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Inception date
Dec 19, 2007
Structure
Canadian Mutual Fund Trust (ON)
Replication method
Physical
Dividend treatment
Distributes
Income tax type
Capital Gains
Primary advisor
BlackRock Asset Management Canada Ltd.
ISIN
CA46433W1095
CUSIP
46433W109
FIGI
BBG000V11XN3
Identifiers
ISIN CA46433W1095
The fund provides exposure to the global agriculture space. The fund holds stocks of companies involved in each phase of commodity production. Such companies include those generating revenue from fertilizers, agricultural chemicals and products, farm machinery and parts, or in packaged food and meats as classified by GICS. The fund includes equities from both developed and emerging markets, with exposure to the whole market cap spectrum. The selection process considers a number of factor rankings, including balance sheet ratios, earnings, growth rates, price momentum, profitability ratios, valuation ratios, and other qualitative factors. An optimizer is used to calculate the appropriate weighting for the underlying holdings. The index is rebalanced quarterly.
Classification
Returns
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What's in the fund
Exposure type
Process Industries
Producer Manufacturing
Consumer Non-Durables
Commercial Services
Stocks99.86%
Process Industries40.41%
Producer Manufacturing24.35%
Consumer Non-Durables14.81%
Commercial Services13.30%
Finance2.32%
Distribution Services2.25%
Non-Energy Minerals1.75%
Retail Trade0.65%
Bonds, Cash & Other0.14%
Cash0.14%
Breakdown by region
North America90.53%
Europe4.64%
Latin America4.23%
Middle East0.60%
Asia0.00%
Africa0.00%
Oceania0.00%
Top 10 holdings
Dividends
Dividend payout history
Assets under management (AUM)
Fund Flows
Frequently asked questions
Here's COW key holdings breakdown:
– What's in the fund: stocks, cash
– Sector exposure: Largest sectors include Process Industries (40.41%) and Producer Manufacturing (24.35%)
– Geography: Primarily focused on the North America region
Remember before investing:
– Sector weights can change over time with market movements
– Performance is heavily influenced by top sectors and largest holdings
How to use it:
– Compare with other ETFs for diversification
– Explore full holdings and weights in the Holdings section
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– What's in the fund: stocks, cash
– Sector exposure: Largest sectors include Process Industries (40.41%) and Producer Manufacturing (24.35%)
– Geography: Primarily focused on the North America region
Remember before investing:
– Sector weights can change over time with market movements
– Performance is heavily influenced by top sectors and largest holdings
How to use it:
– Compare with other ETFs for diversification
– Explore full holdings and weights in the Holdings section
– Add more data to your research with our ETF screener
COW last dividend was 0.41 CAD, compared to 0.58 CAD the half-year before.
What it means:
– Trends rule: Compare multiple recent payments to spot growth or decline
– Variable payouts: Dividends can change depending on earnings of underlying companies
– Seasonality: Payments may vary by half-year, not always increase steadily
How to use it:
– Compare dividend yield and growth with similar dividend ETFs
– Use the Dividend Calendar to monitor upcoming payments
What it means:
– Trends rule: Compare multiple recent payments to spot growth or decline
– Variable payouts: Dividends can change depending on earnings of underlying companies
– Seasonality: Payments may vary by half-year, not always increase steadily
How to use it:
– Compare dividend yield and growth with similar dividend ETFs
– Use the Dividend Calendar to monitor upcoming payments
COW fund flows account for 19.74 M CAD, showing the net amount of money entering or leaving the fund over 1 year. Many traders use it to get insight into investors' sentiment and evaluate whether it's time to buy or sell the fund.
Other key metrics:
– COW AUM — 259.97 M CAD
– COW discount/premium to NAV — 0.02%
– COW expense ratio — 0.73%
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Other key metrics:
– COW AUM — 259.97 M CAD
– COW discount/premium to NAV — 0.02%
– COW expense ratio — 0.73%
For broader market analysis, read the latest market news and read the ETF trading ideas.
COW shares are issued by BlackRock, Inc. under the brand iShares. The ETF was launched on Dec 19, 2007, and its management style is Passive.
COW tracks the Manulife Asset Management Global Agriculture Index - CAD. ETFs typically follow a benchmark to replicate its performance, guide asset selection and investment goals.
Keep in mind:
– It's worth comparing the fund with other index-tracking ETFs
– Consider combining this fund with sector or global ETFs for diversification
Keep in mind:
– It's worth comparing the fund with other index-tracking ETFs
– Consider combining this fund with sector or global ETFs for diversification
It's worth checking COW price change for various periods to get the full picture:
– 1 day — +1.12%
– 1 week — −0.25%
– 1 month — −5.91%
COW's all-time low was 11.61 CAD (Oct 10, 2008), and its highest price is 84.95 CAD (Apr 18, 2022).
Find more dynamics in the ETF Heatmap and on the COW price chart.
– 1 day — +1.12%
– 1 week — −0.25%
– 1 month — −5.91%
COW's all-time low was 11.61 CAD (Oct 10, 2008), and its highest price is 84.95 CAD (Apr 18, 2022).
Find more dynamics in the ETF Heatmap and on the COW price chart.
COW top holdings are its largest positions, such as Deere & Company and Archer-Daniels-Midland Company, accounting for 10.29% and 8.76% of the portfolio respectively.
Other top holdings include:
– Vylor Inc — 8.39%
– Tyson Foods, Inc. Class A — 7.51%
– Nutrien Ltd. — 7.25%
What it means:
– Performance drivers: Largest holdings can have the biggest impact on returns
– Concentration: Higher weights in a few assets may increase risk
– Dynamic composition: Weights change over time with market movements and rebalancing
How to use it:
– Review top holdings to understand what drives the fund
– Assess diversification and sector exposure
– Compare with other diversified ETFs before investing
Other top holdings include:
– Vylor Inc — 8.39%
– Tyson Foods, Inc. Class A — 7.51%
– Nutrien Ltd. — 7.25%
What it means:
– Performance drivers: Largest holdings can have the biggest impact on returns
– Concentration: Higher weights in a few assets may increase risk
– Dynamic composition: Weights change over time with market movements and rebalancing
How to use it:
– Review top holdings to understand what drives the fund
– Assess diversification and sector exposure
– Compare with other diversified ETFs before investing
COW assets under management (AUM) is 259.97 M CAD. It represents the total market value of all assets held by the fund.
Other key metrics:
– COW NAV — 68.00 CAD
– COW expense ratio — 0.73%
– COW premium/discount to NAV — 0.02%
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Other key metrics:
– COW NAV — 68.00 CAD
– COW expense ratio — 0.73%
– COW premium/discount to NAV — 0.02%
Explore more funds in our list of largest ETFs. For deeper analysis, check the ETF Screener.
Yes, COW pays dividends to its holders with the dividend yield of 1.45%. The last dividend (Jun 30, 2026) amounted to 0.41 CAD. The dividends are paid semi-annually.
iShares Global Agriculture Index ETF expense ratio is 0.73%. It represents the annual cost of managing the fund, expressed as a percentage of its assets.
Other key metrics:
– COW AUM — 259.97 M CAD
– COW NAV — 68.00 CAD
– COW discount/premium to NAV — 0.02%
Explore more ETFs with highest expense ratio and find even more stats in the ETF Screener.
Other key metrics:
– COW AUM — 259.97 M CAD
– COW NAV — 68.00 CAD
– COW discount/premium to NAV — 0.02%
Explore more ETFs with highest expense ratio and find even more stats in the ETF Screener.
COW invests in stocks.
COW trades at a premium (0.02%) meaning the ETF is trading at a higher price than the calculated NAV.