# Invesco DB Energy Fund (DBE): ETF Facts & Distributions > Markdown mirror of https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/dbe for AI agents. Same live data as the HTML page, regenerated on the same refresh cycle. Not investment advice. - Issuer: Invesco · Asset class: Alternatives - Strategy: Thematic · Inception: 2007-01-05 The Invesco DB Energy Fund endeavors to mirror the total return, positive or negative, of the DBIQ Optimum Yield Energy Index Excess Return. This objective is achieved by adding interest generated from its primary holdings in US Treasury securities and money market income, while subtracting fund expenses. It provides investors with an efficient and cost-effective method to engage in commodity futures markets. The underlying Index is a rules-based construct, comprising futures contracts for some of the world's most actively traded energy commodities, including West Texas Intermediate (WTI) c... ## Key Facts | Metric | Value | |---|---| | Price | $40.58 | | Expense Ratio | 0.79% | | Assets Under Management | $150.6M | | NAV | $40.69 | | Holdings Count | 7 | | Distribution Yield (TTM) | 1.66% | | Annual Distribution (TTM) | $0.67 /share | | Distribution Frequency | Special | | 52-Week Range | $17.02 – $41.09 | | Beta | 1.92 | ## Latest Distribution - Amount: $0.6748 /share - Ex-date: 2025-12-22 - Pay date: 2025-12-26 ## Frequently Asked Questions ### What does DBE invest in? The Invesco DB Energy Fund endeavors to mirror the total return, positive or negative, of the DBIQ Optimum Yield Energy Index Excess Return. This objective is achieved by adding interest generated from its primary holdings in US Treasury securities and money market income, while subtracting fund expenses. It provides investors with an efficient and cost-effective method to engage in commodity futures markets. The underlying Index is a rules-based construct, comprising futures contracts for some of the world's most actively traded energy commodities, including West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude oil, heating oil, Brent crude oil, RBOB gasoline, and natural gas; direct investment in this Index is not feasible. The Fund and the Index undergo annual rebalancing and reconstitution during November. Due to the speculative characteristics of investing in highly volatile futures markets, this Fund is not appropriate for all investors. The rapid and substantial price fluctuations inherent in underlying futures contracts could result in significant losses. For a full understanding of risks, please review the "Risk and Other Information" section and the Prospectus. Details concerning IRS Section 1446(f) Rule qualified notices for Publicly Traded Partnerships (PTPs) and the Form 1065 Schedule K-3 FAQ for Invesco DB Funds (as per the Securities Act of 1933) can be found at the ETF tax center. ### What is the expense ratio of DBE? Invesco DB Energy Fund (DBE) charges an expense ratio of 0.79%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations. ### What is DBE's dividend yield? DBE's trailing-twelve-month yield is 1.66%, calculated from the sum of dividends over the past year divided by the current price. ### What is the duration of DBE? Effective duration measures DBE's sensitivity to interest-rate changes: a duration of 6 means a 1% rate move shifts NAV by roughly 6% in the opposite direction. DBE's current duration is published on the fund's factsheet on the issuer's website. ### What is the credit quality of DBE? DBE's credit quality breakdown (the share of holdings rated AAA through CCC and below) is published on the fund's factsheet. Higher-quality (investment-grade) funds yield less but carry less default risk than high-yield / junk bond funds. ### What is the yield to maturity of DBE? Yield to maturity (YTM) is the total return you'd earn from DBE if every bond in the portfolio is held to maturity at the current price. DBE's YTM is published on the fund's factsheet on the issuer's website. It differs from the trailing-12-month yield because YTM reflects current bond prices rather than historical income paid. ### Does DBE pay a dividend? Yes, Invesco DB Energy Fund (DBE) distributes dividends to shareholders. The trailing-twelve-month yield is 1.66%. Full dividend history is on this page. ### How often does DBE pay dividends? Invesco DB Energy Fund pays dividends Special. Each ex-dividend date, record date, and payment date is listed in the dividend history table on this page. ### When is DBE's next ex-dividend date? The most recently announced ex-dividend date for DBE was 2025-12-22. The next ex-date typically follows Special; once announced it appears at the top of the dividend history table on this page. ### How much will DBE's expense ratio cost me over 30 years? On a $10,000 investment compounding at 7% gross return, a 0.79% expense ratio quietly compounds against your balance every year. The Fee Compounding Forecast card above projects the dollar drag for any holding period and assumption you pick. The typical result for a 1.0% expense ratio on a 30-year hold is roughly 25% of the final balance lost to fees. ### How does DBE charge its expense ratio? The expense ratio is deducted in tiny daily slices from DBE's net asset value (NAV). You never see a bill. The price quoted on every exchange is already net of fees. There's no "fee day" to avoid; the cost is continuous and built into the trading price. ### Why does DBE cost more than a fund like VOO? DBE's strategy (current expense ratio 0.79%) is different from a broad-market index tracker like VOO, so its fee belongs to a different cohort. The Cost Verdict card above shows you where DBE sits within its own category, which is the comparison that actually matters. ### Are there cheaper alternatives to DBE? The Lower-Fee Alternatives card above lists ETFs following the same investment strategy as DBE (0.79%) but at a lower expense ratio. Each row shows the fee gap, the peer's AUM as a liquidity sanity-check, and a direct link to that fund's analysis page. Cheaper price doesn't automatically mean better. Verify the peer holds what you actually want. ## More on Dividend Data - Overview (HTML): https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/dbe - Distribution history: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/dbe/dividend - Holdings & diversification: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/dbe/diversification - Fees & cheaper alternatives: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/dbe/expenses - Peer comparison: https://www.dividenddata.com/funds/dbe/peers Data sourced from primary filings and market data providers; see https://www.dividenddata.com/methodology.