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 0.41%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| abrdn Bloomberg Industrial Metals Strategy K-1 Fre... | 0.41% | 29.29M | Sep 2021 | DBB vs BCIM | |
| iShares Strategic Metals ETF | 0.49% | 31.05M | Sep 2023 | DBB vs ISTM | |
| WisdomTree Efficient Rare Earth Plus Strategic Met... | 0.55% | 8.02M | May 2026 | DBB vs WDIG | |
| United States Copper Index Fund | 1.06% | 343.15M | Nov 2011 | DBB vs CPER | |
| Sprott Physical Copper Trust | 1.30% | — | Jun 2024 | DBB vs SCOP |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to DBB
DBB has 18.21% 1-year volatility. No ETFs in the Metals category have lower 1-year volatility; the lowest-volatility alternatives shown here go as low as 31.04%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Strategic Metals ETF | 31.04% | 31.05M | Sep 2023 | DBB vs ISTM | |
| United States Copper Index Fund | 34.71% | 343.15M | Nov 2011 | DBB vs CPER | |
| Sprott Physical Copper Trust | 45.00% | — | Jun 2024 | DBB vs SCOP | |
| WisdomTree Efficient Rare Earth Plus Strategic Met... | 60.00% | 8.02M | May 2026 | DBB vs WDIG |
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 $471B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Invesco QQQ ETF | Nasdaq-100 | 67 | 15.37% | 471.18B | Mar 1999 | DBB vs QQQ | |
| Invesco S&P 500 Momentum ETF | Momentum, S&P 500 | 71 | 23.98% | 19.38B | Oct 2015 | DBB vs SPMO | |
| Invesco NASDAQ 100 ETF | Nasdaq-100 | 67 | 15.42% | 93.63B | Oct 2020 | DBB vs QQQM | |
| Invesco S&P 500 Equal Weight ETF | S&P 500 | 55 | 9.67% | 89.48B | Apr 2003 | DBB vs RSP | |
| Invesco S&P 500 Top 50 ETF | S&P 500 | 52 | 4.28% | 10.75B | May 2005 | DBB vs XLG | |
| Invesco PHLX Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 95 | 78.84% | 2.36B | Jun 2021 | DBB vs SOXQ | |
| Invesco S&P 500 Quality ETF | S&P 500, Large Cap Blend Equities | 58 | 14.44% | 18.74B | Dec 2005 | DBB vs SPHQ | |
| Invesco S&P 500® High Dividend Low Volatility ETF | Dividend, S&P 500, Large Cap Value Equities | 32 | 7.51% | 3.28B | Oct 2012 | DBB vs SPHD | |
| Invesco Aerospace & Defense ETF | Aerospace & Defense, Industrials Equities | 42 | 9.68% | 8.15B | Oct 2005 | DBB vs PPA | |
| Invesco S&P MidCap Momentum ETF | Momentum, Mid Cap Growth Equities | 66 | 19.62% | 7.38B | Mar 2005 | DBB vs XMMO |
Often Compared With DBB
Investors most often compare DBB with PICK, DBA, DBC. These 20 comparison targets span 14 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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