The Best Metals ETFs
The table below compares the performance and other essential indicators like dividend yield and expense ratio of Metals ETFs.
- Number of ETFs
- 5
- Avg. Expense Ratio
- 0.66%
- Avg. Dividend Yield
- 3.94%
- Avg. 1 Year Return
- 38.24%
- Median Risk/Return Score
- 46 / 100
The Best Metals 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 Industrial Metals | Metals | Sep 22, 2006 | 0.49% | 15.82% | 8.39% | 0.00% | 47 | ||||||||
| WisdomTree Aluminium | Metals | Sep 27, 2006 | 0.49% | 25.85% | 6.81% | 0.00% | 87 | ||||||||
| WisdomTree Battery Metals | Metals | Mar 3, 2022 | 0.45% | 15.31% | — | 0.00% | 69 | ||||||||
| WisdomTree Copper | Metals | Sep 22, 2006 | 0.49% | 13.93% | 10.33% | 0.00% | 26 | ||||||||
| WisdomTree Industrial Metals Longer Dated | Metals | Oct 10, 2007 | 0.49% | 15.30% | 8.51% | 0.00% | 47 | ||||||||
| WisdomTree Industrial Metals Enhanced | Metals | Feb 27, 2019 | 0.40% | 10.73% | — | 0.00% | 63 | ||||||||
| WisdomTree Nickel | Metals | Sep 22, 2006 | 0.49% | 10.65% | 6.28% | 0.00% | 28 | ||||||||
| Xtrackers Physical Rhodium ETC | Metals | May 19, 2011 | 0.95% | -15.28% | 29.93% | 0.00% | 34 | ||||||||
| WisdomTree Zinc | Metals | Sep 22, 2006 | 0.49% | 15.82% | 7.37% | 0.00% | 66 |
Best Metals ETFs by Risk/Return Score
The top Metals ETFs by PortfoliosLab Risk/Return Score are DBB (72) and ISTM (46).
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 DB Base Metals Fund | 72 | 390.37M | Jan 2007 | |
| iShares Strategic Metals ETF | 46 | 32.32M | Sep 2023 | |
| United States Copper Index Fund | 22 | 343.15M | Nov 2011 |
Best-Performing Metals ETFs Over 5 Years
The top Metals ETFs is DBB (7.67%).
Across the lineup, Metals ETFs show an average 1-year return of 38.24% and an average 5-year return of 7.07%, providing a clearer view of performance across different investment horizons.
| Symbol | Name | Return 5Y | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco DB Base Metals Fund | 7.67% | 390.37M | Jan 2007 | |
| United States Copper Index Fund | 6.47% | 343.15M | Nov 2011 |
Lowest-Cost Metals ETFs
The top Metals ETFs is BCIM (0.41%).
With an average expense ratio of 0.66%, Metals 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| abrdn Bloomberg Industrial Metals Strategy K-1 Fre... | 0.41% | 29.29M | Sep 2021 | |
| iShares Strategic Metals ETF | 0.49% | 32.32M | Sep 2023 | |
| WisdomTree Efficient Rare Earth Plus Strategic Met... | 0.55% | 8.02M | May 2026 | |
| Invesco DB Base Metals Fund | 0.80% | 390.37M | Jan 2007 | |
| United States Copper Index Fund | 1.06% | 343.15M | Nov 2011 |
Highest-Yield Metals ETFs
The top Metals ETFs is ISTM (13.59%).
Across the lineup, Metals ETFs show an average dividend yield of 3.94%, offering investors a steady stream of income through regular dividend payments, making them attractive for income-seeking portfolios.
| Symbol | Name | Dividend Yield | AUM | Inception |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Strategic Metals ETF | 13.59% | 32.32M | Sep 2023 | |
| abrdn Bloomberg Industrial Metals Strategy K-1 Fre... | 3.77% | 29.29M | Sep 2021 | |
| Invesco DB Base Metals Fund | 2.35% | 390.37M | Jan 2007 | |
| United States Copper Index Fund | 0.00% | 343.15M | Nov 2011 | |
| WisdomTree Efficient Rare Earth Plus Strategic Met... | 0.00% | 8.02M | May 2026 |
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Risk vs. Return Scatterplot
The Risk vs. Return Scatterplot allows you to quickly compare funds, stocks, and ETFs in one view. It displays the yearly return of an instrument on one axis and the risk (volatility) on the other.
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