VanEck Morningstar Wide Moat ETFMOAT
MOAT
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Funds holding %
of 7,315 funds
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Analysts bullish %
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2025 Q1 regulatory disclosures by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
294% more call options, than puts
Call options by funds: $3.26M | Put options by funds: $827K
15% more first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 60 | Existing positions closed: 52
0.48% less ownership
Funds ownership: 58.97% [Q4 2024] → 58.48% (-0.48%) [Q1 2025]
1% less funds holding
Funds holding: 701 [Q4 2024] → 694 (-7) [Q1 2025]
11% less funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 101 [Q4 2024] → 90 (-11) [Q1 2025]
12% less capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $8.99B [Q4 2024] → $7.89B (-$1.1B) [Q1 2025]
25% less repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 221 | Existing positions reduced: 296
Research analyst outlook
We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for MOAT.
Financial journalist opinion
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
3 days ago
Should VanEck Morningstar Wide Moat ETF (MOAT) Be on Your Investing Radar?
Looking for broad exposure to the Large Cap Blend segment of the US equity market? You should consider the VanEck Morningstar Wide Moat ETF (MOAT), a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on 04/24/2012.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
1 week ago
MOAT Delivers Quiet Alpha In Broad Based Markets
VanEck Morningstar Wide Moat ETF offers a unique blend of wide-moat stock selection and value screening, resulting in a balanced, diversified portfolio with risk discipline. Performance closely tracks the S&P 500, but MOAT shines in broad-based rallies and offers some downside mitigation during market drawdowns. MOAT is best used as a tactical complement to S&P 500 ETFs, especially when expecting broader market participation rather than concentrated large-cap rallies.
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
1 month ago
Is VanEck Morningstar Wide Moat ETF (MOAT) a Strong ETF Right Now?
The VanEck Morningstar Wide Moat ETF (MOAT) was launched on 04/24/2012, and is a smart beta exchange traded fund designed to offer broad exposure to the Style Box - Large Cap Blend category of the market.
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
2 months ago
Should VanEck Morningstar Wide Moat ETF (MOAT) Be on Your Investing Radar?
Designed to provide broad exposure to the Large Cap Blend segment of the US equity market, the VanEck Morningstar Wide Moat ETF (MOAT) is a passively managed exchange traded fund launched on 04/24/2012.
Positive
Zacks Investment Research
2 months ago
Here's How to Invest in ETFs With Warren Buffett's Strategies
With Warren Buffett stepping down as Berkshire's CEO, let's dig into his investing lessons and the related ETFs.
Negative
Seeking Alpha
2 months ago
I Was Looking For A MOAT, But I Didn't Quite Find It Here
MOAT ETF refers to the concept of Wide Moats, a theme increasingly sought after, especially in the current market phase. It has a higher-than-average expense ratio (similar to any thematic ETF), yet delivers competitive 10-year performance. But it holds a limited number of positions with high turnover, which fuels volatility and reduces its appeal from a risk perspective.
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
3 months ago
Is VanEck Morningstar Wide Moat ETF (MOAT) a Strong ETF Right Now?
Designed to provide broad exposure to the Style Box - Large Cap Blend category of the market, the VanEck Morningstar Wide Moat ETF (MOAT) is a smart beta exchange traded fund launched on 04/24/2012.
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
4 months ago
Should VanEck Morningstar Wide Moat ETF (MOAT) Be on Your Investing Radar?
The VanEck Morningstar Wide Moat ETF (MOAT) was launched on 04/24/2012, and is a passively managed exchange traded fund designed to offer broad exposure to the Large Cap Blend segment of the US equity market.
Positive
Invezz
4 months ago
Best value ETFs: retire rich with these blue-chip funds
The best value ETFs can help you retire rich and enjoy a combination of growth and dividend payouts. This article explores some of the best value exchange-traded funds to buy and hold to sleep well at night (SWAN).
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
4 months ago
Undercovered ETFs: Growth, Income, TIPS, Poland +
The 'Undercovered' Dozen series highlights 12 lesser-known ETFs offering potential investment opportunities for investors. Kurtis Hemmerling shares a bearish take on iShares Russell Top 200 Growth ETF due to poor factor implementation, despite its strong historical performance. Goldman Sachs Nasdaq-100 Core Premium Income ETF is given a buy from Jonathan Weber for income-oriented investors, combining a 10% dividend yield with tech exposure.
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