VanEck Vectors Morningstar Wide Moat ETF (MOAT)
MOAT is a passive ETF by VanEck tracking the investment results of the Morningstar Wide Moat Focus Index. MOAT launched on Apr 24, 2012 and has a 0.48% expense ratio.
ETF Info
US92189F6438
92189F643
Apr 24, 2012
North America (U.S.)
1x
Morningstar Wide Moat Focus Index
Large-Cap
Blend
Expense Ratio
MOAT has an expense ratio of 0.48%, placing it in the medium range.
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Performance
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Returns By Period
VanEck Vectors Morningstar Wide Moat ETF (MOAT) returned -1.66% year-to-date (YTD) and 3.08% over the past 12 months. Over the past 10 years, MOAT delivered an annualized return of 12.63%, outperforming the S&P 500 benchmark at 10.82%.
MOAT
-1.66%
12.43%
-2.64%
3.08%
12.57%
14.12%
12.63%
^GSPC (Benchmark)
1.00%
12.45%
0.40%
11.91%
15.05%
15.04%
10.82%
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of MOAT, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 3.04% | -3.87% | -4.19% | -2.19% | 5.95% | -1.66% | |||||||
| 2024 | -1.84% | 4.13% | 3.63% | -4.97% | 1.40% | -0.02% | 5.39% | 4.43% | 1.71% | -2.76% | 4.42% | -4.52% | 10.74% |
| 2023 | 11.84% | -2.87% | 4.71% | 1.04% | 0.35% | 6.59% | 4.37% | -3.70% | -5.44% | -4.73% | 9.87% | 7.85% | 31.89% |
| 2022 | -2.33% | -1.13% | 1.63% | -7.60% | -0.01% | -7.65% | 10.01% | -5.01% | -9.92% | 6.68% | 8.75% | -5.58% | -13.66% |
| 2021 | -0.71% | 6.09% | 6.08% | 4.21% | 1.57% | 1.00% | 1.98% | 1.36% | -4.32% | 3.73% | -3.38% | 4.83% | 24.12% |
| 2020 | -1.39% | -7.18% | -12.76% | 14.15% | 4.27% | 0.33% | 2.55% | 5.92% | -3.77% | -2.66% | 14.94% | 2.99% | 14.84% |
| 2019 | 9.35% | 3.69% | -0.09% | 4.59% | -8.04% | 7.07% | 3.08% | -2.40% | 3.79% | 4.13% | 4.25% | 1.94% | 34.80% |
| 2018 | 8.13% | -6.47% | -3.40% | 1.35% | 1.24% | 2.37% | 4.06% | 1.90% | 1.21% | -5.86% | 4.77% | -9.12% | -1.28% |
| 2017 | 2.85% | 5.16% | -0.37% | 2.05% | 0.34% | 2.91% | 0.89% | -0.75% | 1.87% | 0.32% | 4.27% | 1.67% | 23.18% |
| 2016 | -4.98% | 5.32% | 6.29% | 5.17% | 2.72% | -2.11% | 5.66% | 0.79% | -1.65% | -2.41% | 5.44% | 0.53% | 21.88% |
| 2015 | -6.72% | 6.62% | -1.94% | 3.83% | -1.02% | -1.51% | 2.12% | -6.96% | -4.19% | 7.88% | 1.86% | -3.72% | -4.93% |
| 2014 | -2.46% | 2.99% | 1.18% | 1.09% | 1.52% | 1.90% | -1.44% | 5.00% | -1.29% | 0.64% | 1.94% | -1.96% | 9.19% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of MOAT is 25, indicating average performance compared to other ETFs on our website. Here’s a breakdown of how it compares using common performance measures.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for VanEck Vectors Morningstar Wide Moat ETF (MOAT) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
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Dividends
Dividend History
VanEck Vectors Morningstar Wide Moat ETF provided a 1.39% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.27 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 | 2014 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.27 | $1.27 | $0.73 | $0.81 | $0.82 | $0.90 | $0.72 | $0.74 | $0.46 | $0.41 | $0.62 | $0.42 |
Dividend yield | 1.39% | 1.37% | 0.86% | 1.25% | 1.08% | 1.46% | 1.31% | 1.79% | 1.07% | 1.17% | 2.13% | 1.34% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for VanEck Vectors Morningstar Wide Moat ETF. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | |||||||
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.27 | $1.27 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.73 | $0.73 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.81 | $0.81 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.82 | $0.82 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.90 | $0.90 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.72 | $0.72 |
| 2018 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.74 | $0.74 |
| 2017 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.46 | $0.46 |
| 2016 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.41 | $0.41 |
| 2015 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.62 | $0.62 |
| 2014 | $0.42 | $0.42 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the VanEck Vectors Morningstar Wide Moat ETF. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the VanEck Vectors Morningstar Wide Moat ETF was 33.31%, occurring on Mar 23, 2020. Recovery took 53 trading sessions.
The current VanEck Vectors Morningstar Wide Moat ETF drawdown is 6.39%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -33.31% | Feb 13, 2020 | 27 | Mar 23, 2020 | 53 | Jun 8, 2020 | 80 |
| -23.95% | Nov 8, 2021 | 236 | Oct 14, 2022 | 158 | Jun 2, 2023 | 394 |
| -21.44% | Nov 26, 2024 | 90 | Apr 8, 2025 | — | — | — |
| -16.13% | Sep 24, 2018 | 64 | Dec 24, 2018 | 36 | Feb 15, 2019 | 100 |
| -15.09% | Aug 1, 2023 | 63 | Oct 27, 2023 | 32 | Dec 13, 2023 | 95 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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