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
- 1.65%
- Avg. 1 Year Return
- 1.82%
- Median Risk/Return Score
- 12 / 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| First Trust FactorFX UCITS ETF Class A USD (Acc) | Currency, Global Bonds, Sovereign Bonds, Short Term Bonds, Multi-Factor | Jul 27, 2017 | 0.75% | 6.72% | — | 0.00% | 71 | ||||||||
| First Trust FactorFX UCITS ETF Class B GBP Hedged ... | Currency, Global Bonds, Sovereign Bonds, Short Term Bonds, Multi-Factor, Currency Hedged Bonds | Nov 29, 2017 | 0.75% | 6.71% | — | 0.00% | 47 |
Best Currency ETFs by Risk/Return Score
The top Currency ETFs by PortfoliosLab Risk/Return Score are CEW (42) and UUP (39).
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 | 42 | 15.59M | May 2009 | |
| Invesco DB US Dollar Index Bullish Fund | 39 | 422.84M | Feb 2007 | |
| Invesco CurrencyShares Australian Dollar Trust | 38 | 99.73M | Jun 2006 | |
| WisdomTree Bloomberg U.S. Dollar Bullish Fund | 34 | 469.82M | Dec 2013 | |
| Invesco CurrencyShares® British Pound Sterling Tru... | 16 | 77.34M | Jun 2006 |
Best-Performing Currency ETFs Over 5 Years
The top Currency ETFs is UUP (5.68%).
Across the lineup, Currency ETFs show an average 1-year return of 1.82% and an average 5-year return of 0.86%, providing a clearer view of performance across different investment horizons.
| Symbol | Name | Return 5Y | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco DB US Dollar Index Bullish Fund | 5.68% | 422.84M | Feb 2007 | |
| WisdomTree Bloomberg U.S. Dollar Bullish Fund | 5.32% | 469.82M | Dec 2013 | |
| WisdomTree Emerging Currency Strategy Fund | 3.59% | 15.59M | May 2009 | |
| Invesco CurrencyShares® Swiss Franc Trust | 2.10% | 420.21M | Jun 2006 | |
| Invesco CurrencyShares® British Pound Sterling Tru... | 1.49% | 77.34M | 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% | 428.11M | Feb 2007 | |
| Invesco CurrencyShares® Euro Currency Trust | 0.40% | 332.07M | Dec 2005 | |
| Invesco CurrencyShares Australian Dollar Trust | 0.40% | 99.73M | Jun 2006 | |
| Invesco CurrencyShares® British Pound Sterling Tru... | 0.40% | 77.34M | Jun 2006 | |
| Invesco CurrencyShares® Canadian Dollar Trust | 0.40% | 69.07M | Jun 2006 |
Highest-Yield Currency ETFs
The top Currency ETFs is USDU (3.71%).
Across the lineup, Currency ETFs show an average dividend yield of 1.65%, 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 | 3.71% | 469.82M | Dec 2013 | |
| Invesco DB US Dollar Index Bullish Fund | 3.27% | 422.84M | Feb 2007 | |
| Invesco DB US Dollar Index Bearish Fund | 2.98% | 107.49M | Feb 2007 | |
| WisdomTree Emerging Currency Strategy Fund | 2.41% | 15.59M | May 2009 | |
| Invesco CurrencyShares® British Pound Sterling Tru... | 2.16% | 77.34M | Jun 2006 |
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Risk vs. Return Scatterplot
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