However, in the trailing one year period as one might expect, GCC is bringing up the rear in terms of performance compared to both DBC and DJP because the “energy over-weight” over time has actually helped generate better shorter term returns (as Ag and metals prices have largely been pummeled recently). [A Look at the Equal-Weight Commodity ETF]
Since inception (Feb 2008) however, GCC has demonstrated very favorable comparative returns versus both DBC and DJP (in excess of 600 bps and 2000 bps of outperformance to DBC and DJP respectively) and thus the fund has a live five year performance number under its belt now as well, which unquestionably will help it attract institutional attention and assets.
GreenHaven Continuous Commodity
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