ETF Prime: Electrification ETFs & the Investing vs Gambling Debate

Electrification ETFs, commodities, and the line between investing and speculation were at the center of this week's ETF Prime. Host Nate Geraci welcomed Paul Baiocchi, head of fund sales and strategy at SS&C ALPS Advisors, and Dave Nadig of ETF.com.

ETF Trends • Jul 22, 2026

Beyond Gold: Why Broad Commodities ETFs Win

Gold — the commodity most investors associate with the category — doesn't currently appear at all in one broad commodities fund's portfolio. Refined fuel contracts top the lineup instead.

ETF Trends • Jul 16, 2026

SDCI: Downgrading To Hold As The War Premium Evaporates

USCF SummerHaven Dynamic Commodity Strategy No K-1 Fund ETF is downgraded from 'Buy' to 'Hold' after a strong 21%+ return since September 2025. SDCI remains heavily weighted to petroleum (34.6%), exposing it to oil price volatility and recent geopolitical developments, notably the Iran ceasefire. WTI oil prices have round-tripped to historical averages, but U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserve depletion and unresolved Middle East tensions keep supply risks elevated.

Seeking Alpha • Jul 1, 2026

Real Assets or Active ETFs? Where RIAs Allocate

Registered investment advisors did not pull back on exchange-traded funds in the first quarter of 2026. They kept adding them, according to AdvizorPro's Q1 2026 Quarterly RIA ETF Trends Report.

ETF Trends • May 26, 2026

This commodities strategy can protect you from inflation, scarcity and even price declines

A dynamic commodities strategy can enhance an investment portfolio's returns over the long term.

Market Watch • Mar 18, 2026

SDCI: A Commodities Fund With Momentum

SDCI has demonstrated robust performance, significantly outperforming its peers over the past year with a gain of over 20%, and has a high momentum rating. The fund's methodology selects 14 commodities each month from a universe of 27 by choosing those with the greatest backwardation (or least contango), essentially betting on a 'normalization.' The fund's primary advantage for retail investors is its structure, which allows it to issue a standard Form 1099 instead of the more complex K-1 form.

Seeking Alpha • Sep 5, 2025

This Strong Performer Underscores ETF Commodities Exposure

Market wildcards like tariffs and geopolitical tensions continue to keep investors cautiously optimistic. To help quell that market uncertainty, it's an opportune time to get commodities exposure via one strong-performing ETF: the USCF SummerHaven Dynamic Commodity Strategy No K-1 Fund (SDCI).

ETF Trends • Aug 1, 2025

Responding to Shifting Commodity Cycles With SDCI

The past few years have seen a notable acceleration in commodity price cycles. Research from the World Bank shows that since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, full commodity cycles have nearly halved in length — driven by global disruptions ranging from geopolitical conflicts to extreme weather events.

ETF Trends • Jul 25, 2025

SDCI: Unpredictable And Shifting Commodity Exposure

USCF SummerHaven Dynamic Commodity Strategy No K-1 Fund ETF is an ETF that actively trades a rotating basket of commodity futures, relying entirely on the skill of its managers for returns. The fund's unpredictable and shifting commodity exposure makes it difficult for investors to form a clear view, or thesis, on its future performance. Despite its appeal as an uncorrelated asset, SDCI's historical returns are underwhelming compared to lower-risk alternatives like muni bonds or Treasury funds.

Seeking Alpha • May 29, 2025

A Commodity ETF to Help Diversify Your Portfolio

Commodity stocks have been a hot topic in recent months. Riding that wave, investors are increasingly revisiting commodity ETFs like the USCF SummerHaven Dynamic Commodity Strategy No K-1 Fund (SDCI).

ETF Trends • May 9, 2025