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Invesco DB Commodity Index Tracking Fund (DBC)
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Upturn Advisory Summary
10/31/2025: DBC (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
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Not Recommended Performance
These Stocks/ETFs, based on Upturn Advisory, consistently fall short of market performance, signaling caution before investing.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type ETF | Historic Profit -18.36% | Avg. Invested days 38 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
Upturn Star Rating | Upturn Advisory Performance  3.0 | ETF Returns Performance  1.0 |
| Profits based on simulation | Last Close 10/31/2025 |
Key Highlights
Volume (30-day avg) - | Beta 0.8 | 52 Weeks Range 19.84 - 23.32 | Updated Date 06/29/2025 |
52 Weeks Range 19.84 - 23.32 | Updated Date 06/29/2025 |
Upturn AI SWOT
Invesco DB Commodity Index Tracking Fund
ETF Overview
Overview
The Invesco DB Commodity Index Tracking Fund (DBC) is designed to track the DBIQ Optimum Yield Diversified Commodity Index Excess Return. It seeks to provide investment results that correspond generally to the changes, before fees and expenses, of the index, focusing on exposure to a diversified basket of commodities futures contracts.
Reputation and Reliability
Invesco is a large, well-established asset management firm with a strong reputation and extensive experience in the ETF market.
Management Expertise
Invesco has a dedicated team of portfolio managers and analysts with expertise in commodity investing and futures contracts.
Investment Objective
Goal
To track the DBIQ Optimum Yield Diversified Commodity Index Excess Return, reflecting the performance of a diversified basket of commodities.
Investment Approach and Strategy
Strategy: Tracks a specific index that provides exposure to commodities futures contracts, utilizing an optimum yield methodology.
Composition Primarily holds futures contracts on a diversified range of commodities, including energy, agriculture, and metals.
Market Position
Market Share: DBC's market share in the broad commodity ETF space is significant, though varied based on specific commodity exposure.
Total Net Assets (AUM): 1670000000
Competitors
Key Competitors
- Invesco Optimum Yield Diversified Commodity Strategy No K-1 ETF (PDBC)
- iShares S&P GSCI Commodity Indexed Trust (GSG)
- United States Commodity Index Fund (USCI)
Competitive Landscape
The commodity ETF industry is competitive with several established players. DBC differentiates itself through its use of the DBIQ Optimum Yield Diversified Commodity Index. PDBC offers similar exposure but without K-1. GSG tracks a broader index and is more liquid. USCI has a different weighting methodology. A disadvantage of DBC is potentially higher volatility due to futures exposure.
Financial Performance
Historical Performance: Historical performance can vary significantly depending on commodity market cycles. [1.2, -10.5, 22.3, -1.5, 30.1]
Benchmark Comparison: DBC's performance is typically closely aligned with the DBIQ Optimum Yield Diversified Commodity Index Excess Return.
Expense Ratio: 0.85
Liquidity
Average Trading Volume
DBC exhibits moderate to high liquidity, indicated by a substantial average daily trading volume.
Bid-Ask Spread
DBC generally has a relatively tight bid-ask spread, reflecting its adequate liquidity and trading activity.
Market Dynamics
Market Environment Factors
DBC is significantly influenced by global supply and demand dynamics for commodities, macroeconomic factors such as inflation and interest rates, and geopolitical events.
Growth Trajectory
DBC's growth is closely tied to commodity price trends and investor demand for commodity exposure, with some fluctuations based on shifting global economic conditions.
Moat and Competitive Advantages
Competitive Edge
DBC's competitive advantage lies in its well-established tracking of the DBIQ Optimum Yield Diversified Commodity Index Excess Return, providing optimized roll yields in commodity futures contracts. Its transparent strategy and broad commodity diversification offer investors a streamlined approach to accessing the commodity market. Invesco's reputation and experience in managing commodity ETFs further enhance its appeal. However, other no-k1 funds compete in this segment, so DBC must offer benefits like yield optimization.
Risk Analysis
Volatility
DBC's volatility can be significant due to the inherent volatility of commodity prices and futures contracts.
Market Risk
DBC is subject to market risk related to commodity price fluctuations, changes in supply and demand, and geopolitical events impacting commodity markets.
Investor Profile
Ideal Investor Profile
Ideal investors are those seeking diversified exposure to commodities as part of a broader portfolio for inflation hedging or diversification purposes.
Market Risk
DBC is suitable for investors with a moderate to high risk tolerance who understand commodity markets and are comfortable with potential volatility; it may be less suitable for risk-averse investors.
Summary
Invesco DB Commodity Index Tracking Fund (DBC) provides diversified exposure to commodities futures contracts through its tracking of the DBIQ Optimum Yield Diversified Commodity Index Excess Return. Its performance is heavily influenced by global commodity markets and macroeconomic factors. While it offers diversification benefits and potential inflation hedging, it's subject to significant volatility. DBC suits investors with a moderate to high risk tolerance looking for commodity exposure within a broader investment strategy.
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Sources and Disclaimers
Data Sources:
- Invesco, Bloomberg, ETF.com
Disclaimers:
The data and analysis provided are for informational purposes only and do not constitute financial advice. Investment decisions should be based on individual circumstances and consultation with a financial advisor. Market share percentages are estimates and may vary.
AI Summarization is directionally correct and might not be accurate.
Summarized information shown could be a few years old and not current.
Fundamental Rating based on AI could be based on old data.
AI-generated summaries may have inaccuracies (hallucinations). Please verify the information before taking action.
About Invesco DB Commodity Index Tracking Fund
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The fund pursues its investment objective by investing in a portfolio of exchange-traded futures on Light Sweet Crude Oil (WTI), Heating Oil, RBOB Gasoline, Natural Gas, Brent Crude, Gold, Silver, Aluminum, Zinc, Copper Grade A, Corn, Wheat, Soybeans, and Sugar. The index is composed of notional amounts of each of these commodities.
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