- Issuer
- VanEck
- Inception Date
- Mar 26, 2024
- Category
- Large Cap Value Equities
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- Morningstar US Broad Value Wide Moat Focus Index - Benchmark TR Gross
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Value
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Performance
MVAL Performance Chart
VanEck Morningstar Wide Moat Value ETF (MVAL) is down 1.3% since the beginning of the year. MVAL is currently trading at $36 per share.
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Returns By Period
VanEck Morningstar Wide Moat Value ETF (MVAL) has returned -1.28% so far this year and 15.50% over the past 12 months.
VanEck Morningstar Wide Moat Value ETF
- 1D
- -0.89%
- 1M
- -0.39%
- YTD
- -1.28%
- 6M
- -1.96%
- 1Y
- 15.50%
- 3Y*
- —
- 5Y*
- —
- 10Y*
- —
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.37%
- 1M
- -0.01%
- YTD
- 9.16%
- 6M
- 8.64%
- 1Y
- 25.22%
- 3Y*
- 19.78%
- 5Y*
- 11.99%
- 10Y*
- 13.88%
MVAL Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Mar 28, 2024, MVAL's average daily return is +0.04%, while the average monthly return is +0.71%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 8.2 years.
Historically, 61% of months were positive and 39% were negative. The best month was Jul 2024 with a return of +6.6%, while the worst month was Mar 2026 at -9.7%. The longest winning streak lasted 5 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 3 months.
On a daily basis, MVAL closed higher 52% of trading days. The best single day was Apr 9, 2025 with a return of +8.1%, while the worst single day was Apr 4, 2025 at -5.6%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 3.87% | 4.64% | -9.73% | 2.29% | -0.89% | -0.75% | -1.28% | ||||||
| 2025 | 1.97% | -1.20% | -2.94% | -3.49% | 2.79% | 3.51% | 3.48% | 2.89% | -0.43% | 2.84% | 3.18% | 1.06% | 14.17% |
| 2024 | 0.16% | -4.52% | 2.89% | -1.21% | 6.55% | 3.73% | 1.59% | -1.11% | 3.83% | -5.17% | 6.27% |
Benchmark Metrics
VanEck Morningstar Wide Moat Value ETF has an annualized alpha of -2.50%, beta of 0.69, and R2 of 0.52 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since March 28, 2024.
- This ETF participated in 102.63% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 67.75% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- This ETF had an annualized alpha of -2.50% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering less than market exposure alone would predict.
- Beta of 0.69 indicates this ETF moves significantly less than S&P 500 Index - a genuinely defensive profile with reduced participation in both market rallies and downturns.
- Alpha
- -2.50%
- Beta
- 0.69
- R²
- 0.52
- Upside Capture
- 67.75%
- Downside Capture
- 102.63%
Expense Ratio
MVAL has an expense ratio of 0.49%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
MVAL ranks 29 for risk / return — below 29% of ETFs on our site. The returns aren't fully compensating for the risk involved. This isn't necessarily a dealbreaker, but factor it into your decision — especially if you're risk-averse.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for VanEck Morningstar Wide Moat Value ETF (MVAL) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| MVAL | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -0.90 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -1.02 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.19 | 1.37 | -0.17 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 1.28 | 2.78 | -1.50 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 2.97 | 12.44 | -9.47 |
Dividends
Dividend History
VanEck Morningstar Wide Moat Value ETF provided a 1.77% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $0.63 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $0.63 | $0.63 | $0.31 |
Dividend yield | 1.77% | 1.75% | 0.97% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for VanEck Morningstar Wide Moat Value 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.63 | $0.63 |
| 2024 | $0.31 | $0.31 |
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 Morningstar Wide Moat Value 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 Morningstar Wide Moat Value ETF was 19.56%, occurring on Apr 8, 2025. Recovery took 71 trading sessions.
The current VanEck Morningstar Wide Moat Value ETF drawdown is 9.64%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
2025 selloff2025 | -19.56%Apr 2025 | 4mo 6d | 3mo 15d | 7mo 21dDec 2024 - Jul 2025 |
2026 correction2026 | -12.16%May 2026 | 2mo 19d | — | 3mo 28dFeb 2026 - now |
2024 pullback2024 | -6.01%Apr 2024 | 16d | 28d | 1mo 14dApr 2024 - May 2024 |
2025 pullback2025 | -4.21%Aug 2025 | 4d | 12d | 16dJul 2025 - Aug 2025 |
2025 pullback2025 | -4.20%Sep 2025 | 1mo 1d | 7d | 1mo 8dAug 2025 - Oct 2025 |
Drawdown Indicators
| MVAL | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -19.56% | -56.78% | +37.22% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -12.16% | -9.10% | -3.06% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | — | -18.90% | — |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | — | -25.43% | — |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | — | -33.92% | — |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -9.64% | -1.80% | -7.84% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -3.88% | -10.71% | +6.83% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 5.23% | 2.03% | +3.20% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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