5 Worst Performing Commodities in 2023

3. Zinc

Returns During H1 2023: -33.64%

Zinc is the only metal on our list that is also a dietary supplement. The human brain, muscles, and other body organs contain zince, and it helps the body in chemical reactions. A zinc deficiency can cause hair loss and other problems in humans. Outside the human body, zinc is widely used in making batteries. Another popular usage of metal comes through its alloy brass. Brass is made after zinc is combined with copper, and it is popular among plumbing products and other use cases.