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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0000930413-15-002175
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	497K
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		4
FILED AS OF DATE:		20150501
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20150430
EFFECTIVENESS DATE:		20150501

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			VAN ECK FUNDS
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000768847
		IRS NUMBER:				000000000
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			NY
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		497K
		SEC ACT:		1933 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	002-97596
		FILM NUMBER:		15821113

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		335 MADISON AVENUE - 19TH FLOOR
		CITY:			NEW YORK
		STATE:			NY
		ZIP:			10017
		BUSINESS PHONE:		212-293-2000

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		335 MADISON AVENUE - 19TH FLOOR
		CITY:			NEW YORK
		STATE:			NY
		ZIP:			10017
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