# VanEck Agribusiness ETF (MOO): ETF Facts & Distributions > Markdown mirror of https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/moo for AI agents. Same live data as the HTML page, regenerated on the same refresh cycle. Not investment advice. - Issuer: VanEck · Asset class: Equity - Strategy: Thematic · Inception: 2007-08-31 The VanEck Agribusiness ETF, trading under the symbol MOO, is an investment fund engineered to closely reflect the total financial returns—encompassing both capital gains and income generation—of its benchmark, the MVISGlobal Agribusiness Index (MVMOOTR), before accounting for any fund expenses. This index is specifically constructed to capture the collective performance of businesses operating across the diverse spectrum of the agribusiness industry. This includes firms specializing in agricultural chemicals, animal healthcare, and fertilizers; companies involved in seeds and genetic trait... ## Key Facts | Metric | Value | |---|---| | Price | $81.24 | | Expense Ratio | 0.56% | | Assets Under Management | $1.11B | | NAV | $81.77 | | Holdings Count | 57 | | Distribution Yield (TTM) | 2.21% | | Annual Distribution (TTM) | $1.80 /share | | Distribution Frequency | Annual | | 52-Week Range | $69.32 – $89.30 | | Beta | 0.60 | ## Latest Distribution - Amount: $1.7975 /share - Ex-date: 2025-12-22 - Pay date: 2025-12-26 ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What does MOO invest in? The VanEck Agribusiness ETF, trading under the symbol MOO, is an investment fund engineered to closely reflect the total financial returns—encompassing both capital gains and income generation—of its benchmark, the MVISGlobal Agribusiness Index (MVMOOTR), before accounting for any fund expenses. This index is specifically constructed to capture the collective performance of businesses operating across the diverse spectrum of the agribusiness industry. This includes firms specializing in agricultural chemicals, animal healthcare, and fertilizers; companies involved in seeds and genetic traits; manufacturers of farming and irrigation equipment and machinery; enterprises engaged in aquaculture and fishing; livestock farming operations; and entities dedicated to cultivation and plantations, covering a broad range of products such as grains, oil palms, sugarcane, tobacco leaves, and grapevines. Furthermore, the ETF encompasses companies active in the commerce and distribution of agricultural goods. ### What is the expense ratio of MOO? VanEck Agribusiness ETF (MOO) charges an expense ratio of 0.56%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations. ### How big is MOO? VanEck Agribusiness ETF (MOO) manages $1.11B in total assets. AUM determines bid-ask liquidity and the fund's vulnerability to closure. Funds below ~$50M are at higher risk of liquidation. ### Is MOO actively managed or an index fund? MOO's management style is described in the fund's prospectus. See the description on the Summary tab for the published strategy. ### When was MOO launched? VanEck Agribusiness ETF (MOO) launched in August 2007 and is managed by VanEck. ### How has MOO performed? MOO's total return (price change plus reinvested distributions) is charted at the top of this page. Switch the price chart to Total Return and pick a 1-year, 3-year, 5-year, or 10-year window to read the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over each horizon. ### Does MOO pay a dividend? VanEck Agribusiness ETF (MOO) currently distributes little or no income. Trailing-twelve-month yield is 2.21%. Investors looking for income should consider income-focused alternatives. See the Peers tab. ### How often does MOO pay dividends? VanEck Agribusiness ETF pays dividends Annual. Each ex-dividend date, record date, and payment date is listed in the dividend history table on this page. ### What is MOO's dividend yield? MOO's trailing-twelve-month yield is 2.21%, calculated from the sum of dividends over the past year divided by the current price. ### When is MOO's next ex-dividend date? The most recently announced ex-dividend date for MOO was 2025-12-22. The next ex-date typically follows Annual; once announced it appears at the top of the dividend history table on this page. ### How much will MOO's expense ratio cost me over 30 years? On a $10,000 investment compounding at 7% gross return, a 0.56% expense ratio quietly compounds against your balance every year. The Fee Compounding Forecast card above projects the dollar drag for any holding period and assumption you pick. The typical result for a 1.0% expense ratio on a 30-year hold is roughly 25% of the final balance lost to fees. ### How does MOO charge its expense ratio? The expense ratio is deducted in tiny daily slices from MOO's net asset value (NAV). You never see a bill. The price quoted on every exchange is already net of fees. There's no "fee day" to avoid; the cost is continuous and built into the trading price. ### Why does MOO cost more than a fund like VOO? MOO's strategy (current expense ratio 0.56%) is different from a broad-market index tracker like VOO, so its fee belongs to a different cohort. The Cost Verdict card above shows you where MOO sits within its own category, which is the comparison that actually matters. ### Are there cheaper alternatives to MOO? The Lower-Fee Alternatives card above lists ETFs following the same investment strategy as MOO (0.56%) but at a lower expense ratio. Each row shows the fee gap, the peer's AUM as a liquidity sanity-check, and a direct link to that fund's analysis page. Cheaper price doesn't automatically mean better. Verify the peer holds what you actually want. ## More on Dividend Data - Overview (HTML): https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/moo - Distribution history: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/moo/dividend - Holdings & diversification: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/moo/diversification - Fees & cheaper alternatives: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/moo/expenses - Peer comparison: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/moo/peers Data sourced from primary filings and market data providers; see https://www.dividenddata.com/methodology.