{"id":518401,"date":"2024-01-08T12:12:46","date_gmt":"2024-01-08T12:12:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/?p=518401"},"modified":"2024-08-27T09:24:47","modified_gmt":"2024-08-27T08:24:47","slug":"commodity-etfs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.finder.com\/uk\/share-trading\/invest-in\/exchange-traded-funds-etfs\/commodity-etfs","title":{"rendered":"Commodity ETFs"},"content":{"rendered":"

Commodities are the unsung heroes of our daily lives. They include everything from the cotton in your T-shirt to the fuel in your car, and even the rare metals powering your smartphone. Nations have warred over natural resources for centuries \u2013 but hold on, Conquistador. Nowadays, you can invest in commodities<\/a> with just a few clicks of a mouse.<\/p>

By investing in a commodity exchange-traded fund (ETF)<\/a>, you can diversify your portfolio<\/a> while also taking a stake in the building blocks of our everyday lives. As the world grapples with an ever-growing population and a sweeping green revolution, the demand for these resources is skyrocketing. <\/p>

Best commodity ETFs<\/h3>

Finding the best commodity ETFs can be a challenge, with all of the contenders offering a pick-and-mix of different natural resources for you to invest in with an ETF<\/a>. <\/p>

Commodities tend to be a volatile area of investing with big price swings and lots of fluctuations and performance can vary wildly day to day. So to give you an idea of what\u2019s out there, here are the 5 largest commodity ETFs. <\/p>

Table: sorted by fund size based on data from JustETF.com (to 6 August 2024)<\/div>
Icon<\/th>ETF<\/th>5-year performance<\/th>Fund size<\/th>Link to invest<\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
\"Invesco<\/td>Invesco Bloomberg Commodity UCITS ETF Acc (CMOP)<\/td>27.16%<\/td>\u00a31.9 billion<\/td>Invest with HL<\/a>Capital at risk<\/td><\/tr>
\"iShares<\/td> iShares Gold Producers UCITS ETF (SPGP)<\/td>21.45%<\/td>\u00a31.3 billion<\/td>Invest with HL<\/a>Capital at risk<\/td><\/tr>
\"iShares<\/td>iShares Diversified Commodity Swap UCITS ETF (COMM)<\/td>27.81%<\/td>\u00a31 billion<\/td>Capital at risk<\/td><\/tr>
\"iShares<\/td>iShares Bloomberg Roll Select Commodity Swap UCITS ETF USD (ROLG)<\/td>48.26%<\/td>\u00a31 billion<\/td>Invest with InvestEngine<\/a>Capital at risk<\/td><\/tr>
\"amundi<\/td> Amundi Bloomberg Equal-weight Commodity ex-Agriculture UCITS ETF Acc (COMG)<\/td>41.40%<\/td>\u00a30.9 billion <\/td>Invest with InvestEngine<\/a>Capital at risk<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>

All investing should be regarded as longer term. The value of your investments can go up and down, and you may get back less than you invest. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. If you\u2019re not sure which investments are right for you, please seek out a financial adviser. Capital at risk.<\/p><\/div><\/article>

How to invest in commodity ETFs<\/h3>
  1. Open a share dealing account.<\/strong> To invest in commodity ETFs, you\u2019ll need to open a share trading account that offers ETFs<\/a> as an option.<\/li>
  2. Fund your account.<\/strong> The next step is to deposit money into your account to buy shares or invest in a fund, either by bank transfer or using a debit card.<\/li>
  3. Choose your commodity ETFs.<\/strong> Either select a broad commodity ETF or one focusing on a specific commodity and do some research. Once you know what you want, find the commodity ETF on your platform.<\/li>
  4. Review and hit buy.<\/strong> It\u2019s as simple as that.<\/li><\/ol>

    Compare share dealing accounts to find the right platform for you. Make sure to use a platform with access to international markets or a large exchange-traded fund (ETF) selection if you want to invest in top commodity ETFs from around the world.\n\n\n\n