DBC is a narrow basket and the RICI is very broad. However, they are close beta's of one another. The DBC only has like 4 commodity sectors in it and the RICI has every commodity sector and then some. Rogers has also done specialized commodity sector indexes that are not as broad like a Rogers Metal index and a Grain index ---however the CME has not listed them as of yet. take a look
"Have any of you purchased the Rogers TRAKR or another index type fund that would accomplish what I'm looking for ? If so, what broker are you using ?" Just came upon this thread...... I have just researched the same question. Man Financial trades the Rogers TRAKR........ Man Financial http://www.manfutures.com/ 800.621.0265
Commissions aren't shown. Under 'Open Account' "Account Plan' they show a number of different plans. You need to contact them for info based on your plan selection.
"Uhlmann Price Securities, through an agreement with ABN-AMRO, offers clients access to the RICI AG Structured Note." See: http://www.upsecurities.com/solutions/rogers_international_commodity_agindex.htm