DBC — Invesco DB Commodity Index Tracking Fund
Commodities Ranked #167 of 458 tracked ETFs · Issued by Invesco
DBC Price Performance — Growth of $10,000
Value of a $10,000 investment in DBC over time, compared with SPY. Both lines are rebased to $10,000 on the first shared date. Based on total returns — prices are adjusted for dividends and splits, so this assumes distributions were reinvested. Hover or tap the chart for exact values.
DBC Drawdown
The "underwater" chart: DBC's decline from its highest prior value at each point in time. It shows how deep past losses ran and how long the fund took to recover to break-even.
What If You'd Invested in DBC?
See what a lump sum in DBC would have grown to, with the option to add a regular monthly contribution on top. Figures use total returns — dividends are assumed reinvested.
Past performance doesn't predict future results. Assumes contributions on the first trading day of each month, no trading costs or taxes, and reinvested distributions. History is limited to the range published in the site's daily return data.
Overview
The Invesco DB Commodity Index Tracking Fund (Ticker: DBC) is a commodities ETF, issued by Invesco. It currently ranks #167 out of 458 tracked ETFs across all categories, indicating a moderate position in the market. The fund has an expense ratio of 0.85%, which is relatively low, and a dividend yield of 2.39%, suggesting it provides a modest income stream for investors. With an asset under management (AUM) of $1.71B, the fund has attracted a significant amount of investment, reflecting its popularity among investors. The price of $31.26 per share positions it as a mid-range offering in terms of cost, which is in line with its size and popularity.
Over the past year, the Invesco DB Commodity Index Tracking Fund has shown strong performance, with a return of 47.81%. This is followed by a 3-year return of 46.53%, indicating a consistent upward trend. The 1-month return of 3.13% and the 1-week return of 4.20% suggest that the fund has been performing well in the short term as well. The 6-month return of 27.07% and the year-to-date (YTD) return of 39.62% further support the positive trend. The 1-day return of +0.48% indicates that the fund has been stable on a daily basis, with no significant volatility. This performance pattern suggests a steady and positive trend over various time horizons.
The Invesco DB Commodity Index Tracking Fund has a volatility label of 'Moderate', which is consistent with its beta of 1.06, indicating that it tends to move in line with the market. The Sharpe ratio of 2.13 suggests that the fund provides a good risk-adjusted return, meaning that the returns are relatively high compared to the level of risk taken. The maximum drawdown of -16.54% indicates that the fund has experienced a significant decline in value at one point, but it has since recovered. This combination of moderate volatility, a high Sharpe ratio, and a manageable drawdown suggests that the fund is suitable for investors who are willing to accept some level of risk for the potential of higher returns, particularly in a market that is favorable to commodities.
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Market Backdrop
10-Year Treasury Yield: 4.69% (as of 2026-08-20) — The yield on 10-year US Treasury bonds — the standard "risk-free rate" benchmark used to contextualize this fund’s Sharpe ratio and returns.
CBOE Volatility Index (VIX): 16.01 (as of 2026-08-20) — A real-time gauge of expected S&P 500 volatility over the next 30 days — useful context for this fund’s own volatility label.
Federal Funds Rate: 3.63% (as of 2026-07-01) — The Federal Reserve’s target policy rate, which anchors short-term borrowing costs across the economy.
What DBC's Fees Cost You
DBC charges an expense ratio of 0.85% a year, deducted automatically from the fund's value. Small percentages compound into real money — adjust the figures below to see the impact on your own numbers.
Assumes a constant gross return and no additional contributions — a simplification, but it isolates exactly what the expense ratio costs. Try the full fee calculator to model contributions and compare any two funds.
DBC Dividend Income Estimator
DBC currently yields 2.39%. Enter an amount to see the income that implies, or set a monthly income target to see the investment it would take.
Based on the fund's current trailing yield, which varies with price and distributions — treat it as an estimate, not a guarantee. Yields are not adjusted for tax.
See it in a portfolio
DBC isn't one of the twelve funds in the portfolio game, but GLD — Gold — sits in the same category and is. It is an equivalent, not a substitute: different holdings, different fee, different returns.
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DBC Liquidity, Domicile & Tax Treatment
Liquidity: Quoted bid/ask spread is 0.06% and average daily volume is 963K/day. Tighter spreads and higher volume mean lower round-trip trading costs; this is a live-market snapshot and can widen during volatile sessions. AUM of $1.71B provides ample scale, supporting tight spreads and issuer commitment to keep the fund open.
Domicile & tax treatment: DBC is a US-domiciled, SEC-registered ('40 Act) exchange-traded fund. Dividends and capital gains distributions are reported to US investors on Form 1099-DIV, and the fund is not subject to the PFIC reporting or UCITS-specific rules that apply to Irish- or Luxembourg-domiciled funds. Non-US investors should note that US-domiciled ETFs are generally subject to 30% US withholding tax on dividends (unless reduced by treaty) and to US estate tax exposure on the position — Irish-domiciled UCITS ETFs tracking the same index often avoid both, which is why non-US residents frequently prefer the UCITS equivalent where one exists. This is general information, not tax advice — consult a tax professional for your situation.
DBC Performance History
| Period | Return |
|---|---|
| 1-Day | +0.48% |
| 1-Week | +4.20% |
| 1-Month | +3.13% |
| 3-Month | +1.82% |
| 6-Month | +27.07% |
| YTD | +39.62% |
| 1-Year | +47.81% |
| 3-Year | +46.53% |
How DBC Compares to Other Commodities ETFs
| Rank | Grade | Ticker | Name | 1-Year | Exp. Ratio | AUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #39 | B |
BCI | abrdn Bloomberg All Commodity Strategy K-1 Free ETF | +44.64% | 0.26% | $2.98B |
| #88 | B |
PDBC | Invesco Optimum Yield Diversified Commodity Strategy No K-1 ETF | +48.69% | 0.59% | $6.40B |
| #98 | B |
GLDM | SPDR Gold MiniShares | +37.70% | 0.1% | $27.4B |
| #107 | B |
IAU | iShares Gold Trust | +37.48% | 0.25% | $59.7B |
| #127 | B |
GLD | SPDR Gold Shares | +37.29% | 0.4% | $130B |
| #128 | B |
DJP | iPath Bloomberg Commodity Index Total Return(SM) ETN | +51.06% | 0.7% | $935M |
| #131 | B |
IAUM | iShares Gold Trust Micro | +37.69% | 0.09% | $6.34B |
| #143 | B |
COMT | iShares GSCI Commodity Dynamic Roll Strategy ETF | +44.27% | 0.48% | $1.19B |
| #145 | B |
SGOL | abrdn Physical Gold Shares ETF | +37.63% | 0.17% | $6.73B |
| #167 | C |
DBC | Invesco DB Commodity Index Tracking Fund | +47.81% | 0.85% | $1.71B |
| #175 | C |
SLV | iShares Silver Trust | +82.17% | 0.5% | $28.1B |
| #181 | C |
GSG | iShares S&P GSCI Commodity-Indexed Trust | +51.84% | 0.75% | $928M |
| #190 | C |
OUNZ | VanEck Merk Gold Trust | +37.47% | 0.25% | $2.54B |
| #193 | C |
BAR | GraniteShares Gold Trust | +37.57% | 0.1749% | $1.31B |
| #203 | C |
DBB | Invesco DB Base Metals Fund | +35.01% | 0.75% | $362M |
| #224 | C |
USO | United States Oil Fund, LP | +83.13% | 0.86% | $1.99B |
| #266 | C |
CPER | United States Copper Index Fund, LP | +44.58% | 0.88% | $732M |
| #346 | C |
PPLT | abrdn Physical Platinum Shares ETF | +39.28% | 0.6% | $1.87B |
| #389 | C |
DBA | Invesco DB Agriculture Fund | +7.87% | 0.85% | $1.21B |
| #437 | F |
PALL | abrdn Physical Palladium Shares ETF | +20.23% | 0.6% | $615M |
| #446 | F |
WEAT | Teucrium Wheat Fund | +20.14% | 1% | $295M |
| #458 | F |
UNG | United States Natural Gas Fund, LP | -17.64% | 1.17% | $468M |