MOTI Distribution History & Yield
VanEck Morningstar International Moat ETF · Cboe US
Upcoming distribution payments
| Ex-date | Pay date | Per share | Per 100 shares | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon, Dec 21, 2026 (in 103 days) | Jan 4, 2027 | $1.182 | $118.20 | Estimated |
Estimated dates and amounts are projected from MOTI's recent payment pattern and will be replaced by declared figures when the fund announces them. Total over the next 12 months: about $1.182 per share.
Distribution payment history
Last 11 payments per share. RegularSpecial
Annual distributions per share
How much MOTI do you need for monthly income?
| Target income | Shares needed | Capital at today's price | Per year |
|---|---|---|---|
| $100 / month | 1,016 | $36,980 | $1,200 |
| $500 / month | 5,077 | $184,898 | $6,000 |
| $1,000 / month | 10,153 | $369,797 | $12,000 |
Based on the forward yield of 3.25%. $10,000 in MOTI would currently pay about $325 a year ($27 a month on average). Model reinvestment and growth →
MOTI distribution history
| Ex-date | Pay date | Amount | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 22, 2025 | — | $1.182 | -18.5% |
| Dec 23, 2024 | — | $1.45 | +98.9% |
| Dec 18, 2023 | — | $0.729 | -23.0% |
| Dec 19, 2022 | — | $0.947 | -36.9% |
| Dec 20, 2021 | — | $1.50 | +108.3% |
| Dec 21, 2020 | — | $0.72 | -42.4% |
| Dec 23, 2019 | — | $1.25 | +18.3% |
| Dec 20, 2018 | — | $1.057 | -47.2% |
| Dec 18, 2017 | — | $2.001 | +440.8% |
| Dec 19, 2016 | — | $0.37 | +64.4% |
| Dec 21, 2015 | — | $0.225 | — |
Payout risk check
MOTI's last 12 distributions were variable (consistency score 52/100).
Its share price moved -0.9% over the past year.
This is a rule-based screen computed from public data, not a rating or a recommendation. Read our guide to yield traps for what the signals mean.
About VanEck Morningstar International Moat ETF
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 securities issued by companies that Morningstar, Inc. ("Morningstar") determines have sustainable competitive advantages based on a proprietary methodology that considers quantitative and qualitative factors ("wide moat companies"). The fund is non-diversified.
Fund family: VanEck. Category: Foreign Large Blend. First distribution on our records: Dec 21, 2015. 11 payments tracked. Data last refreshed Sep 9, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Report it and we'll fix it.
MOTI distribution FAQ
When is MOTI's next ex-distribution date?
MOTI's next ex-distribution date is Dec 21, 2026 (in 103 days, estimated from its annual schedule). You must own the shares before that date to receive the payment of about $1.182 per share, expected on Jan 4, 2027.
How often does MOTI pay distributions?
MOTI pays distributions once a year, 1 times a year. The most recent payment was $1.182 per share with an ex-date of Dec 22, 2025.
What is MOTI's distribution yield?
MOTI's trailing 12-month distribution yield is 3.25%, based on $1.182 per share paid over the last year and a share price of $36.42. The forward yield, using the indicated annual rate of $1.182 per share, is 3.25%.
How much does MOTI pay per share?
MOTI pays about $1.182 per share each year, which works out to roughly $1.182 per share a year. 100 shares would collect about $118.20 a year.
Has MOTI grown or cut its distribution?
Over the last 5 years the regular payout has grown at 10.4% a year (-18.5% over the last year). There has been no cut to a regular payment in the last 5 years. As a fund, MOTI's distributions vary with the income its holdings generate, so payouts are not designed to rise every year the way a dividend-growth stock's are.
How many shares of MOTI do I need to earn $100 a month?
At the current forward yield of 3.25%, you would need about 1,016 shares of MOTI (roughly $36,980 invested at today's price) to collect $1,200 a year, or $100 a month on average, before taxes. Payments arrive once a year, so the monthly figure is an average.
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