ATLASiShares MSCI Agriculture Producers ETF (VEGI): outlook, holdings and fees
iShares MSCI Agriculture Producers ETF (VEGI) is an exchange-traded fund and is managed by iShares. The expense ratio is 0.38% and the yield is 1.85%. The ten largest holdings are 66% of the fund.
Fund data as of Oct 14, 2026 · Price Nov 2, 2026
ATLAS view on VEGI
| Last price | $45.41 (+0.6%) |
|---|---|
| ATLAS chance of a higher price in 1 month | 55% |
| Likely 1-month range (50%) | $44.35 – $46.93 |
| Normal 1-day range (±1σ) | ±1.0% |
| Distribution yield | 1.85% |
ATLAS probabilities use the same calibrated model as every stock page. A fair value is shown for companies, not funds; the holdings below link to the fair value of each company.
VEGI fund facts
| Issuer | iShares |
|---|---|
| Theme | Agriculture |
| Assets under management | $174M |
| Expense ratio | 0.38% |
| Number of holdings | 123 |
| Portfolio turnover | 12% |
| Inception | Jan 31, 2012 |
| Exchange | NYSE |
The fund generally will invest at least 80% of its assets in the component securities of the underlying index and in investments that have economic characteristics that are substantially identical to the component securities of the underlying index. The index measures the combined performance of equity securities of companies in both developed and emerging markets that are primarily engaged in the business of agriculture. The fund is non-diversified.
VEGI top holdings
| Holding | Sector | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Deere & Company DE | Industrials | 29.14% |
| Vylor Inc. VYLR | Financial Services | 9.14% |
| Archer-Daniels-Midland Company ADM | Consumer Defensive | 7.52% |
| Nutrien Ltd NTR | Basic Materials | 6.15% |
| CF Industries Holdings Inc CF | Basic Materials | 3.40% |
| Kubota Corp. 6326 | Industrials | 2.77% |
| Bunge Global SA BG | Consumer Defensive | 2.35% |
| CNH Industrial N.V. CNH | Industrials | 1.91% |
| Darling Ingredients Inc DAR | Consumer Defensive | 1.86% |
| Mowi ASA MOWI | Consumer Defensive | 1.70% |
Holdings with an ATLAS page link to their probability range, fair value and earnings calendar.
VEGI sector breakdown
| Sector | Weight |
|---|---|
| Industrials | 40.5% |
| Consumer Defensive | 30.0% |
| Basic Materials | 20.3% |
| Financial Services | 9.3% |
By region: North America 72.2%, Asia Emerging 9.3%, Europe Developed 5.8%, Japan 4.3%, Africa/Middle East 3.9%.
VEGI returns and risk
| Year to date | +21.1% |
|---|---|
| 1 year | +20.1% |
| 3 years (annualised) | +10.0% |
| 5 years (annualised) | +5.4% |
| 10 years (annualised) | +8.8% |
| Volatility (3 years) | 14.1% |
| Sharpe ratio (3 years) | 0.32 |
Past returns do not guarantee future results.
VEGI: frequently asked questions
What does VEGI invest in?
iShares MSCI Agriculture Producers ETF invests in a portfolio of securities. Its largest holdings are Deere & Company (29.1%), Vylor Inc. (9.1%), Archer-Daniels-Midland Company (7.5%), Nutrien Ltd (6.2%), CF Industries Holdings Inc (3.4%).
What is the VEGI expense ratio?
0.38% a year: about $38.00 for every $10,000 invested.
What is the VEGI dividend yield?
1.85%. ATLAS does not hold the exact distribution dates for ETFs.
Will VEGI go up?
Nobody can know. The ATLAS model puts the chance of a higher price in one month at 55%, with a likely range (50%) of $44.35 to $46.93 from $45.41 today. It is a probability, not a prediction.
How has VEGI performed?
Year to date +21.1%, one year +20.1%, three years +10.0% a year, five years +5.4% a year. Past returns do not guarantee future results.
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