In the first quarter of 2024, Invesco DB Commodity Index Tracking Fund reported a net asset value of $74.7 million. The fund’s financial statements show an increase in revenue and a decrease in expenses, leading to a higher net income. The management discussed the market conditions and the fund’s performance, highlighting the risks associated with the commodity market. The company also disclosed legal proceedings and risk factors that could impact the business.
The Invesco DB Commodity Index Tracking Fund aims to track the DBIQ Optimum Yield Diversified Commodity Index Excess Return (the Index). The Index is intended to reflect changes in the market value of 14 commodities that make up the index.
The Fund invests in futures contracts on those 14 commodities to track the performance of the Index. The value of the Fund’s shares is expected to fluctuate based on changes in the value of those futures contracts.
Key Financial Metrics
Metric | Q1 2024 | Q1 2023 |
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Net Asset Value Per Share | Increased 4.22% | Decreased 3.61% |
Index Level | Increased 3.13% | Decreased 4.50% |
Underlying Commodity Index Level | Increased 4.52% | Decreased 3.38% |
In Q1 2024, the prices of 8 out of the 14 commodities in the Index increased, while 6 decreased. This led to a 3.13% increase in the Index level.
The strongest performers were:
The weakest performers were:
Share Price
The market price of the Fund’s shares increased 4.13% in Q1 2024 compared to a decrease of 3.73% in Q1 2023. This was driven by the overall increase in commodity prices over the period.
Net Asset Value
The Net Asset Value (NAV) per share increased 4.22% in Q1 2024 compared to a decrease of 3.61% in Q1 2023. This was largely driven by the change in market value of the futures contracts held by the Fund.
Q1 2024 NAV benefited from $22.1 million in investment income, net realized losses of $2.6 million, net unrealized gains of $52.8 million, and expenses of $3.4 million.
The Fund itself does not generate revenue or profit. Its financial performance aims to track the Index, which measures changes in the market value of the underlying commodities.
As an exchange-traded fund, the Fund generates proceeds from the issuance of shares to authorized participants, which are used to invest in the futures contracts to track the performance of the Index.
The Fund held $100 million in U.S. Treasuries and $324.6 million in affiliated investments as of March 31, 2024 which generate interest and dividend income. After deducting fees and expenses, this income contributes to the Fund’s ability to outperform the Index.
Strengths
Weaknesses
The near-term outlook for commodities remains positive supported by expectations of resilient economic growth and tightening supplies. However, performance across individual commodities is likely to remain volatile.
Upside risks include further escalation in geopolitical tensions disrupting commodity flows. Downside risks include faster-than-expected slowdowns in major economies like the U.S. and China weighing on demand.
The Fund will continue to track the Index by investing in futures contracts on the underlying commodities. Interest and dividend income earned on its cash and securities holdings should lead to slightly better returns than the Index, after fees and expenses.