WisdomTree Continuous Commodity Index Fund (GCC) Performance
GCC total return
Distributions reinvested · as of Oct 23, 2026- YTD
- +25.8% since Dec 31, 2025
- 1 year
- +30.1% total return
- 5 years
- +12.0% a year
- 10 years
- +7.5% a year
- Since first price
- +1.6% a year since 2008
GCC trailing returns vs SPY, QQQ, AGG
| Period | GCC total return | Price only | S&P 500 (SPY) | Nasdaq-100 (QQQ) | U.S. bonds (AGG) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 month | −1.9% | −1.9% | −1.0% | −5.0% | +0.9% |
| 3 months | +8.4% | +8.4% | +3.2% | +1.9% | −0.4% |
| 6 months | +6.7% | +6.7% | +7.8% | +8.4% | −1.5% |
| YTD | +25.8% | +25.8% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 1 year | +30.1% | +21.8% | +14.4% | +15.9% | −1.1% |
| 3 years | +69.0%+19.1%/yr | +47.5% | +87.4%+23.3%/yr | +101.4%+26.3%/yr | +16.6%+5.2%/yr |
| 5 years | +76.0%+12.0%/yr | +24.8% | +79.3%+12.4%/yr | +94.0%+14.2%/yr | −0.8%−0.2%/yr |
| 10 years | +106.0%+7.5%/yr | +33.1% | +315.9%+15.3%/yr | +538.9%+20.4%/yr | +14.0%+1.3%/yr |
| 15 years | +30.9%+1.8%/yr | −15.5% | +696.0%+14.8%/yr | +1,299.3%+19.2%/yr | +32.2%+1.9%/yr |
| Since inceptionJan 24, 2008 | +34.2%+1.6%/yr | −12.7% | — | — | — |
Total return from adjusted closes (distributions reinvested, before tax). Periods of 3 years or more are also shown annualized. Price only excludes distributions.
Growth of $10,000: GCC vs SPY
From Jan 24, 2008: GCC grew to $13,422, SPY to $79,239.
Year-end values with distributions reinvested, no taxes or trading costs. Start: first common trading day of both funds.
GCC returns by calendar year
9 of 17 full years positive. Best 2010 (+25.2%), worst 2015 (−19.0%). 2026 is year to date.
GCC annual returns table
| Year | GCC | Largest drop | SPY | QQQ | AGG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026YTD | +25.8% | −15.9% | +12.3% | +15.1% | −1.0% |
| 2025 | +20.0% | −11.2% | +17.7% | +20.8% | +7.2% |
| 2024 | +15.1% | −9.8% | +24.9% | +25.6% | +1.3% |
| 2023 | −3.7% | −10.6% | +26.2% | +54.9% | +5.7% |
| 2022 | +7.7% | −25.3% | −18.2% | −32.6% | −13.0% |
| 2021 | +20.0% | −9.3% | +28.7% | +27.4% | −1.8% |
| 2020 | +1.4% | −26.2% | +18.3% | +48.6% | +7.5% |
| 2019 | +7.1% | −8.9% | +31.2% | +39.0% | +8.5% |
| 2018 | −8.7% | −11.5% | −4.6% | −0.1% | +0.1% |
| 2017 | −0.6% | −10.8% | +21.7% | +32.7% | +3.6% |
| 2016 | +4.4% | −7.8% | +12.0% | +7.1% | +2.4% |
| 2015 | −19.0% | −21.1% | +1.2% | +9.4% | +0.5% |
| 2014 | −11.1% | −21.0% | +13.5% | +19.2% | +6.0% |
| 2013 | −10.9% | −13.6% | +32.3% | +36.6% | −2.0% |
| 2012 | −3.6% | −16.5% | +16.0% | +18.1% | +3.8% |
| 2011 | −9.2% | −20.4% | +1.9% | +3.4% | +7.7% |
| 2010 | +25.2% | −12.1% | +15.1% | +19.9% | +6.4% |
| 2009 | +20.1% | −13.2% | +26.4% | +54.7% | +3.0% |
Largest drop = deepest fall from a high within that calendar year.
Calendar-year return vs largest drop within the year
Most years include a sizable fall at some point even when the year ends higher.
GCC largest drawdowns
Now 2.1% below the high| Peak | Decline | Bottom | Recovered | Fall | Underwater |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2, 2008 | −63.2% | Apr 1, 2020 | Mar 11, 2026 | 11.7 years | 17.7 years |
| May 12, 2026 | −15.9% | Jun 24, 2026 | Sep 1, 2026 | 43 days | 4 months |
| Mar 5, 2008 | −12.8% | Mar 20, 2008 | Jun 17, 2008 | 15 days | 3 months |
Declines from a closing high (distributions reinvested) of 10% or more. Underwater = time from the peak until the old high was regained.
GCC risk statistics
| Statistic | 3 years | 5 years | 10 years | Since 2008 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Annualized return | +19.2% | +13.1% | +7.8% | +1.4% |
| Volatility (annualized) | 11.6% | 13.4% | 12.7% | 15.1% |
| Sharpe ratio | 1.20 | 0.72 | 0.48 | 0.09 |
| Sortino ratio | 2.10 | 1.12 | 0.71 | 0.12 |
| Best month | +9.0% | +9.0% | +9.0% | +11.7% |
| Worst month | −9.0% | −9.4% | −13.8% | −17.8% |
| Best 12 months | +43.3% | +43.3% | +44.8% | +44.8% |
| Worst 12 months | +2.7% | −20.8% | −20.8% | −41.1% |
| Positive months | 72% | 65% | 57% | 52% |
| Beta vs S&P 500 | 0.11 | 0.28 | 0.38 | — |
| Correlation with S&P 500 | 0.11 | 0.33 | 0.46 | — |
From monthly total returns. Sharpe and Sortino use 1–3 month T-bills (BIL) as the risk-free rate, so they need history from 2007 on.
GCC rolling returns
| Holding period | Periods | Worst | Median | Best | Positive |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year | 214 | −41.1% | −0.4% | +44.8% | 49% |
| 3-year (a year) | 190 | −15.2% | +0.8% | +19.6% | 52% |
| 5-year (a year) | 166 | −12.7% | +0.2% | +14.5% | 50% |
| 10-year (a year) | 106 | −6.5% | −1.8% | +7.8% | 25% |
Every holding period starting at a month-end since 2008. Returns for 3 years and longer are annualized.
GCC performance overview
WisdomTree Continuous Commodity Index Fund (GCC) returned +30.1% over the past year and +7.5% a year over ten years, with distributions reinvested. Since its first recorded price in 2008 it has returned +1.6% a year, turning $10,000 into about $13,422. Over the same year S&P 500 (SPY) returned +14.4%.
The deepest decline was −63.2%, from Jul 2, 2008 to Apr 1, 2020, and it took 5.9 years to get back to the old high. GCC finished 9 of its 17 full calendar years with a gain; the best year was 2010 (+25.2%) and the worst 2015 (−19.0%). Volatility has been 15.1% a year.
Related: GCC chart, GCC dividends. See the GCC overview for the latest quote and fund facts.
GCC performance FAQ
What is the GCC return over the past year?
GCC returned +30.1% over the 12 months to October 23, 2026, including reinvested distributions. On price alone it rose 21.8%.
What is the average annual return of GCC?
GCC has returned +12.0% a year over 5 years, +7.5% a year over 10 years, +1.6% a year since January 24, 2008 (total return, distributions reinvested).
How much would $10,000 invested in GCC be worth?
$10,000 invested in GCC at its first recorded close on January 24, 2008 would be worth about $13,422 on October 23, 2026 with distributions reinvested.
What was the worst year for GCC?
The worst calendar year was 2015, with a total return of −19.0%. The best was 2010 at +25.2%.
What is the biggest drawdown of GCC?
The largest peak-to-trough decline was −63.2% between July 2, 2008 and April 1, 2020. It recovered to the old high on March 11, 2026, 5.9 years after the bottom.
How volatile is GCC?
Over the past 3 years GCC had an annualized volatility of 11.6% and a Sharpe ratio of 1.20 (excess return over 1–3 month T-bills per unit of risk).