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iShares S&P GSCI Commodity-Indexed Trust ETF
Trading data
GSG performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of March 10, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +16.34% | +25.18% | +25.55% | +32.13% | +43.97% | +100.17% |
| Flows | +$2M | -$397M | -$406M | -$386M | -$541M | -$1.15B |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +25.02% | +18.86% | +17.58% | +21.39% |
Max drawdown | -5.68% | -10.85% | -14.85% | -28.91% |
Max drawdown duration | 28d | 71d | 203d | 1359d |
Time to recover | 25d | 66d | 115d | 1004d |
Replication quality
Data as of February 27, 2026Create an account to view replication metrics
1 year cumulative return difference | |
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| Best | Join for free |
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| daily return difference | |
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Characteristics
The iShares S&P GSCI Commodity-Indexed Trust ETF is built to track the S&P GSCI Total Return Index - USD. This ETF provides physical exposure - by owning its shares you earn the return of the securities composing the index (as the ETF holds them directly).
The dividend policy is no income.
| Management strategy | Passive |
| Provider | iShares |
| N° of holdings | 0 |
| Replication method | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset class | Commodities |
| Dividend policy | No income |
| Inception date | June 10, 2006 |
| ESG | No |
What type of ETF is GSG?
GSG is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Commodity assets. It is managed by iShares.
What index does GSG track?
GSG tracks the S&P GSCI Total Return Index - USD, aiming to replicate its performance through full replication.
What does GSG invest in?
This ETF provides exposure to multiple commodities. It is part of the segment: Multi-Commodity.
What is the expense ratio of GSG?
The total expense ratio (TER) of GSG is 0.75%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was GSG launched?
GSG was launched on June 10, 2006, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of GSG?
GSG is issued by iShares.
What is the AUM of GSG?
As of March 10, 2026, GSG manages $885.55 M, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has GSG performed recently?
As of March 10, 2026, GSG delivered a return of 16.34% over the past month (1M performance), 25.18% over the past three months (3M), and 25.55% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for GSG?
As of March 10, 2026, GSG has seen net flows of +$2M in the past month (1M flow) and -$406M year-to-date (YTD).
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