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.