The VanEck Morningstar Wide Moat ETF is experiencing price movement influenced by several factors affecting its underlying assets. Strix Group PLC, a significant component within the ETF, announced a trading update on November 27, 2024, indicating a projected decline in annual profit for the year. The company cited weaker trading in the second half and cost price inflation as primary reasons for the expected profit drop, ranging between 5.6% and 11% compared to the previous year. This decline is attributed to lower trading volumes in key markets such as the UK, Germany, and the US, compounded by macroeconomic challenges and cautious consumer spending following the UK Autumn Budget.
Additionally, broader market conditions are contributing to the ETF's performance. On November 27, 2024, the Dow Jones futures remained stable, while S&P 500 and Nasdaq futures saw slight declines. The market is reacting to the upcoming release of the core PCE price index, a key inflation measure, and geopolitical developments, including new tariff threats from President-elect Donald Trump. Despite these challenges, major indexes like the Dow Jones and S&P 500 reached new highs, supported by gains in megacap tech stocks.
The VanEck Morningstar Wide Moat ETF is down 0.2% in pre-market hours on Wednesday, November 27, falling to $98.34 as of 9:22 AM ET.