Access Invesco DB Precious Metals Fund (DBP) Historical Prices with this API

Metals-API, which provides comprehensive access to precious metals pricing, including the Invesco DB Precious Metals Fund (DBP). This blog post will delve into the capabilities of the Metals-API, particularly focusing on how to retrieve historical prices for various metals, including gold (XAU), silver (XAG), platinum (XPT), and palladium (XPD).

Metals-API Information

About Neodymium (ND)

API Description

Real-time Data Access: Retrieve the latest exchange rates for various metals, updated frequently based on your subscription plan.
Historical Data Retrieval: Access historical prices dating back to 2019, enabling comprehensive analysis of market trends.
Bid and Ask Prices: Get real-time bid and ask prices for metals, allowing for precise trading decisions.
Currency Conversion: Easily convert amounts between different metals and currencies.
Time-Series Data: Query daily historical rates over a specified period for in-depth analysis.
Fluctuation Tracking: Monitor how metal prices fluctuate over time, providing insights into market volatility.
Open/High/Low/Close (OHLC) Data: Access detailed price data for specific time periods, essential for technical analysis.
News Updates: Stay informed with the latest news articles related to various metals.

Metals-API Documentation.

Key Features and Endpoints

Latest Rates Endpoint

{
    "success": true,
    "timestamp": 1754183349,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-08-03",
    "rates": {
        "XAU": 0.000482,
        "XAG": 0.03815,
        "XPT": 0.000912,
        "XPD": 0.000744
    },
    "unit": "per troy ounce"
}

Historical Rates Endpoint

{
    "success": true,
    "timestamp": 1754096949,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-08-02",
    "rates": {
        "XAU": 0.000485,
        "XAG": 0.03825,
        "XPT": 0.000915,
        "XPD": 0.000748
    },
    "unit": "per troy ounce"
}

Time-Series Endpoint

{
    "success": true,
    "timeseries": true,
    "start_date": "2025-07-27",
    "end_date": "2025-08-03",
    "base": "USD",
    "rates": {
        "2025-07-27": {
            "XAU": 0.000485,
            "XAG": 0.03825,
            "XPT": 0.000915
        },
        "2025-07-29": {
            "XAU": 0.000483,
            "XAG": 0.0382,
            "XPT": 0.000913
        },
        "2025-08-03": {
            "XAU": 0.000482,
            "XAG": 0.03815,
            "XPT": 0.000912
        }
    },
    "unit": "per troy ounce"
}

Convert Endpoint

{
    "success": true,
    "query": {
        "from": "USD",
        "to": "XAU",
        "amount": 1000
    },
    "info": {
        "timestamp": 1754183349,
        "rate": 0.000482
    },
    "result": 0.482,
    "unit": "troy ounces"
}

Fluctuation Endpoint

{
    "success": true,
    "fluctuation": true,
    "start_date": "2025-07-27",
    "end_date": "2025-08-03",
    "base": "USD",
    "rates": {
        "XAU": {
            "start_rate": 0.000485,
            "end_rate": 0.000482,
            "change": -3.0e-6,
            "change_pct": -0.62
        },
        "XAG": {
            "start_rate": 0.03825,
            "end_rate": 0.03815,
            "change": -0.0001,
            "change_pct": -0.26
        },
        "XPT": {
            "start_rate": 0.000915,
            "end_rate": 0.000912,
            "change": -3.0e-6,
            "change_pct": -0.33
        }
    },
    "unit": "per troy ounce"
}

Open/High/Low/Close (OHLC) Price Endpoint

{
    "success": true,
    "timestamp": 1754183349,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-08-03",
    "rates": {
        "XAU": {
            "open": 0.000485,
            "high": 0.000487,
            "low": 0.000481,
            "close": 0.000482
        },
        "XAG": {
            "open": 0.03825,
            "high": 0.0383,
            "low": 0.0381,
            "close": 0.03815
        },
        "XPT": {
            "open": 0.000915,
            "high": 0.000918,
            "low": 0.00091,
            "close": 0.000912
        }
    },
    "unit": "per troy ounce"
}

Bid/Ask Endpoint

{
    "success": true,
    "timestamp": 1754183349,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-08-03",
    "rates": {
        "XAU": {
            "bid": 0.000481,
            "ask": 0.000483,
            "spread": 2.0e-6
        },
        "XAG": {
            "bid": 0.0381,
            "ask": 0.0382,
            "spread": 0.0001
        },
        "XPT": {
            "bid": 0.000911,
            "ask": 0.000913,
            "spread": 2.0e-6
        }
    },
    "unit": "per troy ounce"
}

List of Symbols

Metals-API Supported Symbols page. This resource is invaluable for developers looking to integrate specific metals into their applications.

Conclusion

Metals-API Documentation for comprehensive guidance on implementation and usage. The future of metals trading is here, and with the right tools, you can stay ahead of the curve.

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Access Invesco DB Precious Metals Fund (DBP) Historical Prices with this API