Investing Assets & Markets Exchange-Traded Funds Agriculture ETFs: Sowing the Seeds of Investments By Mark Kennedy Updated on November 15, 2021 Reviewed by Chip Stapleton Fact checked by Hans Jasperson Fact checked by Hans Jasperson Hans Jasperson has over a decade of experience in public policy research, with an emphasis on workforce development, education, and economic justice. His research has been shared with members of the U.S. Congress, federal agencies, and policymakers in several states. learn about our editorial policies Photo: Daniel Sealey / EyeEm / Getty Images Out of all the different types of commodity ETFs, there’s no doubt that energy (mainly oil) and precious metals (mainly gold) get all of the attention. But there are plenty of other commodity ETF opportunities in the investing world as well. One being agriculture ETFs. To set you on your way and help you seed your portfolio, here is a list of broad agriculture ETFs and commodity-specific funds related to the agriculture industry. Key Takeaways Agriculture ETFs can serve many purposes, including portfolio diversification, hedging country-specific risk, and speculative trading.Some agriculture ETFs cover the industry broadly, while others have more specific focuses, such as coffee beans, sugar, or corn.Commodities can be traded with futures, but ETFs are more accessible, easier to trade, and they may offer tax benefits over alternative investment products. What Are Agriculture ETFs? Agriculture ETFs can be used to diversify or stabilize a portfolio, hedge risk to certain countries dependent on an agriculture commodity, or even create a new investing opportunity. They are also a little easier on the wallet when it comes to commissions and fees. Instead of building a manual portfolio, which can result in hefty stockbroker fees, you can access a sector like agriculture with one easy transaction. And not only can ETF trading reduce costs, but they have a tax benefit as well, which can lead to less money for Uncle Sam and more money for your investments. And there are two types of agriculture ETFs as well. You can invest in a broad agriculture fund or go for a specific commodity ETF that targets sugar, coffee, grains, etc. The choice is yours. General Agriculture ETFs DBA - Invesco DB Agriculture ETF MOO - VanEck Vectors Agribusiness ETF VEGI - iShares MSCI Global Agricultural Producers Fund TAGS - Teucrium Agriculture ETF BAL - iPath Series B Bloomberg Cotton SubIndex Total Return ETN Coffee ETFs JO - iPath Series B Bloomberg Coffee Subindex Total Return ETN Cocoa ETFs NIB - iPath Bloomberg Cocoa Subindex Total Return ETN Grain and Wheat ETFs GRU - ELEMENTS MLCX Grains Index Total Return ETN JJG - iPath Series B Bloomberg Grains Subindex Total Return ETN WEAT - Teucrium Wheat Fund Corn ETFs CORN - Teucrium Corn Fund Sugar ETFs SGG - iPath Series B Bloomberg Sugar Subindex Total Return ETN CANE - Teucrium Sugar Fund Soybean ETFs SOYB - Teucrium Soybean Fund Livestock ETFs COW - iPath Series B Bloomberg Livestock Subindex Total Return ETN Wood and Timber ETFs CUT - Invesco MSCI Global Timber ETF WOOD - iShares S&P Global Timber & Forestry Index ETF Food ETFs PBJ - Invesco Dynamic Food & Beverage ETF As with any investment, mutual funds, company stock, an ETF, Index, or otherwise, make sure you thoroughly research this exchange traded fund or any financial asset before making any trades (long or short). Conduct your due diligence, watch how these funds react to different market conditions, take a look under the hood and see what is actually in the funds. And if you have any questions or concerns, consult a stockbroker, financial advisor, or another financial industry professional. The Balance does not provide tax, investment, or financial services and advice. The information is being presented without consideration of the investment objectives, risk tolerance, or financial circumstances of any specific investor and might not be suitable for all investors. Past performance is not indicative of future results. Investing involves risk including the possible loss of principal. Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit