MOAT — VanEck Morningstar Wide Moat ETF
VanEck Morningstar Wide Moat ETF (ticker: MOAT) is a equity ETF issued by VanEck tracking Morningstar Wide Moat Focus Index. It was launched on 2012-04-25.
About MOAT
The VanEck Morningstar Wide Moat ETF (MOAT) is an equity fund that aims to provide exposure to U.S.-listed companies identified by Morningstar as having sustainable competitive advantages, often referred to as "moats." It tracks the Morningstar Wide Moat Focus Index, investing in 59 companies that Morningstar believes have strong, defensible economic moats.
Investors might consider MOAT for its focus on companies with perceived long-term competitive advantages and its fundamental, total market U.S. equity strategy. The fund has an expense ratio of 0.47% and an AUM of $11.84 billion, making it a sizable option for U.S. total market equity exposure.
- Tracks the Morningstar Wide Moat Focus Index.
- Invests in 59 U.S. companies with sustainable competitive advantages.
- Categorized as All Cap Equities within the U.S. Total Market segment.
- Has an expense ratio of 0.47% and AUM of $11.84 billion.
- Top holdings include Bristol-Myers Squibb Co and Constellation Brands Inc.
Returns (Total Return)
| Period | Return |
|---|---|
| 1 Day | -0.28% |
| 1 Week | -2.91% |
| 1 Month | 0.23% |
| 3 Months | -1.01% |
| 6 Months | -2.45% |
| YTD | -1.74% |
| 1 Year | 11.64% |
| 3 Years | 34.60% |
| 5 Years | 42.83% |
| 10 Years | — |
| Since Inception | — |
Top Holdings
| # | Security | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Applied Materials Inc | AMAT | 3.76% |
| 2 | Applied Materials Inc | AMAT | 3.76% |
| 3 | Applied Materials Inc | AMAT | 3.76% |
| 4 | Applied Materials Inc | AMAT | 3.76% |
| 5 | Applied Materials Inc | AMAT | 3.76% |
| 6 | Applied Materials Inc | AMAT | 3.76% |
| 7 | Huntington Ingalls Industries Inc | HII | 3.57% |
| 8 | Huntington Ingalls Industries Inc | HII | 3.57% |
| 9 | Huntington Ingalls Industries Inc | HII | 3.57% |
| 10 | Huntington Ingalls Industries Inc | HII | 3.57% |
Fund Profile
| Issuer | VanEck |
|---|---|
| Brand | VanEck |
| Asset Class | equity |
| Strategy | Fundamental |
| Structure | ETF |
| Category | All Cap Equities |
| Segment | Equity: U.S. - Total Market |
| Region | North America |
| Index Tracked | Morningstar Wide Moat Focus Index |
| Inception Date | 2012-04-25 |
| Tax on Distributions | Qualified dividends |
Quick Facts
| Ticker | MOAT |
|---|---|
| Full Name | VanEck Morningstar Wide Moat ETF |
| Issuer | VanEck |
| Asset Class | equity |
| Expense Ratio | 0.00% |
| AUM | $11.64B |
| Inception | 2012-04-25 |
| Index Tracked | Morningstar Wide Moat Focus Index |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does MOAT track?
MOAT (VanEck Morningstar Wide Moat ETF) tracks Morningstar Wide Moat Focus Index, a equity benchmark.
What is the expense ratio of MOAT?
MOAT has an expense ratio of 0.00% per year.
What is the AUM of MOAT?
MOAT has approximately $11.64B in assets under management.
Does MOAT pay a dividend?
MOAT distributes income according to its prospectus (Qualified dividends tax treatment). Check the dividend history tab for ex-dividend dates and yield.
Who issues MOAT?
MOAT is issued by VanEck, launched on 2012-04-25.
Open the interactive MOAT dashboard for charts, historical fund flows, holdings breakdown and seasonality patterns.