- ISIN
- US92189F7006
- CUSIP
- 92189F700
- Issuer
- VanEck
- Inception Date
- Aug 31, 2007
- Region
- Developed Markets (Broad)
- Category
- Large Cap Blend Equities
- Leveraged
- 1x (No leverage)
- Index Tracked
- MVIS Global Agribusiness Index
- Domicile
- United States
- Distribution Policy
- Distributing
- Asset Class
- Equity
- Asset Class Size
- Large-Cap
- Asset Class Style
- Blend
- Assets Under Management
- $899M
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Performance
MOO Performance Chart
VanEck Agribusiness ETF (MOO) is up 5.7% since the beginning of the year. MOO is currently trading at $77 per share. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of MOO shares 5 years ago would now be looking at an investment worth $952.
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Returns By Period
VanEck Agribusiness ETF (MOO) has returned 5.65% so far this year and 6.83% over the past 12 months. Over the last ten years, MOO has returned 7.05% per year, falling short of the S&P 500 Index benchmark, which averaged 13.88% annually.
VanEck Agribusiness ETF
- 1D
- -0.08%
- 1M
- -4.20%
- YTD
- 5.65%
- 6M
- 6.16%
- 1Y
- 6.83%
- 3Y*
- 1.40%
- 5Y*
- -0.97%
- 10Y*
- 7.05%
Benchmark (S&P 500 Index)
- 1D
- -0.37%
- 1M
- -0.01%
- YTD
- 9.16%
- 6M
- 8.64%
- 1Y
- 25.22%
- 3Y*
- 19.78%
- 5Y*
- 11.99%
- 10Y*
- 13.88%
MOO Monthly Returns History
Based on dividend-adjusted daily data since Sep 5, 2007, MOO's average daily return is +0.03%, while the average monthly return is +0.61%. At this rate, an investment would double in approximately 9.5 years.
Historically, 58% of months were positive and 42% were negative. The best month was May 2009 with a return of +20.3%, while the worst month was Oct 2008 at -27.1%. The longest winning streak lasted 7 consecutive months, and the longest losing streak was 6 months.
On a daily basis, MOO closed higher 52% of trading days. The best single day was Oct 13, 2008 with a return of +14.6%, while the worst single day was Oct 2, 2008 at -16.8%.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 10.33% | 6.57% | -1.27% | -0.77% | -5.24% | -3.22% | 5.65% | ||||||
| 2025 | 7.35% | -1.78% | -0.21% | 1.50% | 4.92% | 1.83% | -1.55% | 3.21% | -1.82% | -2.98% | 2.60% | 2.03% | 15.61% |
| 2024 | -6.94% | 2.38% | 3.51% | -4.87% | 1.64% | -3.47% | 2.60% | 2.24% | 2.66% | -5.22% | 0.68% | -7.42% | -12.43% |
| 2023 | 7.09% | -3.59% | -2.00% | -1.68% | -9.66% | 5.94% | 6.97% | -4.39% | -5.85% | -8.01% | 1.48% | 6.82% | -8.57% |
| 2022 | -2.33% | 3.24% | 8.65% | -5.70% | 0.65% | -12.84% | 6.28% | -1.49% | -10.89% | 10.13% | 5.05% | -6.05% | -8.10% |
| 2021 | 1.18% | 7.58% | 3.46% | 4.22% | 1.65% | -1.98% | 0.75% | 1.17% | -1.71% | 4.88% | -5.11% | 6.36% | 23.99% |
Benchmark Metrics
VanEck Agribusiness ETF has an annualized alpha of -2.23%, beta of 0.98, and R2 of 0.63 versus S&P 500 Index. Calculated based on daily prices since September 05, 2007.
- This ETF participated in 101.60% of S&P 500 Index downside but only 85.44% of its upside - more exposed to losses than it benefited from rallies.
- This ETF had an annualized alpha of -2.23% versus S&P 500 Index - delivering less than market exposure alone would predict.
- With beta of 0.98 and R2 of 0.63, this ETF moves broadly in line with S&P 500 Index - much of its variation is explained by market exposure rather than independent behavior.
- Alpha
- -2.23%
- Beta
- 0.98
- R²
- 0.63
- Upside Capture
- 85.44%
- Downside Capture
- 101.60%
Expense Ratio
MOO has an expense ratio of 0.55%, placing it in the medium range.
Return for Risk
Risk / Return Rank
MOO ranks 16 for risk / return — in the bottom 16% of ETFs on our site. This means you're taking on significantly more risk than the returns justify. Consider whether the potential upside is worth the volatility, or explore alternatives with better risk / return profiles.
Return / Risk — by metrics
The table below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for VanEck Agribusiness ETF (MOO) and compare them to S&P 500 Index.
Values are calculated on a 1-year rolling basis and updated daily. Risk-adjusted metrics are more stable over longer periods — use the period switch above to explore them.
| MOO | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpe ratioReturn per unit of total volatility | -1.54 | ||
| Sortino ratioReturn per unit of downside risk | -1.96 | ||
| Omega ratioGain probability vs. loss probability | 1.09 | 1.37 | -0.28 |
| Calmar ratioReturn relative to maximum drawdown | 0.64 | 2.78 | -2.15 |
| Martin ratioReturn relative to average drawdown | 1.74 | 12.44 | -10.70 |
Dividends
Dividend History
VanEck Agribusiness ETF provided a 2.34% dividend yield over the last twelve months, with an annual payout of $1.80 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2025 | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 | 2016 | 2015 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $1.80 | $1.80 | $2.20 | $2.24 | $1.85 | $1.12 | $0.86 | $0.87 | $0.96 | $0.88 | $1.10 | $1.34 |
Dividend yield | 2.34% | 2.47% | 3.41% | 2.93% | 2.15% | 1.17% | 1.10% | 1.26% | 1.69% | 1.44% | 2.14% | 2.89% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for VanEck Agribusiness ETF. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | ||||||
| 2025 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.80 | $1.80 |
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.20 | $2.20 |
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $2.24 | $2.24 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.85 | $1.85 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $1.12 | $1.12 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the VanEck Agribusiness ETF. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the VanEck Agribusiness ETF was 69.53%, occurring on Nov 20, 2008. Recovery took 2181 trading sessions.
The current VanEck Agribusiness ETF drawdown is 20.84%.
Related event | Drawdown | Fall | Recovery | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -69.53%Nov 2008 | 5mo 5d | 8y 8mo | 9y 1moJun 2008 - Jul 2017 |
2025 selloff2025 | -39.52%Apr 2025 | 2y 11mo | — | 4y 2moApr 2022 - now |
COVID crash2020 | -36.75%Mar 2020 | 2mo 6d | 5mo 13d | 7mo 19dJan 2020 - Sep 2020 |
Financial crisis2007–2009 | -17.82%Jan 2008 | 8d | 2mo 23d | 3mo 1dJan 2008 - Apr 2008 |
Rate-hike selloffLate 2018 | -16.97%Dec 2018 | 2mo 21d | 5mo 27d | 8mo 18dOct 2018 - Jun 2019 |
Drawdown Indicators
| MOO | Benchmark | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
Max DrawdownLargest peak-to-trough decline | -69.53% | -56.78% | -12.75% |
Max Drawdown (1Y)Largest decline over 1 year | -10.75% | -9.10% | -1.65% |
Max Drawdown (3Y)Largest decline over 3 years | -26.83% | -18.90% | -7.93% |
Max Drawdown (5Y)Largest decline over 5 years | -39.52% | -25.43% | -14.09% |
Max Drawdown (10Y)Largest decline over 10 years | -39.52% | -33.92% | -5.60% |
Current DrawdownCurrent decline from peak | -20.84% | -1.80% | -19.04% |
Average DrawdownAverage peak-to-trough decline | -16.97% | -10.71% | -6.26% |
Ulcer IndexDepth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks | 3.94% | 2.03% | +1.91% |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
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