iShares S&P GSCI Commodity-Indexed Trust (GSG) Alternatives
iShares S&P GSCI Commodity-Indexed Trust (GSG) belongs to the Commodities category. Below you'll find alternative ETFs from the same category, ranked by key criteria, plus funds that investors commonly compare with GSG. Use the tables to find lower-cost options, better risk-adjusted returns, or funds that fit a different role in your portfolio.
Cheapest Alternatives to GSG
GSG charges 0.75% annually. Among ETFs in the Commodities category, these options have the lowest expense ratios among GSG alternatives.
| Symbol | Name | Expense Ratio | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Diversified Commodity Swap UCITS ETF | 0.19% | Mar 4, 2022 | GSG vs ISCMF | |
| abrdn Bloomberg All Commodity Strategy K-1 Free ET... | 0.25% | Mar 30, 2017 | GSG vs BCI | |
| GraniteShares Bloomberg Commodity Broad Strategy N... | 0.25% | May 22, 2017 | GSG vs COMB | |
| iShares Bloomberg Roll Select Commodity Strategy E... | 0.28% | Apr 3, 2018 | GSG vs CMDY | |
| SPDR Bloomberg Enhanced Roll Yield Commodity Strat... | 0.28% | Sep 4, 2024 | GSG vs CERY |
Best Risk-Adjusted Alternatives to GSG
Among ETFs in the Commodities category, these options rank highest on PortfoliosLab's risk-adjusted score, which accounts for volatility, drawdown, and return consistency over a 1-year period.
| Symbol | Name | Risk / Return Rank | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breakwave Tanker Shipping ETF | 99 | May 3, 2023 | GSG vs BWET | |
| VanEck Commodity Strategy ETF | 96 | Dec 20, 2022 | GSG vs PIT | |
| Harbor Commodity All-Weather Strategy ETF | 94 | Feb 9, 2022 | GSG vs HGER | |
| iShares Diversified Commodity Swap UCITS ETF | 94 | Mar 4, 2022 | GSG vs ISCMF | |
| USCF Sustainable Commodity Strategy Fund | 93 | Aug 8, 2023 | GSG vs ZSC |
Top Performing GSG Alternatives (YTD)
GSG alternatives from the Commodities category, sorted by year-to-date return.
| Symbol | Name | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Breakwave Tanker Shipping ETF | 411.30% | May 3, 2023 | GSG vs BWET | |
| VanEck Commodity Strategy ETF | 37.04% | Dec 20, 2022 | GSG vs PIT | |
| iShares Commodities Select Strategy ETF | 35.81% | Oct 15, 2014 | GSG vs COMT | |
| Invesco Optimum Yield Diversified Commodity Strate... | 30.72% | Nov 7, 2014 | GSG vs PDBC | |
| Invesco DB Commodity Index Tracking Fund | 29.47% | Feb 3, 2006 | GSG vs DBC |
Lowest Volatility Alternatives to GSG
GSG alternatives from the Commodities category, sorted by annualized volatility over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Volatility 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Direxion Auspice Broad Commodity Strategy ETF | 10.35% | Mar 30, 2017 | GSG vs COM | |
| PIMCO Commodity Strategy Active Exchange-Traded Fu... | 13.23% | May 9, 2023 | GSG vs CMDT | |
| USCF Sustainable Commodity Strategy Fund | 13.56% | Aug 8, 2023 | GSG vs ZSC | |
| abrdn Bloomberg All Commodity Longer Dated Strateg... | 15.15% | Mar 30, 2017 | GSG vs BCD | |
| First Trust Alternative Absolute Return Strategy E... | 15.33% | May 18, 2016 | GSG vs FAAR |
Lowest Drawdown Alternatives to GSG
GSG alternatives from the Commodities category, sorted by maximum drawdown over the past year.
| Symbol | Name | Max Drawdown 1Y | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares Diversified Commodity Swap UCITS ETF | -5.69% | Mar 4, 2022 | GSG vs ISCMF | |
| Direxion Auspice Broad Commodity Strategy ETF | -6.15% | Mar 30, 2017 | GSG vs COM | |
| USCF Sustainable Commodity Strategy Fund | -7.69% | Aug 8, 2023 | GSG vs ZSC | |
| Harbor Commodity All-Weather Strategy ETF | -8.84% | Feb 9, 2022 | GSG vs HGER | |
| GraniteShares Bloomberg Commodity Broad Strategy N... | -9.19% | May 22, 2017 | GSG vs COMB |
Other ETFs from iShares
Most popular iShares ETFs on PortfoliosLab, across asset classes.
| Symbol | Name | Category | Risk / Return Rank | YTD Return | Inception | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| iShares 0-3 Month Treasury Bond ETF | Ultrashort Bond | 100 | 0.86% | May 26, 2020 | GSG vs SGOV | |
| iShares Bitcoin Trust ETF | Cryptocurrency | 6 | -22.62% | Jan 5, 2024 | GSG vs IBIT | |
| iShares Core S&P 500 ETF | S&P 500 | 65 | -4.38% | May 15, 2000 | GSG vs IVV | |
| iShares 20+ Year Treasury Bond ETF | Government Bonds, Long-Term Bond | 12 | 0.17% | Jul 22, 2002 | GSG vs TLT | |
| iShares Core Dividend Growth ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities, Dividend | 69 | 1.57% | Jun 10, 2014 | GSG vs DGRO | |
| iShares Silver Trust | Precious Metals | 89 | 5.77% | Apr 21, 2006 | GSG vs SLV | |
| iShares Semiconductor ETF | Semiconductors, Technology Equities | 92 | 9.20% | Jul 10, 2001 | GSG vs SOXX | |
| iShares Gold Trust | Gold, Precious Metals | 87 | 8.61% | Jan 21, 2005 | GSG vs IAU | |
| iShares Russell 2000 ETF | Small Cap Blend Equities | 69 | 0.93% | May 22, 2000 | GSG vs IWM | |
| iShares MSCI ACWI ETF | Large Cap Growth Equities | 75 | -2.21% | Mar 26, 2008 | GSG vs ACWI |
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