VanEck Morningstar Wide Moat ETFMOAT
MOAT
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Funds holding %
of 7,372 funds
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Analysts bullish %
Fund manager confidence
Based on 2024 Q4 regulatory filings by fund managers ($100M+ AUM)
282% more call options, than puts
Call options by funds: $2.55M | Put options by funds: $668K
98% more first-time investments, than exits
New positions opened: 89 | Existing positions closed: 45
33% more repeat investments, than reductions
Existing positions increased: 287 | Existing positions reduced: 216
4% more funds holding
Funds holding: 664 [Q3] → 693 (+29) [Q4]
0.13% less ownership
Funds ownership: 58.28% [Q3] → 58.15% (-0.13%) [Q4]
5% less capital invested
Capital invested by funds: $9.42B [Q3] → $8.97B (-$453M) [Q4]
2% less funds holding in top 10
Funds holding in top 10: 103 [Q3] → 101 (-2) [Q4]
Research analyst outlook
We haven’t received any recent analyst ratings for MOAT.
Financial journalist opinion
Based on 4 articles about MOAT published over the past 30 days
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
1 week 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
3 weeks 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
3 weeks 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.
Positive
Seeking Alpha
3 weeks ago
The Dividend Strategy That Could Make Me A Millionaire - And How You Can Copy It
Self-made millionaires build wealth through disciplined, consistent investing. I focus on dividend growth stocks, avoid single-stock risks, and live below my means to reinvest. I invest in wide-moat companies with strong fundamentals. Prioritizing dividend growth, I aim for income and long-term gains without timing the market. My picks reflect my conviction in dividend growth as a wealth-building tool. These stocks align with my long-term vision for financial security and success.
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
1 month ago
Forget Fed, Trump, Geopolitics: 5 ETFs to Love Forever
In the ever-changing world of investing, market volatility can be as constant as change itself. These ETFs may keep your portfolio stable.
Neutral
Seeking Alpha
1 month ago
MOAT: Great Concept, But Inadequate Implementation Delivers Negative Alpha
The VanEck Morningstar Wide Moat ETF has underperformed, despite focusing on companies with sustainable competitive advantages, delivering negative alpha over the past few years. High turnover rate and mechanical rebalancing expose MOAT to higher trading expenses and potential front-running by sophisticated traders, eroding its NAV. MOAT's high expense ratio and inability to fully capitalize on its best-performing picks further contribute to its underwhelming performance.
Positive
ETF Trends
1 month ago
Building a 2025 Portfolio: Inflation Hedges and AI Plays
By Patrick Schramm, ETF Strategist This blog explores practical strategies to align your portfolio with the key macroeconomic trends outlined in CEO Jan van Eck's 2025 outlook. An investment in the VanEck Bitcoin ETF (“HODL”) and VanEck Merk Gold ETF (“OUNZ”) (collectively, the “Trusts”) involves significant risk and may not be suitable for all investors.
Neutral
Zacks Investment Research
2 months ago
Is VanEck Morningstar Wide Moat ETF (MOAT) a Strong ETF Right Now?
Launched on 04/24/2012, the VanEck Morningstar Wide Moat ETF (MOAT) is a smart beta exchange traded fund offering 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
ETF Trends
2 months ago
Broad Market Gains Shape Moat Strategies for 2025
U.S. equities soared in November, with small caps leading the rally. Moat strategies benefitted from strong earnings, but faced headwinds from sector allocations.
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