Exchange-traded funds (ETF) come in a variety of flavors, and those include food stocks. Among the various and diversified set of food-related stocks, meat is one of the popular and globally accepted food item. While the number of vegetarians- and vegan-diet followers is increasing, meat continues to remain one of the major food sources. This article lists all the available meat-based exchange-traded funds.
It appears that FKnol does not have any active ETFs which belong to the Meat category as of writing. It is possible that the Meat ETFs may have been delisted, suspended or become inactive from trading, or FKnol may not have them in the records. Please check other similar categories of ETFs. If you can offer some insights to any suitable inclusions, please let us know by Contacting Us.
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Looks like there are no active ETFs available for the given Meat category. It is possible that the earlier available ETFs of Meat category may have been delisted, closed or suspended from active trading, or FKnol may not have all the ETFs of Meat category in their records. If you can offer some insights to any suitable inclusions, please let us know by Contacting Us.
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Investors can either directly purchase stocks of meat-producing companies, or they can take a low-cost Meat ETFs route which allows for diversifying the invested capital across several stocks. However, one must note that majority of the meat ETFs may include other, yet related, food poducts. They include eggs and various poultry produce. As of writing FKnol has the following meat-related exchange-traded funds in its records. Investors who believe meat related companies and funds can help them achieve good returns can explore such ETFs. Though the demand for meat as the basic food item continues to hold strong, there are seasonality effects that investors must be aware of before considering investments. For instance, there are certain seasons or months when meat consumption goes down for religious or weather-related matters. Additionally, meat production surplus may lead to decline in meat prices which may tank the returns from meat stocks and ETFs. Within the food and drinks category, one can also explore the list of Coffee ETFs and the broader Food & Beverage ETFs.
Where do Meat ETFs Invest?
A long list of companies and different financial instruments exist where the Meat exchange-traded funds may invest the money collected from the ETF investors. Below is a small sample of companies whose stocks may qualify for investment by Meat ETFs, though there can be many more businesses and financial instruments where these ETFs can park the capital for returns:
Company (Ticker)
Company Description
Market Cap
%YTD Gains
Tyson Foods (TSN)
Tyson Foods, Inc., together with its subsidiaries, operates as a food company worldwide. It operates through four segments: Beef, Pork, Chicken, and Prepared Foods. The company processes live fed catt...See Company Profile ...Dividend History.
$26.54 billion
12.59%
Hormel Foods (HRL)
Hormel Foods Corporation produces and markets various meat and food products in the United States and internationally. The company operates through five segments: Grocery Products, Refrigerated Foods,...See Company Profile ...Dividend History.
$25.5 billion
0.92%
Beyond Meat (BYND)
Beyond Meat, Inc., a food company, provides plant-based meats. It offers its products in the meat platforms of beef, pork, and poultry. The company sells its products to various customers in the retail and foodservice channels through brokers and distributors in the United States and internationally. The company was formerly known as Savage River, Inc. and changed its name to Beyond Meat, Inc. in Septe...See Company Profile ...Dividend History.
$8.76 billion
11.1%
Pilgrim's Pride (PPC)
Pilgrim's Pride Corporation engages in the production, processing, marketing, and distribution of fresh, frozen, and value-added chicken products in the United States, the United Kingdom, Europe, and ...See Company Profile ...Dividend History.
$5.28 billion
10.4%
Seaboard (SEB)
Seaboard Corporation, incorporated on July 24, 1946, is an agribusiness and transportation company. The Company is primarily engaged in pork production and processing, and ocean transportation. The Companys divisions include ...See Company Profile ...Dividend History.
$4.49 billion
27.59%
BRF (BRFS)
BRF S.A. focuses on raising, producing, and slaughtering poultry and pork for processing, production, and sale of fresh meat, processed products, pasta, sauce, mayonnaise, frozen vegetables, and soybe...See Company Profile ...Dividend History.
$4.2 billion
20.24%
Sanderson Farms (SAFM)
Sanderson Farms, Inc., incorporated on October 31, 1978, is a poultry processing company. The Company is engaged in the production, processing, marketing and distribution of fresh and frozen chicken. In ...See Company Profile ...Dividend History.
$4.06 billion
37.64%
Industrias Bachoco (IBA)
Industrias Bachoco, S.A.B. de C.V. (Bachoco) is a holding company. The Company owns and manages over 1,000 facilities, organized in approximately 10 production complexes and over 60 distribution centers in ...See Company Profile ...Dividend History.
$2.33 billion
3.28%
Cresud SACIF yA (CRESY)
Cresud Sociedad Anonima Comercial, Inmobiliaria, Financiera y Agropecuaria, incorporated on February 19, 1937, is an agricultural company engaged in the production of basic agricultural commodities with presence in the agricultural ...See Company Profile ...Dividend History.
$690.68 million
36.95%
Alico (ALCO)
Alico, Inc., incorporated on February 1, 1960, is an agribusiness and natural resources management company. The Companys segments include Orange Co., Conservation and Environmental Resources and, Other Operations. Its principal ...See Company Profile ...Dividend History.
▶ Sanderson Farms, Inc. (SAFM): Sanderson Farms, Inc., incorporated on October 31, 1978, is a poultry processing company. The Company is engaged in the production, processing, marketing and distribution of fresh and frozen chicken. In ....Full Details....Dividend History
▶ Hormel Foods Corp. (HRL): Hormel Foods Corporation produces and markets various meat and food products in the United States and internationally. The company operates through five segments: Grocery Products, Refrigerated Foods,....Full Details....Dividend History
▶ Seaboard Corporation (SEB): Seaboard Corporation, incorporated on July 24, 1946, is an agribusiness and transportation company. The Company is primarily engaged in pork production and processing, and ocean transportation. The Companys divisions include ....Full Details....Dividend History
▶ Cresud S.A.C.I.F. y A. (CRESY): Cresud Sociedad Anonima Comercial, Inmobiliaria, Financiera y Agropecuaria, incorporated on February 19, 1937, is an agricultural company engaged in the production of basic agricultural commodities with presence in the agricultural ....Full Details....Dividend History
▶ Industrias Bachoco, S.A. de C.V. (IBA): Industrias Bachoco, S.A.B. de C.V. (Bachoco) is a holding company. The Company owns and manages over 1,000 facilities, organized in approximately 10 production complexes and over 60 distribution centers in ....Full Details....Dividend History