5 Low-Beta Commodity ETFs to Scoop Up Amid Market Volatility

U.S.-Iran tensions are shaking global markets. These 5 low-beta commodity ETFs are surging as oil risks and safe-haven demand drive commodity prices higher.

Zacks Investment Research • Mar 6, 2026

Flaharty Sold $13 Million of First Trust Global Tactical Commodity Strategy Fund

Flaherty sold 524,260 shares of FTGC in the fourth quarter. Quarter-end value of the position decreased by $14.8 million, reflecting both share sales and price movement.

The Motley Fool • Mar 2, 2026

Climber Capital Sells $3.5 Million of First Trust Global Tactical Commodity Strategy ETF

Sold entire FTGC stake: a decrease of 144,878 shares, for an estimated transaction value of $3.46 million (based on quarterly average price). Quarter-end position value decreased by $3.46 million, reflecting both the trade and price movement.

The Motley Fool • Feb 5, 2026

Great Diamond Liquidates Entire Stake in FTGC Worth $7.8 Million

Sold entire stake of 317,076 shares in FTGC, estimated trade value of $7.82 million Post-sale, the fund holds zero shares in FTGC, valued at $0 The position previously accounted for 1.65% of fund AUM

The Motley Fool • Oct 30, 2025

FTGC: Active Commodity Exposure That Works

Commodities are making a comeback due to concerns around inflation and offer diversification benefits to investment portfolios. First Trust Global Tactical Commodity Strategy Fund ETF is an actively managed fund that provides exposure to a diversified basket of commodities. The FTGC ETF's unique strategy aims to maximize returns by balancing its weight among different commodity sub-sectors and has outperformed competitors in the past.

Seeking Alpha • Apr 3, 2024

Time to Buy Commodity ETFs as "Super Squeeze" in the Cards?

HSBC's chief economist Paul Bloxham described global commodity markets as being in a "super squeeze," primarily driven by supply constraints, as quoted on CNBC.

Zacks Investment Research • Jan 26, 2024

FTGC: Tactical Exposure For Tail Risk Component, Not For Capital Appreciation

The case for allocating to fixed income and commodities is strengthening as we enter a new macroeconomic cycle. The First Trust Global Tactical Commodity Strategy Fund is a one holding for investors looking to balance their portfolios and hedge tail risk. FTGC provides exposure to commodities and fixed income through a diversified portfolio, making it a liquid and convenient option for investors.

Seeking Alpha • Nov 15, 2023

VettaFi Voices On: Considering Commodities

Hi VettaFi Voices! Commodities have seen outflows year to date overall, and some of the best performers have seen outflows.

ETF Trends • Oct 6, 2023

Here are the top-performing ETFs in first half of 2023 as crypto-related funds soar

Hello! This week's ETF Wrap looks at top performers in the first half of 2023, as well as flows, as stocks rally and crypto-related funds jump so far this year.

Market Watch • Jun 29, 2023

FTGC: Low Volatility At A Cost

FTGC is a prominent choice among investors and traders who use futures contracts to get exposure to commodities. Because it trades the contracts through a Cayman Islands subsidiary, it's taxed as an equity ETF and doesn't have to distribute K-1.

Seeking Alpha • Apr 9, 2023