VanEck Morningstar SMID Moat ETF

Frequently Asked Questions About SMOT

What does SMOT invest in?

The VanEck Morningstar SMID Moat ETF (SMOT) endeavors to closely replicate, before any fees or expenses, the price and yield performance of the Morningstar US Small-Mid Cap Moat Focus Index (MSUMMFGU). This index is specifically designed to highlight small and mid-sized companies that Morningstar's equity research experts have identified as possessing both strong, lasting competitive advantages and attractive market valuations.

What is the expense ratio of SMOT?

VanEck Morningstar SMID Moat ETF (SMOT) charges an expense ratio of 0.49%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

How big is SMOT?

VanEck Morningstar SMID Moat ETF (SMOT) manages $327.1M in total assets. AUM determines bid-ask liquidity and the fund's vulnerability to closure — funds below ~$50M are at higher risk of liquidation.

Is SMOT actively managed or an index fund?

SMOT's management style is described in the fund's prospectus. See the description on the Summary tab for the published strategy.

When was SMOT launched?

VanEck Morningstar SMID Moat ETF (SMOT) launched in October 2022 and is managed by VanEck.

How has SMOT performed?

SMOT's total return — price change plus reinvested distributions — is charted at the top of this page. Switch the price chart to Total Return and pick a 1-year, 3-year, 5-year, or 10-year window to read the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over each horizon.