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DB Gold Short Exchange Traded Notes
DGZ performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of April 24, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -4.58% | +6.60% | -7.98% | -28.17% | -49.39% | -53.29% |
| Flows | - | - | - | - | - | -$318K |
Characteristics
The DB Gold Short Exchange Traded Notes is built to track the DBIQ Optimum Yield Gold Excess Return Index - USD. The dividend policy is no income.
| Management strategy | Passive |
| Strategy | Inverse |
| Provider | Deutsche Bank AG |
| N° of holdings | 0 |
| Replication method | |
| Asset class | Commodity |
| Dividend policy | No income |
| Inception date | February 27, 2008 |
| ESG | No |
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DGZ's exposure
This ETF provides synthetic exposure. It does not hold the securities of the index directly so we cannot display its exposure breakdown.
Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +48.20% | +31.48% | +21.90% | +19.72% |
Max drawdown | -11.42% | -40.62% | -61.90% | -63.44% |
Max drawdown duration | 43d | 340d | 929d | 1283d |
Time to recover | 17d | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Replication quality
Data as of April 29, 2026Create an account to view replication metrics
1 year cumulative return difference | |
|---|---|
| Best | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
| daily return difference | |
|---|---|
| Average | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
What type of ETF is DGZ?
DGZ is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Commodity assets. It is managed by Deutsche Bank AG.
What index does DGZ track?
DGZ tracks the DBIQ Optimum Yield Gold Excess Return Index - USD.
What does DGZ invest in?
This ETN provides inverse exposure (-1x) to Gold. It is part of the segment: Inverse Commodity.
What is the expense ratio of DGZ?
The total expense ratio (TER) of DGZ is 0.75%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was DGZ launched?
DGZ was launched on February 27, 2008, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of DGZ?
DGZ is issued by Deutsche Bank AG.
What is the AUM of DGZ?
As of April 24, 2026, DGZ manages $1.56 M, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has DGZ performed recently?
As of April 24, 2026, DGZ delivered a return of -4.58% over the past month (1M performance), 6.6% over the past three months (3M), and -7.98% year-to-date (YTD).
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