iShares S&P GSCI Commodity-Indexed Trust
iShares S&P GSCI Commodity-Indexed Trust (AMEX: GSG) is an exchange-traded fund listed on NYSE Arca, trading at $35.11 (about ₹3,373 a unit) as of 29 Sep 2026, 4:00 PM ET. It has an expense ratio of 0.75% and holds 19 securities. Indian residents can buy GSG through Paasa under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Quote
Today's low
$35.08
Today's high
$35.41
52 week low
$22.37
52 week high
$37.30
GSG opened at $35.19, closed previously at $35.70, and has traded between $22.37 and $37.30 over the past 52 weeks.
About
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.
Key statistics
Expense ratio
0.75%
Assets (AUM)
$1.1B
Holdings
19
NAV
$35.64
Avg. volume
—
1-year price change
+52.45%
5-year price change
+108.24%
Price change excludes dividends.
Top 10 holdings
GSG holds 19 securities in total. These 10 are 65.3% of the fund.
Where the money is invested
Countries
How to buy GSG from India
Indian residents can buy GSG units through Paasa in three steps. Funds leave India under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme and the units are held in your own name with Interactive Brokers.
Open your Paasa account
KYC takes a few minutes: PAN, Aadhaar and address proof. Your brokerage account is opened in your own name with Interactive Brokers.
Add funds from your Indian bank account
Remit up to $250,000 a year under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme. Your bank converts the rupees to US dollars at its rate on the day you remit.
Search GSG and buy
Find the fund by its ticker, GSG, on NYSE Arca, and place your order. Fractional units are available and there is no minimum trade size, so you can buy by amount.
Read the full guide: how to invest in GSG from India
Trading and taxes when buying GSG from India
Trading and limits
- Trading hours
- 9:30 am – 4:00 pm ET
- LRS limit
- $250,000Per financial year, under the RBI's Liberalised Remittance Scheme.
Tax for Indian residents
- TCS on remittance
- 20%Collected by your bank on LRS remittances above ₹10 lakh in a financial year. The TCS is adjustable against your income-tax liability.Adjusting TCS against your tax
- Capital gains in India
- 12.5% or slab rateGains on foreign ETF units held for more than 24 months are long-term and taxed at 12.5% without indexation. Gains on units held for 24 months or less are short-term and taxed at your income-tax slab rate.Capital gains explained
- US estate tax
- May applyUS-situs assets such as US-listed shares can be exposed to US estate tax for non-US persons.US estate tax calculator
Custody. Units are held in your own name at Interactive Brokers LLC and are SIPC-insured up to $500,000 in total, including $250,000 for cash.
FAQs
What is the GSG price today?
iShares S&P GSCI Commodity-Indexed Trust (GSG) last traded at $35.11 on NYSE Arca, as of 29 Sep 2026, 4:00 PM ET. That is ₹3,373 a unit at the 29 Sep 2026 USD/INR rate.
When does GSG trade, in Indian time?
NYSE Arca trades 7:00 pm – 1:30 am IST, so the close lands after midnight. The window shifts to 8:00 pm – 2:30 am IST when the US is on standard time. Orders can only execute during that window.
How big is GSG, and what does it cost to hold?
iShares S&P GSCI Commodity-Indexed Trust manages about $1.1B. Its expense ratio is 0.75% a year, deducted inside the fund. It launched in 2006.
What are GSG's largest holdings?
The top three are TREASURY BILL (10.5%), TREASURY BILL (8.9%) and TREASURY BILL (8.3%). GSG's 10 largest positions make up 65.3% of the fund.
How are gains on GSG taxed in India?
Units held for more than 24 months are long-term and taxed at 12.5% without indexation; units held for 24 months or less are taxed at your income-tax slab rate. The gain is worked out in rupees, so the currency move counts.
Can I buy fractional units of GSG?
Yes. You can buy GSG by amount rather than by whole unit, and there is no minimum trade size.
How has GSG performed?
GSG's price is up 52.5% over the past year and up 108.2% over five years. These figures are price change only and exclude dividends; past performance does not guarantee future returns.