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iShares Strategic Metals ETF
ISTM performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of September 14, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | -2.00% | -3.76% | +6.19% | +35.96% | ||
| Flows | - | - | +$19M | +$19M | - | - |
Characteristics
The iShares Strategic Metals ETF is built to track the ICE Clean Energy Transition Metals 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). This share class generates a stream of income by distributing dividends.
| Management strategy | Passive |
| Strategy | Long Only |
| Provider | iShares |
| N° of holdings | 0 |
| Replication method | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset class | Commodity |
| Dividend policy | Distributing |
Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join for free |
| Inception date | September 26, 2023 |
| ESG | No |
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Exposure
Data as of January 1, 1970Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +22.98% | +33.04% | ||
Max drawdown | -10.51% | -21.02% | ||
Max drawdown duration | 64d | 228d | N/A | N/A |
Time to recover | 58d | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Replication quality
Data as of August 31, 2026Create an account to view replication metrics
1 year cumulative return difference | |
|---|---|
| Best | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
| daily return difference | |
|---|---|
| Average | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
What type of ETF is ISTM?
ISTM is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Commodity assets. It is managed by iShares.
What index does ISTM track?
ISTM tracks the ICE Clean Energy Transition Metals Total Return Index - USD.
What does ISTM invest in?
This ETF provides exposure to Metal. It is part of the segment: Natural Resources.
What is the expense ratio of ISTM?
The total expense ratio (TER) of ISTM is 0.49%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was ISTM launched?
ISTM was launched on September 26, 2023, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of ISTM?
ISTM is issued by iShares.
What is the AUM of ISTM?
As of September 14, 2026, ISTM manages $30.16 M, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has ISTM performed recently?
As of September 14, 2026, ISTM delivered a return of -2% over the past month (1M performance), -3.76% over the past three months (3M), and 6.19% year-to-date (YTD).
Does ISTM pay dividends?
As of September 14, 2026, ISTM has a trailing 12-month distribution yield of 13.93%.
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