iShares Bloomberg Roll Select Commodity Swap

ETF description

The iShares Bloomberg Roll Select Commodity Swap ETF offers investors exposure to a diversified portfolio of commodities. By tracking the Bloomberg Roll Select Commodity index, this ETF seeks to provide the performance of various commodity sectors, including energy, agriculture, and metals, through a unique rolling strategy designed to minimize the impact of contango and maximize roll yield.

Issuer details

iShares ETFs are issued and managed by BlackRock, the world’s largest asset management company.

With 800+ products globally and over $2trn in assets (as at June 2024), iShares ETFs are a flexible, low‑cost way for investors to gain exposure to various market segments, including fixed income, emerging markets and broad‑based indexes.

Index details

The Bloomberg Roll Select Commodity Swap index provides investors with exposure to a diversified basket of commodity futures while minimizing the negative impact of rolling futures contracts. By using a rules‑based approach to select the optimal contract for each commodity, the index aims to enhance returns and reduce the costs associated with rolling. Its systematic methodology and diversified commodity exposure make it a valuable addition to any portfolio aiming to benefit from commodity market dynamics.