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iShares MSCI Agriculture Producers ETF (VEGI) Sharpe Ratio: 0.59

ETF · Currency in USD · Last updated Jun 25, 2026

The iShares MSCI Agriculture Producers ETF seeks to track the investment results of an index composed of global equities of companies primarily engaged in the business of agriculture, including the production of fertilizers, agricultural chemicals, agricultural products, farm machinery, and related parts.

VEGI's Sharpe Ratio of 0.59 indicates that for each unit of volatility, it generates 0.59 units of excess return above the risk-free rate. The ratio is calculated using historical daily returns over the past 12 months (as of Jun 25, 2026).

Sharpe uses total volatility (standard deviation) which includes both upside and downside price movements, making it useful for comparing risk-adjusted returns across different assets. For how to read this number and when it can mislead, see Sharpe Ratio Explained.

VEGI Sharpe Ratio Rank

VEGI Sharpe Ratio Rank: 19.019
Concerning

VEGI ranks above 19.0% of all investments in our database based on Sharpe Ratio over the past 12 months, indicating weak returns relative to total risk taken. Securities are ranked from 0 (worst) to 100 (best).

What moves the rank

  • Strong returns with low total volatility → Higher rank
  • High volatility (both upside and downside) → Lower rank
  • Consistent returns → Higher rank than volatile returns of same magnitude
  • Sharp drawdowns increase volatility → Lower rank

What you can do with this information

  • Weak risk-adjusted returns relative to category peers
  • Evaluate whether this holding aligns with your risk-return objectives
  • Consider reducing exposure or re-evaluating position size
  • Review higher-ranked alternatives in the same category

VEGI Sharpe Ratio Market Positioning

The chart shows VEGI's Sharpe Ratio relative to all ETFs on our platform, with color zones indicating percentile rankings. Higher ratios indicate better risk-adjusted returns.

  • Red zone (bottom 25%): 0.82 or lower
  • Yellow zone (middle 50%): 0.82 to 2.07
  • Green zone (top 25%): 2.07 or higher
  • Top 1%: 6.84+
  • Median: 1.50 — half of all investments score higher

How it compares to other similar ETFs

The table compares iShares MSCI Agriculture Producers ETF's Sharpe Ratio with other ETFs in the Mid Cap Value Equities category across multiple time periods, showing how VEGI's risk-adjusted performance compares to similar funds.

Data shows 1-, 5-, and 10-year periods, plus each fund's all-time average, as of Jun 25, 2026.

SymbolName1Y Sharpe Ratio5Y Sharpe Ratio10Y Sharpe RatioAll Time Sharpe Ratio
EQRRProShares Equities for Rising Rates ETF2.44
DVLUFirst Trust Dorsey Wright Momentum & Value ETF2.15
RDIVInvesco S&P Ultra Dividend Revenue ETF2.12
XMVMInvesco S&P MidCap Value with Momentum ETF2.05
VOEVanguard Mid-Cap Value ETF2.00
QVALAlpha Architect U.S. Quantitative Value ETF1.99
IMCViShares Morningstar Mid-Cap ETF1.99
FABFirst Trust Multi Cap Value AlphaDEX Fund1.96
IWSiShares Russell Mid-Cap Value ETF1.96
DXUVDimensional US Vector Equity ETF1.88
VEGIiShares MSCI Agriculture Producers ETF0.59

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Historical Sharpe Ratio

The chart shows VEGI's rolling Sharpe ratio over time compared to your chosen benchmark. Rising trends indicate improving returns relative to total volatility, while declining trends may signal deteriorating risk-adjusted performance or increased volatility. Use multiple timeframes to distinguish short-term fluctuations from long-term patterns.

Identify market cycles by observing when VEGI consistently outperforms (line above benchmark), underperforms (below benchmark), or aligns with the benchmark.

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