The Dirt on 'SOIL': The Fertilizer ETF

The Soil ETF, trading under the ticker 'SOIL', offers focused exposure to fertilizer producers, with a significant portion of its holdings in large-cap US companies. Despite its international reach and diverse portfolio, the fund has underperformed since its 2011 launch, trailing the S&P 500. It has shown some recovery signs but still lags behind. The fund is rated positively by Bloomberg Intelligence, indicating no major alerts.

What is the primary focus of the Potash ETF 'Soil'?

• Technology companies

• Fertilizer producers

• Healthcare providers

• Real estate investments

Which of the following is a large cap company included in the 'Soil' ETF?

• Bloomberg

• CF Industries

• OCI

• Taiwan Fertilizer

What is the expense ratio of the 'Soil' ETF?

• 30 basis points

• 69 basis points

• 50 basis points

• 100 basis points

Since its launch in 2011, how has the 'Soil' ETF performed compared to the S&P 500?

• It has trailed the S&P 500

• It has matched the S&P 500

• It has outperformed the S&P 500

• It has no comparison to the S&P 500

What recent event caused the 'Soil' ETF to climb by as much as 10%?

• An increase in real estate values

• A drop in interest rates

• A recovery in commodity prices

• A surge in technology stocks