I have used this method myself to construct a large portion of my investment portfolio, since Schwab puts the information from Morningstar directly on the page for each company. I didn't know someone had created a fund based upon this idea, but I'm not surprised that someone did exactly that.
I first learned about the economic moat idea from Warren Buffett's shareholder letters in the 19890's.
Agree that the Morningstar moat rating is a very useful resource to filter good quality stocks. It's currently free information on Interactive Brokers. The research reports, capital allocation scores and valuations are also a useful sense-check for my own analysis. I have invested in multiple companies this way, including International (the companies in the MOAT index fund all appear to be US).
I have used this method myself to construct a large portion of my investment portfolio, since Schwab puts the information from Morningstar directly on the page for each company. I didn't know someone had created a fund based upon this idea, but I'm not surprised that someone did exactly that.
I first learned about the economic moat idea from Warren Buffett's shareholder letters in the 19890's.
I've done similar and this is a main theme for my portfolio. Reading the Morningstar reports in Schwab is helpful and time we'll spent.
Adding key positions based in Moats is foundational depending on your investment goals.
I've worked to identify segments, find the leading Moat and make the decisions. Adds confidence, discipline and stability.
Agree that the Morningstar moat rating is a very useful resource to filter good quality stocks. It's currently free information on Interactive Brokers. The research reports, capital allocation scores and valuations are also a useful sense-check for my own analysis. I have invested in multiple companies this way, including International (the companies in the MOAT index fund all appear to be US).