Betashares Glb Agriculture Comp Currency Hdgd ETF (FOOD) Review & Analysis

MER · #331 of 514AUM · #298 of 5081Y Return · Top 25%3Y Return · #194 of 3005Y Return · #134 of 225

What's new this monthData to 30 September 2026

−2.7% in September (total return), behind the median international shares ETF at +0.0%.
Investors added a net $8.0m (10.7% of the fund).
The unit price closed the month at $8.03, 14% below its 12-month high (range $6.81 to $9.30).

About FOOD

FOOD is an international shares ETF from Betashares, listed on the ASX since August 2016. With $83m under management it is number 148 of 254 international shares ETFs by size. The management fee is 0.57% a year, about $57 on every $10,000 invested, dearer than the typical international shares ETF at 0.55%.

Its largest holdings are ARCHER-DANIELS-MIDLAND CO, DEERE & CO and MARUBENI CORP, and the top 10 make up 59% of the fund. By sector it leans towards packaged foods & meats (27%) and fertilizers & agricultural chemicals (27%).

Over five years it has returned +4.8% a year including distributions, against +8.8% for the median international shares ETF.

FOOD distributions and dividend dates

FOOD pays distributions yearly, usually going ex-distribution in July, with payment about 15 days after the ex-date. (Pattern estimated from recent payments.)

The latest distribution was $0.3171 per unit (0% franked), ex-distribution on 1 July 2026 and paid on 16 July 2026. To receive it you need to own FOOD before the ex-date.

Its distribution yield over the past 12 months is about 4.9%. Distributions vary and past payments are not a guide to future ones.

From ASX announcements, updated nightly. See every ETF in the dividend calendar.

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Compare FOOD with

FOODvsHQLT

Betashares Glb Qlty Leaders Currency Hedged ETF

Fee	0.57%	0.38%
1 year	+17.8%	+15.2%
5 yrs p.a.	+4.8%	+8.4%
Size	$83m	$142m

Same holdingsNo holdings data

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FOODvsVGS

Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares ETF

Fee	0.57%	0.18%
1 year	+17.8%	+10.1%
5 yrs p.a.	+4.8%	+11.8%
Size	$83m	$18.7bn

Same holdingsNo holdings data

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FOODvsIVV

iShares S&P 500 ETF

Fee	0.57%	0.04%
1 year	+17.8%	+10.1%
5 yrs p.a.	+4.8%	+13.4%
Size	$83m	$14.9bn

Same holdingsNo holdings data

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FOODvsNDQ

Betashares Nasdaq 100 ETF

Fee	0.57%	0.48%
1 year	+17.8%	+16.6%
5 yrs p.a.	+4.8%	+15.3%
Size	$83m	$9.5bn

Same holdingsNo holdings data

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FOOD price by TradingView

Stock Code	FOOD
Fund Manager	Betashares
Asset Class	International shares
AUM	$83m
MER (%)	0.57%
Net flows (Sep)	+$8.0m
Last Price	$8.03
52-Week Range	$6.81 – $9.30
Bid/Ask Spread	0.22%
Listing Date	04/08/2016
Exchange	ASX
Index	Not yet in our data. See the PDS
Issuer website	Betashares ↗

Performance (% return)

1 month−2.7%

1 year+17.8%

3 years p.a.+8.4%

5 years p.a.+4.8%

$10,000 invested…

1 year ago$11,7813 years ago$12,7205 years ago$12,623

Value at 30 September 2026 with distributions reinvested, before tax and brokerage.

Total returns including distributions, to 30 September 2026. 1M, 1Y, 3Y and 5Y bars are cumulative.

FOOD at a glance: strengths and things to watch

👍 Strengths

Money is flowing in. Investors added a net $8.0m in September (10% of the fund).
Long track record. Listed since 2016, through several market cycles.

⚠️ Things to watch

Behind its peers. +4.8% a year over 5 years, against +8.8% for the median international shares ETF.
Concentrated. The top 10 holdings make up 59% of the fund, so a few companies drive the result.

Worked out from FOOD's fees, size, flows, returns and trend against the 257 international shares ETFs in Australia, to 30 September 2026. General information, not a recommendation.

etfadviserTrend check

Base since 23 Sep 2026

FOOD is in a base. Here's why that matters.

FOOD's moving averages are tangled and the price is moving sideways. The trend hasn't picked a direction yet. Its price is 10.4% below its 12-month high.

Why it matters: Bases are where the next big move starts. A breakout can begin a new uptrend, while a breakdown can start a long fall. Buying a satellite before the breakout often means waiting months for nothing to happen.

At ETF Adviser the core of a portfolio stays invested through every stage, and satellite ETFs are only bought in an uptrend. Members get a weekly update on which ETFs are breaking out of a base and which trends have broken.

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UptrendBaseDowntrend

FOOD weekly price, past 12 months, shaded by trend stage. Stage as at 7 November 2026, updated weekly. A technical label, not a recommendation.

Investment Focus

Themes & Sectors

Currency hedged

Portfolio Breakdown

Top 10 holdings (58.6% of the fund)

Symbol	Company	% assets
		8.50%
		8.40%
		8.10%
		7.80%
		7.20%
		4.00%
		3.90%
		3.80%
		3.70%
		3.20%

Sector breakdown

Packaged Foods & Meats26.7%
Fertilizers & Agricultural Chemicals26.7%
Agricultural Products & Services14.4%
Agricultural & Farm Machinery14.1%
Trading Companies & Distributors13.6%
Biotechnology1.1%
Industrial Conglomerates1.1%
Food Distributors0.9%
Other1.4%

Holdings from the issuer's published portfolio. Compare FOOD's holdings with other ETFs →

Best-endeavours estimate. Built from each issuer's published holdings, which may be weeks or months old, may cover only part of a fund (some publish only their top 10) and are matched by company name. Figures may be incomplete or inaccurate. Check the issuer's website and PDS before relying on them. General information only.

Similar ETFs

Code	Name	Same holdings	MER	AUM	1Y	3Y p.a.	5Y p.a.
HQLT	Betashares Glb Qlty Leaders Currency Hedged ETF Currency hedged	–	0.38%	$142m	+15.2%	+17.0%	+8.4%
VGS	Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares ETF	–	0.18%	$18.7bn	+10.1%	+17.9%	+11.8%
IVV	iShares S&P 500 ETF	–	0.04%	$14.9bn	+10.1%	+19.2%	+13.4%
NDQ	Betashares Nasdaq 100 ETF	–	0.48%	$9.5bn	+16.6%	+23.8%	+15.3%
QUAL	VanEck MSCI International Quality ETF	–	0.40%	$9.2bn	+10.1%	+16.1%	+11.4%
VGAD	Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares (Hedged) ETF Currency hedged	–	0.21%	$7.9bn	+17.1%	+19.8%	+10.8%

Same holdings is the share of FOOD's money in companies the other ETF also holds, weighted by size. No other ETF shares much with FOOD, so these are ETFs in the same category. See every ETF like FOOD →

FOOD vs its closest alternatives

What actually differs between FOOD and the ETFs most like it. Data to 30 Sep 2026.

HQLT Betashares Glb Qlty Leaders Currency Hedged ETF

HQLT is cheaper (0.38% vs 0.57%), worth about $12,629 on $100,000 over 20 years.
Over 3 years, a year: FOOD +8.4%, HQLT +17.0% (HQLT ahead by 8.7 percentage points).
Different structure: FOOD is a standard fund, HQLT is currency hedged.

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VGS Vanguard MSCI Index International Shares ETF

VGS is cheaper (0.18% vs 0.57%), worth about $26,394 on $100,000 over 20 years.
Over 3 years, a year: FOOD +8.4%, VGS +17.9% (VGS ahead by 9.6 percentage points).
VGS is much larger ($18.7bn vs $83m), which usually means tighter trading spreads.

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IVV iShares S&P 500 ETF

IVV is cheaper (0.04% vs 0.57%), worth about $36,324 on $100,000 over 20 years.
Over 3 years, a year: FOOD +8.4%, IVV +19.2% (IVV ahead by 10.9 percentage points).
IVV is much larger ($14.9bn vs $83m), which usually means tighter trading spreads.

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General information only. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.

FOOD FAQs

What is the fee for FOOD?

FOOD charges a management fee (MER) of 0.57% a year, according to the TMX Australia monthly funds report as at 30 September 2026.

How big is FOOD?

FOOD had $83m in funds under management as at 30 September 2026.

How has FOOD performed?

FOOD returned +17.8% over the year to 30 September 2026 (total return, including distributions). Over three years it returned +8.4% a year. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.

Who manages FOOD?

FOOD is managed by Betashares and has been listed since August 2016.

Is FOOD franked?

Generally no. FOOD invests outside Australia, so its distributions carry little or no franking credits. Franking comes from Australian companies that have paid tax here.

Is FOOD currency hedged?

No, FOOD is unhedged. Its returns move with the Australian dollar: a falling dollar adds to returns and a rising dollar reduces them.

Disclaimer

This review is general information only and does not take into account your objectives, financial situation or needs. Consider the Betashares product disclosure statement (PDS) and target market determination (TMD) before investing. Past performance is not a reliable indicator of future performance.