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SMOT ETF · VanEck Morningstar SMID Moat ETF
Performance & flows
Historic performance and flows
| 1M | 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | MTD | QTD | YTD | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +6.47% | -0.98% | +22.83% | +36.93% | N/A | +5.49% | +5.49% | +2.52% | |
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Key fund info
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Risk profile
Historical risk/return profile
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Returns | -0.98% | +22.83% | +36.93% | N/A |
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Exposure
Sustainability
ESG Consensus® by Conser
Our partner Conser gathers the industry's consensus on the business practices of the underlying holdings. We have computed the following metrics about SMOT ETF's sustainability, based on their methodology.
ESG Consensus® is based on the Final Sustainability Grade, which itself consists of 10 grades. Our partner Conser calculates the exact grade, based on market intelligence, using their proprietary ESG Consensus® methodology.
SMOT’s has a Final Sustainability Grade of either C+, C, C-, or D.
Replication
Issuer
| AuM | ||
|---|---|---|
SMH | VanEck Semiconductor ETF | €47.68B |
GDX | VanEck Gold Miners ETF | €24.67B |
MOAT | VanEck Morningstar Wide Moat ETF | €10.2B |
GDXJ | VanEck Junior Gold Miners ETF | €7.93B |
DFEN | VanEck Defense UCITS ETF | €7.49B |
Through forward-looking, intelligently designed active and ETF solutions, VanEck offers value-added exposures to emerging industries, asset classes and markets as well as differentiated approaches to traditional strategies. Global player based in New York, founded in 1955, ranked among the 10 best providers of ETFs in the United States, VanEck also has a strong presence in Europe (Germany, Switzerland, the Netherlands) as well as a presence in Asia and Australia. VanEck is different from other asset managers by being privately held, allowing them to focus on clients’ long-term interests, constantly been at the forefront of innovation and whose ETFs are transparent with no synthetic replication and no lent out.
Via Offical websiteFrequently asked questions about SMOT
What does VanEck Morningstar SMID Moat ETF, SMOT, invest in?
SMOT is a Passive ETF. This ETF provides exposure to Equally Weighted Mid and Small-Cap US Equities.
Which benchmark or index does SMOT replicate?
SMOT tracks the Morningstar US Small-Mid Cap Moat Focus Index - USD, through a full replication replication method.
What is the Total Expense ratio (TER) of SMOT?
SMOT carries a total expense ratio (TER) of 0.5%, indicating the annual cost for holding the fund.
When was SMOT launched?
SMOT was introduced to the market on October 4, 2022. It trades on United States
Who is the ETF issuer of SMOT?
VanEck Morningstar SMID Moat ETF, SMOT, is provided by VanEck. Learn more about VanEck here.
What is the current assets under management (AUM) of SMOT?
SMOT oversees €281M in assets as of April 23, 2026.
How has SMOT performed lately?
Based on data from April 23, 2026, SMOT returned 6.47% over the past month, -0.98% over the last three months and 2.52% year-to-date.
What are the latest inflows or outflows for SMOT?
As of April 23, 2026, SMOT recorded net flows of -€64M over the last month and -€32M year-to-date.
Does SMOT distribute dividends?
SMOT follows a distributing dividend policy, meaning it pays out income to investors. As of April 23, 2026, its 12-month trailing yield was 1.34%.
What are the main country or region exposures of SMOT?
As of March 31, 2026, SMOT has significant geographic allocations in USA, United Kingdom and Netherlands.
In which sector or theme does SMOT invest in?
As of March 31, 2026, SMOT focuses largely on Health Care, Information Technology and Industrials.
How many securities does SMOT hold and how diversified is it?
As of March 31, 2026, SMOT holds 114 positions in its portfolio, with 22.10% of assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the main positions in SMOT?
As of March 31, 2026, SMOT top three holdings include DEVON ENERGY, SCHLUMBERGER and ALBEMARLE.
What is the base currency of SMOT?
The base currency of SMOT is USD.
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