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iShares Global Agriculture Index ETF (COW : TSX)
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Close (07-21-2026) |
$73.13 |
|---|---|
| Change |
$0.08
(0.11%)
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| Open | $73.22 |
|---|---|
| Day Range | $73.22 - $73.22 |
| Volume | 460 |
As at June 30, 2026
As at June 30, 2026
As at June 30, 2026
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Fund Returns
Inception Return (December 19, 2007): 8.42%
| Row Heading | Return | Annualized Return | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Mth | 3 Mth | 6 Mth | YTD | 1 Yr | 2 Yr | 3 Yr | 4 Yr | 5 Yr | 6 Yr | 7 Yr | 8 Yr | 9 Yr | 10 Yr | |
| Fund | 1.75% | -4.56% | 15.66% | 15.66% | 8.24% | 10.90% | 7.63% | 4.85% | 6.87% | 13.81% | 10.14% | 9.37% | 9.56% | 9.75% |
| Benchmark | 0.50% | 6.96% | 11.16% | 11.16% | 32.87% | 29.58% | 23.48% | 20.08% | 14.85% | 17.82% | 14.73% | 13.31% | 12.99% | 12.79% |
| Category Average | 0.25% | 19.80% | 19.80% | 19.80% | 31.59% | 21.14% | 21.23% | 20.83% | 10.51% | 14.14% | 14.19% | 13.37% | 13.62% | 14.09% |
| Category Rank | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Quartile Ranking | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Monthly Return
| Return % | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | 2.18% | 0.27% | -3.91% | -3.71% | 1.04% | -2.28% | 11.26% | 7.86% | 0.98% | -1.70% | -4.58% | 1.75% |
| Benchmark | 1.69% | 4.96% | 5.40% | 0.97% | 3.86% | 1.32% | 0.84% | 7.72% | -4.32% | 3.81% | 2.52% | 0.50% |
Best Monthly Return Since Inception
13.25% (March 2022)
Worst Monthly Return Since Inception
-23.97% (September 2008)
Calendar Return (%)
| Return % | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fund | 14.17% | 14.58% | -13.66% | 25.51% | 11.77% | 31.72% | 12.47% | -9.11% | 6.13% | -0.95% |
| Benchmark | 21.08% | 9.10% | -8.89% | 22.88% | 5.60% | 25.09% | -5.84% | 11.75% | 21.65% | 31.68% |
| Category Average | -0.43% | 20.39% | 1.55% | 22.37% | 29.99% | 15.34% | -25.24% | 26.53% | 20.41% | 15.55% |
| Quartile Ranking | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Category Rank | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Best Calendar Return (Last 10 years)
31.72% (2021)
Worst Calendar Return (Last 10 years)
-13.66% (2018)
Asset Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| US Equity | 82.54 |
| International Equity | 10.33 |
| Canadian Equity | 7.13 |
Sector Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Consumer Goods | 53.06 |
| Industrial Goods | 24.89 |
| Basic Materials | 18.74 |
| Consumer Services | 1.66 |
| Financial Services | 0.64 |
| Other | 1.01 |
Geographic Allocation
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| North America | 89.67 |
| Latin America | 4.93 |
| Europe | 4.79 |
| Africa and Middle East | 0.60 |
| Other | 0.01 |
Top Holdings
| Name | Percent |
|---|---|
| Corteva Inc | 10.58 |
| Deere & Co | 10.30 |
| Archer-Daniels-Midland Co | 9.09 |
| AGCO Corp | 6.88 |
| Tyson Foods Inc Cl A | 6.12 |
| Nutrien Ltd | 6.12 |
| Bunge Global SA | 5.57 |
| Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile SA - ADR Sr B | 4.93 |
| Andersons Inc | 4.90 |
| Ingredion Inc | 4.44 |
Equity Style
Fixed Income Style
Risk vs Return (3 Yr)
iShares Global Agriculture Index ETF
Median
Other - Sector Equity
3 Yr Annualized
| Standard Deviation | 14.73% | 18.50% | 16.91% |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beta | 0.71% | 0.96% | 0.92% |
| Alpha | -0.07% | -0.06% | -0.01% |
| Rsquared | 0.27% | 0.42% | 0.50% |
| Sharpe | 0.33% | 0.29% | 0.52% |
| Sortino | 0.65% | 0.45% | 0.71% |
| Treynor | 0.07% | 0.06% | 0.10% |
| Tax Efficiency | 90.56% | 88.88% | 93.20% |
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Risk Rating
Annualized Key Ratio Period Comparison
| Key Ratio | 1 Yr | 3 Yr | 5 Yr | 10 Yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Deviation | 16.50% | 14.73% | 18.50% | 16.91% |
| Beta | 0.08% | 0.71% | 0.96% | 0.92% |
| Alpha | 0.07% | -0.07% | -0.06% | -0.01% |
| Rsquared | 0.00% | 0.27% | 0.42% | 0.50% |
| Sharpe | 0.41% | 0.33% | 0.29% | 0.52% |
| Sortino | 0.75% | 0.65% | 0.45% | 0.71% |
| Treynor | 0.91% | 0.07% | 0.06% | 0.10% |
| Tax Efficiency | 92.88% | 90.56% | 88.88% | 93.20% |
Fundata ESG Metrics
Fundata ESG Score
The E, S, and G scores are averaged for each security in the portfolio, to arrive at an ESG score for each security. We take the portfolio weighted average of the ESG scores for each fund and rank them against their peers to arrive at the Fundata ESG Score from 0-100.
Fundata E Score
Three scores under the Environment bucket are averaged to yield the Fundata Environment Score for each fund from 0-100: (1) Pollution Prevention, (2) Environmental Transparency, (3) Resource Efficiency.
Fundata S Score
Six scores under the Social bucket are averaged to yield the Fundata Social Score for each fund from 0-100. (1) Compensation and Satisfaction, (2) Diversity and Rights, (3) Education and Work Conditions, (4) Community and Charity, (5) Human Rights, (6) Sustainability Integration.
Fundata G Score
Three scores under the governance bucket are averaged to yield the Fundata Governance Score for each fund from 0-100: (1) Board Effectiveness, (2) Management Ethics, (3) Disclosure and Accountability.
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Fund Details
| Start Date | December 19, 2007 |
|---|---|
| Instrument Type | Exchange Traded Fund |
| Share Class | Do-It-Yourself |
| Legal Status | Trust |
| Sales Status | Open |
| Currency | CAD |
| Distribution Frequency | Semi Annual |
| Assets ($mil) | $287 |
| 52 Week High | $76.62 |
| 52 Week Low | $62.62 |
| Annual Dividend | $0.99 |
| Annual Yield | - |
| Index | Manulife Asset Management Global Agriculture Index |
| Shares Outstanding | - |
| Registered Plan Eligible | Yes |
ETF Characteristics
| Exposure | 1x performance |
|---|---|
| Asset Class High | - |
| Asset Class Medium | - |
| Asset Class Low | - |
| Leveraged | - |
| Inverse | - |
| Advisor Series | - |
| Covered Call Strategy | No |
Investment Objectives
COW has been designed to replicate, to the extent possible, the performance of the Manulife Investment Management Global Agriculture Index, net of expenses. Under normal market conditions, COW will primarily invest in securities of one or more iShares ETFs and/or equity securities issued by international issuers participating in the agriculture sector.
Investment Strategy
COW's current principal investment strategy is to employ a Replicating Strategy. In addition to or as an alternative to this strategy, COW may invest by employing a Sampling Strategy, investing in one or more iShares ETFs and/or through the use of derivatives. More information on these investment strategies and additional investment strategies that may be used by BlackRock Canada and/or BTC in managing this iShares Fund can be found under the heading Investment Strategies .
Portfolio Management
| Portfolio Manager |
BlackRock Asset Management Canada Limited |
|---|---|
| Sub-Advisor |
BlackRock Institutional Trust Company, N.A.
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Management and Organization
| Fund Manager |
BlackRock Asset Management Canada Limited |
|---|---|
| Custodian |
State Street Trust Company Canada |
| Registrar |
State Street Trust Company Canada |
| Distributor |
- |
Fees
| MER | 0.71% |
|---|---|
| Management Fee | 0.65% |
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