US Vegan Climate ETF

VEGN

Market cap $179M

US Vegan Climate ETF is a passively managed vehicle offering exposure to "an animal-friendly and climate-conscious portfolio." With 260 equities in the portfolio, VEGN has around 65% of the net assets deployed to IT, sporting a 24.1% weighted average forward revenue growth rate. VEGN has beaten SUSA, ESGU, and IVV since September 2019, though delivering a deep maximum drawdown and high downside capture ratio.

The investment theme of food technology revolves around transforming the traditional food industry with technological innovations such as meat alternatives, smarter agriculture practices, and blockchain solutions. One key element driving food innovation is the evolution of consumer preferences.

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About 70% of Americans are eating plant-based foods, creating a substantial opportunity for vegan stocks to buy now. Plus, nearly half of all U.S. restaurants now offer vegan food options.

With the growing demand for healthier food, pay close attention to undervalued plant-based food stocks. According to EWG.com, plant-based food sales “increased 44 percent, from $5 billion in 2019 to more than $8 billion in 2022.

While the idea of plant-based food may not seem appetizing, its potential profits could be.  In fact, by 2027, according to Research and Markets, the global plant-based food market could grow to about $75 billion by 2028 from $41.06 billion in 2022.