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VanEck Morningstar SMID Moat ETF
SMOT performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of April 24, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +5.96% | -1.71% | +2.22% | +18.88% | +36.52% | |
| Flows | -$16M | -$32M | -$40M | -$75M | +$219M | - |
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 | 114 |
| 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 March 31, 2026Diversification
Total weight of top 15 holdings out of 114
Top 15 Holdings
Sectors
Countries
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Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +14.97% | +15.03% | +17.65% | |
Max drawdown | -8.69% | -8.93% | -23.35% | |
Max drawdown duration | 88d | 92d | 380d | N/A |
Time to recover | N/A | N/A | 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 0.5%, 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 April 24, 2026, SMOT manages $324.80 M, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has SMOT performed recently?
As of April 24, 2026, SMOT delivered a return of 5.96% over the past month (1M performance), -1.71% over the past three months (3M), and 2.22% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for SMOT?
As of April 24, 2026, SMOT has seen net flows of -$16M in the past month (1M flow) and -$40M year-to-date (YTD).
Does SMOT pay dividends?
As of April 24, 2026, SMOT has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 1.34%.
How many holdings are in SMOT
As of March 31, 2026, SMOT holds 114 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 March 31, 2026, SMOT holds 114 securities, with 22.1% of its assets concentrated in its top 15 holdings.
What are the top holdings of SMOT?
As of March 31, 2026, SMOT holds a portfolio of 114 underlyings, with its largest positions including DEVON ENERGY, SCHLUMBERGER and ALBEMARLE. 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 March 31, 2026, SMOT has its largest geographic exposures in USA.
What sectors or themes does SMOT focus on?
As of March 31, 2026, SMOT is primarily exposed to Health Care, Information Technology and Industrials.
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