Image: BigstockDeere & Co ( – ) recently reported robust fourth-quarter fiscal 2024 results, beating earnings and revenue estimates. However, the world’s largest agricultural equipment maker under the iconic John Deere brand has given a downbeat outlook for fiscal 2025, reflecting some challenges ahead. But this has been unable to offset positive sentiments.Shares of Deere gained 8% at the close following the results. This has put ETFs with the largest allocation to this farm equipment giant in focus.These funds include the likes of iShares MSCI Agriculture Producers ETF ( – ), Global X AgTech & Food Innovation ETF ( – ), First Trust Indxx Global Agriculture ETF ( – ), Strive Natural Resources and Security ETF ( – ), and VanEck Agribusiness ETF ( – ).Deere’s earnings per share were $4.55, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $3.90. However, earnings fell 45% from the year-ago quarter. Net sales of equipment operations (comprising Agriculture & Turf, and Construction & Forestry) declined 32.8% to $9.28 billion but topped the Zacks Consensus Estimate of $9.15 billion. Total net sales (including financial services and others) were $11.14 billion, down 27.7% year-over-year.For fiscal 2025, the farm equipment giant projects net income guidance of $5-5.5 billion. The company expects Production & Precision Agriculture revenues to fall 15%, with declines of 10% in Small Agriculture & Turf, and 10-15% in Construction & Forestry.
ETFs in Focus
Here is a brief look at ETFs in the space that may benefit from Deere’s results.
iShares MSCI Global Agriculture Producers ETF (VEGI – Free Report)
The iShares MSCI Agriculture Producers ETF provides global exposure to the companies that produce fertilizers and agricultural chemicals, farm machinery, packaged foods, and meats by tracking the MSCI ACWI Select Agriculture Producers Investable Market Index.Holding 138 stocks in its basket, Deere takes the top spot at a 23.4% share. American firms account for 63% of the assets, whereas Canada, India, and Norway round off the next three spots.The ETF is and illiquid, with $98.3 million in AUM and around 12,000 shares in an average daily volume. Additionally, it charges 39 bps in fees per year from investors.
Global X AgTech & Food Innovation ETF (KROP – Free Report)
The Global X AgTech & Food Innovation ETF seeks to invest in companies advancing innovation, as well as those engaged in the use of technology in the agriculture and food industries. It tracks the Solactive AgTech & Food Innovation Index and holds 30 stocks in its basket. Deere occupies the third position with a 14.2% share. American firms account for 49.6% of the assets, whereas Canada, Japan, and China round off the next three spots.The ETF has amassed $4.5 million in its asset base, and it charges 51 bps in fees per year from investors. It trades in an average daily volume of 2,000 shares.
First Trust Indxx Global Agriculture ETF (FTAG – Free Report)
The First Trust Indxx Global Agriculture ETF follows the Indxx Global Agriculture Index, which is a market-capitalization weighted index designed to measure the performance of companies directly or indirectly engaged in improving agricultural yields. It holds 50 stocks in its basket, with Deere occupying the top position at 10.4%. The United States is the top country with a 33.3% share, whereas India and Germany hold 17.3% and 14.3%, respectively. The ETF has accumulated $5.7 million in its asset base, and it trades in an average daily volume of 4,000 shares. Additionally, it charges 70 bps in annual fees.
Strive Natural Resources and Security ETF (FTWO – Free Report)
The Strive Natural Resources and Security ETF follows the Bloomberg FAANG 2.0 Select Index and offers exposure to companies engaged in national security and natural resource security. It holds 52 stocks in its basket, with Deere occupying the second position at 9.2%.The ETF has accumulated $29.8 million in its asset base, and it trades in an average daily volume of 20,000 shares. Additionally, it charges 49 bps in fees per year from investors.
VanEck Vectors Agribusiness ETF (MOO – Free Report)
The VanEck Agribusiness ETF is by far the most popular choice in the space, with an AUM of $616 million and an average daily volume of 57,000 shares. It tracks the MVIS Global Agribusiness Index, which offers exposure to companies involved in agri-chemicals, animal health and fertilizers, seeds and traits, farm/irrigation equipment and farm machinery, aquaculture and fishing, livestock, cultivation and plantations, and the trading of agricultural products.The ETF holds 58 securities in its basket, with Deere occupying the top position with an 8.5% share. Additionally, it charges 53 bps in annual fees.More By This Author:
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