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Aspen Leads, Western Union Lags in Moat Index

by Brandon Rakszawski, Senior ETF Product Manager

We take a closer look at the key leading and lagging stocks in the Morningstar Wide Moat Focus Index for October and the Morningstar equity research team's analysis of these moat stocks.

Moat Investing Stays in Style

by Brandon Rakszawski, Senior ETF Product Manager

September was difficult for U.S. equities, but the Morningstar Wide Moat Focus Index has outperformed the S&P 500 Index, Russell 100 Growth Index and Russell 1000 Value Index YTD through September.

Health Care and Tech Stocks Weigh on Moat Index

by Brandon Rakszawski, Senior ETF Product Manager

The Morningstar Wide Moat Focus Index's performance in August was influenced predominantly by its stock selection within the health care and information technology sectors.

Moat Index: Lithium Surprise Powers Compass Minerals

by Brandon Rakszawski, Senior ETF Product Manager

The discovery of 2.4 million metric tons of lithium carbonate equivalent led to a standout month for Morningstar Wide Moat Focus Index constituent Compass Minerals in July.