Best ETFs
U.S. News has identified exchange-traded funds best suited for long-term investors seeking low-cost, diversified portfolios. Our rankings compare the cost and structure of hundreds of ETFs. Read more about our Best Fit ranking methodology.
Commodity ETF Rankings
| Basic Materials | Emerging Markets Debt | Natural Resources |
| Commodities | Gold Oriented | Precious Metals |
Basic Materials
| #1 |
Vanguard Materials Index Fund (VAW) Performance (1-YR): 20.31% Expense Ratio: 0.14% |
| #2 |
SPDR S&P Metals & Mining ETF (XME) Performance (1-YR): 8.74% Expense Ratio: 0.35% |
| #3 |
iShares Dow Jones US Basic Materials Sector Index Fund (IYM) Performance (1-YR): 12.85% Expense Ratio: 0.47% |
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Commodities
| #1 |
PowerShares DB Base Metals Fund (DBB) Performance (1-YR): 7.77% Expense Ratio: 0.75% |
| #2 |
iShares GSCI Commodity-Indexed Trust (GSG) Performance (1-YR): 8.06% Expense Ratio: 0.75% |
| #3 |
PowerShares DB Commodity Index Tracking Fund (DBC) Performance (1-YR): 5.95% Expense Ratio: 0.75% |
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Emerging Markets Debt
| #1 |
SPDR Barclays Emerging Markets Local Bond ETF (EBND) Performance (1-YR): 5.63% Expense Ratio: 0.50% |
| #2 |
Market Vectors Emerging Markets Local Currency Bond ETF (EMLC) Performance (1-YR): 5.29% Expense Ratio: 0.49% |
| #3 |
iShares Emergine Markets Local Currency Bond Fund (LEMB) Performance (1-YR): 6.08% Expense Ratio: 0.60% |
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Gold Oriented
| #1 |
PowerShares DB Gold Fund (DGL) Performance (1-YR): 16.47% Expense Ratio: 0.50% |
| #2 |
iShares COMEX Gold Trust (IAU) Performance (1-YR): 15.14% Expense Ratio: 0.25% |
| #3 |
Market Vectors Gold Miners ETF (GDX) Performance (1-YR): 39.97% Expense Ratio: 0.55% |
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Natural Resources
| #1 |
Vanguard Energy Index Fund (VDE) Performance (1-YR): 23.68% Expense Ratio: 0.14% |
| #2 |
SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Equipment & Services ETF (XES) Performance (1-YR): 35.80% Expense Ratio: 0.36% |
| #3 |
iShares MSCI Global Select Metals & Mining Producers Fund (PICK) Performance (1-YR): 10.18% Expense Ratio: 0.39% |
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Precious Metals
| #1 |
Global X Silver Miners ETF (SIL) Performance (1-YR): 31.30% Expense Ratio: 0.65% |
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Updated 06.17.2013













