The Best Currency ETFs
The table below compares the performance and other essential indicators like dividend yield and expense ratio of Currency ETFs.
- Number of ETFs
- 10
- Avg. Expense Ratio
- 0.50%
- Avg. Dividend Yield
- 1.66%
- Avg. 1 Year Return
- 2.25%
- Median Risk/Return Score
- 14 / 100
The Best Currency ETFs
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| Symbol | Full Name | Category | Inception | Expense Ratio | YTD Return | 10Y Return (Annualized) | Dividend Yield | Risk / Return Rank | Max. Drawdown | Sharpe Ratio | Sortino Ratio | Omega Ratio | Martin Ratio | Calmar Ratio | Ulcer Index |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WisdomTree Emerging Currency Strategy Fund | Currency | May 6, 2009 | 0.55% | 3.03% | 2.55% | 2.40% | 44 | ||||||||
| Invesco CurrencyShares Australian Dollar Trust | Currency | Jun 21, 2006 | 0.40% | 6.13% | 0.14% | 0.96% | 42 | ||||||||
| Invesco CurrencyShares® British Pound Sterling Tru... | Currency | Jun 26, 2006 | 0.40% | 0.46% | 0.21% | 2.20% | 12 | ||||||||
| Invesco CurrencyShares® Canadian Dollar Trust | Currency | Jun 26, 2006 | 0.40% | -1.59% | -0.35% | 0.26% | 6 | ||||||||
| Invesco CurrencyShares® Euro Currency Trust | Currency | Dec 9, 2005 | 0.40% | -1.09% | 0.20% | 0.73% | 13 | ||||||||
| Invesco CurrencyShares® Swiss Franc Trust | Currency | Jun 26, 2006 | 0.40% | -0.65% | 1.08% | 0.00% | 16 | ||||||||
| Invesco CurrencyShares® Japanese Yen Trust | Currency | Feb 12, 2007 | 0.40% | -2.11% | -4.51% | 0.00% | 1 | ||||||||
| Invesco DB US Dollar Index Bearish Fund | Currency | Feb 20, 2007 | 0.77% | -0.71% | -0.44% | 2.96% | 11 | ||||||||
| WisdomTree Bloomberg U.S. Dollar Bullish Fund | Currency | Dec 18, 2013 | 0.51% | 2.13% | 2.74% | 3.75% | 30 | ||||||||
| Invesco DB US Dollar Index Bullish Fund | Currency | Feb 20, 2007 | 0.75% | 3.40% | 3.19% | 3.32% | 33 |
Best Currency ETFs by Risk/Return Score
The top Currency ETFs by PortfoliosLab Risk/Return Score are CEW (44) and FXA (42).
The score measures risk-adjusted performance over the past year, accounting for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WisdomTree Emerging Currency Strategy Fund | 44 | 15.36M | May 2009 | |
| Invesco CurrencyShares Australian Dollar Trust | 42 | 105.15M | Jun 2006 | |
| Invesco DB US Dollar Index Bullish Fund | 33 | 342.01M | Feb 2007 | |
| WisdomTree Bloomberg U.S. Dollar Bullish Fund | 30 | 372.33M | Dec 2013 | |
| Invesco CurrencyShares® Swiss Franc Trust | 16 | 472.15M | Jun 2006 |
Best-Performing Currency ETFs Over 5 Years
The top Currency ETFs is UUP (5.89%).
Across the lineup, Currency ETFs show an average 1-year return of 2.25% and an average 5-year return of 0.59%, providing a clearer view of performance across different investment horizons.
| Symbol | Name | Return 5Y | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco DB US Dollar Index Bullish Fund | 5.89% | 342.01M | Feb 2007 | |
| WisdomTree Bloomberg U.S. Dollar Bullish Fund | 5.49% | 372.33M | Dec 2013 | |
| WisdomTree Emerging Currency Strategy Fund | 3.14% | 15.36M | May 2009 | |
| Invesco CurrencyShares® Swiss Franc Trust | 1.91% | 472.15M | Jun 2006 | |
| Invesco CurrencyShares® British Pound Sterling Tru... | 0.87% | 77.18M | Jun 2006 |
Lowest-Cost Currency ETFs
The top Currency ETFs is FXF (0.40%).
With an average expense ratio of 0.50%, Currency ETFs remain a low-cost option for investors seeking broad market exposure, sector allocations, and diversified portfolio building blocks.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco CurrencyShares® Swiss Franc Trust | 0.40% | 472.15M | Jun 2006 | |
| Invesco CurrencyShares® Japanese Yen Trust | 0.40% | 438.14M | Feb 2007 | |
| Invesco CurrencyShares® Canadian Dollar Trust | 0.40% | 73.74M | Jun 2006 | |
| Invesco CurrencyShares® British Pound Sterling Tru... | 0.40% | 77.18M | Jun 2006 | |
| Invesco CurrencyShares Australian Dollar Trust | 0.40% | 105.15M | Jun 2006 |
Highest-Yield Currency ETFs
The top Currency ETFs is USDU (3.75%).
Across the lineup, Currency ETFs show an average dividend yield of 1.66%, offering investors a steady stream of income through regular dividend payments, making them attractive for income-seeking portfolios.
| Symbol | Name | Dividend Yield | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WisdomTree Bloomberg U.S. Dollar Bullish Fund | 3.75% | 372.33M | Dec 2013 | |
| Invesco DB US Dollar Index Bullish Fund | 3.32% | 342.01M | Feb 2007 | |
| Invesco DB US Dollar Index Bearish Fund | 2.96% | 117.27M | Feb 2007 | |
| WisdomTree Emerging Currency Strategy Fund | 2.40% | 15.36M | May 2009 | |
| Invesco CurrencyShares® British Pound Sterling Tru... | 2.20% | 77.18M | Jun 2006 |
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Top ETFs Comparisons
Compare the top ETFs symbols based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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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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