Core Insights - The VanEck Morningstar Wide Moat ETF (MOAT) is a smart beta ETF launched on April 24, 2012, providing broad exposure to the Style Box - Large Cap Blend category [1] - The ETF has amassed over $12.73 billion in assets, making it one of the largest in its category, and aims to match the performance of the Morningstar Wide Moat Focus Index [5] - The ETF has a 12-month trailing dividend yield of 1.32% and annual operating expenses of 0.47%, which is competitive within its peer group [6] Fund Characteristics - MOAT's primary focus is on companies with sustainable competitive advantages, tracking the 20 most attractively priced firms [5] - The ETF's heaviest sector allocation is in Information Technology at approximately 27.7%, followed by Industrials and Healthcare [7] - The top three holdings include Estee Lauder Cos Inc (2.95%), Applied Materials Inc, and Boeing Co, with the top 10 holdings comprising about 26.86% of total assets [8] Performance Metrics - As of July 22, 2025, MOAT has gained approximately 3.37% year-to-date and 10.05% over the past year, with a trading range between $76.53 and $98.73 in the last 52 weeks [10] - The ETF has a beta of 1.01 and a standard deviation of 18.90% over the trailing three-year period, indicating a medium risk profile [10] Alternatives and Comparisons - Other ETFs in the same space include SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY) and Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO), with assets of $646.63 billion and $694.54 billion respectively [11] - SPY has an expense ratio of 0.09%, while VOO charges 0.03%, presenting lower-cost alternatives for investors [11]