SMOT is VanEck's VanEck Morningstar SMID Moat ETF (Mid-Cap Blend). Trading at $40.52. Current dividend yield: 1.30%.
Dividend snapshot
| Annual dividend rate | $0.50 |
| Current yield | 1.30% |
| Payment frequency | Annually |
| Next ex-dividend date | Dec 22, 2026(in 110 days) |
| Most recent payment date | Dec 22, 2025 |
| Last payment amount | $0.4975 |
| 5-year dividend CAGR | — |
| 3-year dividend CAGR | 97.68% |
| Expense ratio | 0.49% |
| Payout ratio | 0% |
| Exchange | BTS |
Recent dividend payments
| Date | Amount / share |
|---|---|
| 2025-12-22 | $0.4975 |
| 2024-12-23 | $0.4082 |
About SMOT
The fund normally invests at least 80% of its total assets in securities that comprise the fund’s benchmark index. The index is comprised of small- and medium-capitalization companies as defined by Morningstar, that Morningstar determines have sustainable competitive advantages based on a proprietary methodology that considers quantitative and qualitative factors. It is non-diversified.
Frequently asked
What is SMOT's dividend yield?
SMOT (VanEck Morningstar SMID Moat ETF) currently has a dividend yield of 1.30%, which works out to about $0.50 in annual dividend payments per share.
When is SMOT's next ex-dividend date?
SMOT's next ex-dividend date is Dec 22, 2026 (in 110 days). To receive the upcoming dividend, you must own shares before this date.
When did SMOT last pay a dividend?
SMOT's most recent dividend payment date was Dec 22, 2025.
How often does SMOT pay dividends?
SMOT pays dividends on a annually schedule.
How fast is SMOT growing its dividend?
SMOT has been growing its dividend at a 97.68% 3-year compound annual growth rate (CAGR). CAGR smooths year-to-year noise into a single average growth rate.
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Data refreshed 2026-09-03. Not investment advice. Yields and prices change continuously; always verify the latest numbers in the live app before buying.