COMT — iShares GSCI Commodity Dynamic Roll Strategy ETF

COMT Price Performance — Growth of $10,000

Value of a $10,000 investment in COMT over time, compared with SPY. Both lines are rebased to $10,000 on the first shared date. Based on total returns — prices are adjusted for dividends and splits, so this assumes distributions were reinvested. Hover or tap the chart for exact values.

COMT Drawdown

The "underwater" chart: COMT's decline from its highest prior value at each point in time. It shows how deep past losses ran and how long the fund took to recover to break-even.

Overview

The iShares GSCI Commodity Dynamic Roll Strategy ETF, trading under the ticker COMT, operates within the Commodities category managed by issuer iShares. With assets under management totaling $1.11 billion and a current share price of $32.82, the fund reflects a moderate level of investor adoption relative to its category peers. It holds an overall rank of #163 out of 458 tracked ETFs across all categories, earning an ETFValuer grade of B with a score of 65.7 out of 100. The fund carries an expense ratio of 0.48% while offering a dividend yield of 6.36%, indicating a focus on income generation alongside capital appreciation. This combination of a mid-tier ranking and substantial asset base suggests the product occupies a specific niche within the 22 ETFs tracked in the Commodities sector.

Recent performance data reveals a distinct pattern where short-term fluctuations have given way to significant long-term gains. The fund posted a one-day return of +1.97% following a weekly decline of -0.76%, while the one-month return accelerated sharply to +8.53%. Over the longer horizons, the fund has demonstrated strong momentum, recording a six-month return of +20.71% and a year-to-date gain of +31.87%. The one-year return stands at +33.21%, and the three-year return totals +38.50%, showing sustained growth despite a three-month dip of -6.53%. This trajectory highlights a divergence between recent short-term volatility and robust multi-year performance metrics.

The fund is classified with a Moderate volatility label and exhibits a beta of 1.17, suggesting it tends to move more aggressively than the broader market. A Sharpe ratio of 1.30 indicates that the returns generated have been efficient relative to the risk taken during the measured period. However, the maximum drawdown of -17.57% illustrates the potential for significant temporary losses during market downturns. This combination of a beta above 1.0 and a notable drawdown implies the fund experiences amplified swings in both up and down markets. Investors should consider that while the Sharpe ratio reflects positive risk-adjusted returns, the moderate volatility and drawdown figures point to a higher degree of price fluctuation than lower-risk alternatives.

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COMT Top Holdings

Holdings as of 2026-04-30 per the fund's most recent SEC N-PORT-P filing. Top 10 holdings make up 36.4% of net assets — a rough gauge of concentration risk (the higher this figure, the more the fund's return depends on a handful of names). To see how COMT's holdings overlap with other ETFs you own or are considering, check the Stock Overlap tool.

Which Funds Overlap With COMT

Holding two funds that own the same companies adds cost and complexity without adding much diversification. These tracked ETFs share the most names with COMT's top 10 — TFLO overlaps most, holding 2 of the same companies as COMT's top 10 (24.3% of COMT's assets).

Compares the top 10 reported holdings of each fund, so it's a floor on true overlap — two S&P 500 trackers overlap ~100% even when only 10 names are listed. Use the Stock Overlap tool to search by individual company.

Market Backdrop

10-Year Treasury Yield: 4.61% (as of 2026-07-28) — The yield on 10-year US Treasury bonds — the standard "risk-free rate" benchmark used to contextualize this fund’s Sharpe ratio and returns.

CBOE Volatility Index (VIX): 18.21 (as of 2026-07-28) — A real-time gauge of expected S&P 500 volatility over the next 30 days — useful context for this fund’s own volatility label.

Federal Funds Rate: 3.63% (as of 2026-06-01) — The Federal Reserve’s target policy rate, which anchors short-term borrowing costs across the economy.

COMT Liquidity, Domicile & Tax Treatment

Liquidity: Quoted bid/ask spread is 0.58% and average daily volume is 436K/day. Tighter spreads and higher volume mean lower round-trip trading costs; this is a live-market snapshot and can widen during volatile sessions. AUM of $1.11B provides ample scale, supporting tight spreads and issuer commitment to keep the fund open.

Domicile & tax treatment: COMT is a US-domiciled, SEC-registered ('40 Act) exchange-traded fund. Dividends and capital gains distributions are reported to US investors on Form 1099-DIV, and the fund is not subject to the PFIC reporting or UCITS-specific rules that apply to Irish- or Luxembourg-domiciled funds. Non-US investors should note that US-domiciled ETFs are generally subject to 30% US withholding tax on dividends (unless reduced by treaty) and to US estate tax exposure on the position — Irish-domiciled UCITS ETFs tracking the same index often avoid both, which is why non-US residents frequently prefer the UCITS equivalent where one exists. This is general information, not tax advice — consult a tax professional for your situation.

COMT Performance History

How COMT Compares to Other Commodities ETFs