VanEck Agribusiness ETF (MOO) Performance
MOO total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- +12.2% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- +13.4% total return
- 5 years
- −0.6% a year
- 10 years
- +7.2% a year
- Since first price
- +5.4% a year since 2007
MOO trailing returns vs SPY, QQQ, AGG
| Period | MOO total return | Price only | S&P 500 (SPY) | Nasdaq-100 (QQQ) | U.S. bonds (AGG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | −3.1% | −3.1% | −1.0% | −5.0% | +0.9% |
| 3 months | −1.0% | −1.0% | +3.2% | +1.9% | −0.4% |
| 6 months | −1.7% | −1.7% | +7.8% | +8.4% | −1.5% |
| YTD | +12.2% | +12.2% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 1 year | +13.4% | +10.7% | +14.4% | +15.9% | −1.1% |
| 3 years | +22.3%+6.9%/yr | +12.0% | +87.4%+23.3%/yr | +101.4%+26.3%/yr | +16.6%+5.2%/yr |
| 5 years | −3.2%−0.6%/yr | −14.2% | +79.3%+12.4%/yr | +94.0%+14.2%/yr | −0.8%−0.2%/yr |
| 10 years | +100.2%+7.2%/yr | +64.2% | +315.9%+15.3%/yr | +538.9%+20.4%/yr | +14.0%+1.3%/yr |
| 15 years | +127.4%+5.6%/yr | +68.0% | +696.0%+14.8%/yr | +1,299.3%+19.2%/yr | +32.2%+1.9%/yr |
| Since inceptionSep 5, 2007 | +175.6%+5.4%/yr | +98.3% | — | — | — |
Total return from adjusted closes (distributions reinvested, before tax). Periods of 3 years or more are also shown annualized. Price only excludes distributions.
Growth of $10,000: MOO vs SPY
From Sep 5, 2007: MOO grew to $27,562, SPY to $73,105.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
MOO returns by calendar year
10 of 18 full years positive. Best 2009 (+58.8%), worst 2008 (−51.0%). 2026 is year to date.
MOO annual returns table
| Year | MOO | Largest drop | SPY | QQQ | AGG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | +12.2% | −11.2% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 2025 | +15.6% | −14.1% | +17.7% | +20.8% | +7.2% |
| 2024 | −12.4% | −13.1% | +24.9% | +25.6% | +1.3% |
| 2023 | −8.6% | −22.2% | +26.2% | +54.9% | +5.7% |
| 2022 | −8.1% | −25.5% | −18.2% | −32.6% | −13.0% |
| 2021 | +24.0% | −7.0% | +28.7% | +27.4% | −1.8% |
| 2020 | +14.6% | −36.8% | +18.3% | +48.6% | +7.5% |
| 2019 | +22.4% | −6.5% | +31.2% | +39.0% | +8.5% |
| 2018 | −6.0% | −17.0% | −4.6% | −0.1% | +0.1% |
| 2017 | +21.7% | −3.0% | +21.7% | +32.7% | +3.6% |
| 2016 | +12.8% | −8.7% | +12.0% | +7.1% | +2.4% |
| 2015 | −8.9% | −22.7% | +1.2% | +9.4% | +0.5% |
| 2014 | −0.5% | −10.5% | +13.5% | +19.2% | +6.0% |
| 2013 | +5.3% | −13.5% | +32.3% | +36.6% | −2.0% |
| 2012 | +14.0% | −15.8% | +16.0% | +18.1% | +3.8% |
| 2011 | −11.4% | −28.9% | +1.9% | +3.4% | +7.7% |
| 2010 | +23.0% | −23.3% | +15.1% | +19.9% | +6.4% |
| 2009 | +58.8% | −20.6% | +26.4% | +54.7% | +3.0% |
| 2008 | −51.0% | −69.5% | −36.8% | −41.7% | +7.9% |
Largest drop = deepest fall from a high within that calendar year.
Calendar-year return vs largest drop within the year
Most years include a sizable fall at some point even when the year ends higher.
MOO largest drawdowns
Now 15.9% below the high| Peak | Decline | Bottom | Recovered | Fall | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2008 | −69.5% | Nov 20, 2008 | Jul 24, 2017 | 5 months | 9.1 years |
| Apr 20, 2022 | −39.5% | Apr 8, 2025 | not yet | 3.0 years | 4.5 years so far |
| Jan 16, 2020 | −36.8% | Mar 23, 2020 | Sep 2, 2020 | 2 months | 8 months |
| Jan 14, 2008 | −17.8% | Jan 23, 2008 | Apr 15, 2008 | 9 days | 3 months |
| Oct 3, 2018 | −17.0% | Dec 24, 2018 | Jun 19, 2019 | 3 months | 9 months |
| Nov 6, 2007 | −11.3% | Nov 19, 2007 | Dec 5, 2007 | 13 days | 29 days |
Declines from a closing high (distributions reinvested) of 10% or more. Underwater = time from the peak until the old high was regained.
MOO risk statistics
| Statistic | 3 years | 5 years | 10 years | Since 2007 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annualized return | +4.2% | +0.2% | +7.1% | +4.9% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 15.3% | 18.5% | 17.0% | 20.9% |
| Sharpe ratio | 0.06 | -0.09 | 0.35 | 0.27 |
| Sortino ratio | 0.08 | -0.13 | 0.51 | 0.38 |
| Best month | +10.3% | +10.3% | +13.0% | +20.3% |
| Worst month | −8.0% | −12.8% | −14.2% | −27.3% |
| Best 12 months | +28.9% | +28.9% | +72.6% | +72.6% |
| Worst 12 months | −12.4% | −20.6% | −20.6% | −52.9% |
| Positive months | 56% | 52% | 59% | 57% |
| Beta vs S&P 500 | 0.34 | 0.72 | 0.81 | — |
| Correlation with S&P 500 | 0.27 | 0.61 | 0.73 | — |
From monthly total returns. Sharpe and Sortino use 1–3 month T-bills (BIL) as the risk-free rate, so they need history from 2007 on.
MOO rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 218 | −52.9% | +4.4% | +72.6% | 65% |
| 3-year (a year) | 194 | −10.9% | +5.2% | +26.6% | 79% |
| 5-year (a year) | 170 | −2.7% | +5.5% | +16.9% | 91% |
| 10-year (a year) | 110 | +1.6% | +6.5% | +11.1% | 100% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2007. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
MOO performance overview
VanEck Agribusiness ETF (MOO) returned +13.4% over the past year and +7.2% a year over ten years, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price in 2007 it has returned +5.4% a year, turning $10,000 into about $27,562. Over the same year S&P 500 (SPY) returned +14.4%.
The deepest decline was −69.5%, from Jun 17, 2008 to Nov 20, 2008, and it took 8.7 years to get back to the old high. MOO finished 10 of its 18 full calendar years with a gain; the best year was 2009 (+58.8%) and the worst 2008 (−51.0%). Volatility has been 20.9% a year.
Related: MOO chart, MOO holdings, MOO dividends. See the MOO overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
MOO performance FAQ
What is the MOO return over the past year?
MOO returned +13.4% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it rose 10.7%.
What is the average annual return of MOO?
MOO has returned −0.6% a year over 5 years, +7.2% a year over 10 years, +5.4% a year since September 5, 2007 (total return, distributions reinvested).
How much would $10,000 invested in MOO be worth?
$10,000 invested in MOO at its first recorded close on September 5, 2007 would be worth about $27,562 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What was the worst year for MOO?
The worst calendar year was 2008, with a total return of −51.0%. The best was 2009 at +58.8%.
What is the biggest drawdown of MOO?
The largest peak-to-trough decline was −69.5% between June 17, 2008 and November 20, 2008. It recovered to the old high on July 24, 2017, 8.7 years after the bottom.
How volatile is MOO?
Over the past 3 years MOO had an annualized volatility of 15.3% and a Sharpe ratio of 0.06 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).