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VanEck Blog | Moat Investing
February 26, 2021
Moat Index’s Long-term Track Record Persists Despite Blip
by VanEck
The Morningstar Wide Moat Focus Index ended its four-year streak of outperforming the broad U.S. equity market in 2020, though its long-term track record remains impressive.
Moat InvestingFebruary 04, 2021
As Moat Stocks Rebound, Inflation Looms
by Brandon Rakszawski, Senior ETF Product Manager
Read moreThe Morningstar Wide Moat Focus Index ended January ahead of the S&P 500 Index. We also touch on inflation and what it may mean for moat stocks.
Moat InvestingJanuary 07, 2021
Top Moat Stocks in 2020: Veeva, ServiceNow and Amazon
by Brandon Rakszawski, Senior ETF Product Manager
Read moreWe take a look at the top and bottom performers for 2020 for the Morningstar Wide Moat Focus Index, following the Index’s strong finish in Q4 relative to the S&P 500 Index.
Moat InvestingDecember 09, 2020
The Tech Stocks that Impressed in November—Not Big Tech
by Brandon Rakszawski, Senior ETF Product Manager
Read moreThe tech sector was the strongest contributor to the Morningstar Wide Moat Focus Index's November return, led by the tech stocks that aren't necessarily the focus of cable financial news each day.
Moat InvestingNovember 06, 2020
Moat Stocks: Poised for a Comeback?
by Brandon Rakszawski, Senior ETF Product Manager
Read moreThe Morningstar Wide Moat Focus Index has historically posted excess returns in periods following months of underperformance, according to Morningstar. Will that hold true following this summer's slump?