MOO Dividend: Yield, Schedule, and What to Expect
Last updated July 2026
Short answer
MOO's approximate 2.27% yield (as of July 2026) makes it a growth-first, low-yield fund. It tracks MVIS Global Agribusiness Index and passes through the dividends of its holdings, typically quarterly, minus a 0.56% expense ratio. If income is your goal, look to dedicated dividend funds for more; MOO is built for total return, not yield. If total return is the goal, the yield matters less than cost and what it holds. Yield is a recent snapshot, not a promise; verify the current figure with VanEck.
How does the MOO dividend work?
MOO holds the companies in MVIS Global Agribusiness Index, collects the dividends they pay, and distributes them to shareholders (usually quarterly), net of its 0.56% fee. The yield you see is the trailing distributions divided by price, so it drifts as both change.
Tracks the MVIS Global Agribusiness Index, a basket of companies worldwide that derive most of their revenue from agriculture-related activities, including agricultural chemicals, farm machinery, animal health, and food processing. Holdings span the US, Europe, and Asia, so MOO carries international and currency exposure. Its returns are tied to farm-sector economics, crop and input prices, and global food demand rather than the broad equity market.
How does MOO's dividend yield compare?
- Approximate yield: 2.27% (July 2026).
- What drives it: the payout of the underlying MVIS Global Agribusiness Index holdings.
- Fee drag: the 0.56% expense ratio is deducted before you receive distributions.
- For more income: dedicated dividend or income ETFs target higher yield, with their own trade-offs.
If income is your goal, compare MOO against dividend-focused funds. See the best dividend ETFs roundup, or analyze how MOO's income fits your real portfolio in Walnut.
The bottom line on the MOO dividend
The bottom line: at an approximate 2.27% yield, MOO is a growth-first, low-yield fund. If income is your goal, dedicated dividend funds pay more; MOO is the wrong tool for yield and the right one for total-return MVIS Global Agribusiness Index exposure. If total return is the goal, the yield matters less than cost and what it holds. Treat the figure as a moving snapshot, not a fixed rate, and verify the current yield with VanEck.
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FAQ
What is MOO's dividend yield?
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Approximately 2.27% as of July 2026. Yield moves with price and distributions, so treat it as a recent snapshot and verify the current figure on VanEck's fund page.
How often does MOO pay a dividend?
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Most US equity ETFs like MOO distribute dividends quarterly, passing through the dividends their underlying holdings pay. Confirm the exact schedule and ex-dividend dates with VanEck.
Where does MOO's dividend come from?
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MOO tracks MVIS Global Agribusiness Index and holds names such as BAYN, CTVA, DE, NTR, ZTS. The fund collects the dividends those companies pay and passes them to you, minus the 0.56% expense ratio.
Can I reinvest MOO dividends?
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Yes. Most brokers let you turn on automatic dividend reinvestment (a DRIP) so MOO distributions buy more shares automatically. This compounds over time but still counts as taxable income in a taxable account.
Is MOO a good choice for dividend income?
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Walnut is informational, not investment advice. MOO yields roughly 2.27%, which is modest. Dedicated dividend ETFs target higher yield; broad-market funds prioritize total return over yield. Match the choice to whether you want income now or growth.
Are MOO dividends qualified?
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Many dividends from a US large-cap equity ETF like MOO are qualified (taxed at lower long-term rates) if holding-period rules are met, but some portion can be ordinary. Tax treatment depends on your situation; confirm with a tax professional and VanEck's tax documents.
Walnut is informational, not investment advice. Dividend yields and schedules are approximate, stamped to July 2026, and change; verify current figures with VanEck or your broker.