VanEck Morningstar Wide Moat ETF (MOAT): outlook, holdings and fees
VanEck Morningstar Wide Moat ETF (MOAT) is an exchange-traded fund and is managed by VanEck. The expense ratio is 0.45% and the yield is 1.30%. The ten largest holdings are 26% of the fund.
Fund data as of Oct 14, 2026 · Price Nov 2, 2026
ATLAS view on MOAT
| Last price | $114.61 (+2.0%) |
|---|---|
| ATLAS chance of a higher price in 1 month | 55% |
| Likely 1-month range (50%) | $112.34 – $118.09 |
| Normal 1-day range (±1σ) | ±0.9% |
| Distribution yield | 1.30% · annually |
ATLAS probabilities use the same calibrated model as every stock page. A fair value is shown for companies, not funds; the holdings below link to the fair value of each company.
MOAT fund facts
| Issuer | VanEck |
|---|---|
| Theme | Other strategies |
| Assets under management | $11.5B |
| Expense ratio | 0.45% |
| Number of holdings | 50 |
| Portfolio turnover | 49% |
| Inception | Apr 24, 2012 |
| Exchange | CBOE |
The fund normally invests at least 80% of its total assets in securities that comprise the fund's benchmark index. The index is comprised of securities issued by companies that Morningstar, Inc. (Morningstar) determines to have sustainable competitive advantages based on a proprietary methodology that considers quantitative and qualitative factors (wide moat companies). The fund is non-diversified.
MOAT top holdings
| Holding | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Meta Platforms Inc. META | Communication Services | 2.88% |
| Microsoft Corporation MSFT | Technology | 2.92% |
| Danaher Corporation DHR | Healthcare | 2.70% |
| Estee Lauder Companies Inc EL | Consumer Defensive | 2.52% |
| NVIDIA Corporation NVDA | Technology | 2.66% |
| Tractor Supply Company TSCO | Consumer Cyclical | 2.58% |
| LPL Financial Holdings Inc LPLA | Financial Services | 2.54% |
| Broadridge Financial Solutions Inc BR | Technology | 2.49% |
| Brown-Forman Corporation BF-B | Consumer Defensive | 2.55% |
| Tyler Technologies Inc TYL | Technology | 2.55% |
Holdings with an ATLAS page link to their probability range, fair value and earnings calendar.
MOAT sector breakdown
| Sector | Weight |
|---|---|
| Technology | 29.4% |
| Consumer Defensive | 19.9% |
| Consumer Cyclicals | 15.2% |
| Healthcare | 13.4% |
| Industrials | 11.6% |
| Communication Services | 5.6% |
| Financial Services | 5.0% |
By region: North America 98.5%, Latin America 1.5%.
MOAT returns and risk
| Year to date | +5.0% |
|---|---|
| 1 year | +9.3% |
| 3 years (annualised) | +14.6% |
| 5 years (annualised) | +8.8% |
| 10 years (annualised) | +14.4% |
| Volatility (3 years) | 15.2% |
| Sharpe ratio (3 years) | 0.58 |
Past returns do not guarantee future results.
MOAT: frequently asked questions
What does MOAT invest in?
VanEck Morningstar Wide Moat ETF invests in a portfolio of securities. Its largest holdings are Meta Platforms Inc. (2.9%), Microsoft Corporation (2.9%), Danaher Corporation (2.7%), Estee Lauder Companies Inc (2.5%), NVIDIA Corporation (2.7%).
What is the MOAT expense ratio?
0.45% a year: about $45.00 for every $10,000 invested.
What is the MOAT dividend yield?
1.30%, paid annually. ATLAS does not hold the exact distribution dates for ETFs.
Will MOAT go up?
Nobody can know. The ATLAS model puts the chance of a higher price in one month at 55%, with a likely range (50%) of $112.34 to $118.09 from $114.61 today. It is a probability, not a prediction.
How has MOAT performed?
Year to date +5.0%, one year +9.3%, three years +14.6% a year, five years +8.8% a year. Past returns do not guarantee future results.
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