iShares GSCI Commodity Dynamic Roll Strategy ETF (COMT)
Market Price (8/11/2026): $33.48
iShares GSCI Commodity Dynamic Roll Strategy ETF (COMT)
Market Price (8/11/2026): $33.48
Key Takeaways
- COMT has returned +34.9% YTD vs +13.7% for SPY; +29.3% over the past 12 months (SPY +22.3%). details →
- Priced in gold, COMT has returned -42.3% over the past 3 years, vs +30.4% in dollars — its dollar gains have lagged gold. details →
- Over the past month, COMT has seen net inflows of +$26M (+2.2% of assets). details →
- Risk-adjusted returns trail SPY: 3-year Sharpe ratio of 0.3 vs 0.9. details →
- COMT's +34.9% YTD is ahead of its typical pace — it averaged +12.1% at this point (August 10) over the past 5 years. details →
Asset Allocation with COMT
Top 20 Holdings for COMT
Total Weights Top 5: 17.5% | Top 10: 23.6% | Top 20: 32.0%
| Holding | ETF Weight | |
|---|---|---|
| BLK CSH FND TREASURY SL AGENCY | 9.91% | |
| CASH COLLATERAL USD GSCFT | 1.49% | |
| TREASURY BILL | 2.36% | |
| TREASURY BILL | 2.09% | |
| TREASURY BILL | 1.67% | |
| TREASURY BILL | 1.58% | |
| TREASURY BILL | 1.26% | |
| GLENCORE FUNDING LLC 144A | 1.17% | |
| S&P GLOBAL INC 144A | 1.07% | |
| MIZUHO BANK LTD 144A | 1.05% | |
| OVERWATCH ALPHA FUNDING 144A | 1.03% | |
| BUNGE LTD FINANCE CORP 144A | 0.98% | |
| SANOFI 144A | 0.93% | |
| OVERWATCH BRAVO FUNDING LLC 144A | 0.93% | |
| TREASURY BILL | 0.92% | |
| VERIZON COMMUNICATIONS INC. 144A | 0.91% | |
| NTT FINANCE AMERICAS INC 144A | 0.91% | |
| RELIANCE FUNDING CO LLC 144A | 0.89% | |
| HSBC USA INC 144A | 0.87% |
Price Returns Compared
| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 | Total [1] | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Returns | |||||||
| COMT Return | 37% | 19% | -7% | 6% | -2% | 31% | 108% |
| Peers Return | 35% | 18% | -6% | 4% | 8% | 28% | 116% |
| S&P 500 Return | 27% | -19% | 24% | 23% | 16% | 13% | 107% |
Monthly Win Rates [3] | |||||||
| COMT Win Rate | 75% | 58% | 42% | 50% | 67% | 62% | |
| Peers Win Rate | 75% | 62% | 27% | 48% | 70% | 70% | |
| S&P 500 Win Rate | 75% | 42% | 67% | 75% | 67% | 50% | |
Max Drawdowns [4] | |||||||
| COMT Max Drawdown | -12% | -24% | -13% | -12% | -13% | -18% | |
| Peers Max Drawdown | -11% | -22% | -10% | -11% | -12% | -13% | |
| S&P 500 Max Drawdown | -5% | -25% | -10% | -8% | -19% | -9% | |
[1] Cumulative total returns since the beginning of 2021
[2] Peers: PDBC, DBC, GSG, 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 8/10/2026 (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 | COMT | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 US Tariff Shock | ||
| % Loss | -11.7% | -18.8% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 13.3% | 23.1% |
| Time to Breakeven | 66 days | 79 days |
| 2023 SVB Regional Banking Crisis | ||
| % Loss | -10.2% | -6.7% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 11.4% | 7.1% |
| Time to Breakeven | 54 days | 31 days |
| 2020 COVID-19 Crash | ||
| % Loss | -30.3% | -33.7% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 43.4% | 50.9% |
| Time to Breakeven | 343 days | 140 days |
| Q4 2018 Fed Policy Error / Growth Scare | ||
| % Loss | -17.8% | -19.2% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 21.7% | 23.8% |
| Time to Breakeven | 1004 days | 105 days |
| 2015-2016 China Devaluation / Global Growth Scare | ||
| % Loss | -27.4% | -12.2% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 37.8% | 13.9% |
| Time to Breakeven | 140 days | 62 days |
| 2014-2016 Oil Price Collapse | ||
| % Loss | -51.1% | -6.8% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 104.4% | 7.3% |
| Time to Breakeven | 2212 days | 15 days |
In The Past
iShares GSCI Commodity Dynamic Roll Strategy ETF's stock fell -11.7% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 13.3% gain to breakeven.
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Asset Allocation
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| Event | COMT | S&P 500 |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 COVID-19 Crash | ||
| % Loss | -30.3% | -33.7% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 43.4% | 50.9% |
| Time to Breakeven | 343 days | 140 days |
| 2015-2016 China Devaluation / Global Growth Scare | ||
| % Loss | -27.4% | -12.2% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 37.8% | 13.9% |
| Time to Breakeven | 140 days | 62 days |
| 2014-2016 Oil Price Collapse | ||
| % Loss | -51.1% | -6.8% |
| % Gain to Breakeven | 104.4% | 7.3% |
| Time to Breakeven | 2212 days | 15 days |
In The Past
iShares GSCI Commodity Dynamic Roll Strategy ETF's stock fell -11.7% during the 2025 US Tariff Shock. Such a loss loss requires a 13.3% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IEMG | iShares Core MSCI Emerging Markets ETF | -7.5% | 79.56 | 8102026 | 86.00 | 6222026 | 49 |
| EEM | iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF | -8.5% | 65.17 | 8102026 | 71.21 | 6222026 | 49 |
| ASHR | Xtrackers Harvest CSI 300 China A-Shares ETF | -6.3% | 34.96 | 8102026 | 37.30 | 6222026 | 49 |
| EWY | iShares MSCI South Korea ETF | -25.6% | 163.12 | 8102026 | 219.20 | 6212026 | 50 |
| EWZ | iShares MSCI Brazil ETF | -15.7% | 35.19 | 8102026 | 41.73 | 4142026 | 118 |
| FXI | iShares China Large-Cap ETF | -7.7% | 36.49 | 8102026 | 39.53 | 2102026 | 181 |
| ILF | iShares Latin America 40 ETF | -9.4% | 34.52 | 8102026 | 38.10 | 4142026 | 118 |
| KWEB | KraneShares CSI China Internet ETF | -15.2% | 29.12 | 8102026 | 34.34 | 2092026 | 182 |
| MTUM | iShares MSCI USA Momentum Factor ETF | -11.0% | 307.32 | 8102026 | 345.22 | 6222026 | 49 |
| SPMO | Invesco S&P 500 Momentum ETF | -8.0% | 148.70 | 8102026 | 161.66 | 6222026 | 49 |
| URA | Global X Uranium ETF | -23.8% | 44.38 | 8102026 | 58.26 | 5062026 | 96 |
| BOTZ | Global X Funds Global X Robotics & Artificial Intelligence ETF | -10.1% | 37.42 | 8102026 | 41.63 | 5132026 | 89 |
| ROBO | ROBO Global Robotics & Automation Index ETF | -7.6% | 83.46 | 8102026 | 90.34 | 6022026 | 69 |
| LIT | Global X Lithium & Battery Tech ETF | -18.4% | 74.74 | 8102026 | 91.62 | 5112026 | 91 |
| ICLN | iShares Global Clean Energy ETF | -23.9% | 18.08 | 8102026 | 23.75 | 6022026 | 69 |
| ARKQ | ARK Autonomous Technology & Robotics ETF | -11.1% | 127.89 | 8102026 | 143.82 | 5282026 | 74 |
| ARKX | ARK Space & Defense Innovation ETF | -8.8% | 34.41 | 8102026 | 37.74 | 5282026 | 74 |
| NASA | Tema Space Innovators ETF | -39.4% | 25.39 | 8102026 | 41.89 | 5272026 | 75 |
| XOVR | EntrepreneurShares Series Trust ERShares Private-Public Crossover ETF | -5.2% | 20.22 | 8102026 | 21.34 | 7062026 | 35 |
| AGIX | KraneShares Artificial Intelligence ETF | -8.7% | 45.09 | 8102026 | 49.40 | 6012026 | 70 |
| XLK | State Street Technology Select Sector SPDR ETF | -6.0% | 186.32 | 8102026 | 198.21 | 6022026 | 69 |
| XLC | State Street Communication Services Select Sector SPDR ETF | -6.1% | 111.83 | 8102026 | 119.10 | 4192026 | 113 |
| XLP | State Street Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR ETF | -5.1% | 84.95 | 8102026 | 89.51 | 3012026 | 162 |
| XLU | State Street Utilities Select Sector SPDR ETF | -9.0% | 43.13 | 8102026 | 47.40 | 3012026 | 162 |
| SMH | VanEck Semiconductor ETF | -14.9% | 569.41 | 8102026 | 668.91 | 6222026 | 49 |
| SOXX | iShares Semiconductor ETF | -19.2% | 529.39 | 8102026 | 655.01 | 6222026 | 49 |
| XOP | State Street SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Exploration & Production ETF | -6.5% | 175.93 | 8102026 | 188.18 | 3292026 | 134 |
| MISL | First Trust Indxx Aerospace & Defense ETF | -6.3% | 47.49 | 8102026 | 50.66 | 3022026 | 161 |
| RING | iShares MSCI Global Gold Miners ETF | -21.2% | 78.38 | 8102026 | 99.42 | 3012026 | 162 |
| SOXQ | Invesco PHLX Semiconductor ETF | -18.0% | 94.44 | 8102026 | 115.11 | 6222026 | 49 |
| TLT | iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF | -7.9% | 82.06 | 8102026 | 89.15 | 3012026 | 162 |
| VGLT | Vanguard Long-Term Treasury ETF | -6.8% | 52.68 | 8102026 | 56.53 | 3012026 | 162 |
| SPTL | State Street SPDR Portfolio Long Term Treasury ETF | -7.2% | 25.05 | 8102026 | 26.99 | 3012026 | 162 |
| TLH | iShares 10-20 Year Treasury Bond ETF | -6.5% | 96.39 | 8102026 | 103.08 | 3012026 | 162 |
| EDV | Vanguard World Funds Extended Duration ETF | -11.6% | 59.57 | 8102026 | 67.42 | 3012026 | 162 |
| SPLB | State Street SPDR Portfolio Long Term Corporate Bond ETF | -5.3% | 21.35 | 8102026 | 22.55 | 2192026 | 172 |
| IGLB | iShares 10+ Year Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF | -5.0% | 47.83 | 8102026 | 50.37 | 2172026 | 174 |
| PDBC | Invesco Optimum Yield Diversified Commodity Strategy No K-1 ETF | -5.7% | 17.83 | 8102026 | 18.91 | 5122026 | 90 |
| DBC | Invesco DB Commodity Index Tracking Fund | -5.6% | 29.93 | 8102026 | 31.69 | 5122026 | 90 |
| COMT | iShares GSCI Commodity Dynamic Roll Strategy ETF | -8.0% | 33.59 | 8102026 | 36.53 | 5192026 | 83 |
| GSG | iShares GSCI Commodity | -5.8% | 30.01 | 8102026 | 31.85 | 3182026 | 145 |
| BCI | abrdn Bloomberg All Commodity Strategy K-1 Free ETF | -5.5% | 24.49 | 8102026 | 25.91 | 5122026 | 90 |
| GLD | SPDR Gold Trust | -17.8% | 402.54 | 8102026 | 490.00 | 3022026 | 161 |
| IAU | iShares Gold Trust | -17.8% | 82.51 | 8102026 | 100.38 | 3022026 | 161 |
| GLDM | SPDR Gold MiniShares Trust | -17.7% | 86.81 | 8102026 | 105.54 | 3022026 | 161 |
| SGOL | ETFS Physical Swiss Gold Shares | -12.1% | 44.66 | 8102026 | 50.81 | 3022026 | 161 |
| BAR | Direxion Daily Gold Bull 3X Shares | -15.6% | 44.34 | 8102026 | 52.53 | 3022026 | 161 |
| SLV | iShares Silver Trust | -30.1% | 59.41 | 8102026 | 84.99 | 3012026 | 162 |
| SIVR | ETFS Physical Silver Shares Trust ETF | -6.6% | 83.39 | 8102026 | 89.26 | 3012026 | 162 |
| PPLT | ETFS Physical Platinum Shares | -25.9% | 15.91 | 8102026 | 21.47 | 3012026 | 162 |
| CPER | United States Copper Index Fund ETV | -9.6% | 33.33 | 8102026 | 36.88 | 3012026 | 162 |
| PALL | ETFS Physical Palladium Shares | -22.8% | 25.11 | 8102026 | 32.54 | 2242026 | 167 |
| USO | United States Oil Fund LP | -17.7% | 125.92 | 8102026 | 152.96 | 5192026 | 83 |
| UNG | United States Natural Gas Fund LP | -22.2% | 10.14 | 8102026 | 13.04 | 3122026 | 151 |
| BNO | United States Brent Oil Fund LP ETV | -7.1% | 55.85 | 8102026 | 60.13 | 5042026 | 98 |
| IBIT | iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF | -22.0% | 36.23 | 8102026 | 46.47 | 5112026 | 91 |
| FBTC | Fidelity Wise Origin Bitcoin Fund | -22.0% | 55.65 | 8102026 | 71.35 | 5112026 | 91 |
| ETHA | iShares Ethereum Trust ETF | -23.1% | 14.14 | 8102026 | 18.38 | 4192026 | 113 |
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 (+$57.8B), followed by Bond (+$13.7B), with every major asset class in net inflows.
- Within the mix, money rotated into US Large Cap Core (+$15.6B) and out of Thematic (−$3.2B).
- Relative to fund size, BFLX drew the largest inflow (+55.7% of AUM) and FTXL the largest outflow (−49.7%).
| # | Ticker | Name | Net flow | % of AUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | VOO | Vanguard S&P 500 ETF | +$11.9B | +1.2% |
| 2 | QQQ | Invesco QQQ Trust, Series 1 | +$11.24B | +2.4% |
| 3 | SPY | State Street SPDR S&P 500 ETF | +$10.94B | +1.4% |
| 4 | EWY | iShares MSCI South Korea ETF | +$6.01B | +25.7% |
| 5 | SPYM | State Street SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 ETF | +$5.46B | +3.4% |
| 6 | DRAM | Roundhill Memory ETF | +$3.87B | +16.2% |
| 7 | SGOV | iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF | +$3.85B | +3.9% |
| 8 | TLT | iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF | +$3.32B | +7.8% |
| 9 | QQQM | Invesco NASDAQ 100 ETF | +$3.26B | +3.3% |
| 10 | SCHD | Schwab U.S. Dividend Equity ETF | +$3.15B | +3.1% |
| # | Ticker | Name | Net flow | % of AUM |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | IVV | iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | -$12.44B | -1.4% |
| 2 | IEF | iShares 7-10 Year Treasury Bond ETF | -$3.67B | -7.8% |
| 3 | IWM | iShares Russell 2000 ETF | -$2.72B | -3.4% |
| 4 | LQD | iShares iBoxx $ Investment Grade Corporate Bond ETF | -$2.48B | -7.4% |
| 5 | ARKK | ARK Innovation ETF | -$2.34B | -39.4% |
| 6 | IQMM | ProShares - GENIUS Money Market ETF | -$2.22B | -12.4% |
| 7 | IWF | iShares Russell 1000 Growth ETF | -$1.06B | -0.9% |
| 8 | IWD | iShares Russell 1000 Value ETF | -$1.05B | -1.3% |
| 9 | VO | Vanguard Morningstar Mid-Cap ETF | -$1.01B | -0.9% |
| 10 | IWR | iShares Russell Mid-Cap ETF | -$944M | -1.7% |
Largest ETF fund flows across ~2598 funds (min AUM $100M). Net creations/redemptions; leveraged & inverse ETFs excluded. A ⚠ marks a day excluded as a suspected data error.
About COMT
| Holdings Count: 126Expense Ratio: 0.49%Inception Date: 2014-10-15 | iShares GSCI Commodity Dynamic Roll Strategy ETFThe iShares GSCI Commodity Dynamic Roll Strategy ETF (known as the Fund) is designed to mirror the financial performance of an underlying benchmark. This index comprises a diverse portfolio of commodity assets. A key feature of its approach is an advanced "dynamic roll selection" strategy, which optimizes the management of futures contracts. The Fund's objective is to deliver comprehensive total returns to investors.Asset Class: Commodities | ETF Website |
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Profile
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Asset Class | - |
| AUM ($ Bil) | 2.4 |
| Expense Ratio | 0.74% |
| 10-D Avg Volume (Mil) | 1.04 |
| Latest Day Volume (Mil) | 0.60 |
| Holdings Count | 38 |
| Inception Date | - |
Fundamentals
| Median | |
|---|---|
| Name | |
| Net Asset Value | - |
| Premium/Discount | 2.6% |
| Distribution Yield | 5.7% |
| Sales Yield | - |
| Earnings Yield | - |
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