VanEck Agribusiness ETF (MOO) belongs to the Natural Resources category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with MOO. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to MOO
MOO charges 0.56% annually. There are 8 ETFs in the Natural Resources category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.35%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPDR S&P North American Natural Resources ETF | 0.35% | 757.26M | Dec 2015 | MOO vs NANR | |
| ALPS/CoreCommodity Natural Resources ETF | 0.39% | 427.46M | Jul 2024 | MOO vs CCNR | |
| iShares MSCI Global Metals & Mining Producers ETF | 0.39% | 2.17B | Jan 2012 | MOO vs PICK | |
| iShares MSCI Agriculture Producers ETF | 0.39% | 146.06M | Jan 2012 | MOO vs VEGI | |
| SPDR S&P Global Natural Resources ETF | 0.40% | 4.81B | Sep 2010 | MOO vs GNR |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to MOO
MOO has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 41. There are 8 ETFs in the Natural Resources category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 90.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALPS/CoreCommodity Natural Resources ETF | 90 | 427.46M | Jul 2024 | MOO vs CCNR | |
| SPDR S&P North American Natural Resources ETF | 85 | 757.26M | Dec 2015 | MOO vs NANR | |
| SPDR S&P Global Natural Resources ETF | 85 | 4.81B | Sep 2010 | MOO vs GNR | |
| FlexShares Morningstar Global Upstream Natural Res... | 81 | 7.23B | Sep 2011 | MOO vs GUNR | |
| Cohen & Steers Natural Resources Active ETF | 81 | 60.88M | Feb 2025 | MOO vs CSNR |
Top Performing MOO Alternatives (YTD)
MOO is at 12.27% YTD. There are 8 ETFs in the Natural Resources category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 19.14%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPDR S&P North American Natural Resources ETF | 19.14% | 757.26M | Dec 2015 | MOO vs NANR | |
| SPDR S&P Global Natural Resources ETF | 17.86% | 4.81B | Sep 2010 | MOO vs GNR | |
| Cohen & Steers Natural Resources Active ETF | 16.85% | 60.88M | Feb 2025 | MOO vs CSNR | |
| iShares MSCI Global Metals & Mining Producers ETF | 16.18% | 2.17B | Jan 2012 | MOO vs PICK | |
| ALPS/CoreCommodity Natural Resources ETF | 16.17% | 427.46M | Jul 2024 | MOO vs CCNR |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to MOO
MOO has 14.29% 1-year volatility. No ETFs in the Natural Resources category have lower 1-year volatility; the lowest-volatility alternatives shown here go as low as 15.42%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares MSCI Agriculture Producers ETF | 15.42% | 146.06M | Jan 2012 | MOO vs VEGI | |
| FlexShares Morningstar Global Upstream Natural Res... | 15.95% | 7.23B | Sep 2011 | MOO vs GUNR | |
| SPDR S&P Global Natural Resources ETF | 17.13% | 4.81B | Sep 2010 | MOO vs GNR | |
| T. Rowe Price Natural Resources ETF | 17.15% | 299.64M | Jun 2025 | MOO vs TURF | |
| Cohen & Steers Natural Resources Active ETF | 17.87% | 60.88M | Feb 2025 | MOO vs CSNR |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to MOO
MOO has a 1-year max drawdown of -11.17%. There are 2 ETFs in the Natural Resources category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -8.61%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares MSCI Agriculture Producers ETF | -8.61% | 146.06M | Jan 2012 | MOO vs VEGI | |
| SPDR S&P Global Natural Resources ETF | -10.99% | 4.81B | Sep 2010 | MOO vs GNR | |
| FlexShares Morningstar Global Upstream Natural Res... | -11.70% | 7.23B | Sep 2011 | MOO vs GUNR | |
| SPDR S&P North American Natural Resources ETF | -12.31% | 757.26M | Dec 2015 | MOO vs NANR | |
| Cohen & Steers Natural Resources Active ETF | -12.43% | 60.88M | Feb 2025 | MOO vs CSNR |
Other ETFs from VanEck
The 10 most viewed VanEck ETFs shown here include SMH, GDX, NLR and span 13 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $68B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VanEck Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 87 | 50.09% | 68.10B | Dec 2011 | MOO vs SMH | |
| VanEck Gold Miners ETF | Gold, Precious Metals | 35 | -13.61% | 22.65B | May 2006 | MOO vs GDX | |
| VanEck Uranium and Nuclear ETF | Uranium, Alternative Energy Equities, Energy Equities | 10 | -13.99% | 3.81B | Aug 2007 | MOO vs NLR | |
| VanEck Junior Gold Miners ETF | Gold, Precious Metals | 37 | -16.16% | 6.89B | Nov 2009 | MOO vs GDXJ | |
| VanEck Morningstar Wide Moat ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 35 | 4.36% | 11.80B | Apr 2012 | MOO vs MOAT | |
| VanEck Fabless Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 65 | 44.20% | 249.42M | Aug 2024 | MOO vs SMHX | |
| VanEck Rare Earth and Strategic Metals ETF | Rare Earth & Strategic Metals | 31 | -10.75% | 1.90B | Oct 2010 | MOO vs REMX | |
| VanEck BDC Income ETF | Financials Equities | 3 | -7.38% | 1.57B | Feb 2013 | MOO vs BIZD | |
| VanEck Bitcoin Trust | Cryptocurrency | 1 | -28.10% | 1.05B | Jan 2024 | MOO vs HODL | |
| VanEck IG Floating Rate ETF | Corporate Bonds, Ultrashort Bond | 99 | 2.70% | 3.00B | Apr 2011 | MOO vs FLTR |
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Investors most often compare MOO with DBA, KROP, SPY. These 20 comparison targets span 14 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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