Fees, Expenses, or Taxes [Text] (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes)
Performance Table Closing [Text Block] See “License Agreements and Disclaimers” for important information.
Performance Availability Website Address [Text] www.vaneck.com
VanEck Green Bond ETF  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Bar Chart and Performance Table [Heading] PERFORMANCE
Performance Narrative [Text Block]
The bar chart that follows shows how the Fund performed for the calendar year shown. The table below the bar chart shows the Fund’s average annual returns (before and after taxes). The bar chart and table provide an indication of the risks of investing in the Fund by comparing the Fund’s performance from year to year and by showing how the Fund’s average annual returns for the one year, five year, ten year and/or since inception periods, as applicable, compared with the Fund’s benchmark index and a broad measure of market performance. Prior to September 1, 2019, the Fund sought to replicate as closely as possible, before fees and expenses, the price and yield performance of the S&P Green Bond Select Index (the “Prior Index”). Therefore, performance information prior to September 1, 2019 reflects the performance of the Fund while seeking to track the Prior Index. All returns assume reinvestment of dividends and distributions. The Fund’s past performance (before and after taxes) is not necessarily indicative of how the Fund will perform in the future. Updated performance information is available online at www.vaneck.com.
Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text] The Fund’s past performance (before and after taxes) is not necessarily indicative of how the Fund will perform in the future.
Performance Information Illustrates Variability of Returns [Text] The bar chart and table provide an indication of the risks of investing in the Fund by comparing the Fund’s performance from year to year and by showing how the Fund’s average annual returns for the one year, five year, ten year and/or since inception periods, as applicable, compared with the Fund’s benchmark index and a broad measure of market performance.
Bar Chart [Heading] Annual Total Returns (%)—Calendar Years
Bar Chart Closing [Text Block]
The year-to-date total return as of June 30, 2025 was 3.76%.
Best Quarter:5.90%4Q 2023
Worst Quarter:-6.01%1Q 2022
Year to Date Return, Label [Optional Text] year-to-date total return
Bar Chart, Year to Date Return 3.76%
Bar Chart, Year to Date Return, Date Jun. 30, 2025
Highest Quarterly Return, Label [Optional Text] Best Quarter:
Highest Quarterly Return 5.90%
Highest Quarterly Return, Date Dec. 31, 2023
Lowest Quarterly Return, Label [Optional Text] Worst Quarter:
Lowest Quarterly Return (6.01%)
Lowest Quarterly Return, Date Mar. 31, 2022
Performance Table Heading Average Annual Total Returns for the Periods Ended December 31, 2024
Performance Table Narrative The after-tax returns presented in the table below are calculated using the highest historical individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Your actual after-tax returns will depend on your specific tax situation and may differ from those shown below. After-tax returns are not relevant to investors who hold Shares of the Fund through tax-deferred arrangements, such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts.
Performance Table Market Index Changed Prior to September 1, 2019, the Fund sought to replicate as closely as possible, before fees and expenses, the price and yield performance of the S&P Green Bond Select Index (the “Prior Index”). Therefore, performance information prior to September 1, 2019 reflects the performance of the Fund while seeking to track the Prior Index.
Performance Table Uses Highest Federal Rate The after-tax returns presented in the table below are calculated using the highest historical individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes.
Performance Table Not Relevant to Tax Deferred After-tax returns are not relevant to investors who hold Shares of the Fund through tax-deferred arrangements, such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts.
Index No Deduction for Fees, Expenses, or Taxes [Text] (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes)
Performance Table Closing [Text Block] See “License Agreements and Disclaimers” for important information.
Performance Availability Website Address [Text] www.vaneck.com
VanEck Investment Grade Floating Rate ETF  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Bar Chart and Performance Table [Heading] PERFORMANCE
Performance Narrative [Text Block]
The bar chart that follows shows how the Fund performed for the calendar years shown. The table below the bar chart shows the Fund’s average annual returns (before and after taxes). The bar chart and table provide an indication of the risks of investing in the Fund by comparing the Fund’s performance from year to year and by showing how the Fund’s average annual returns for the one year, five year, ten year and/or since inception periods, as applicable, compared with the Fund’s benchmark index and a broad measure of market performance. All returns assume reinvestment of dividends and distributions. The Fund’s past performance (before and after taxes) is not necessarily indicative of how the Fund will perform in the future. Updated performance information is available online at www.vaneck.com.
Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text] The Fund’s past performance (before and after taxes) is not necessarily indicative of how the Fund will perform in the future.
Performance Information Illustrates Variability of Returns [Text] The bar chart and table provide an indication of the risks of investing in the Fund by comparing the Fund’s performance from year to year and by showing how the Fund’s average annual returns for the one year, five year, ten year and/or since inception periods, as applicable, compared with the Fund’s benchmark index and a broad measure of market performance.
Bar Chart [Heading] Annual Total Returns (%)—Calendar Years
Bar Chart Closing [Text Block]
The year-to-date total return as of June 30, 2025 was 2.44%.
Best Quarter:5.58%2Q 2020
Worst Quarter:-5.13%1Q 2020
Year to Date Return, Label [Optional Text] year-to-date total return
Bar Chart, Year to Date Return 2.44%
Bar Chart, Year to Date Return, Date Jun. 30, 2025
Highest Quarterly Return, Label [Optional Text] Best Quarter:
Highest Quarterly Return 5.58%
Highest Quarterly Return, Date Jun. 30, 2020
Lowest Quarterly Return, Label [Optional Text] Worst Quarter:
Lowest Quarterly Return (5.13%)
Lowest Quarterly Return, Date Mar. 31, 2020
Performance Table Heading Average Annual Total Returns for the Periods Ended December 31, 2024
Performance Table Narrative The after-tax returns presented in the table below are calculated using the highest historical individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Your actual after-tax returns will depend on your specific tax situation and may differ from those shown below. After-tax returns are not relevant to investors who hold Shares of the Fund through tax-deferred arrangements, such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts.
Performance Table Uses Highest Federal Rate The after-tax returns presented in the table below are calculated using the highest historical individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes.
Performance Table Not Relevant to Tax Deferred After-tax returns are not relevant to investors who hold Shares of the Fund through tax-deferred arrangements, such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts.
Index No Deduction for Fees, Expenses, or Taxes [Text] (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes)
Performance Table Closing [Text Block] See “License Agreements and Disclaimers” for important information.
Performance Availability Website Address [Text] www.vaneck.com
VanEck Moody's Analytics BBB Corporate Bond ETF  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Bar Chart and Performance Table [Heading] PERFORMANCE
Performance Narrative [Text Block]
The bar chart that follows shows how the Fund performed for the calendar years shown. The table below the bar chart shows the Fund’s average annual returns (before and after taxes). The bar chart and table provide an indication of the risks of investing in the Fund by comparing the Fund’s performance from year to year and by showing how the Fund’s average annual returns for the one year, five year, ten year and/or since inception periods, as applicable, compared with the Fund’s benchmark index and a broad measure of market performance. All returns assume reinvestment of dividends and distributions. The Fund’s past performance (before and after taxes) is not necessarily indicative of how the Fund will perform in the future. Updated performance information is available online at www.vaneck.com.
Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text] The Fund’s past performance (before and after taxes) is not necessarily indicative of how the Fund will perform in the future.
Performance Information Illustrates Variability of Returns [Text] The bar chart and table provide an indication of the risks of investing in the Fund by comparing the Fund’s performance from year to year and by showing how the Fund’s average annual returns for the one year, five year, ten year and/or since inception periods, as applicable, compared with the Fund’s benchmark index and a broad measure of market performance.
Bar Chart [Heading] Annual Total Returns (%)—Calendar Years
Bar Chart Closing [Text Block]
The year-to-date total return as of June 30, 2025 was 4.31%.
Best Quarter:8.26%4Q 2023
Worst Quarter:-8.24%1Q 2022
Year to Date Return, Label [Optional Text] year-to-date total return
Bar Chart, Year to Date Return 4.31%
Bar Chart, Year to Date Return, Date Jun. 30, 2025
Highest Quarterly Return, Label [Optional Text] Best Quarter:
Highest Quarterly Return 8.26%
Highest Quarterly Return, Date Dec. 31, 2023
Lowest Quarterly Return, Label [Optional Text] Worst Quarter:
Lowest Quarterly Return (8.24%)
Lowest Quarterly Return, Date Mar. 31, 2022
Performance Table Heading Average Annual Total Returns for the Periods Ended December 31, 2024
Performance Table Narrative The after-tax returns presented in the table below are calculated using the highest historical individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Your actual after-tax returns will depend on your specific tax situation and may differ from those shown below. After-tax returns are not relevant to investors who hold Shares of the Fund through tax-deferred arrangements, such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts.
Performance Table Uses Highest Federal Rate The after-tax returns presented in the table below are calculated using the highest historical individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes.
Performance Table Not Relevant to Tax Deferred After-tax returns are not relevant to investors who hold Shares of the Fund through tax-deferred arrangements, such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts.
Index No Deduction for Fees, Expenses, or Taxes [Text] (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes)
Performance Table Closing [Text Block] See “License Agreements and Disclaimers” for important information.
Performance Availability Website Address [Text] www.vaneck.com
VanEck Moody's Analytics IG Corporate Bond ETF  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Bar Chart and Performance Table [Heading] PERFORMANCE
Performance Narrative [Text Block]
The bar chart that follows shows how the Fund performed for the calendar years shown. The table below the bar chart shows the Fund’s average annual returns (before and after taxes). The bar chart and table provide an indication of the risks of investing in the Fund by comparing the Fund’s performance from year to year and by showing how the Fund’s average annual returns for the one year, five year, ten year and/or since inception periods, as applicable, compared with the Fund’s benchmark index and a broad measure of market performance. All returns assume reinvestment of dividends and distributions. The Fund’s past performance (before and after taxes) is not necessarily indicative of how the Fund will perform in the future. Updated performance information is available online at www.vaneck.com.
Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text] The Fund’s past performance (before and after taxes) is not necessarily indicative of how the Fund will perform in the future.
Performance Information Illustrates Variability of Returns [Text] The bar chart and table provide an indication of the risks of investing in the Fund by comparing the Fund’s performance from year to year and by showing how the Fund’s average annual returns for the one year, five year, ten year and/or since inception periods, as applicable, compared with the Fund’s benchmark index and a broad measure of market performance.
Bar Chart [Heading] Annual Total Returns (%)—Calendar Years
Bar Chart Closing [Text Block]
The year-to-date total return as of June 30, 2025 was 4.18%.
Best Quarter:7.99%4Q 2023
Worst Quarter:-7.62%1Q 2022
Year to Date Return, Label [Optional Text] year-to-date total return
Bar Chart, Year to Date Return 4.18%
Bar Chart, Year to Date Return, Date Jun. 30, 2025
Highest Quarterly Return, Label [Optional Text] Best Quarter:
Highest Quarterly Return 7.99%
Highest Quarterly Return, Date Dec. 31, 2023
Lowest Quarterly Return, Label [Optional Text] Worst Quarter:
Lowest Quarterly Return (7.62%)
Lowest Quarterly Return, Date Mar. 31, 2022
Performance Table Heading Average Annual Total Returns for the Periods Ended December 31, 2024
Performance Table Narrative The after-tax returns presented in the table below are calculated using the highest historical individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Your actual after-tax returns will depend on your specific tax situation and may differ from those shown below. After-tax returns are not relevant to investors who hold Shares of the Fund through tax-deferred arrangements, such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts.
Performance Table Uses Highest Federal Rate The after-tax returns presented in the table below are calculated using the highest historical individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes.
Performance Table Not Relevant to Tax Deferred After-tax returns are not relevant to investors who hold Shares of the Fund through tax-deferred arrangements, such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts.
Index No Deduction for Fees, Expenses, or Taxes [Text] (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes)
Performance Table Closing [Text Block] See “License Agreements and Disclaimers” for important information.
Performance Availability Website Address [Text] www.vaneck.com
VanEck CEF Muni Income ETF  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Bar Chart and Performance Table [Heading] PERFORMANCE
Performance Narrative [Text Block]
The bar chart that follows shows how the Fund performed for the calendar years shown. The table below the bar chart shows the Fund’s average annual returns (before and after taxes). The bar chart and table provide an indication of the risks of investing in the Fund by comparing the Fund’s performance from year to year and by showing how the Fund’s average annual returns for the one year, five year, ten year and/or since inception periods, as applicable, compared with the Fund’s benchmark index, a broad measure of market performance and an additional index. All returns assume reinvestment of dividends and distributions. The Fund’s past performance (before and after taxes) is not necessarily indicative of how the Fund will perform in the future. Updated performance information is available online at www.vaneck.com.
Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text] The Fund’s past performance (before and after taxes) is not necessarily indicative of how the Fund will perform in the future.
Performance Information Illustrates Variability of Returns [Text] The bar chart and table provide an indication of the risks of investing in the Fund by comparing the Fund’s performance from year to year and by showing how the Fund’s average annual returns for the one year, five year, ten year and/or since inception periods, as applicable, compared with the Fund’s benchmark index, a broad measure of market performance and an additional index.
Bar Chart [Heading] Annual Total Returns (%)—Calendar Years
Bar Chart Closing [Text Block]
The year-to-date total return as of June 30, 2025 was 0.11%.
Best Quarter:13.87%4Q 2023
Worst Quarter:-14.00%1Q 2022
Year to Date Return, Label [Optional Text] year-to-date total return
Bar Chart, Year to Date Return 0.11%
Bar Chart, Year to Date Return, Date Jun. 30, 2025
Highest Quarterly Return, Label [Optional Text] Best Quarter:
Highest Quarterly Return 13.87%
Highest Quarterly Return, Date Dec. 31, 2023
Lowest Quarterly Return, Label [Optional Text] Worst Quarter:
Lowest Quarterly Return (14.00%)
Lowest Quarterly Return, Date Mar. 31, 2022
Performance Table Heading Average Annual Total Returns for the Periods Ended December 31, 2024
Performance Table Narrative
The after-tax returns presented in the table below are calculated using the highest historical individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Your actual after-tax returns will depend on your specific tax situation and may differ from those shown below. After-tax returns are not relevant to investors who hold Shares of the Fund through tax-deferred arrangements, such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts.
Performance Table Uses Highest Federal Rate The after-tax returns presented in the table below are calculated using the highest historical individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes.
Performance Table Not Relevant to Tax Deferred After-tax returns are not relevant to investors who hold Shares of the Fund through tax-deferred arrangements, such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts.
Index No Deduction for Fees, Expenses, or Taxes [Text] (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes)
Performance Table Closing [Text Block] See “License Agreements and Disclaimers” for important information.
Performance Availability Website Address [Text] www.vaneck.com
VanEck High-Yield Muni ETF  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Bar Chart and Performance Table [Heading] PERFORMANCE
Performance Narrative [Text Block]
The bar chart that follows shows how the Fund performed for the calendar years shown. The table below the bar chart shows the Fund’s average annual returns (before and after taxes). The bar chart and table provide an indication of the risks of investing in the Fund by comparing the Fund’s performance from year to year and by showing how the Fund’s average annual returns for the one year, five year, ten year and/or since inception periods, as applicable, compared with the Fund’s benchmark index, a broad measure of market performance and an additional index. Prior to March 1, 2022, the Fund sought to replicate as closely as possible, before fees and expenses, the price and yield performance of the Bloomberg Municipal Custom High Yield Composite Index (the “Prior High Yield Index”). Therefore, performance information prior to March 1, 2022 reflects the performance of the Fund tracking the Prior High Yield Index. From March 1, 2022 to November 30, 2022, the Fund tracked the ICE High Yield Crossover Municipal Bond Transition Index (the “Transition Index") and performance from March 1, 2022 to November 30, 2022 reflects the performance of the Fund tracking the Transition Index. The Fund began tracking the High Yield Index on December 1, 2022. All returns assume reinvestment of dividends and distributions. The Fund’s past performance (before and after taxes) is not necessarily indicative of how the Fund will perform in the future. Updated performance information is available online at www.vaneck.com.
Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text] The Fund’s past performance (before and after taxes) is not necessarily indicative of how the Fund will perform in the future.
Performance Information Illustrates Variability of Returns [Text] The bar chart and table provide an indication of the risks of investing in the Fund by comparing the Fund’s performance from year to year and by showing how the Fund’s average annual returns for the one year, five year, ten year and/or since inception periods, as applicable, compared with the Fund’s benchmark index, a broad measure of market performance and an additional index.
Bar Chart [Heading] Annual Total Returns (%)—Calendar Years
Bar Chart Closing [Text Block]
The year-to-date total return as of June 30, 2025 was -1.23%
Best Quarter:6.89%4Q 2023
Worst Quarter:-7.55%1Q 2020
Year to Date Return, Label [Optional Text] year-to-date total return
Bar Chart, Year to Date Return (1.23%)
Bar Chart, Year to Date Return, Date Jun. 30, 2025
Highest Quarterly Return, Label [Optional Text] Best Quarter:
Highest Quarterly Return 6.89%
Highest Quarterly Return, Date Dec. 31, 2023
Lowest Quarterly Return, Label [Optional Text] Worst Quarter:
Lowest Quarterly Return (7.55%)
Lowest Quarterly Return, Date Mar. 31, 2020
Performance Table Heading Average Annual Total Returns for the Periods Ended December 31, 2024
Performance Table Narrative
The after-tax returns presented in the table below are calculated using the highest historical individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Your actual after-tax returns will depend on your specific tax situation and may differ from those shown below. After-tax returns are not relevant to investors who hold Shares of the Fund through tax-deferred arrangements, such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts.
Performance Table Market Index Changed Prior to March 1, 2022, the Fund sought to replicate as closely as possible, before fees and expenses, the price and yield performance of the Bloomberg Municipal Custom High Yield Composite Index (the “Prior High Yield Index”). Therefore, performance information prior to March 1, 2022 reflects the performance of the Fund tracking the Prior High Yield Index. From March 1, 2022 to November 30, 2022, the Fund tracked the ICE High Yield Crossover Municipal Bond Transition Index (the “Transition Index") and performance from March 1, 2022 to November 30, 2022 reflects the performance of the Fund tracking the Transition Index.
Performance Table Uses Highest Federal Rate The after-tax returns presented in the table below are calculated using the highest historical individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes.
Performance Table Not Relevant to Tax Deferred After-tax returns are not relevant to investors who hold Shares of the Fund through tax-deferred arrangements, such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts.
Index No Deduction for Fees, Expenses, or Taxes [Text] (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes)
Performance Table Closing [Text Block] See “License Agreements and Disclaimers” for important information.
Performance Availability Website Address [Text] www.vaneck.com
VanEck Intermediate Muni ETF  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Bar Chart and Performance Table [Heading] PERFORMANCE
Performance Narrative [Text Block]
The bar chart that follows shows how the Fund performed for the calendar years shown. The table below the bar chart shows the Fund’s average annual returns (before and after taxes). The bar chart and table provide an indication of the risks of investing in the Fund by comparing the Fund’s performance from year to year and by showing how the Fund’s average annual returns for the one year, five year, ten year and/or since inception periods, as applicable, compared with the Fund’s benchmark index and a broad measure of market performance and an additional index. Prior to March 1, 2022, the Fund sought to replicate as closely as possible, before fees and expenses, the price and yield performance of the Bloomberg AMT-Free Intermediate Continuous Municipal Index (the "Prior Intermediate Index"). Therefore, performance information prior to March 1, 2022 reflects the performance of the Fund tracking the Prior Intermediate Index. From March 1, 2022 to November 30, 2022, the Fund tracked the ICE Intermediate AMT-Free Broad National Municipal Transition Index (the “Transition Index”) and performance from March 1, 2022 to November 30, 2022 reflects the performance of the Fund tracking the Transition Index. The Fund began tracking the Intermediate Index on December 1, 2022. All returns assume reinvestment of dividends and distributions. The Fund’s past performance (before and after taxes) is not necessarily indicative of how the Fund will perform in the future. Updated performance information is available online at www.vaneck.com.
Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text] The Fund’s past performance (before and after taxes) is not necessarily indicative of how the Fund will perform in the future.
Performance Information Illustrates Variability of Returns [Text] The bar chart and table provide an indication of the risks of investing in the Fund by comparing the Fund’s performance from year to year and by showing how the Fund’s average annual returns for the one year, five year, ten year and/or since inception periods, as applicable, compared with the Fund’s benchmark index and a broad measure of market performance and an additional index.
Bar Chart [Heading] Annual Total Returns (%)—Calendar Years
Bar Chart Closing [Text Block]
The year-to-date total return as of June 30, 2025 was 0.35%.
Best Quarter:7.37%4Q 2023
Worst Quarter:-7.53%1Q 2022
Year to Date Return, Label [Optional Text] year-to-date total return
Bar Chart, Year to Date Return 0.35%
Bar Chart, Year to Date Return, Date Jun. 30, 2025
Highest Quarterly Return, Label [Optional Text] Best Quarter:
Highest Quarterly Return 7.37%
Highest Quarterly Return, Date Dec. 31, 2023
Lowest Quarterly Return, Label [Optional Text] Worst Quarter:
Lowest Quarterly Return (7.53%)
Lowest Quarterly Return, Date Mar. 31, 2022
Performance Table Heading Average Annual Total Returns for the Periods Ended December 31, 2024
Performance Table Narrative
The after-tax returns presented in the table below are calculated using the highest historical individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Your actual after-tax returns will depend on your specific tax situation and may differ from those shown below. After-tax returns are not relevant to investors who hold Shares of the Fund through tax-deferred arrangements, such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts.
Performance Table Market Index Changed Prior to March 1, 2022, the Fund sought to replicate as closely as possible, before fees and expenses, the price and yield performance of the Bloomberg AMT-Free Intermediate Continuous Municipal Index (the "Prior Intermediate Index"). Therefore, performance information prior to March 1, 2022 reflects the performance of the Fund tracking the Prior Intermediate Index. From March 1, 2022 to November 30, 2022, the Fund tracked the ICE Intermediate AMT-Free Broad National Municipal Transition Index (the “Transition Index”) and performance from March 1, 2022 to November 30, 2022 reflects the performance of the Fund tracking the Transition Index.
Performance Table Uses Highest Federal Rate The after-tax returns presented in the table below are calculated using the highest historical individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes.
Performance Table Not Relevant to Tax Deferred After-tax returns are not relevant to investors who hold Shares of the Fund through tax-deferred arrangements, such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts.
Index No Deduction for Fees, Expenses, or Taxes [Text] (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes)
Performance Table Closing [Text Block] See “License Agreements and Disclaimers” for important information.
Performance Availability Website Address [Text] www.vaneck.com
VanEck Long Muni ETF  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Bar Chart and Performance Table [Heading] PERFORMANCE
Performance Narrative [Text Block]
The bar chart that follows shows how the Fund performed for the calendar years shown. The table below the bar chart shows the Fund’s average annual returns (before and after taxes). The bar chart and table provide an indication of the risks of investing in the Fund by comparing the Fund’s performance from year to year and by showing how the Fund’s average annual returns for the one year, five year, ten year and/or since inception periods, as applicable, compared with the Fund’s benchmark index, a broad measure of market performance and an additional index. Prior to March 1, 2022, the Fund sought to replicate as closely as possible, before fees and expenses, the price and yield performance of the Bloomberg AMT-Free Long Continuous Municipal Index (the "Prior Long Index"). Therefore, performance information prior to March 1, 2022 reflects the performance of the Fund tracking the Prior Long Index. From March 1, 2022 to November 30, 2022, the Fund tracked the ICE Long AMT-Free Broad National Municipal Transition Index (the “Transition Index") and performance from March 1, 2022 to November 30, 2022 reflects the performance of the Fund tracking the Transition Index. The Fund began tracking the Long Index on December 1, 2022. All returns assume reinvestment of dividends and distributions. The Fund’s past performance (before and after taxes) is not necessarily indicative of how the Fund will perform in the future. Updated performance information is available online at www.vaneck.com.
Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text] The Fund’s past performance (before and after taxes) is not necessarily indicative of how the Fund will perform in the future.
Performance Information Illustrates Variability of Returns [Text] The bar chart and table provide an indication of the risks of investing in the Fund by comparing the Fund’s performance from year to year and by showing how the Fund’s average annual returns for the one year, five year, ten year and/or since inception periods, as applicable, compared with the Fund’s benchmark index, a broad measure of market performance and an additional index.
Bar Chart [Heading] Annual Total Returns (%)—Calendar Years
Bar Chart Closing [Text Block]
The year-to-date total return as of June 30, 2025 was -3.30%.
Best Quarter:10.26%4Q 2023
Worst Quarter:-9.77%1Q 2022
Year to Date Return, Label [Optional Text] year-to-date total return
Bar Chart, Year to Date Return (3.30%)
Bar Chart, Year to Date Return, Date Jun. 30, 2025
Highest Quarterly Return, Label [Optional Text] Best Quarter:
Highest Quarterly Return 10.26%
Highest Quarterly Return, Date Dec. 31, 2023
Lowest Quarterly Return, Label [Optional Text] Worst Quarter:
Lowest Quarterly Return (9.77%)
Lowest Quarterly Return, Date Mar. 31, 2022
Performance Table Heading Average Annual Total Returns for the Periods Ended December 31, 2024
Performance Table Narrative
The after-tax returns presented in the table below are calculated using the highest historical individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Your actual after-tax returns will depend on your specific tax situation and may differ from those shown below. After-tax returns are not relevant to investors who hold Shares of the Fund through tax-deferred arrangements, such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts.
Performance Table Market Index Changed Prior to March 1, 2022, the Fund sought to replicate as closely as possible, before fees and expenses, the price and yield performance of the Bloomberg AMT-Free Long Continuous Municipal Index (the "Prior Long Index"). Therefore, performance information prior to March 1, 2022 reflects the performance of the Fund tracking the Prior Long Index. From March 1, 2022 to November 30, 2022, the Fund tracked the ICE Long AMT-Free Broad National Municipal Transition Index (the “Transition Index") and performance from March 1, 2022 to November 30, 2022 reflects the performance of the Fund tracking the Transition Index.
Performance Table Uses Highest Federal Rate The after-tax returns presented in the table below are calculated using the highest historical individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes.
Performance Table Not Relevant to Tax Deferred After-tax returns are not relevant to investors who hold Shares of the Fund through tax-deferred arrangements, such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts.
Index No Deduction for Fees, Expenses, or Taxes [Text] (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes)
Performance Table Closing [Text Block] See “License Agreements and Disclaimers” for important information.
Performance Availability Website Address [Text] www.vaneck.com
VanEck Short High Yield Muni ETF  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Bar Chart and Performance Table [Heading] PERFORMANCE
Performance Narrative [Text Block]
The bar chart that follows shows how the Fund performed for the calendar years shown. The table below the bar chart shows the Fund’s average annual returns (before and after taxes). The bar chart and table provide an indication of the risks of investing in the Fund by comparing the Fund’s performance year to year and by showing how the Fund’s average annual returns for the one year, five year, ten year and/or since inception periods, as applicable, compared with the Fund’s benchmark index, a broad measure of market performance and an additional index. Prior to March 1, 2022, the Fund sought to replicate as closely as possible, before fees and expenses, the price and yield performance of the Bloomberg Municipal High Yield Short Duration Index (the "Prior Short High Yield Index"). Therefore, performance information prior to March 1, 2022 reflects the performance of the Fund tracking the Prior Short High Yield Index. From March 1, 2022 to November 30, 2022, the Fund tracked the ICE 1-12 Year High Yield Crossover Municipal Bond Transition Index (the “Transition Index”) and performance from March 1, 2022 to November 30, 2022 reflects the performance of the Fund tracking the Transition Index. The Fund began tracking the Short High Yield Index on December 1, 2022. All returns assume reinvestment of dividends and distributions. The Fund’s past performance (before and after taxes) is not necessarily indicative of how the Fund will perform in the future. Updated performance information is available online at www.vaneck.com.
Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text] The Fund’s past performance (before and after taxes) is not necessarily indicative of how the Fund will perform in the future.
Performance Information Illustrates Variability of Returns [Text] The bar chart and table provide an indication of the risks of investing in the Fund by comparing the Fund’s performance year to year and by showing how the Fund’s average annual returns for the one year, five year, ten year and/or since inception periods, as applicable, compared with the Fund’s benchmark index, a broad measure of market performance and an additional index.
Bar Chart [Heading] Annual Total Returns (%)—Calendar Years
Bar Chart Closing [Text Block]
The year-to-date total return as of June 30, 2025 was 1.73%.
Best Quarter:3.87%4Q 2023
Worst Quarter:-5.99%1Q 2022
Year to Date Return, Label [Optional Text] year-to-date total return
Bar Chart, Year to Date Return 1.73%
Bar Chart, Year to Date Return, Date Jun. 30, 2025
Highest Quarterly Return, Label [Optional Text] Best Quarter:
Highest Quarterly Return 3.87%
Highest Quarterly Return, Date Dec. 31, 2023
Lowest Quarterly Return, Label [Optional Text] Worst Quarter:
Lowest Quarterly Return (5.99%)
Lowest Quarterly Return, Date Mar. 31, 2022
Performance Table Heading Average Annual Total Returns for the Periods Ended December 31, 2024
Performance Table Narrative
The after-tax returns presented in the table below are calculated using the highest historical individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Your actual after-tax returns will depend on your specific tax situation and may differ from those shown below. After-tax returns are not relevant to investors who hold Shares of the Fund through tax-deferred arrangements, such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts.
Performance Table Market Index Changed Prior to March 1, 2022, the Fund sought to replicate as closely as possible, before fees and expenses, the price and yield performance of the Bloomberg Municipal High Yield Short Duration Index (the "Prior Short High Yield Index"). Therefore, performance information prior to March 1, 2022 reflects the performance of the Fund tracking the Prior Short High Yield Index. From March 1, 2022 to November 30, 2022, the Fund tracked the ICE 1-12 Year High Yield Crossover Municipal Bond Transition Index (the “Transition Index”) and performance from March 1, 2022 to November 30, 2022 reflects the performance of the Fund tracking the Transition Index.
Performance Table Uses Highest Federal Rate The after-tax returns presented in the table below are calculated using the highest historical individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes.
Performance Table Not Relevant to Tax Deferred After-tax returns are not relevant to investors who hold Shares of the Fund through tax-deferred arrangements, such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts.
Index No Deduction for Fees, Expenses, or Taxes [Text] (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes)
Performance Table Closing [Text Block]
See “License Agreements and Disclaimers” for important information.
Performance Availability Website Address [Text] www.vaneck.com
VanEck Short Muni ETF  
Prospectus [Line Items]  
Bar Chart and Performance Table [Heading] PERFORMANCE
Performance Narrative [Text Block]
The bar chart that follows shows how the Fund performed for the calendar years shown. The table below the bar chart shows the Fund’s average annual returns (before and after taxes). The bar chart and table provide an indication of the risks of investing in the Fund by comparing the Fund’s performance from year to year and by showing how the Fund’s average annual returns for the one year, five year, ten year and/or since inception periods, as applicable, compared with the Fund’s benchmark index, a broad measure of market performance and an additional index. Prior to March 1, 2022, the Fund sought to replicate as closely as possible, before fees and expenses, the price and yield performance of the Bloomberg AMT-Free Short Continuous Municipal Index (the "Prior Short Index"). Therefore, performance information prior to March 1, 2022 reflects the performance of the Fund tracking the Prior Short Index. From March 1, 2022 to November 30, 2022, the Fund tracked the ICE Short AMT-Free Broad National Municipal Transition Index (the “Transition Index”) and performance from March 1, 2022 to November 30, 2022 reflects the performance of the Fund tracking the Transition Index. The Fund began tracking the Short Index on December 1, 2022. All returns assume reinvestment of dividends and distributions. The Fund’s past performance (before and after taxes) is not necessarily indicative of how the Fund will perform in the future. Updated performance information is available online at www.vaneck.com.
Performance Past Does Not Indicate Future [Text] The Fund’s past performance (before and after taxes) is not necessarily indicative of how the Fund will perform in the future.
Performance Information Illustrates Variability of Returns [Text] The bar chart and table provide an indication of the risks of investing in the Fund by comparing the Fund’s performance from year to year and by showing how the Fund’s average annual returns for the one year, five year, ten year and/or since inception periods, as applicable, compared with the Fund’s benchmark index, a broad measure of market performance and an additional index.
Bar Chart [Heading] Annual Total Returns (%)—Calendar Years
Bar Chart Closing [Text Block]
The year-to-date total return as of June 30, 2025 was 2.01%.
Best Quarter:3.36%4Q 2023
Worst Quarter:-3.95%1Q 2022
Year to Date Return, Label [Optional Text] year-to-date total return
Bar Chart, Year to Date Return 2.01%
Bar Chart, Year to Date Return, Date Jun. 30, 2025
Highest Quarterly Return, Label [Optional Text] Best Quarter:
Highest Quarterly Return 3.36%
Highest Quarterly Return, Date Dec. 31, 2023
Lowest Quarterly Return, Label [Optional Text] Worst Quarter:
Lowest Quarterly Return (3.95%)
Lowest Quarterly Return, Date Mar. 31, 2022
Performance Table Heading Average Annual Total Returns for the Periods Ended December 31, 2024
Performance Table Narrative
The after-tax returns presented in the table below are calculated using the highest historical individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes. Your actual after-tax returns will depend on your specific tax situation and may differ from those shown below. After-tax returns are not relevant to investors who hold Shares of the Fund through tax-deferred arrangements, such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts.
Performance Table Market Index Changed Prior to March 1, 2022, the Fund sought to replicate as closely as possible, before fees and expenses, the price and yield performance of the Bloomberg AMT-Free Short Continuous Municipal Index (the "Prior Short Index"). Therefore, performance information prior to March 1, 2022 reflects the performance of the Fund tracking the Prior Short Index.
Performance Table Uses Highest Federal Rate The after-tax returns presented in the table below are calculated using the highest historical individual federal marginal income tax rates and do not reflect the impact of state and local taxes.
Performance Table Not Relevant to Tax Deferred After-tax returns are not relevant to investors who hold Shares of the Fund through tax-deferred arrangements, such as 401(k) plans or individual retirement accounts.
Index No Deduction for Fees, Expenses, or Taxes [Text] (reflects no deduction for fees, expenses or taxes)
Performance Table Closing [Text Block] See “License Agreements and Disclaimers” for important information.
Performance Availability Website Address [Text] www.vaneck.com
[1] Prior to May 13, 2015, the Fund sought to replicate as closely as possible, before fees and expenses, the price and yield performance of the Prior Index. Therefore, performance information prior to May 13, 2015 reflects the performance of the Fund while seeking to track the Prior Index. Prior to May 13, 2015, index data reflects that of the Prior Index. From May 13, 2015, the index data reflects that of the Emerging Markets High Yield Index.