VanEck Morningstar Wide Moat ETF (MOAT) offers exposure to Large Cap Blend with stability and predictability.

From Nasdaq: 2025-03-03 06:20:05

The VanEck Morningstar Wide Moat ETF (MOAT) was launched in 2012, offering exposure to the Large Cap Blend segment of the US equity market. With over $14.45 billion in assets, it’s one of the largest ETFs in its category.

Large Cap Blend companies have market capitalizations above $10 billion, providing stability and predictability. MOAT holds a mix of growth and value stocks, reflecting qualities of both styles.

MOAT has a 27.30% allocation to Healthcare, with top holdings including Bristol-Myers Squibb, Alphabet Inc, and Walt Disney Co. The top 10 holdings make up 27.45% of total assets.

Tracking the Morningstar Wide Moat Focus Index, MOAT has returned -0.94% YTD and 7.34% over the last year. With a beta of 1.02 and 53 holdings, it offers medium risk diversification.

MOAT is a solid choice for exposure to Large Cap Blend, but investors may also consider alternatives like Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO) and SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY). Each offers different assets under management and expense ratios.

Passively managed ETFs like MOAT are popular due to low costs, transparency, and tax efficiency. Investors can explore ETFs that match their objectives and stay informed with resources like Zacks ETF Center.

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