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
- 1.98%
- Median Risk/Return Score
- 13 / 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 Long JPY Short EUR UCITS ETP | Currency | Mar 5, 2010 | 0.39% | -1.71% | -5.56% | 0.00% | 0 |
Best Currency ETFs by Risk/Return Score
The top Currency ETFs by PortfoliosLab Risk/Return Score are FXA (38) and CEW (34).
The score measures risk-adjusted performance over the past year, accounting for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco CurrencyShares Australian Dollar Trust | 38 | 106.95M | Jun 2006 | |
| WisdomTree Emerging Currency Strategy Fund | 34 | 15.36M | May 2009 | |
| Invesco DB US Dollar Index Bullish Fund | 30 | 398.61M | Feb 2007 | |
| WisdomTree Bloomberg U.S. Dollar Bullish Fund | 29 | 372.33M | Dec 2013 | |
| Invesco CurrencyShares® Swiss Franc Trust | 14 | 491.23M | Jun 2006 |
Best-Performing Currency ETFs Over 5 Years
The top Currency ETFs is UUP (6.04%).
Across the lineup, Currency ETFs show an average 1-year return of 1.98% and an average 5-year return of 0.50%, providing a clearer view of performance across different investment horizons.
| Symbol | Name | Return 5Y | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco DB US Dollar Index Bullish Fund | 6.04% | 398.61M | Feb 2007 | |
| WisdomTree Bloomberg U.S. Dollar Bullish Fund | 5.64% | 372.33M | Dec 2013 | |
| WisdomTree Emerging Currency Strategy Fund | 2.90% | 15.36M | May 2009 | |
| Invesco CurrencyShares® Swiss Franc Trust | 1.90% | 491.23M | Jun 2006 | |
| Invesco CurrencyShares® British Pound Sterling Tru... | 0.65% | 77.82M | Jun 2006 |
Lowest-Cost Currency ETFs
The top Currency ETFs is FXY (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® Japanese Yen Trust | 0.40% | 438.25M | Feb 2007 | |
| Invesco CurrencyShares® Canadian Dollar Trust | 0.40% | 74.50M | Jun 2006 | |
| Invesco CurrencyShares Australian Dollar Trust | 0.40% | 106.95M | Jun 2006 | |
| Invesco CurrencyShares® British Pound Sterling Tru... | 0.40% | 77.82M | Jun 2006 | |
| Invesco CurrencyShares® Swiss Franc Trust | 0.40% | 491.23M | Jun 2006 |
Highest-Yield Currency ETFs
The top Currency ETFs is USDU (3.73%).
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 | 3.73% | 372.33M | Dec 2013 | |
| Invesco DB US Dollar Index Bullish Fund | 3.31% | 398.61M | Feb 2007 | |
| Invesco DB US Dollar Index Bearish Fund | 2.97% | 118.60M | Feb 2007 | |
| WisdomTree Emerging Currency Strategy Fund | 2.42% | 15.36M | May 2009 | |
| Invesco CurrencyShares® British Pound Sterling Tru... | 2.22% | 77.82M | Jun 2006 |
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Risk vs. Return Scatterplot
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