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MOTG ETF · VanEck Morningstar Global Wide Moat ETF
The VanEck Morningstar Global Wide Moat ETF is an exchange-traded fund (ETF) formulated with an international investing perspective. It accordingly strives to replicate as closely as possible, before fees and expenses, the price and yield performance of the Morningstar® Global Wide Moat Focus Index.
'Economic moats' is a metaphorical term coined by Warren Buffet, which pertains to sustainable competitive advantages enabling a company to maintain its market position over long periods. The idea behind this ETF is pegged on the principle that these economic moats can provide companies with long-lasting resilience against competition and create a stable environment for lasting success.
This particular ETF from VanEck primarily focuses on global companies located anywhere in the world that Morningstar deems to have 'wide moats', i.e., possessing substantial and enduring competitive advantages. The companies included in the portfolio span numerous countries and various sectors, making it a geographically well-diversified investment option.
The VanEck Morningstar Global Wide Moat ETF's strategy is fundamentally based on Morningstar’s proprietary equity research and analysis, interesting for investors who believe in the strength of carefully selected wide-moat businesses operating internationally. This article provides an introductory insight into this investment instrument and seeks to build a comprehensive understanding of its structure and function.
Performance & flows
Historic performance and flows
| 1M | 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | MTD | QTD | YTD | ||
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| Perf. | -4.75%  | -0.73%  | +16.04% | +53.33%  | +47.25% | -4.76% | -0.20% | -0.20% | |
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Historical risk/return profile
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Returns | -0.73% | +16.04% | +53.34% | +47.25% |
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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 MOTG 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.
MOTG’s has a Final Sustainability Grade of either C+, C, C-, or D.
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| AuM | ||
|---|---|---|
SMH | VanEck Semiconductor ETF | €39.58B |
GDX | VanEck Gold Miners ETF | €28.01B |
MOAT | VanEck Morningstar Wide Moat ETF | €10.66B |
GDXJ | VanEck Junior Gold Miners ETF | €9.19B |
DFEN | VanEck Defense UCITS ETF | €7.99B |
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 MOTG
What does VanEck Morningstar Global Wide Moat ETF, MOTG, invest in?
MOTG is a Passive ETF. This ETF provides exposure to Equally Weighted Global Equities.
Which benchmark or index does MOTG replicate?
MOTG tracks the Morningstar Global Wide Moat Focus NTR Index - USD, through a full replication replication method.
What is the Total Expense ratio (TER) of MOTG?
MOTG carries a total expense ratio (TER) of 1.15%, indicating the annual cost for holding the fund.
When was MOTG launched?
MOTG was introduced to the market on October 30, 2018. It trades on United States
Who is the ETF issuer of MOTG?
VanEck Morningstar Global Wide Moat ETF, MOTG, is provided by VanEck. Learn more about VanEck here.
What is the current assets under management (AUM) of MOTG?
MOTG oversees €15M in assets as of March 11, 2026.
How has MOTG performed lately?
Based on data from March 11, 2026, MOTG returned -4.75% over the past month, -0.73% over the last three months and -0.20% year-to-date.
Does MOTG distribute dividends?
MOTG follows a distributing dividend policy, meaning it pays out income to investors. As of March 11, 2026, its 12-month trailing yield was 17.85%.
What are the main country or region exposures of MOTG?
As of January 31, 2026, MOTG has significant geographic allocations in USA, United Kingdom and Netherlands.
In which sector or theme does MOTG invest in?
As of January 31, 2026, MOTG focuses largely on Industrials, Consumer Staples and Health Care.
How many securities does MOTG hold and how diversified is it?
As of January 31, 2026, MOTG holds 74 positions in its portfolio, with 32.71% of assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the main positions in MOTG?
As of January 31, 2026, MOTG top three holdings include TWN SEMICONT MAN, BAIDU and ROCHE.
What is the base currency of MOTG?
The base currency of MOTG is USD.
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