Agricultural ETF (VEGI) Touches New 52-Week High
ZACKS·2026-02-20 13:02

Group 1 - The iShares MSCI Agriculture Producers ETF (VEGI) has reached a 52-week high and is up 42.7% from its low price of $33.13 per share, indicating strong momentum for investors [1][5] - The underlying index for VEGI measures the equity performance of agriculture companies in both developed and emerging markets, focusing on those engaged in agricultural input and production [2] - The recent rise in VEGI is attributed to a significant increase in shares of Deere & Company, which rose over 11% following positive earnings and guidance, boosting agriculture-related ETFs [3][5] Group 2 - The positive momentum for VEGI is supported by a weighted alpha of 31.39, suggesting potential for further gains in the near term [4][5]