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SMOT
+1.19 · +3.33%
$37.08 · BATS

VanEck ETF Trust - VanEck Morningstar SMID Moat ETF (SMOT) ETF Analysis | Mid-Cap Blend

VanEck · USA
AUM:$351.9M
#– of – in Mid-Cap Blend ETFs

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Market Performance

Up 6.3% over the past year, showing positive momentum.

Cost Efficiency

Ongoing charge of 0.49% — moderate cost. Consider how fees compound over long holding periods.

What is SMOT?

The fund normally invests at least 80% of its total assets in securities that comprise the fund"s benchmark index. The index is comprised of small- and medium-capitalization companies as defined by Morningstar, that Morningstar determines have sustainable competitive advantages based on a proprietary methodology that considers quantitative and qualitative factors.

Performance Highlights

Returns (%)
Top Sectors (%)

Investment Breakdown

Positive 1-Year Return
SMOT returned 6.3% over the past year. Historical returns only — past performance is not indicative of future results.
Moderate Cost
Expense ratio of 0.49%. Consider how fees compound over a long holding period.
Broadly Diversified
Top 10 holdings represent just 17.8% of the ETF — exposure spread across many positions.
ETF Information
AUM$351.9M
Expense Ratio0.49%
Dividend Yield1.35%
Holdings50
Inception DateOct 2022
Domicile–
Distribution–
Index–
ProviderVanEck
Beta1.21
CategoryMid-Cap Blend
CurrencyUSD
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Performance Metrics

Historical returns

6M
+9.7%
1Y
+12.7%
3Y
+41.3%
5Y
+64.3%
OpenBook InsightIf you had invested £10,000 in SMOT 5 years ago, it would have grown to £16,427 — a gain of £6,427.

Annual Returns

Calendar year performance

SMOT delivered positive returns in 5 of the last 5 calendar years.
YearSMOT
2026 YTD+12.0%
2025+6.8%
2024+11.5%
2023+17.0%
2022+5.4%
CAGR 4yr+10.1%
5/5 positive yearsAvg return: +10.5%Worst year: +5.4% (2022)

Technical Analysis Summary

Automated insights from historical price action and indicators

Technical Regime: MIXED
Trend Strength
67%
Positive
Volatility
13.9%
Low
Momentum
+4.7%
30-day change
Support Level
40.01
Key floor
Key Insights
  • Low volatility environment with a narrower recent trading range.
  • Monitor key support and resistance levels as part of broader risk assessment.
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