The Best Inverse Commodities ETFs
The table below compares the performance and other essential indicators like dividend yield and expense ratio of Inverse Commodities ETFs.
Inverse Commodity ETFs and funds seek gains when a commodity or commodity index declines, usually through futures, swaps, or other derivatives. Daily resets, compounding, futures-curve effects, collateral returns, and volatility can cause longer-term performance to diverge from the stated inverse multiple.
- Number of ETFs
- 4
- Avg. Expense Ratio
- 0.99%
- Avg. Dividend Yield
- 0.00%
- Avg. 1 Year Return
- -43.50%
- Median Risk/Return Score
- 5 / 100
The Best Inverse Commodities 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DB Gold Short Exchange Traded Notes | Inverse Commodities, Gold, Precious Metals | Feb 27, 2008 | 0.75% | 1.46% | -7.90% | 0.00% | 8 | ||||||||
| MicroSectors Gold -3X Inverse Leveraged ETN | Inverse Commodities | Feb 21, 2023 | 0.95% | -12.16% | — | 0.00% | 3 | ||||||||
| ProShares UltraShort Bloomberg Natural Gas | Oil & Gas, Inverse Commodities, Leveraged Commodities | Oct 4, 2011 | 0.95% | -16.81% | -22.29% | 0.00% | 15 | ||||||||
| ProShares UltraShort Silver | Silver, Inverse Commodities, Precious Metals | Dec 1, 2008 | 1.32% | -41.40% | -38.53% | 0.00% | 2 |
Best Inverse Commodities ETFs by Risk/Return Score
The top Inverse Commodities ETFs by PortfoliosLab Risk/Return Score are KOLD (15) and DGZ (8).
The score measures risk-adjusted performance over the past year, accounting for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ProShares UltraShort Bloomberg Natural Gas | 15 | 97.35M | Oct 2011 | |
| DB Gold Short Exchange Traded Notes | 8 | 1.84M | Feb 2008 | |
| MicroSectors Gold -3X Inverse Leveraged ETN | 3 | 15.50M | Feb 2023 | |
| ProShares UltraShort Silver | 2 | 64.66M | Dec 2008 |
Best-Performing Inverse Commodities ETFs Over 5 Years
The top Inverse Commodities ETFs is DGZ (-11.06%).
Across the lineup, Inverse Commodities ETFs show an average 1-year return of -43.50% and an average 5-year return of -30.37%, providing a clearer view of performance across different investment horizons.
| Symbol | Name | Return 5Y | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DB Gold Short Exchange Traded Notes | -11.06% | 1.84M | Feb 2008 | |
| ProShares UltraShort Bloomberg Natural Gas | -30.36% | 97.35M | Oct 2011 | |
| ProShares UltraShort Silver | -49.69% | 64.66M | Dec 2008 |
Lowest-Cost Inverse Commodities ETFs
The top Inverse Commodities ETFs is DGZ (0.75%).
With an average expense ratio of 0.99%, Inverse Commodities 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DB Gold Short Exchange Traded Notes | 0.75% | 1.84M | Feb 2008 | |
| MicroSectors Gold -3X Inverse Leveraged ETN | 0.95% | 15.50M | Feb 2023 | |
| ProShares UltraShort Bloomberg Natural Gas | 0.95% | 97.35M | Oct 2011 | |
| ProShares UltraShort Silver | 1.32% | 64.66M | Dec 2008 |
Highest-Yield Inverse Commodities ETFs
| Symbol | Name | Dividend Yield | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MicroSectors Gold -3X Inverse Leveraged ETN | 0.00% | 15.50M | Feb 2023 | |
| ProShares UltraShort Silver | 0.00% | 64.66M | Dec 2008 | |
| DB Gold Short Exchange Traded Notes | 0.00% | 1.84M | Feb 2008 | |
| ProShares UltraShort Bloomberg Natural Gas | 0.00% | 97.35M | Oct 2011 |
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