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VanEck Morningstar SMID Moat ETF
SMOT performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of September 14, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -4.91% | +0.41% | +8.43% | +9.89% | +37.82% | |
| Flows | -$4M | -$22M | -$67M | -$130M | +$53M | - |
Characteristics
The VanEck Morningstar SMID Moat ETF is built to track the Morningstar US Small-Mid Cap Moat Focus 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 | 110 |
| Replication method | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset class | Equity |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | October 4, 2022 |
| ESG | No |
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Exposure
Data as of July 31, 2026Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 110
Top 15 Holdings
Sectors
Countries
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Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +13.68% | +13.96% | +17.46% | |
Max drawdown | -5.33% | -8.93% | -23.35% | |
Max drawdown duration | 29d | 105d | 380d | N/A |
Time to recover | N/A | 39d | 247d | N/A |
Replication quality
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1 year cumulative return difference | |
|---|---|
| Best | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
| daily return difference | |
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| Average | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
What type of ETF is SMOT?
SMOT is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Equity assets. It is managed by VanEck.
What index does SMOT track?
SMOT tracks the Morningstar US Small-Mid Cap Moat Focus Index - USD, aiming to replicate its performance through full replication.
What does SMOT invest in?
This ETF provides exposure to Equally Weighted Mid and Small-Cap US Equities. It is part of the segment: US Multi-Factor.
What is the expense ratio of SMOT?
The total expense ratio (TER) of SMOT is 0.49%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was SMOT launched?
SMOT was launched on October 4, 2022, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of SMOT?
SMOT is issued by VanEck.
What is the AUM of SMOT?
As of September 14, 2026, SMOT manages $318.03 M, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has SMOT performed recently?
As of September 14, 2026, SMOT delivered a return of -4.91% over the past month (1M performance), 0.41% over the past three months (3M), and 8.43% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for SMOT?
As of September 14, 2026, SMOT has seen net flows of -$4M in the past month (1M flow) and -$67M year-to-date (YTD).
Does SMOT pay dividends?
As of September 14, 2026, SMOT has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 1.27%.
How many holdings are in SMOT
As of July 31, 2026, SMOT holds 110 securities in its portfolio. This level of diversification can influence the fund’s risk profile and exposure to individual assets.
How diversified is SMOT?
As of July 31, 2026, SMOT holds 110 securities, with 21.95% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of SMOT?
As of July 31, 2026, SMOT holds a portfolio of 110 underlyings, with its largest positions including Bio-Techne Corp., IQVIA Holdings, Inc. and Lamb Weston Holdings, Inc.. These top holdings play a significant role in shaping the fund’s performance and exposure.
What countries or regions does SMOT invest in?
As of July 31, 2026, SMOT has its largest geographic exposures in USA.
What sectors or themes does SMOT focus on?
As of July 31, 2026, SMOT is primarily exposed to Healthcare, Consumer Non-Cyclicals and Non-Energy Materials.
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