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.
- Number of ETFs
- 4
- Avg. Expense Ratio
- 0.99%
- Avg. Dividend Yield
- 0.00%
- Avg. 1 Year Return
- -43.32%
- Median Risk/Return Score
- 6 / 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BetaPro Gold Bullion -2x Daily Bear ETF | Inverse Commodities | Jan 22, 2008 | — | 1.97% | -21.65% | 0.00% | 4 | ||||||||
| BetaPro Natural Gas Inverse Leveraged Daily Bear E... | Inverse Commodities | Jan 15, 2008 | — | -46.11% | -35.47% | 0.00% | 6 | ||||||||
| BetaPro Crude Oil Inverse Leveraged Daily Bear ETF | Inverse Commodities | Jan 15, 2008 | — | -70.59% | -37.53% | 0.00% | 2 | ||||||||
| BetaPro Silver -2x Daily Bear ETF | Inverse Commodities | Jun 29, 2009 | — | -42.44% | -54.09% | 0.00% | 2 |
Best Inverse Commodities ETFs by Risk/Return Score
The top Inverse Commodities ETFs by PortfoliosLab Risk/Return Score are KOLD (10) 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 | 10 | 141.09M | Oct 2011 | |
| DB Gold Short Exchange Traded Notes | 8 | 1.84M | Feb 2008 | |
| MicroSectors Gold -3X Inverse Leveraged ETN | 4 | 15.50M | Feb 2023 | |
| ProShares UltraShort Silver | 2 | 96.82M | Dec 2008 |
Best-Performing Inverse Commodities ETFs Over 5 Years
The top Inverse Commodities ETFs is DGZ (-9.26%).
Across the lineup, Inverse Commodities ETFs show an average 1-year return of -43.32% and an average 5-year return of -31.66%, providing a clearer view of performance across different investment horizons.
| Symbol | Name | Return 5Y | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DB Gold Short Exchange Traded Notes | -9.26% | 1.84M | Feb 2008 | |
| ProShares UltraShort Bloomberg Natural Gas | -36.20% | 141.09M | Oct 2011 | |
| ProShares UltraShort Silver | -49.51% | 96.82M | 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% | 141.09M | Oct 2011 | |
| ProShares UltraShort Silver | 1.32% | 96.82M | Dec 2008 |
Highest-Yield Inverse Commodities ETFs
| Symbol | Name | Dividend Yield | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DB Gold Short Exchange Traded Notes | 0.00% | 1.84M | Feb 2008 | |
| ProShares UltraShort Silver | 0.00% | 96.82M | Dec 2008 | |
| MicroSectors Gold -3X Inverse Leveraged ETN | 0.00% | 15.50M | Feb 2023 | |
| ProShares UltraShort Bloomberg Natural Gas | 0.00% | 141.09M | Oct 2011 |
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