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iShares S&P GSCI Commodity-Indexed Trust ETF
GSG performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of May 6, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -2.38% | +31.69% | +42.06% | +55.44% | +67.77% | +112.27% |
| Flows | -$7M | +$42M | -$367M | -$256M | -$424M | -$1.17B |
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 |
| Strategy | Long Only |
| Provider | iShares |
| N° of holdings | 0 |
| Replication method | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset class | Commodity |
| Dividend policy | No income |
| Inception date | July 10, 2006 |
| ESG | No |
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Exposure
Data as of January 1, 1970
Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +38.56% | +23.40% | +19.32% | +22.28% |
Max drawdown | -9.99% | -9.99% | -14.85% | -28.91% |
Max drawdown duration | 21d | 21d | 203d | 1359d |
Time to recover | 12d | 12d | 115d | 1004d |
Replication quality
Data as of April 30, 2026Create an account to view replication metrics
1 year cumulative return difference | |
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| Best | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
| daily return difference | |
|---|---|
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| Worst | Join for free |
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 July 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 May 6, 2026, GSG manages $1.04 B, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has GSG performed recently?
As of May 6, 2026, GSG delivered a return of -2.38% over the past month (1M performance), 31.69% over the past three months (3M), and 42.06% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for GSG?
As of May 6, 2026, GSG has seen net flows of -$7M in the past month (1M flow) and -$367M year-to-date (YTD).
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