Is VanEck Morningstar International Moat ETF (MOTI) a Strong ETF Right Now?

The VanEck Morningstar International Moat ETF (MOTI) was launched on 07/13/2015, and is a smart beta exchange traded fund designed to offer broad exposure to the Foreign Large Value ETF category of the market.

Zacks Investment Research • Oct 23, 2025

VanEck Morningstar International Moat ETF: Interesting Concept, Uneven Execution

The VanEck Morningstar International Moat ETF has underperformed compared to other international value funds. MOTI's heavy allocation to consumer staples and Chinese equities has hindered its performance. The ETF's gradual shift towards growth-oriented equities has so far failed to pay off.

Seeking Alpha • May 12, 2025

Building a 2025 Portfolio: Inflation Hedges and AI Plays

By Patrick Schramm, ETF Strategist This blog explores practical strategies to align your portfolio with the key macroeconomic trends outlined in CEO Jan van Eck's 2025 outlook. An investment in the VanEck Bitcoin ETF (“HODL”) and VanEck Merk Gold ETF (“OUNZ”) (collectively, the “Trusts”) involves significant risk and may not be suitable for all investors.

ETF Trends • Jan 26, 2025

VanEck Announces Year-End Distributions for VanEck Equity ETFs

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--VanEck has announced the 2024 annual distributions per share for its VanEck equity exchange-traded funds (ETFs).

Business Wire • Dec 21, 2024

International Stocks Could Surprise in 2025

With 2024 drawing to a close, it's fair to say this has been another year of disappointment by broad-based international equity indexes. As of Monday, the widely followed MSCI EAFE Index was up just 4.35% year-to-date.

ETF Trends • Dec 17, 2024

Explore the Strongholds: Moat Index Holdings Overview

Get Morningstar's moat analysis and business outlooks for all 55 companies in the Morningstar® Wide Moat Focus Index. Powered by Morningstar's forward-looking equity research, the Morningstar® Wide Moat Focus Index comprises quality companies with sustainable competitive advantages that are trading at attractive valuations.

ETF Trends • Aug 3, 2024

Some Top Consumer Cyclical Stocks Are Found in This ETF

Consumer discretionary stocks represent the fourth-largest sector allocation in the S&P 500, commanding nearly 10% of that index. That's somewhat prominent, particularly when factoring in brand recognition enjoyed by some of the largest consumer cyclical names.

ETF Trends • Jun 25, 2024

Find European Bargains in This Wide Moat ETF

If there's one frequently cited attribute of European equities, it's that those stocks trade at noticeable discounts relative to U.S. equivalents. Those low valuations haven't been enough to generate much out-performance against domestic stocks, though.

ETF Trends • Apr 3, 2024

MOTI ETF: Question & Answer

Rather than a broad-based approach to international companies, we prefer Morningstar's selective approach to identifying quality international companies. Leveraging Morningstar's forward-looking, rigorous equity research process, VanEck Morningstar International Moat ETF (MOTI) provides a focus on international companies that possess sustainable competitive advantages (“moats”).

ETF Trends • Feb 4, 2024

Here's Why Moat ETFs Are Gathering Investors' Attention

The Wide Moat ETF (MOAT) has attracted about $335 million in net flows year to date through January 25, per etf.com. The fund has accumulated net flows of $4.9 billion over the course of a year.

Zacks Investment Research • Feb 1, 2024