5 Best Commodity ETFs

2. iShares Gold Trust (NYSE:IAU)

5-Year Performance as of October 10: 59.18%

The iShares Gold Trust (NYSE:IAU) mirrors the price performance of gold, while offering investors an exposure to the daily fluctuations in the price of gold bullion and providing a convenient and cost-effective means to access physical gold. It is one of the best commodity ETFs to watch. The ETF was introduced in January 2005, to help investors to diversify their portfolio, while acting as a safeguard against inflation. The reference benchmark for the iShares Gold Trust (NYSE:IAU) is the LBMA Gold Price. As of October 10, the total net assets of the fund are valued at $24.5 billion, while featuring a sponsor fee of 0.25%.