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DB Gold Short Exchange Traded Notes (DGZ) Sharpe Ratio: -0.28

ETF · Currency in USD · Last updated Jun 3, 2026

DGZ is a passive ETF by Deutsche Bank tracking the investment results of the Deutsche Bank Liquid Commodity Index - Optimum Yield Gold Excess Return (-100%). DGZ launched on Feb 27, 2008 and has a 0.75% expense ratio.

DGZ's Sharpe Ratio of -0.28 indicates that for each unit of volatility, it generates -0.28 units of excess return above the risk-free rate. The ratio is calculated using historical daily returns over the past 12 months (as of Jun 3, 2026).

Sharpe uses total volatility (standard deviation) which includes both upside and downside price movements, making it useful for comparing risk-adjusted returns across different assets.

DGZ Sharpe Ratio Rank

DGZ Sharpe Ratio Rank: 6.06
Concerning

DGZ ranks above 6.0% of all investments in our database based on Sharpe Ratio over the past 12 months, indicating weak returns relative to total risk taken. Securities are ranked from 0 (worst) to 100 (best).

What moves the rank

  • Strong returns with low total volatility → Higher rank
  • High volatility (both upside and downside) → Lower rank
  • Consistent returns → Higher rank than volatile returns of same magnitude
  • Sharp drawdowns increase volatility → Lower rank

What you can do with this information

  • Weak risk-adjusted returns relative to category peers
  • Evaluate whether this holding aligns with your risk-return objectives
  • Consider reducing exposure or re-evaluating position size
  • Review higher-ranked alternatives in the same category

DGZ Sharpe Ratio Market Positioning

The chart shows DGZ's Sharpe Ratio relative to all ETFs on our platform, with color zones indicating percentile rankings. Higher ratios indicate better risk-adjusted returns.

  • Red zone (bottom 25%): 0.90 or lower
  • Yellow zone (middle 50%): 0.90 to 2.51
  • Green zone (top 25%): 2.51 or higher
  • Top 1%: 7.82+
  • Median: 1.77 — half of all investments score higher

How it compares to other similar ETFs

The table compares DB Gold Short Exchange Traded Notes's Sharpe Ratio with other ETFs in the Inverse Commodities, Gold category across multiple time periods, showing how DGZ's risk-adjusted performance compares to similar funds.

Data shows 1-, 5-, and 10-year periods, plus each fund's all-time average, as of Jun 3, 2026.

SymbolName1Y Sharpe Ratio5Y Sharpe Ratio10Y Sharpe RatioAll Time Sharpe Ratio
GDEWisdomTree Efficient Gold Plus Equity Strategy Fund1.94
RINGiShares MSCI Global Gold Miners ETF1.57
GBUGSprott Active Gold & Silver Miners ETF1.45
GDXVanEck Gold Miners ETF1.44
GDMNWisdomTree Efficient Gold Plus Gold Miners Strategy Fund1.36
DBPInvesco DB Precious Metals Fund1.34
IAUMiShares Gold Trust Micro1.24
GLDMSPDR Gold MiniShares Trust1.24
AAAUGoldman Sachs Physical Gold ETF1.24
SGOLabrdn Physical Gold Shares ETF1.24
DGZDB Gold Short Exchange Traded Notes-0.28

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Historical Sharpe Ratio

The chart shows DGZ's rolling Sharpe ratio over time compared to your chosen benchmark. Rising trends indicate improving returns relative to total volatility, while declining trends may signal deteriorating risk-adjusted performance or increased volatility. Use multiple timeframes to distinguish short-term fluctuations from long-term patterns.

Identify market cycles by observing when DGZ consistently outperforms (line above benchmark), underperforms (below benchmark), or aligns with the benchmark.

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