VanEck Commodity Strategy ETF (PIT) belongs to the Commodities category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with PIT. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or a closer substitute for your current allocation.
Cheapest Alternatives to PIT
PIT charges 0.55% annually. There are 10 ETFs in the Commodities category with lower expense ratios, going as low as 0.19%.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Diversified Commodity Swap UCITS ETF | 0.19% | 1.44B | Mar 2022 | PIT vs ISCMF | |
| GraniteShares Bloomberg Commodity Broad Strategy N... | 0.25% | 148.77M | May 2017 | PIT vs COMB | |
| abrdn Bloomberg All Commodity Strategy K-1 Free ET... | 0.26% | 2.98B | Mar 2017 | PIT vs BCI | |
| iShares Bloomberg Roll Select Commodity Strategy E... | 0.28% | 558.83M | Apr 2018 | PIT vs CMDY | |
| SPDR Bloomberg Enhanced Roll Yield Commodity Strat... | 0.28% | 990.78M | Sep 2024 | PIT vs CERY |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to PIT
PIT has a PortfoliosLab risk / return rank of 78. There are 6 ETFs in the Commodities category with higher risk-adjusted ranks, going as high as 99.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breakwave Tanker Shipping ETF | 99 | 35.89M | May 2023 | PIT vs BWET | |
| State Street Multi-Asset Real Return ETF | 88 | 1.27B | Apr 2012 | PIT vs RLY | |
| Direxion Auspice Broad Commodity Strategy ETF | 85 | 204.85M | Mar 2017 | PIT vs COM | |
| USCF Sustainable Commodity Strategy Fund | 85 | 2.96M | Aug 2023 | PIT vs ZSC | |
| First Trust Global Tactical Commodity Strategy Fun... | 81 | 3.00B | Oct 2013 | PIT vs FTGC |
Top Performing PIT Alternatives (YTD)
PIT is at 34.35% YTD. There are 2 ETFs in the Commodities category with higher YTD returns, going as high as 1,213.29%.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breakwave Tanker Shipping ETF | 1,213.29% | 35.89M | May 2023 | PIT vs BWET | |
| Breakwave Dry Bulk Shipping ETF | 58.61% | 29.69M | Mar 2018 | PIT vs BDRY | |
| USCF Energy Commodity Strategy Absolute Return Fun... | 32.39% | 6.48M | May 2023 | PIT vs USE | |
| iShares S&P GSCI Commodity-Indexed Trust | 32.05% | 927.94M | Jul 2006 | PIT vs GSG | |
| iShares GSCI Commodity Dynamic Roll Strategy ETF | 28.66% | 1.19B | Oct 2014 | PIT vs COMT |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to PIT
PIT has 22.45% 1-year volatility. There are 29 ETFs in the Commodities category with lower 1-year volatility, going as low as 10.09%.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Direxion Auspice Broad Commodity Strategy ETF | 10.09% | 204.85M | Mar 2017 | PIT vs COM | |
| State Street Multi-Asset Real Return ETF | 10.59% | 1.27B | Apr 2012 | PIT vs RLY | |
| Simplify Chinese Commodities Strategy No K-1 ETF | 12.44% | 100.32M | Jan 2026 | PIT vs CCOM | |
| VanEck CMCI Commodity Strategy ETF | 12.56% | — | Aug 2023 | PIT vs CMCI | |
| First Trust Alternative Absolute Return Strategy E... | 12.75% | 197.61M | May 2016 | PIT vs FAAR |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to PIT
PIT has a 1-year max drawdown of -17.20%. There are 27 ETFs in the Commodities category with shallower 1-year drawdowns, going as shallow as -7.54%.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| State Street Multi-Asset Real Return ETF | -7.54% | 1.27B | Apr 2012 | PIT vs RLY | |
| Direxion Auspice Broad Commodity Strategy ETF | -7.63% | 204.85M | Mar 2017 | PIT vs COM | |
| USCF Sustainable Commodity Strategy Fund | -7.69% | 2.96M | Aug 2023 | PIT vs ZSC | |
| Teucrium Agricultural Strategy No K-1 ETF | -9.87% | 32.30M | May 2022 | PIT vs TILL | |
| First Trust Alternative Absolute Return Strategy E... | -10.64% | 197.61M | May 2016 | PIT vs FAAR |
Other ETFs from VanEck
The 10 most viewed VanEck ETFs shown here include SMH, GDX, NLR and span 13 categories. AUM among these funds goes as high as $68B.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | AUM | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VanEck Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 87 | 59.86% | 68.10B | Dec 2011 | PIT vs SMH | |
| VanEck Gold Miners ETF | Gold, Precious Metals | 31 | -9.15% | 22.65B | May 2006 | PIT vs GDX | |
| VanEck Uranium and Nuclear ETF | Uranium, Alternative Energy Equities, Energy Equities | 11 | -8.31% | 3.81B | Aug 2007 | PIT vs NLR | |
| VanEck Junior Gold Miners ETF | Gold, Precious Metals | 35 | -10.42% | 6.89B | Nov 2009 | PIT vs GDXJ | |
| VanEck Morningstar Wide Moat ETF | Large Cap Blend Equities | 38 | 7.38% | 11.80B | Apr 2012 | PIT vs MOAT | |
| VanEck Fabless Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 65 | 54.30% | 249.42M | Aug 2024 | PIT vs SMHX | |
| VanEck Rare Earth and Strategic Metals ETF | Rare Earth & Strategic Metals | 32 | -3.25% | 1.90B | Oct 2010 | PIT vs REMX | |
| VanEck BDC Income ETF | Financials Equities | 5 | -3.20% | 1.57B | Feb 2013 | PIT vs BIZD | |
| VanEck Bitcoin Trust | Cryptocurrency | 2 | -26.57% | 1.05B | Jan 2024 | PIT vs HODL | |
| VanEck IG Floating Rate ETF | Corporate Bonds, Ultrashort Bond | 99 | 2.78% | 3.00B | Apr 2011 | PIT vs FLTR |
Often Compared With PIT
Investors most often compare PIT with DBC, PDBC, TLT. These 20 comparison targets span 11 categories, based on PortfoliosLab usage data.
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