Commodity & Real Assets ETF

CORNTeucrium Corn Fund

Issuer: Teucrium TradingExpense Ratio: 1.14%Benchmark: Combination of near, mid, and deferred corn futures (CBOT)Inception: 2010

CORN provides direct exposure to corn futures using a multi-contract strategy that blends near, mid-term, and longer-dated CBOT (Chicago Board of Trade) corn futures. This spread across the futures curve aims to reduce but not eliminate contango drag versus single near-month approaches. Corn prices are driven by weather, US crop reports, ethanol demand, export activity, and competition with soybeans for planting acreage.

Top Holdings

CBOT Corn Futures (Near Month)CBOT Corn Futures (Mid-Term)CBOT Corn Futures (Deferred)Corn Commodity ExposureAgricultural Futures

Strategy

  • Use for pure corn price exposure in a commodities portfolio as a distinct agricultural allocation
  • Monitor USDA crop reports, planting intentions, and weather forecasts for tactical management
  • Note contango risk — corn futures can be in contango, slowly eroding returns
  • Limit allocation due to single-commodity concentration risk and high expense ratio

Best For

  • Commodity specialists wanting direct exposure to corn price movements
  • Agricultural commodity allocators building a diversified farming commodity basket
  • Investors expressing a specific thesis on corn supply/demand dynamics
  • Those who specifically need corn futures exposure unavailable in diversified funds

Key Risks

  • Single-commodity concentration — returns entirely driven by corn price movements
  • Very high expense ratio (1.14%) for a single-commodity futures product
  • Weather risk is the primary driver — drought or excess rain dramatically affects corn supply
  • Contango drag in corn futures can erode returns during sideways or slightly declining price markets

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Frequently Asked Questions

Why would anyone invest in a corn ETF?

Corn is a critical global commodity used in food, animal feed, ethanol, and industrial processes. Commodity-focused investors may use CORN to hedge specific agricultural price exposure or to express views on global food supply dynamics. This is educational content, not financial advice.

What drives corn prices?

Corn prices are primarily driven by US weather conditions (drought/flood during growing season), USDA crop reports, ethanol mandates and blending economics, global export demand, and competition with soybeans for planted acreage. This is educational content, not financial advice.

Is CORN more or less risky than USO?

Both are single-commodity futures ETFs with high volatility and roll costs. Oil (USO) is more globally traded and liquid; corn (CORN) is more weather and seasonality driven. Both are high-risk, high-cost, short-term-suitable investments. This is educational content, not financial advice.

Does CORN issue a K-1?

Teucrium funds typically issue K-1 forms as limited partnerships. Check current prospectus or consult a tax advisor. This is educational content, not financial advice.

What is CBOT corn futures?

CBOT (Chicago Board of Trade, now part of CME Group) corn futures are the standard contract for US corn price discovery. Each standard contract represents 5,000 bushels of corn. CORN holds a combination of near, mid, and deferred CBOT contracts. This is educational content, not financial advice.

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