MOATETF

The VanEck Morningstar Wide Moat ETF (MOAT) is a smart beta ETF launched in 2012 that tracks companies with sustainable competitive advantages. With $11.46 billion in assets and a 0.46% expense ratio, it offers medium-risk exposure primarily to Information Technology, Healthcare, and Consumer Staples sectors.

Year-to-date returns are 4.06% with a 7.97% one-year return. The article compares it to lower-cost alternatives like IVV and VOO, which track the S&P 500 with 0.03% expense ratios.