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
- -37.33%
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DB Gold Short Exchange Traded Notes | Inverse Commodities, Gold, Precious Metals | Feb 27, 2008 | 0.75% | 0.34% | -8.38% | 0.00% | 7 | ||||||||
| MicroSectors Gold -3X Inverse Leveraged ETN | Inverse Commodities | Feb 21, 2023 | 0.95% | -8.96% | — | 0.00% | 4 | ||||||||
| ProShares UltraShort Bloomberg Natural Gas | Oil & Gas, Inverse Commodities, Leveraged Commodities | Oct 4, 2011 | 0.95% | -22.99% | -23.37% | 0.00% | 16 | ||||||||
| ProShares UltraShort Silver | Silver, Inverse Commodities, Precious Metals | Dec 1, 2008 | 1.32% | -36.99% | -38.60% | 0.00% | 3 |
Best Inverse Commodities ETFs by Risk/Return Score
The top Inverse Commodities ETFs by PortfoliosLab Risk/Return Score are KOLD (16) and DGZ (7).
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 | 16 | 125.11M | Oct 2011 | |
| DB Gold Short Exchange Traded Notes | 7 | 1.84M | Feb 2008 | |
| MicroSectors Gold -3X Inverse Leveraged ETN | 4 | 15.50M | Feb 2023 | |
| ProShares UltraShort Silver | 3 | 93.82M | Dec 2008 |
Best-Performing Inverse Commodities ETFs Over 5 Years
The top Inverse Commodities ETFs is DGZ (-11.15%).
Across the lineup, Inverse Commodities ETFs show an average 1-year return of -37.33% and an average 5-year return of -31.22%, providing a clearer view of performance across different investment horizons.
| Symbol | Name | Return 5Y | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DB Gold Short Exchange Traded Notes | -11.15% | 1.84M | Feb 2008 | |
| ProShares UltraShort Bloomberg Natural Gas | -33.57% | 125.11M | Oct 2011 | |
| ProShares UltraShort Silver | -48.94% | 93.82M | 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 | |
| ProShares UltraShort Bloomberg Natural Gas | 0.95% | 125.11M | Oct 2011 | |
| MicroSectors Gold -3X Inverse Leveraged ETN | 0.95% | 15.50M | Feb 2023 | |
| ProShares UltraShort Silver | 1.32% | 93.82M | Dec 2008 |
Highest-Yield Inverse Commodities ETFs
| Symbol | Name | Dividend Yield | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ProShares UltraShort Bloomberg Natural Gas | 0.00% | 125.11M | Oct 2011 | |
| ProShares UltraShort Silver | 0.00% | 93.82M | Dec 2008 | |
| DB Gold Short Exchange Traded Notes | 0.00% | 1.84M | Feb 2008 | |
| MicroSectors Gold -3X Inverse Leveraged ETN | 0.00% | 15.50M | Feb 2023 |
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