DJCB vs. GSG

Last updated Apr 1, 2026

Compare and contrast key facts about ETRACS Bloomberg Commodity Index Total Return ETN Series B (DJCB) and iShares S&P GSCI Commodity-Indexed Trust (GSG).

DJCB and GSG are both exchange-traded funds (ETFs), meaning they are traded on stock exchanges and can be bought and sold throughout the day. DJCB is a passively managed fund by UBS that tracks the performance of the Bloomberg Commodity Index. It was launched on Oct 24, 2019. GSG is a passively managed fund by iShares that tracks the performance of the S&P GSCI Total Return Index. It was launched on Jul 21, 2006. Both DJCB and GSG are passive ETFs, meaning that they are not actively managed but aim to replicate the performance of the underlying index as closely as possible.

Performance

DJCB vs. GSG - Performance Comparison

The chart below illustrates the hypothetical performance of a $10,000 investment in ETRACS Bloomberg Commodity Index Total Return ETN Series B (DJCB) and iShares S&P GSCI Commodity-Indexed Trust (GSG). The values are adjusted to include any dividend payments, if applicable.

DJCB vs. GSG - Yearly Performance Comparison

	2026 (YTD)	2025	2024	2023	2022	2021	2020	2019
DJCB ETRACS Bloomberg Commodity Index Total Return ETN Series B	0.00%	0.00%	3.39%	-8.96%	16.39%	28.75%	-3.90%	2.27%
GSG iShares S&P GSCI Commodity-Indexed Trust	39.85%	5.93%	8.52%	-5.51%	24.08%	38.77%	-23.94%	4.38%

Returns By Period

DJCB

• 1D: —
• 1M: —
• YTD: —
• 6M: —
• 1Y: —
• 3Y*: —
• 5Y*: —
• 10Y*: —

GSG

• 1D: -1.01%
• 1M: 24.23%
• YTD: 39.85%
• 6M: 40.40%
• 1Y: 41.63%
• 3Y*: 17.03%
• 5Y*: 17.93%
• 10Y*: 9.09%

*Multi-year figures are annualized to reflect compound growth (CAGR)

DJCB vs. GSG - Expense Ratio Comparison

DJCB has a 0.50% expense ratio, which is lower than GSG's 0.75% expense ratio.

GSG

iShares S&P GSCI Commodity-Indexed Trust

DJCB

ETRACS Bloomberg Commodity Index Total Return ETN Series B

Return for Risk

DJCB vs. GSG — Risk / Return Rank

Compare risk-adjusted metric ranks to identify better-performing investments over the past 12 months.

GSG

GSG Risk / Return Rank: 91
GSG Sharpe Ratio Rank: 91
GSG Sortino Ratio Rank: 92
GSG Omega Ratio Rank: 89
GSG Calmar Ratio Rank: 94
GSG Martin Ratio Rank: 88

The rank (0–100) shows how this investment's returns compare to the risk taken. Higher = better. Based on the past 12 months of data, combining Sharpe, Sortino, and other metrics used by quantitative funds and institutional investors.

DJCB vs. GSG - Risk-Adjusted Trends Comparison

This table presents a comparison of risk-adjusted performance metrics for ETRACS Bloomberg Commodity Index Total Return ETN Series B (DJCB) and iShares S&P GSCI Commodity-Indexed Trust (GSG). Risk-adjusted metrics are performance indicators that assess an investment's returns in relation to its risk, enabling a more accurate comparison of different investment options.

Risk / return metrics aren't available yet — we need at least 12 months of trading data to calculate them.

Sharpe Ratios by Period

	DJCB	GSG	Difference
Sharpe Ratio (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	—	1.98	—
Sharpe Ratio (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period	—	0.82	—
Sharpe Ratio (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period	—	0.42	—
Sharpe Ratio (All Time) Calculated using the full available price history	—	-0.09	—

Correlation

The correlation between DJCB and GSG is 0.64, which is considered to be moderate. This suggests that the two assets have some degree of positive relationship in their price movements. Moderate correlation can be acceptable for portfolio diversification, offering a balance between risk and potential returns.

Dividends

DJCB vs. GSG - Dividend Comparison

Neither DJCB nor GSG has paid dividends to shareholders.

Tickers have no history of dividend payments

Drawdowns

Drawdown Indicators

	DJCB	GSG	Difference
Max Drawdown Largest peak-to-trough decline	—	-89.62%	—
Max Drawdown (1Y) Largest decline over 1 year	—	-11.91%	—
Max Drawdown (5Y) Largest decline over 5 years	—	-29.12%	—
Max Drawdown (10Y) Largest decline over 10 years	—	-57.64%	—
Current Drawdown Current decline from peak	—	-57.78%	—
Average Drawdown Average peak-to-trough decline	—	-63.77%	—
Ulcer Index Depth and duration of drawdowns from previous peaks	—	4.27%	—

Volatility

Volatility by Period

	DJCB	GSG	Difference
Volatility (1M) Calculated over the trailing 1-month period	—	11.08%	—
Volatility (6M) Calculated over the trailing 6-month period	—	16.24%	—
Volatility (1Y) Calculated over the trailing 1-year period	—	21.16%	—
Volatility (5Y) Calculated over the trailing 5-year period, annualized	—	21.97%	—
Volatility (10Y) Calculated over the trailing 10-year period, annualized	—	21.78%	—