Gilead Sciences

salesforce.com

Autodesk

Bio-Rad Laboratories

TransUnion

Emerson Electric

MarketAxess Holdings

Bristol-Myers

U.S. Bancorp

Kenvue Inc

VanEck Morningstar Wide Moat ETF

MOAT tracks a staggered, equal-weighted index of 40 US companies that Morningstar determines to have the highest fair value among firms with a sustainable competitive advantage.

The MOAT ETF has outperformed the S&P 500 Index by focusing on high-quality companies with wide economic moats. An analysis of MOAT's holdings show it doesn't hold popular stocks like Apple and Tesla, should investors be concerned? No, because the MOAT ETF has determined AAPL is overvalued and TSLA does not have a wide economic moat.

MOAT: Don't Be Alarmed That The ETF Does Not Own Apple And Tesla

Teradyne

Tyler Technologies

Tech and communication services rank as two of the best-performing sectors since the start of the year. So it's reasonable to expect some advisors and investors to ponder frothy valuations in those high-flying sectors.

Some Good Tech Stocks Are Inexpensive. This ETF Proves as Much

VanEck Vectors Morningstar International Moat ETF

iShares MSCI USA Quality Factor ETF

SPDR MSCI USA StrategicFactors ETF

Invesco S&P 500 High Dividend Low Volatility ETF

Invesco S&P 500 Low Volatility ETF

Invesco S&P 500 Enhanced Value ETF

iShares Edge MSCI Min Vol USA ETF

Vanguard Value ETF

Some market participants are now of the view that the first-half Wall Street rally has come to an end and a challenging market is waiting for us.

Is a Volatile Market Awaiting Us? ETF Strategies to Follow

The VanEck Morningstar Wide Moat ETF has outperformed the Vanguard S&P 500 ETF over the past 10 years. Despite having fewer total holdings than VOO, MOAT is more diversified, with its top 10 holdings accounting for just 26.48% of total assets, and no single holding accounting for more than 3% of assets. I assign a buy rating to MOAT because the ETF has a great track record, is underpinned by a great equity research team, and its holdings are high quality companies.

MOAT: Nothing Better Than A Sustainable Competitive Advantage

Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF

SCHD is a well known ETF that invests in quality companies that pay handsome dividends. The fund has come under fire lately for its underperformance vs. the broader market, which is due to underinvestment in the tech sector. While we think SCHD is likely poised to outperform the market during the second half of this year, we think there's an even better option for investors focused on quality.

Stop Buying SCHD And Start Buying MOAT

Vaneck Morningstar SMID Moat ETF

The first half of the year is officially complete, and this lopsided tech rally is possibly becoming one of the most hated bull markets in history. U.S. equities have refused to slow down despite debt ceiling angst, regional banking fears, continued tightening credit conditions, and a commercial real estate market teetering on the edge. In the face of these concerns, the Nasdaq registered its strongest first-half performance in 40 years with a gain of over 31%. Additionally, Apple, the world's most valuable company, closed above the $3 trillion market capitalization mark for the first time.

Half-Time Heroes: Moat Stocks Lead as Second Half Kicks Off

VanEck Vectors Semiconductor ETF

SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust

T Rowe Price QM US Bond ETF

T Rowe Price Total Return ETF

Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund

In this week's ETF Issuer League table, State Street and T. Rowe Price Investments stood out in their AUM tiers.

ETF AUM Issuer League: State Street, VanEck Lead

JPMorgan Equity Premium Income ETF

I highlight three ETFs that make up over 8% of my portfolio, including the JPMorgan Equity Premium Income ETF, Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF, and VanEck Morningstar Wide Moat ETF. JEPI provides robust dividend income and reduced volatility, while SCHD is noted for its strategy to identify high-quality companies that pay hefty dividends. MOAT, which tracks the performance of the Morningstar Wide Moat Focus Index, consistently outperforms the S&P.

Three ETFs: One High-Yield, One Dividend Growth, And One With A Decade Of Market Beating Returns

With the second half of 2023 just getting started, and with second-quarter earnings slated to kick off in earnest this week, now is an opportune time for registered investment advisors to consider fresh approaches to equity investing for client portfolios. Wide moat investing may just be what the doctor ordered.

Advisors: Time Is Now to Explore Wide Moat Investing

Vanguard Dividend Appreciation ETF

The lowest-risk way to achieve your financial dreams is to enhance a core ETF portfolio with high conviction blue chips. Boosting the fundamentals beyond what any ETF can offer. VIG is the gold standard of dividend aristocrat ETFs. It contains 314 of the world's most dependable dividend growers - a wide moat, Ultra SWAN dream team. MOAT is the gold standard among Buffett style "wonderful companies at reasonable prices" ETFs. It's 100% wide moat world-beaters. My family's charity fund will be adding MOAT at our next rebalancing.

VIG And MOAT: Gold Standard World Beater Blue-Chip ETFs

Kellogg

Medtronic

With the right methodology, it's possible for advisors and investors to efficiently locate baskets of stocks  with the wide moat designation without the burden of paying up on valuation. Enter the VanEck Morningstar Wide Moat ETF (MOAT) and the VanEck Morningstar SMID Moat ETF (CBOE: SMOT).

Wide Moat Stocks Look Appealing on Valuation

Pacer US Cash Cows 100 ETF

First, you pour in the foundation. These are the tried and true pillars that have been around for decades — and ideally, are highly liquid.

2 Must-Have Specialized ETFs for the Long-Term Investor

Wide moat investing is a style featuring a variety of long-term advantages, but with the right wrapper, investors don't have to pay a valuation tax to embrace wide moat's perks. Take the case of the VanEck Morningstar Wide Moat ETF (MOAT).

Cyclical Bargains Abound in This Wide Moat ETF

Advisors looking to harness the potency of quality stocks should consider the benefits of wide moat investing. This style lends itself to an elevated quality profile.

Wide Moats Equal Big Quality

Want quality exposure? Explore how the Morningstar Wide Moat Focus Index combines quality, valuations and a forward-looking perspective to historically outperform quality and factor indexes.

MOAT Delivers Quality with a Forward-Looking Edge

Registered investment advisors know that durability and resiliency are desirable traits, particularly when constructing portfolios for the long term. In the world of equities, there are myriad ways of accessing those characteristics, but wide moat investing is one of the standouts.

Explore Durability, Resilience of Wide Moat Investing

Capital Group Dividend Value ETF

VanEck Vectors Digital Transformation ETF

In the latest edition of the ETF Issuer League, VanEck and Capital Group stood out, hitting new ETF AUM milestones. Of course, both firms have ridden their favored themes to solid inflows through the year so far and added more than $1.5 billion together.

Issuer Leauge: VanEck, Capital Group Hit ETF AUM Milestones

Warren Buffett, the best long-term investor in our generation, likes to invest in companies that have an almost impenetrable moat. He believes that he can buy and hold these companies for years, as he has done with Coca-Cola.

MOAT ETF: Here's the outlook of the VanEck Wide Moat stock

The VanEck Morningstar Wide Moat ETF offers investors exposure to high quality businesses with sustainable competitive advantages and a track record of success. MOAT has outperformed the S&P 500 on a total return basis since its inception in 2012. The fund and its underlying holdings are well-positioned to thrive during various stages of the businesses cycle and economic environments.

MOAT: Fortify Your Portfolio With Quality Companies

Morningstar's Wide Moat Focus Index, which selects wide-moat companies trading at a discount, has outperformed the S&P 500 since its inception in 2007. The VanEck MOAT ETF, which tracks the index, has also outperformed the S&P 500 since its launch in 2012, with a focus on technology companies in recent years. While the fund's intrinsic value model suggests strong economic growth and moderating inflation, investors should consider their overall tech exposure when adding MOAT to their portfolios.

MOAT: Lack Of Competitive Threats Provides Opportunity For Investors

Are you interested in investing in businesses with a competitive advantage and a strong market position? Look no further than the new ETF TOLL, which focuses on monopolistic and oligopolistic companies.

Profit from New ETF TOLL: A Monopoly Play

Meta Platforms Takes Center Stage Among Moat Stocks

One of the primary reasons for including ETFs in my book is because of the enhanced demand within the REIT sector. In today's article, we're going to compare the Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF™ to the VanEck Morningstar Wide Moat ETF.

SCHD Vs. MOAT: Which One Is Better?

ProShares Short Bitcoin Strategy ETF

AGFiQ U.S. Market Neutral Anti-Beta Fund

Franklin FTSE Japan Hedged ETF

iShares Currency Hedged MSCI Japan ETF

KFA Mount Lucas Index Strategy ETF

SPDR S&P Regional Banking ETF

iShares TIPS Bond ETF

Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund

As fears of a looming recession in the United States persist, investors may be gainful if they turn to defensive stocks and value investing.

Follow Buffett-Style ETF Investing as U.S. Recession Likely

In the world of investing, "moat stocks" refer to companies that possess strong competitive advantages. The term was popularized by legendary investor Warren Buffett who said that he seeks "economic castles protected by unbreachable moats.

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