VanEck Morningstar SMID Moat ETF (SMOT) Dividend Yield, History & Forecast

VanEck Morningstar SMID Moat ETF (SMOT) is an exchange-traded fund (ETF) listed on the Chicago Board Options Exchange. It pays a current dividend yield of 1.24% ($0.50 per share annually (TTM)). The most recent ex-dividend date was December 22, 2025, with payment scheduled for December 26, 2025. market capitalization is approximately $314M. Review SMOT dividend history on this scorecard, compare peers in the Compare Dividend Returns tool, or project income with the dividend calculator.

SMOT fund composition

SMOT holds 115 positions, with 14.9% of assets in its ten largest. It charges an expense ratio of 0.49%, and manages $321.0M.

Top 10 holdings

HoldingWeight
BDXBecton Dickinson & Co1.60%
LWLamb Weston Holdings Inc1.55%
VLTOVeralto Corp1.51%
ELEstee Lauder Cos Inc/The1.50%
TRUTransunion1.47%
BF-BBrown-Forman Corp1.47%
GPNGlobal Payments Inc1.46%
MASMasco Corp1.46%
CICigna Group/The1.46%
AMCRAmcor Plc1.45%

Sector allocation

Healthcare23.6%Industrials18.6%Consumer Defensive13.0%Consumer Cyclical10.8%Basic Materials10.3%Technology7.9%Financial Services7.0%Utilities3.8%Other5.0%

Frequently Asked Questions about VanEck Morningstar SMID Moat ETF (SMOT)

What is VanEck Morningstar SMID Moat ETF's dividend yield?
VanEck Morningstar SMID Moat ETF (SMOT) pays a current trailing twelve-month dividend yield of 1.24%, which works out to $0.50 per share annually based on the most recent payout schedule.
When does VanEck Morningstar SMID Moat ETF pay distributions?
The most recent ex-dividend date was December 22, 2025. The next scheduled dividend payment date is December 26, 2025.
How many years has VanEck Morningstar SMID Moat ETF increased its dividend?
VanEck Morningstar SMID Moat ETF (SMOT) has increased its dividend for 2 consecutive years.
What does VanEck Morningstar SMID Moat ETF invest in?
The VanEck Morningstar SMID Moat ETF (SMOT) endeavors to closely replicate, before any fees or expenses, the price and yield performance of the Morningstar US Small-Mid Cap Moat Focus Index (MSUMMFGU). This index is specifically designed to highlight small and mid-sized companies that Morningstar's equity research experts have identified as possessing both strong, lasting competitive advantages and attractive market valuations.