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VanEck Morningstar Global Wide Moat ETF
MOTG performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of August 31, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +0.74% | +3.88% | +4.73% | +9.42% | +51.20% | +39.86% |
| Flows | - | - | - | +$2M | -$5M | -$2M |
Characteristics
The VanEck Morningstar Global Wide Moat ETF is built to track the Morningstar Global Wide Moat Focus NTR Index - USD. This ETF provides physical exposure - by owning its shares you earn the return of the securities composing the index (as the ETF holds them directly). This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.
| Management strategy | Passive |
| Strategy | Long Only |
| Provider | VanEck |
| N° of holdings | 72 |
| Replication method | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset class | Equity |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | October 30, 2018 |
| ESG | No |
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Exposure
Data as of July 31, 2026Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 72
Top 15 Holdings
Sectors
Countries
Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +12.02% | +13.62% | +13.83% | +15.45% |
Max drawdown | -3.36% | -12.37% | -14.17% | -24.00% |
Max drawdown duration | 43d | 203d | 53d | 854d |
Time to recover | 23d | 130d | 32d | 517d |
Replication quality
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1 year cumulative return difference | |
|---|---|
| Best | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
| daily return difference | |
|---|---|
| Average | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
What type of ETF is MOTG?
MOTG is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Equity assets. It is managed by VanEck.
What index does MOTG track?
MOTG tracks the Morningstar Global Wide Moat Focus NTR Index - USD, aiming to replicate its performance through full replication.
What does MOTG invest in?
This ETF provides exposure to Equally Weighted Global Equities. It is part of the segment: Global Blended Cap.
What is the expense ratio of MOTG?
The total expense ratio (TER) of MOTG is 1.14%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was MOTG launched?
MOTG was launched on October 30, 2018, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of MOTG?
MOTG is issued by VanEck.
What is the AUM of MOTG?
As of August 31, 2026, MOTG manages $18.20 M, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has MOTG performed recently?
As of August 31, 2026, MOTG delivered a return of 0.74% over the past month (1M performance), 3.88% over the past three months (3M), and 4.73% year-to-date (YTD).
Does MOTG pay dividends?
As of August 31, 2026, MOTG has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 17.01%.
How many holdings are in MOTG
As of July 31, 2026, MOTG holds 72 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.
How diversified is MOTG?
As of July 31, 2026, MOTG holds 72 securities, with 31.5% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of MOTG?
As of July 31, 2026, MOTG holds a portfolio of 72 underlyings, with its largest positions including Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co., Ltd., U.S. Bancorp and The Charles Schwab Corp.. These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
What countries or regions does MOTG invest in?
As of July 31, 2026, MOTG has its largest geographic exposures in USA, China and France.
What sectors or themes does MOTG focus on?
As of July 31, 2026, MOTG is primarily exposed to Consumer Non-Cyclicals, Technology and Industrials.
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