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The Best Commodities ETFs

The table below compares the performance and other essential indicators like dividend yield and expense ratio of Commodities ETFs.

Commodities ETFs are a type of exchange-traded fund (ETF) that invest in physical commodities such as precious metals, energy, agricultural products, and industrial metals. These ETFs provide investors with exposure to the performance of the commodities market, which can include changes in the price of the underlying commodities.

Commodity ETFs may invest in various physical commodities such as gold, silver, oil, wheat, corn, and copper. They can also invest in futures contracts, which are agreements to buy or sell a specific commodity at a future date at a pre-determined price. This allows investors to gain exposure to the price movements of a commodity without physically owning it.

Commodities ETFs can be used as a form of diversification for an investment portfolio as they tend to have a low correlation with other asset classes, such as stocks and bonds. They also provide a hedge against inflation, as the prices of many commodities tend to increase when inflation rises.

Number of ETFs
47
Avg. Expense Ratio
0.79%
Avg. Dividend Yield
4.64%
Avg. 1 Year Return
82.65%
Median Risk/Return Score
66 / 100
The Best Commodities ETFs

25 results

SymbolFull NameCategoryInceptionExpense RatioYTD Return10Y Return (Annualized)Dividend Yield

Risk / Return Rank

Max. DrawdownSharpe RatioSortino RatioOmega RatioMartin RatioCalmar RatioUlcer Index
WisdomTree Enhanced Commodity UCITS ETF (EUR Hedge...CommoditiesAug 14, 20180.35%
28.87%
0.00%
80
WisdomTree Enhanced Commodity UCITS ETF USD AccCommoditiesApr 27, 20160.35%
30.86%
0.00%
73
Invesco Bloomberg Commodity ex-Agriculture UCITS E...CommoditiesMay 22, 20170.19%
27.69%
0.00%
65
Xtrackers Bloomberg Commodity Swap UCITS ETF 1CCommoditiesNov 3, 20210.19%
28.51%
0.00%
54
Xtrackers Bloomberg Commodity ex-Agriculture & Liv...CommoditiesApr 9, 20100.29%
21.63%
0.00%
70

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Best Commodities ETFs by Risk/Return Score

The top Commodities ETFs by PortfoliosLab Risk/Return Score are BWET (99) and FAAR (89). The score measures risk-adjusted performance over the past year, accounting for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency.

Best-Performing Commodities ETFs Over 5 Years

The top Commodities ETFs is SDCI (19.49%). Across the lineup, Commodities ETFs show an average 1-year return of 82.65% and an average 5-year return of 9.51%, providing a clearer view of performance across different investment horizons.

Lowest-Cost Commodities ETFs

The top Commodities ETFs is ISCMF (0.19%). With an average expense ratio of 0.79%, Commodities ETFs remain a low-cost option for investors seeking broad market exposure, sector allocations, and diversified portfolio building blocks.

Highest-Yield Commodities ETFs

The top Commodities ETFs is USOI (38.58%). Across the lineup, Commodities ETFs show an average dividend yield of 4.64%, offering investors a steady stream of income through regular dividend payments, making them attractive for income-seeking portfolios.

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Risk vs. Return Scatterplot

The Risk vs. Return Scatterplot allows you to quickly compare funds, stocks, and ETFs in one view. It displays the yearly return of an instrument on one axis and the risk (volatility) on the other.

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