An ETF That Digs Buffett's 'Moat' Philosophy

The video discusses the van Eck vectors Morningstar wide Moat ETF, which follows Warren Buffett's investment philosophy of selecting companies with a long-term competitive advantage, or 'moat'. The ETF, trading under the ticker 'Moat', primarily includes U.S. companies, with a significant portion in pharmaceuticals. Since its 2012 launch, it has seen substantial returns but recently faced challenges. The ETF holds nearly $1.5 billion in assets, costs 48 basis points, and is rated positively by Bloomberg Intelligence.

What is the primary investment philosophy highlighted in the video?

• Investing in international markets

• Investing in real estate

• Investing in companies with a long-term competitive advantage

• Investing in startups

Which ETF is discussed in the video that follows Warren Buffett's investment philosophy?

• van Eck vectors Morningstar wide Moat ETF

• Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF

• SPDR S&P 500 ETF

• iShares Russell 2000 ETF

Which sector makes up more than 1/5 of the Moat ETF's holdings?

• Energy

• Financials

• Pharmaceuticals

• Technology

What is the approximate asset value of the Moat ETF as mentioned in the video?

• 1.5 billion dollars

• 1 billion dollars

• 2 billion dollars

• 500 million dollars

What is the cost structure of the Moat ETF in terms of basis points?

• 100 basis points

• 75 basis points

• 48 basis points

• 25 basis points