Invesco DB Base Metals Fund (DBB) belongs to the Metals category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with DBB. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to DBB
DBB charges 0.80% annually. There are 3 ETFs in the Metals category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.39%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares MSCI Global Metals & Mining Producers ETF | 0.39% | 2.12B | Jan 2012 | DBB vs PICK | |
| iShares Strategic Metals ETF | 0.49% | 28.50M | Sep 2023 | DBB vs ISTM | |
| abrdn Physical Platinum Shares ETF | 0.60% | 1.78B | Jan 2010 | DBB vs PPLT | |
| United States Copper Index Fund | 1.06% | 731.45M | Nov 2011 | DBB vs CPER | |
| Sprott Physical Copper Trust | 1.30% | — | Jun 2024 | DBB vs SCOP |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to DBB
DBB has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 61. No ETFs in the Metals category have higher risk-adjusted ranks; the top alternatives shown here go as high as 59.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares MSCI Global Metals & Mining Producers ETF | 59 | 2.12B | Jan 2012 | DBB vs PICK | |
| iShares Strategic Metals ETF | 31 | 28.50M | Sep 2023 | DBB vs ISTM | |
| United States Copper Index Fund | 17 | 731.45M | Nov 2011 | DBB vs CPER | |
| abrdn Physical Platinum Shares ETF | 15 | 1.78B | Jan 2010 | DBB vs PPLT |
Top Performing DBB Alternatives (YTD)
DBB is at 6.89% YTD. There are 2 ETFs in the Metals category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 9.93%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares MSCI Global Metals & Mining Producers ETF | 9.93% | 2.12B | Jan 2012 | DBB vs PICK | |
| United States Copper Index Fund | 9.90% | 731.45M | Nov 2011 | DBB vs CPER | |
| iShares Strategic Metals ETF | 1.06% | 28.50M | Sep 2023 | DBB vs ISTM | |
| abrdn Physical Platinum Shares ETF | -22.38% | 1.78B | Jan 2010 | DBB vs PPLT |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to DBB
DBB has 18.74% 1-year volatility. No ETFs in the Metals category have lower 1-year volatility; the lowest-volatility alternatives shown here go as low as 30.36%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares MSCI Global Metals & Mining Producers ETF | 30.36% | 2.12B | Jan 2012 | DBB vs PICK | |
| iShares Strategic Metals ETF | 31.76% | 28.50M | Sep 2023 | DBB vs ISTM | |
| United States Copper Index Fund | 34.16% | 731.45M | Nov 2011 | DBB vs CPER | |
| Sprott Physical Copper Trust | 40.94% | — | Jun 2024 | DBB vs SCOP | |
| abrdn Physical Platinum Shares ETF | 50.14% | 1.78B | Jan 2010 | DBB vs PPLT |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to DBB
DBB has a 1-year max drawdown of -11.00%. No ETFs in the Metals category have shallower 1-year drawdowns; the lowest-drawdown alternatives shown here go as shallow as -19.54%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares MSCI Global Metals & Mining Producers ETF | -19.54% | 2.12B | Jan 2012 | DBB vs PICK | |
| iShares Strategic Metals ETF | -22.47% | 28.50M | Sep 2023 | DBB vs ISTM | |
| United States Copper Index Fund | -24.77% | 731.45M | Nov 2011 | DBB vs CPER | |
| abrdn Physical Platinum Shares ETF | -43.98% | 1.78B | Jan 2010 | DBB vs PPLT |
Other ETFs from Invesco
The 10 most viewed Invesco ETFs shown here include QQQ, SPMO, QQQM and span 11 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $466B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco QQQ ETF | Nasdaq-100 | 51 | 13.58% | 465.90B | Mar 1999 | DBB vs QQQ | |
| Invesco S&P 500 Momentum ETF | Momentum, S&P 500 | 51 | 21.65% | 20.86B | Oct 2015 | DBB vs SPMO | |
| Invesco NASDAQ 100 ETF | Nasdaq-100 | 52 | 13.60% | 97.49B | Oct 2020 | DBB vs QQQM | |
| Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF | S&P 500, Equal Weight | 59 | 11.80% | 96.07B | Apr 2003 | DBB vs RSP | |
| Invesco PHLX Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 90 | 66.02% | 2.39B | Jun 2021 | DBB vs SOXQ | |
| Invesco S&P 500 Quality ETF | S&P 500, Large Cap Blend Equities | 58 | 13.32% | 19.40B | Dec 2005 | DBB vs SPHQ | |
| Invesco S&P 500 Top 50 ETF | S&P 500 | 36 | 2.78% | 10.61B | May 2005 | DBB vs XLG | |
| Invesco S&P 500® High Dividend Low Volatility ETF | Dividend, S&P 500, Large Cap Value Equities | 44 | 12.37% | 3.36B | Oct 2012 | DBB vs SPHD | |
| Invesco S&P MidCap Momentum ETF | Momentum, Mid Cap Growth Equities | 42 | 13.17% | 7.22B | Mar 2005 | DBB vs XMMO | |
| Invesco S&P International Developed Momentum ETF | Momentum, Foreign Large Cap Equities | 41 | 6.72% | 3.95B | Feb 2012 | DBB vs IDMO |
Often Compared With DBB
Investors most often compare DBB with DBA, DBC, DBE. These 20 comparison targets span 16 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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