DB Base Metals Short ETN

Frequently Asked Questions About BOS

What does BOS invest in?

The fund allows investors to take a short view on the performance of the industrial metals sector. The index is a rules-based index composed of futures contracts on some of the most liquid and widely used base metals, aluminum, zinc and copper.

What is the expense ratio of BOS?

DB Base Metals Short ETN (BOS) charges an expense ratio of 0.75%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

How big is BOS?

DB Base Metals Short ETN (BOS) manages $328,264 in total assets. AUM determines bid-ask liquidity and the fund's vulnerability to closure — funds below ~$50M are at higher risk of liquidation.

Is BOS actively managed or an index fund?

BOS's management style is described in the fund's prospectus. See the description on the Summary tab for the published strategy.

When was BOS launched?

DB Base Metals Short ETN (BOS) launched in January 2009 and is managed by DB.

How has BOS performed?

BOS's total return — price change plus reinvested distributions — is charted at the top of this page. Switch the price chart to Total Return and pick a 1-year, 3-year, 5-year, or 10-year window to read the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over each horizon.