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VanEck Morningstar International Moat ETF: Interesting Concept, Uneven Execution


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Published in Stocks and Investing on Monday, May 12th 2025 at 13:01 GMT by   Print publication without navigation

  • The VanEck Morningstar International Moat ETF lags behind peers, impacted by its consumer staples focus & China exposure. Click for more on MOTI.

The article from Seeking Alpha discusses the VanEck Morningstar International Moat ETF (MOTI), which focuses on investing in international companies with sustainable competitive advantages, or "moats," as identified by Morningstar. The ETF aims to replicate the performance of the Morningstar ® Global ex-US Moat Focus Index, which includes 50 to 100 stocks from developed and emerging markets outside the U.S. The author appreciates the concept behind MOTI, noting its potential for diversification and exposure to quality international companies. However, the execution is critiqued due to the ETF's high expense ratio of 0.58%, its relatively small asset base, and the concentration risk from holding a limited number of stocks. The article also points out that while MOTI has shown some positive performance, its long-term track record is still developing, and investors might find better alternatives in the international equity space.

Read the Full Seeking Alpha Article at:
[ https://seekingalpha.com/article/4785611-vaneck-morningstar-international-moat-etf-interesting-concept-uneven-execution ]