drbagel

Comparing Commodity ETFs/ETNs

Just to clarify, the target (base) weight of the underlying components of DBC are somewhat different and are probably the more important numbers over the long haul.
Energy 55%
Grains 22.5%
Gold 10%
Aluminum 12.5%

I think DJP has the best mix but I would be afraid to allocate such a large portion of my portfolio to a single corporate bond (which is what DJP is, essentially)

XME is a nice way to gain commodity exposure without funky tax consequences (its a stock fund), with low costs (35 basis points), with limited energy exposure (35% coal) and with virtually no oil and gas exposure (these are already well represented in the S&P 500.)

I own none of these.