iShares GSCI Commodity (GSG)
Market Price (8/22/2026): $33.85
iShares GSCI Commodity (GSG)
Market Price (8/22/2026): $33.85
Key Takeaways
- GSG has returned +30.1% YTD vs +12.6% for SPY; +33.6% over the past 12 months (SPY +21.5%). details →
- Priced in gold, GSG has returned -39.6% over the past 3 years, vs +48.4% in dollars — its dollar gains have lagged gold. details →
- Over the past month, GSG has seen net inflows of +$16M (+1.7% of assets). details →
- Risk-adjusted returns trail SPY: 3-year Sharpe ratio of 0.7 vs 0.9. details →
- GSG's +30.1% YTD is ahead of its typical pace — it averaged +10.9% at this point (August 21) over the past 5 years. details →
Asset Allocation with GSG
Top 20 Holdings for GSG
Total Weights Top 5: 35.9% | Top 10: 63.1% | Top 20: 98.2%
| Holding | ETF Weight | |
|---|---|---|
| TREASURY BILL | 8.60% | |
| TREASURY BILL | 7.29% | |
| TREASURY BILL | 7.26% | |
| TREASURY BILL | 6.53% | |
| TREASURY BILL | 6.24% | |
| TREASURY BILL | 6.03% | |
| TREASURY BILL | 5.57% | |
| TREASURY BILL | 5.49% | |
| TREASURY BILL | 5.03% | |
| TREASURY BILL | 5.02% | |
| TREASURY BILL | 4.87% | |
| TREASURY BILL | 4.58% | |
| TREASURY BILL | 4.49% | |
| TREASURY BILL | 4.20% | |
| TREASURY BILL | 4.04% | |
| TREASURY BILL | 3.10% | |
| TREASURY BILL | 2.67% | |
| TREASURY BILL | 2.59% | |
| TREASURY BILL | 2.54% | |
| TREASURY BILL | 2.05% |
Price Returns Compared
| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | Total [1] | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Returns | |||||||
| GSG Return | 39% | 18% | 0% | 8% | 6% | 30% | 143% |
| Peers Return | 35% | 18% | -8% | 4% | 7% | 36% | 123% |
| S&P 500 Return | 27% | -19% | 24% | 23% | 16% | 12% | 103% |
Monthly Win Rates [3] | |||||||
| GSG Win Rate | 75% | 50% | 0% | 25% | 67% | 100% | |
| Peers Win Rate | 75% | 63% | 35% | 53% | 70% | 75% | |
| S&P 500 Win Rate | 75% | 42% | 67% | 75% | 67% | 50% | |
Max Drawdowns [4] | |||||||
| GSG Max Drawdown | -13% | -25% | 0% | -8% | -13% | -6% | |
| Peers Max Drawdown | -11% | -22% | -13% | -12% | -12% | -16% | |
| S&P 500 Max Drawdown | -5% | -25% | -10% | -8% | -19% | -9% | |
[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2021
[2] Peers: PDBC, DBC, COMT, BCI, FTGC.
[3] Win Rate = % of calendar months in which monthly returns were positive
[4] Max drawdown represents maximum peak-to-trough decline within a year
[5] 2026 data is for the year up to 8/21/2026 (YTD)
Sharpe Ratios Compared
One measure of reward vs. risk is a Sharpe ratio. A higher ratio indicates better risk-adjusted returns. Most funds have Sharpe ratios < 1.0.
Results as of 7312026.How Low Can It Go
| Event | GSG | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 US Tariff Shock | ||
| % Loss | -12.6% | -18.8% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 14.5% | 23.1% |
| Time to Breakeven | 70 days | 79 days |
| 2020 COVID-19 Crash | ||
| % Loss | -46.8% | -33.7% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 88.1% | 50.9% |
| Time to Breakeven | 364 days | 140 days |
| Q4 2018 Fed Policy Error / Growth Scare | ||
| % Loss | -26.0% | -19.2% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 35.1% | 23.8% |
| Time to Breakeven | 1129 days | 105 days |
| 2015-2016 China Devaluation / Global Growth Scare | ||
| % Loss | -29.2% | -12.2% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 41.3% | 13.9% |
| Time to Breakeven | 819 days | 62 days |
| 2014-2016 Oil Price Collapse | ||
| % Loss | -61.0% | -6.8% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 156.5% | 7.3% |
| Time to Breakeven | 3710 days | 15 days |
| 2011 US Debt Ceiling Crisis & European Contagion | ||
| % Loss | -17.5% | -17.9% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 21.2% | 21.8% |
| Time to Breakeven | 144 days | 123 days |
In The Past
iShares GSCI Commodity's stock fell -12.6% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 14.5% gain to breakeven.
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| Event | GSG | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 COVID-19 Crash | ||
| % Loss | -46.8% | -33.7% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 88.1% | 50.9% |
| Time to Breakeven | 364 days | 140 days |
| Q4 2018 Fed Policy Error / Growth Scare | ||
| % Loss | -26.0% | -19.2% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 35.1% | 23.8% |
| Time to Breakeven | 1129 days | 105 days |
| 2015-2016 China Devaluation / Global Growth Scare | ||
| % Loss | -29.2% | -12.2% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 41.3% | 13.9% |
| Time to Breakeven | 819 days | 62 days |
| 2014-2016 Oil Price Collapse | ||
| % Loss | -61.0% | -6.8% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 156.5% | 7.3% |
| Time to Breakeven | 3710 days | 15 days |
In The Past
iShares GSCI Commodity's stock fell -12.6% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 14.5% gain to breakeven.
Preserve Wealth
Limiting losses and compounding gains is essential to preserving wealth.
Asset Allocation
Actively managed asset allocation strategies protect wealth. Learn more.
Current Dip Buy Opportunities Across ETFs
ETFs currently down 5% or more from trailing 6M peaks.
| Ticker | Name | Dip % | Mkt Price | Price Date | Peak Price | Peak Date | # Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MAGS | Roundhill Magnificent Seven ETF | -5.2% | 67.28 | 8212026 | 70.94 | 5142026 | 99 |
| IEMG | iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF | -5.2% | 81.57 | 8212026 | 86.00 | 6222026 | 60 |
| EEM | iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF | -5.7% | 67.12 | 8212026 | 71.21 | 6222026 | 60 |
| ASHR | Xtrackers Harvest CSI 300 China A-Shares ETF | -7.5% | 34.49 | 8212026 | 37.30 | 6222026 | 60 |
| EWY | iShares MSCI South Korea ETF | -18.6% | 178.34 | 8212026 | 219.20 | 6212026 | 61 |
| EWZ | iShares MSCI Brazil ETF | -16.0% | 35.06 | 8212026 | 41.73 | 4142026 | 129 |
| FXI | iShares China Large-Cap ETF | -7.6% | 35.86 | 8212026 | 38.81 | 2222026 | 180 |
| ILF | iShares Latin America 40 ETF | -9.0% | 34.68 | 8212026 | 38.10 | 4142026 | 129 |
| KWEB | KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF | -18.5% | 26.66 | 8212026 | 32.70 | 2222026 | 180 |
| MTUM | iShares MSCI USA Momentum Factor ETF | -11.6% | 305.17 | 8212026 | 345.22 | 6222026 | 60 |
| SPMO | Invesco S&P 500 Momentum ETF | -8.0% | 148.73 | 8212026 | 161.66 | 6222026 | 60 |
| URA | Global X Uranium ETF | -20.9% | 46.07 | 8212026 | 58.26 | 5062026 | 107 |
| BOTZ | Global X Funds Global X Robotics & Artificial Intelligence ETF | -13.4% | 36.04 | 8212026 | 41.63 | 5132026 | 100 |
| ROBO | ROBO Global Robotics & Automation Index ETF | -10.2% | 81.17 | 8212026 | 90.34 | 6022026 | 80 |
| LIT | Global X Lithium & Battery Tech ETF | -16.4% | 76.61 | 8212026 | 91.62 | 5112026 | 102 |
| ICLN | iShares Global Clean Energy ETF | -25.9% | 17.59 | 8212026 | 23.75 | 6022026 | 80 |
| ARKQ | ARK Autonomous Technology & Robotics ETF | -12.7% | 125.58 | 8212026 | 143.82 | 5282026 | 85 |
| ARKX | ARK Space & Defense Innovation ETF | -11.9% | 33.25 | 8212026 | 37.74 | 5282026 | 85 |
| NASA | Tema Space Innovators ETF | -41.2% | 24.64 | 8212026 | 41.89 | 5272026 | 86 |
| AGIX | KraneShares Artificial Intelligence ETF | -9.2% | 44.85 | 8212026 | 49.40 | 6012026 | 81 |
| VGT | Vanguard Information Technology ETF | -5.7% | 118.42 | 8212026 | 125.62 | 6022026 | 80 |
| XLK | State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF | -7.5% | 183.31 | 8212026 | 198.21 | 6022026 | 80 |
| XLC | State Street Communication Services Select Sector SPDR ETF | -6.5% | 111.40 | 8212026 | 119.10 | 4192026 | 124 |
| XLU | State Street Utilities Select Sector SPDR ETF | -9.8% | 42.77 | 8212026 | 47.40 | 3012026 | 173 |
| SMH | VanEck Semiconductor ETF | -16.2% | 560.42 | 8212026 | 668.91 | 6222026 | 60 |
| SOXX | iShares Semiconductor ETF | -20.6% | 520.05 | 8212026 | 655.01 | 6222026 | 60 |
| ITA | iShares U.S. Aerospace & Defense ETF | -6.3% | 237.34 | 8212026 | 253.22 | 8162026 | 5 |
| MISL | First Trust Indxx Aerospace & Defense ETF | -10.1% | 45.53 | 8212026 | 50.66 | 3022026 | 172 |
| RING | iShares MSCI Global Gold Miners ETF | -8.6% | 90.85 | 8212026 | 99.42 | 3012026 | 173 |
| SOXQ | Invesco PHLX Semiconductor ETF | -19.7% | 92.42 | 8212026 | 115.11 | 6222026 | 60 |
| TLT | iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF | -8.0% | 82.05 | 8212026 | 89.15 | 3012026 | 173 |
| VGLT | Vanguard Long-Term Treasury ETF | -6.7% | 52.75 | 8212026 | 56.53 | 3012026 | 173 |
| SPTL | State Street SPDR Portfolio Long Term Treasury ETF | -7.1% | 25.09 | 8212026 | 26.99 | 3012026 | 173 |
| TLH | iShares 10-20 Year Treasury Bond ETF | -6.2% | 96.69 | 8212026 | 103.08 | 3012026 | 173 |
| EDV | Vanguard World Funds Extended Duration ETF | -11.7% | 59.51 | 8212026 | 67.42 | 3012026 | 173 |
| SPLB | State Street SPDR Portfolio Long Term Corporate Bond ETF | -5.3% | 21.33 | 8212026 | 22.52 | 2262026 | 176 |
| GSG | iShares GSCI Commodity | -5.8% | 30.01 | 8212026 | 31.85 | 3182026 | 156 |
| GLD | SPDR Gold Trust | -13.6% | 423.36 | 8212026 | 490.00 | 3022026 | 172 |
| IAU | iShares Gold Trust | -13.5% | 86.79 | 8212026 | 100.38 | 3022026 | 172 |
| GLDM | SPDR Gold MiniShares Trust | -13.5% | 91.32 | 8212026 | 105.54 | 3022026 | 172 |
| SGOL | ETFS Physical Swiss Gold Shares | -12.1% | 44.66 | 8212026 | 50.81 | 3022026 | 172 |
| BAR | Direxion Daily Gold Bull 3X Shares | -15.6% | 44.34 | 8212026 | 52.53 | 3022026 | 172 |
| SLV | iShares Silver Trust | -26.2% | 62.72 | 8212026 | 84.99 | 3012026 | 173 |
| SIVR | ETFS Physical Silver Shares Trust ETF | -6.6% | 83.39 | 8212026 | 89.26 | 3012026 | 173 |
| PPLT | ETFS Physical Platinum Shares | -20.7% | 17.02 | 8212026 | 21.47 | 3012026 | 173 |
| CPER | United States Copper Index Fund ETV | -9.6% | 33.33 | 8212026 | 36.88 | 3012026 | 173 |
| PALL | ETFS Physical Palladium Shares | -24.9% | 24.45 | 8212026 | 32.54 | 2242026 | 178 |
| USO | United States Oil Fund LP | -12.0% | 134.64 | 8212026 | 152.96 | 5192026 | 94 |
| UNG | United States Natural Gas Fund LP | -23.4% | 9.99 | 8212026 | 13.04 | 3122026 | 162 |
| BNO | United States Brent Oil Fund LP ETV | -7.1% | 55.85 | 8212026 | 60.13 | 5042026 | 109 |
| IBIT | iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF | -6.0% | 43.68 | 8212026 | 46.47 | 5112026 | 102 |
| FBTC | Fidelity Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund | -6.1% | 67.02 | 8212026 | 71.35 | 5112026 | 102 |
ETF Fund Flows
Largest fund inflows and outflows across ETFs, with the asset-allocation rotation they imply.
Asset allocation rotation · Past month
- Equity ETFs drew the largest net inflows (+$53.1B), followed by Bond (+$17.1B), while Real Estate (−$135M) saw the largest outflows.
- Within the mix, money rotated into US Nasdaq Growth (+$20.0B) and out of Industry Subsector (−$3.2B).
- Relative to fund size, CNEQ drew the largest inflow (+88.9% of AUM) and FTXL the largest outflow (−69.6%).
| # | Ticker | Name | Net flow | % of AUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | QQQ | Invesco QQQ Trust, Series 1 | +$16.16B | +3.4% |
| 2 | VOO | Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | +$15.84B | +1.5% |
| 3 | GLD | SPDR Gold Shares | +$5.8B | +4.2% |
| 4 | SGOV | iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF | +$5.8B | +5.7% |
| 5 | SPYM | State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 ETF | +$5.56B | +3.3% |
| 6 | TLT | iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF | +$5.25B | +12.3% |
| 7 | VTI | Vanguard Morningstar Total Stock Market ETF | +$4.36B | +0.6% |
| 8 | SPY | State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF | +$4.14B | +0.5% |
| 9 | SCHD | Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF | +$4.06B | +3.8% |
| 10 | QQQM | Invesco NASDAQ 100 ETF | +$3.86B | +3.8% |
| # | Ticker | Name | Net flow | % of AUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | IVV | iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | -$16.29B | -1.8% |
| 2 | IEF | iShares 7-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF | -$4.27B | -9.1% |
| 3 | XLF | State Street Financial Select Sector SPDR ETF | -$1.79B | -3.1% |
| 4 | LQD | iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF | -$1.59B | -4.8% |
| 5 | IWM | iShares Russell 2000 ETF | -$1.44B | -1.8% |
| 6 | SOXX | iShares Semiconductor ETF | -$1.4B | -3.2% |
| 7 | SMH | VanEck Semiconductor ETF | -$1.39B | -2.0% |
| 8 | MTUM | iShares MSCI USA Momentum Factor ETF | -$1.07B | -4.2% |
| 9 | XLV | State Street Health Care Select Sector SPDR ETF | -$971M | -2.3% |
| 10 | FTXL | First Trust Nasdaq Semiconductor ETF | -$932M | -69.6% |
Largest ETF fund flows across ~2622 funds (min AUM $100M). Net creations/redemptions; leveraged & inverse ETFs excluded. A ⚠ marks a day excluded as a suspected data error.
About GSG
| Holdings Count: 19Expense Ratio: 0.75%Inception Date: 2006-07-10 | iShares S&P GSCI Commodity-Indexed TrustThe iShares S&P GSCI Commodity-Indexed Trust, referred to as "the Trust," aims to replicate the performance of a fully collateralized portfolio of futures contracts derived from a broad-based index of various commodities. It is important to note that this Trust is not registered as an investment company under the 1940 Investment Company Act, and as such, it does not adhere to the same regulatory standards as mutual funds or ETFs that are registered under that act. Investing in shares of the Trust is speculative and inherently carries a high degree of risk. Therefore, potential investors should thoroughly review the prospectus, especially the risk factors and all other pertinent information, before making any investment decision.Asset Class: Commodities | ETF Website |
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Profile
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Asset Class | - |
| AUM ($ Bil) | 2.5 |
| Expense Ratio | 0.74% |
| 10-D Avg Volume (Mil) | 1.03 |
| Latest Day Volume (Mil) | 0.34 |
| Holdings Count | 35 |
| Inception Date | - |
Fundamentals
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Net Asset Value | - |
| Premium/Discount | 4.0% |
| Distribution Yield | 5.5% |
| Sales Yield | - |
| Earnings Yield | - |
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