Key Highlights

  • VanEck Morningstar Wide Moat (AUD Hedged) ETF (ASX:MHOT) aims to track the Morningstar Wide Moat Focus NR AUD Hedged Index.
  • The fund was admitted to the ASX on 9 November 2023 and is categorised as Equity North America.
  • The fund has a management fee of 0.52% and a fund size of $32.69 million.

As of 27 October, VanEck Morningstar Wide Moat (AUD Hedged) ETF (ASX:MHOT) has $32.69 million in assets and a 0.52% management fee. The fund has traded since 9 November 2023 and follows the hedged version of the Morningstar Wide Moat Focus index.

Key Fact

Detail

Fund

VanEck Morningstar Wide Moat (AUD Hedged) ETF

ASX code

MHOT

Issuer

VanEck

Category

Equity North America

Benchmark

Morningstar Wide Moat Foc NR Hdg AUD

ISIN

AU0000302838

Admitted to the ASX

9 November 2023

Fund size

$32.69 million

Management fee

0.52%

Holdings

Not disclosed

Latest distribution

Final, $20.540 per unit (ex-date 1 Jul 2026; payment 27 Jul 2026)

What Hedging Adds

The fund's benchmark, Morningstar Wide Moat Foc NR Hdg AUD, hedges US dollar exposure back to Australian dollars. The underlying approach is the same as VanEck's unhedged MOAT fund, which holds US companies selected by Morningstar for competitive advantages. MHOT is categorised as Equity North America, a category whose funds invest in securities of companies listed in the USA and/or Canada.

Distribution Pattern

The most recent distribution was a final payment of $20.540 per unit, with an ex-date of 1 July 2026, a record date of 2 July 2026 and payment on 27 July 2026.

Distribution Schedule

The most recent distribution on record is a final distribution of $20.540 per unit, with an ex-date of 1 July 2026, a record date of 2 July 2026 and payment on 27 July 2026.

Category Context

VanEck Morningstar Wide Moat (AUD Hedged) ETF is classified as Equity North America. Funds in this category invest in the securities of companies listed in the USA and/or Canada, and securities from these countries typically account for at least 75% of the portfolio.

Benchmark and Listing History

The fund is benchmarked to the Morningstar Wide Moat Foc NR Hdg AUD index. The fund has been listed since 9 November 2023, a period of about 3 years. It is issued by VanEck under ISIN AU0000302838. The management fee is 0.52%.

Reading the Distribution Dates

The ex-date is the first day on which units trade without the right to the next distribution. The record date is when entitlements are determined from the register, and the payment date is when the distribution is paid to eligible holders.

Closing Notes

MHOT is the currency hedged route into VanEck's wide moat strategy. Its fee is 0.52% and its fund size is $32.69 million.