{ "@context": "https://clearank.com/llms.txt", "@type": "clearank:AssetAnalysis", "url": "https://clearank.com/etf/vaneck-wide-moat-moat/", "dataUrl": "https://clearank.com/etf/vaneck-wide-moat-moat/data.json", "title": "VanEck Morningstar (MOAT) ETF Forecast & Price Target (2026)", "description": "VanEck Morningstar Wide Moat (MOAT) ETF: 0.46% expense ratio. $12.4B net assets. Large Blend. VanEck. Fund facts, AI rating, technicals and 2030 projection.", "headline": "VanEck Morningstar Wide Moat ETF (MOAT)", "published": "2026-07-26T09:59:48+00:00", "modified": "2026-09-11T13:26:32.757+00:00", "generated": "2026-09-11T21:01:56.281Z", "language": "en-US", "publisher": { "name": "CleaRank", "url": "https://clearank.com/" }, "disclaimer": "Educational and informational only; not financial advice. AI-generated analysis reviewed by the CleaRank editorial team; prices delayed up to 15 minutes.", "asset": { "ticker": "MOAT", "name": "VanEck Morningstar Wide Moat ETF", "type": "ETF", "exchange": "CBOE", "currency": "USD", "sector": null, "industry": null, "country": "United States", "website": null }, "quote": { "price": 108.22, "previousClose": 108.96, "change": -0.74, "changePercent": -0.68, "open": 108.23, "high": 108.86, "low": 108.16, "volume": 566100, "averageVolume": 417470, "marketCap": 0, "fiftyTwoWeekHigh": 115.58, "fiftyTwoWeekLow": 94.07, "marketOpen": false, "asOf": "2026-09-11T13:26:32.000Z" }, "statistics": { "pe": 22.459366, "eps": null, "dividendYield": 0.051903883164492425, "beta": null, "priceToSales": null, "priceToBook": null, "revenueTtm": 0, "grossMargin": null, "returnOnEquity": null }, "technicals": { "rsi": 28.08, "macd": 0.01, "sma50": 109.74, "sma200": 104.45, "rsiSignal": "Oversold", "trend": "Bullish", "pricePosition": "Bearish", "macdSignal": "Neutral", "rating": "Neutral" }, "analysis": { "rating": "Buy", "score": 75, "consensus": "Buy", "fairValue": null, "analystTarget": 116.88, "analystCount": null, "wallStreetConsensus": "", "generatedAt": "2026-09-11T13:26:32.000Z", "priceAtAnalysis": 108.22, "volatility": { "daily": 0.96, "risk": "etf" } }, "tradePlan": { "bias": "Bullish", "conservativeEntry": 106.06, "aggressiveEntry": 108.22, "stopLoss": 102.56, "stopLossPercent": 3.3, "targets": [ 111.36, 116.66, 121.96 ] }, "projections": { "basis": "Monte Carlo simulation on historical return distribution, re-run daily; not price targets", "years": [ { "year": 2027, "downside10th": 93.33, "base": 118.69, "upside90th": 150.93 }, { "year": 2028, "downside10th": 92.66, "base": 130.17, "upside90th": 182.86 }, { "year": 2029, "downside10th": 94.15, "base": 142.76, "upside90th": 216.46 }, { "year": 2030, "downside10th": 96.82, "base": 156.57, "upside90th": 253.19 }, { "year": 2031, "downside10th": 100.33, "base": 171.72, "upside90th": 293.89 }, { "year": 2032, "downside10th": 104.53, "base": 188.33, "upside90th": 339.28 }, { "year": 2033, "downside10th": 109.36, "base": 206.54, "upside90th": 390.07 }, { "year": 2034, "downside10th": 114.79, "base": 226.52, "upside90th": 447 }, { "year": 2035, "downside10th": 120.81, "base": 248.43, "upside90th": 510.88 }, { "year": 2036, "downside10th": 127.43, "base": 272.47, "upside90th": 582.58 } ] }, "faqCount": 7, "sources": [ "TwelveData", "Wall Street consensus" ], "sections": [ { "id": "price", "title": "MOAT Price Analysis" }, { "id": "market-metrics", "title": "Market Metrics", "facts": { "Open": "$108.23", "Day Range": "$108.16 to $108.86", "Prev Close": "$108.96", "Volume": "566.1K", "52-Week Range": "$94.07 to $115.58" } }, { "id": "mi-fund-facts", "title": "MOAT Fund Facts", "text": [ "VanEck Morningstar Wide Moat ETF is an exchange-traded fund designed to provide exposure to a concentrated portfolio of U.S. companies that Morningstar identifies as having sustainable competitive advantages. The fund seeks to track the Morningstar Wide Moat Focus Index, using a rules-based approach that emphasizes attractively priced businesses with durable “wide moat” characteristics. MOAT typically invests across a range of sectors, with holdings selected for their long-term competitive strength rather than broad market weighting.", "Fund reference data as of Sep 11, 2026. Expense ratio and net assets are reported by the fund; returns are total returns and can differ from price change." ], "tables": [ { "caption": "", "columns": [ "Period", "MOAT", "Category" ], "rows": [ { "label": "YTD", "cells": [ "10.55%", "5.14%" ] }, { "label": "1 month", "cells": [ "5.93%", "9.43%" ] }, { "label": "3 months", "cells": [ "10.34%", "3.42%" ] }, { "label": "1 year", "cells": [ "17.85%", "27.72%" ] }, { "label": "3 years", "cells": [ "13.92%", "19.34%" ] }, { "label": "5 years", "cells": [ "9.67%", "11.20%" ] }, { "label": "10 years", "cells": [ "14.15%", "13.77%" ] } ] } ] }, { "id": "analysis", "title": "MOAT Analysis", "text": [ "Momentum has shifted for MOAT: the RSI has moved from a neutral level to oversold at 28.08. The ETF's current price of $108.22 is below its 20-day EMA of $111.76 and its 50-day SMA of $109.74, signaling downward pressure. However, the price remains above the 200-day SMA of $104.45, indicating that the longer-term trend is still positive. Trading volume was 35.6% above its average on the latest day, suggesting increased investor interest during this price dip. The MACD is near zero, indicating a lack of strong directional momentum currently.", "The outlook for the VanEck Morningstar Wide Moat ETF (MOAT) is cautiously optimistic, leaning towards a potential recovery given its oversold technical indicators. The ETF's price is currently below key short-term moving averages but remains above its long-term 200-day SMA, suggesting underlying strength. If MOAT can maintain its focus on quality companies with durable competitive advantages and benefit from a potential rotation into growth or quality stocks, it could see a rebound. A move above the 50-day SMA ($109.74) would be a key signal of improving momentum, potentially targeting higher resistance levels. The long-term 10-year performance indicates the strategy's viability." ], "lists": { "ProTips": [ "Monitor the ETF's RSI for signs of moving out of oversold territory, ideally crossing above 30.", "Observe if MOAT can reclaim its 50-day SMA ($109.74) as a sign of renewed upward momentum.", "Consider the performance of the Technology and Healthcare sectors, as they represent a significant portion of MOAT's holdings.", "Compare MOAT's performance against its category over the next 6-12 months to assess the effectiveness of its strategy in the current market environment." ] } }, { "id": "correlations", "title": "Market Correlations", "text": [ "How this etf moves relative to other assets", "Based on 1 year of daily price data. Correlations may vary over different time periods." ], "facts": { "Correlation with S&P 500 (SPY)": "+0.80", "Correlation with Nasdaq 100 (QQQ)": "+0.66", "Correlation with Bitcoin (BTC)": "+0.17", "Correlation with Gold (XAU)": "+0.11" } }, { "id": "key-statistics", "title": "Key Statistics", "text": [ "The VanEck Morningstar Wide Moat ETF (MOAT) holds a concentrated portfolio of U.S. companies identified by Morningstar for their sustainable competitive advantages, with Technology, Healthcare, and Consumer Defensive sectors forming the largest portions of its holdings. The fund's expense ratio is 0.46%, costing $46 per $10,000 invested annually, and it manages substantial assets totaling $12.38 billion. While MOAT's recent trailing returns show underperformance against its category, particularly over the last year and three years, its 10-year return of 14.15% surpasses the category average of 13.77%. This long-term outperformance suggests the fund's strategy of investing in quality, wide-moat companies at attractive prices has been effective over extended periods.", "Its underlying holdings are subject to earnings reports. Recent earnings data for constituents show mixed results. For instance, one reporting entity had an EPS actual of $0.76 against an estimate of -$0.22, a significant positive surprise, though the price change was negative. Another reported an EPS actual of $0.36 versus an estimate of $0.42, a negative surprise, with a positive price change. These varied outcomes among top holdings reflect the dynamic nature of corporate earnings and their impact on the ETF's overall performance.", "The primary risks for MOAT include sector concentration, particularly in Technology, which can lead to heightened volatility if that sector experiences a downturn. Recent underperformance relative to its category over the past year and three years also presents a risk, suggesting potential challenges in the fund's current investment strategy or market environment. Also, the ETF's focus on specific 'wide moat' companies means it may not capture broader market gains if less-concentrated or value-oriented sectors outperform." ], "tables": [ { "caption": "", "columns": [], "rows": [ { "label": "Yield", "cells": [ "1.30%" ] }, { "label": "Day High", "cells": [ "$108.86" ] }, { "label": "Day Low", "cells": [ "$108.16" ] }, { "label": "52 Week High", "cells": [ "115.58" ] }, { "label": "52 Week Low", "cells": [ "94.07" ] } ] } ] }, { "id": "technical-indicators", "title": "Technical Indicators", "text": [ "Technical Rating Neutral RSI Oversold SMA Cross Bullish Price vs SMA Bearish MACD Neutral Golden Cross in effect with the 50-day SMA ($109.74) above the 200-day SMA ($104.45), price is trading below the 50-day SMA, RSI at 28.1 suggests oversold conditions; potential bounce setup." ], "facts": { "RSI": "Oversold", "SMA Cross": "Bullish", "Price vs SMA": "Bearish", "MACD": "Neutral" }, "tables": [ { "caption": "", "columns": [], "rows": [ { "label": "RSI (14)", "cells": [ "28.08" ] }, { "label": "MACD", "cells": [ "0.01" ] }, { "label": "SMA 50", "cells": [ "109.74" ] }, { "label": "SMA 200", "cells": [ "104.45" ] } ] } ] }, { "id": "trade-plans", "title": "MOAT Trade Plans", "text": [ "Specific entry, exit, and risk management levels", "Lower risk, wait for pullback", "Higher risk, immediate entry", "Volatility-Adjusted Stop Loss Calculated based on RSI (28.1) and current market volatility", "Consider scaling out: Take 50% profit at Target 1, 30% at Target 2, let 20% run to Target 3" ], "facts": { "TARGET 1": "$111.36", "TARGET 2": "$116.66", "TARGET 3": "$121.96", "STOP LOSS": "$102.56" } }, { "id": "seasonality", "title": "Seasonal Patterns", "text": [ "Historical monthly performance trends", "Based on 3 years of historical monthly returns" ], "facts": { "Average Jan return": "+2.72%", "Average Feb return": "-0.41%", "Average Mar return": "-1.79%", "Average Apr return": "+2.36%", "Average May return": "+1.36%", "Average Jun return": "+1.36%", "Average Jul return": "+3.41%", "Average Aug return": "+0.93%", "Average Sep return": "-1.32%", "Average Oct return": "-0.41%", "Average Nov return": "+5.13%", "Average Dec return": "-1.07%" } }, { "id": "risk", "title": "Risk & Volatility", "facts": { "Daily Volatility": "0.9555%" }, "lists": { "Risk considerations": [ "Monitor position sizing based on current volatility levels", "Consider stop-loss placement beyond recent price range", "Diversification helps mitigate single-stock risk exposure" ] } }, { "id": "growth", "title": "Growth of $10,000", "text": [ "A $10,000 investment in MOAT in September 2016 would be worth about $31,680 today, compared with about $35,030 for the same investment in the S&P 500 benchmark." ] }, { "id": "monte-carlo", "title": "Monte Carlo Projection (10yr)", "text": [ "CleaRank's 10-year Monte Carlo simulation projects that a $10,000 investment in MOAT today could grow to about $25,177 by 2036 in the base case, with a bull case near $53,833 and a bear case around $11,775. Projections are statistical simulations, not guarantees." ] }, { "id": "price-prediction", "title": "MOAT ETF Price Prediction: 2030", "text": [ "CleaRank's simulation projects a price near $157 for MOAT by 2030 in the base case, from $108 today (1.4x over 4 years). The downside path ends near $96.82. These are outcomes of a Monte Carlo simulation run on MOAT's historical return distribution, not price targets, and they assume no dividends are reinvested.", "Method: 10,000 simulated price paths using MOAT's historical volatility and drift, re-run daily. The base case is the median path; the two outer columns are the 10th and 90th percentile outcomes, which widen with time because uncertainty compounds. Simulations are not guarantees, and past volatility does not predict future returns. This is analysis, not investment advice." ], "tables": [ { "caption": "MOAT simulated price paths by year", "columns": [ "Year", "Downside (10th pct)", "Base case", "Upside (90th pct)" ], "rows": [ { "label": "2027", "cells": [ "$93.33", "$119", "$151" ] }, { "label": "2028", "cells": [ "$92.66", "$130", "$183" ] }, { "label": "2029", "cells": [ "$94.15", "$143", "$216" ] }, { "label": "2030", "cells": [ "$96.82", "$157", "$253" ] }, { "label": "2031", "cells": [ "$100", "$172", "$294" ] }, { "label": "2032", "cells": [ "$105", "$188", "$339" ] }, { "label": "2033", "cells": [ "$109", "$207", "$390" ] }, { "label": "2034", "cells": [ "$115", "$227", "$447" ] }, { "label": "2035", "cells": [ "$121", "$248", "$511" ] }, { "label": "2036", "cells": [ "$127", "$272", "$583" ] } ] } ] }, { "id": "people-also-watch", "title": "People Also Watch", "links": [ { "text": "FCG First Trust Natural Gas ETF NYSE $31.95 +0.2510%", "url": "https://clearank.com/etf/fcg-etf-analysis/" }, { "text": "NOBL ProShares S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats ETF CBOE $56.24 +0.2853%", "url": "https://clearank.com/etf/nobl-etf-analysis/" }, { "text": "XLU State Street Utilities Select Sector SPDR ETF NYSE $42.52 -0.9781%", "url": "https://clearank.com/etf/utilities-xlu/" }, { "text": "AMLP Alerian MLP ETF NYSE $56.03 -0.2847%", "url": "https://clearank.com/etf/amlp-etf-analysis/" }, { "text": "ITB iShares U.S. Home Construction ETF CBOE $89.71 +1.69%", "url": "https://clearank.com/etf/itb-etf-analysis/" }, { "text": "PPA Invesco Aerospace & Defense ETF NYSE $160.97 +0.1805%", "url": "https://clearank.com/etf/ppa-etf-analysis/" }, { "text": "CRAK VanEck Oil Refiners ETF NYSE $65.61 -1.04%", "url": "https://clearank.com/etf/crak-etf-analysis/" }, { "text": "IAI iShares U.S. Broker-Dealers & Securities Exchanges ETF NYSE $189.77 -0.9706%", "url": "https://clearank.com/etf/ishares-broker-dealers-iai/" } ] }, { "id": "related-comparisons", "title": "Popular Comparisons", "links": [ { "text": "NOC vs LMT Comparison Head-to-head analysis →", "url": "https://clearank.com/compare/noc-vs-lmt/" }, { "text": "TSLA vs NVDA Comparison Head-to-head analysis →", "url": "https://clearank.com/compare/tsla-vs-nvda/" }, { "text": "CLS vs SMCI Comparison Head-to-head analysis →", "url": "https://clearank.com/compare/cls-vs-smci/" } ] }, { "id": "faq", "title": "Frequently Asked Questions" } ], "faq": [ { "question": "What is the expense ratio for the VanEck Morningstar Wide Moat ETF (MOAT)?", "answer": "The expense ratio for MOAT is 0.46%, which amounts to $46 per $10,000 invested annually. This fee covers the fund's management and operational costs." }, { "question": "What sectors does the VanEck Morningstar Wide Moat ETF (MOAT) concentrate in?", "answer": "MOAT concentrates its holdings primarily in Technology (30.23%), Healthcare (19.10%), and Consumer Defensive (17.11%) sectors. These allocations reflect the fund's strategy of investing in companies with sustainable competitive advantages." }, { "question": "What is the distribution yield for the VanEck Morningstar Wide Moat ETF (MOAT)?", "answer": "The VanEck Morningstar Wide Moat ETF (MOAT) has a distribution yield of 1.30%." }, { "question": "How has the VanEck Morningstar Wide Moat ETF (MOAT) performed against its category?", "answer": "While MOAT has recently underperformed its category over the past year (17.85% vs 27.72%) and three years (13.92% vs 19.34%), it has outperformed its category over the longer term, with a 10-year return of 14.15% compared to the category's 13.77%." }, { "question": "What is the price prediction for MOAT ETF in 2030?", "answer": "Based on Monte Carlo simulations, the projected base price for MOAT ETF in 2030 is $156.57. The simulation also indicates a downside price of $96.82 and an upside price of $253.19. These figures represent statistical outcomes, not guaranteed price targets." }, { "question": "What are the main risks associated with investing in the VanEck Morningstar Wide Moat ETF (MOAT)?", "answer": "Key risks include concentration in specific sectors like Technology, potential for continued underperformance relative to its category, and the possibility that its focus on 'wide moat' companies may lead it to miss out on broader market rallies in other sectors." }, { "question": "How does the VanEck Morningstar Wide Moat ETF (MOAT) strategy align with current market conditions?", "answer": "MOAT's strategy of investing in quality companies with sustainable competitive advantages is designed for long-term resilience. 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