Question 1

What is COW?

Accepted Answer

COW (iShares Global Agriculture Common Class) is a Canadian-listed ETF trading on the TSX in the Sector Equity category. It tracks the Morningstar Global Markets GR CAD.

Question 2

What is the COW ETF price today?

Accepted Answer

COW last traded at $72.20 CAD on the TSX. See the price chart above for recent performance.

Question 3

What is the COW MER (management expense ratio)?

Accepted Answer

COW has a management expense ratio (MER) of 0% per year. This fee is automatically deducted from the fund's assets, so you never pay it directly — but it does reduce your net returns over time. At 0%, COW is considered a low-cost ETF.

Question 4

What are COW annualised returns?

Accepted Answer

COW historical returns: YTD: +13.49%, 1-year: +5.32%, 3-year annualised: +5.67%, 5-year annualised: +6.76%, 10-year annualised: +9.32%. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. The 3-year Sharpe ratio is 0.12, which measures risk-adjusted return.

Question 5

Does COW pay dividends or distributions?

Accepted Answer

Yes, COW distributes income to unitholders. The current distribution yield is approximately 1.41%, paid annually. Distributions may include dividends, interest, capital gains, or return of capital depending on the fund's holdings. In a TFSA or RRSP, distributions are sheltered from tax.

Question 6

What does COW invest in?

Accepted Answer

COW's top holdings include Corteva Inc (CTVA, 9.9%), Deere & Company (DE, 9.7%), Archer-Daniels-Midland Company (ADM, 9.5%), Nutrien Ltd (NTR, 6.8%), Tyson Foods Inc (TSN, 6.3%) — and 5 more positions. See the full Top 10 Holdings table above for a complete breakdown. The fund tracks the Morningstar Global Markets GR CAD.

Question 7

What sectors does COW invest in?

Accepted Answer

COW's largest sector exposures are Consumer Defensive (41.4%), Basic Materials (30.2%), Industrials (25.8%). The full sector breakdown is shown in the Sector Weights table on this page.

Question 8

How large is COW? (Assets under management)

Accepted Answer

COW has approximately $275M in assets under management (AUM). Larger AUM generally means better liquidity, tighter bid-ask spreads, and a lower risk of the fund being wound down.

Question 9

When was COW launched?

Accepted Answer

COW was launched on December 19, 2007, giving it a 19-year track record. A longer history makes it easier to evaluate how the ETF performs across different market cycles.

Question 10

How do I buy COW in Canada?

Accepted Answer

COW trades on the TSX under the ticker COW. You can buy it through any Canadian brokerage, including Wealthsimple Trade (commission-free), Questrade, TD Direct Investing, RBC Direct, and CIBC Investor's Edge. It can be held in a TFSA, RRSP, FHSA, or taxable account.

Question 11

How risky is COW?

Accepted Answer

COW has a 1-year volatility of 16.70% and a beta of 0.41 (less volatile than the broad market). Its 3-year Sharpe ratio of 0.12 indicates below-average risk-adjusted returns. As with all market-linked investments, past volatility does not predict future risk.

Date	Open	High	Low	Close	Adj Close	Volume
2026-08-20	$69.93	$72.24	$69.93	$72.20	$72.20	1,425
2026-08-19	$70.28	$70.28	$70.28	$70.28	$70.28	0
2026-08-18	$70.08	$70.20	$70.07	$70.19	$70.19	1,456
2026-08-17	$70.11	$70.11	$69.68	$69.98	$69.98	2,562
2026-08-14	$70.11	$70.11	$70.11	$70.11	$70.11	469
2026-08-13	$69.85	$70.23	$69.76	$69.76	$69.76	754
2026-08-12	$70.25	$70.25	$69.72	$69.90	$69.90	1,112
2026-08-11	$69.88	$69.88	$69.88	$69.88	$69.88	188
2026-08-10	$69.85	$70.00	$69.85	$70.00	$70.00	1,098
2026-08-07	$70.09	$70.10	$69.82	$69.86	$69.86	1,295

#	Ticker	Name	Weight
1	CTVA	Corteva Inc	9.94%
2	DE	Deere & Company	9.73%
3	ADM	Archer-Daniels-Midland Company	9.53%
4	NTR	Nutrien Ltd	6.77%
5	TSN	Tyson Foods Inc	6.27%
6	AGCO	AGCO Corporation	5.93%
7	BG	Bunge Global SA	5.60%
8	ANDE	The Andersons Inc	5.13%
9	INGR	Ingredion Incorporated	4.72%
10	SQM	Sociedad Quimica y Minera de Chile SA ADR B	4.52%

Sector	Weight
Consumer Defensive	41.36%
Basic Materials	30.23%
Industrials	25.83%
Consumer Cyclicals	1.85%
Financial Services	0.72%
Real Estate	0.00%
Communication Services	0.00%
Energy	0.00%
Technology	0.00%
Healthcare	0.00%
Utilities	0.00%

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