iShares S&P GSCI Commodity-Indexed Trust

Frequently Asked Questions About GSG

What does GSG invest in?

The 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.

What is the expense ratio of GSG?

iShares S&P GSCI Commodity-Indexed Trust (GSG) charges an expense ratio of 0.75%. This is the annual fee deducted from fund assets to cover management and operations.

How big is GSG?

iShares S&P GSCI Commodity-Indexed Trust (GSG) manages $947.6M in total assets. AUM determines bid-ask liquidity and the fund's vulnerability to closure — funds below ~$50M are at higher risk of liquidation.

Is GSG actively managed or an index fund?

GSG's management style is described in the fund's prospectus. See the description on the Summary tab for the published strategy.

When was GSG launched?

iShares S&P GSCI Commodity-Indexed Trust (GSG) launched in July 2006 and is managed by IShares.

How has GSG performed?

GSG's total return — price change plus reinvested distributions — is charted at the top of this page. Switch the price chart to Total Return and pick a 1-year, 3-year, 5-year, or 10-year window to read the compound annual growth rate (CAGR) over each horizon.