iShares Strategic Metals ETF
ISTMNASDAQBlackRockCommodity
As of Oct 22, 2026 close
- Assets (AUM)
- $32.38M
- Expense ratio
- 0.47%
- Dividend yield
- 14.90%
- Holdings
- 109
- 52-week range
- $26.11$37.54
- Volume (live)
- -
- Avg. volume (3M)
- 14.64K
ISTM ETF: iShares Strategic Metals ETF - Price, Holdings & Analysis
iShares Strategic Metals ETF Price Chart
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Financial Metrics & Key Statistics
Fund characteristics, expense ratio, dividend yield, and performance metrics
| Day's Range | $28.20 - $28.39 |
|---|---|
| 52-Week High | $37.54 |
| 52-Week Low | $26.11 |
| Open | $28.39 |
| Volume (last close) | 2.33K |
| Average Volume (3M) | 14.64K |
| 1 Day Change | −3.04% |
|---|---|
| 1 Month Change | −8.68% |
| 6 Month Change | −11.08% |
| YTD Change | −2.02% |
| 1 Year Change | +1.38% |
| Annual Dividend | $4.20 |
|---|---|
| Dividend Yield | 14.90% |
| Last Dividend Ex-Date | Dec 16, 2025 |
| Dividend Growth YoY | −33.67% |
| Assets (AUM) | $32.38M |
|---|---|
| Expense Ratio | 0.47% |
| Total Holdings | 109 |
| Inception Date | Sep 25, 2023 |
| 50-Day MA | $30.46 |
|---|---|
| 200-Day MA | $30.80 |
| RSI | 40.36 |
| Stochastic %K | 26.57 |
| Stochastic %D | 19.52 |
Source: Exchange price data and fund disclosures. Data as of Oct 22, 2026. Data sources and methodology
ISTM at a Glance
iShares Strategic Metals ETF (ISTM) is a commodity ETF from BlackRock, launched in September 2023. It manages $32.38M in assets and charges a 0.47% expense ratio, about $47 a year per $10,000 invested.
As of its Oct 4, 2026 holdings, it holds 109 positions. The largest are BLK CSH FND TREASURY SL AGENCY (XTSLA, 17.63%), CASH COLLATERAL USD BZUFT (BZUFT, 10.76%) and CRH AMERICA FINANCE INC 144A (CRHID, 1.59%). The top 10 holdings make up 37.3% of the fund. By sector it leans toward Other (94.9%) and Financials (5.1%).
It pays distributions yielding 14.90% at the Oct 22, 2026 close, $4.20 per share over the trailing 12 months. As of the Oct 22, 2026 close, the share price is up 1.4% over one year (price change, excluding distributions).
Frequently Asked Questions About iShares Strategic Metals ETF
What is the current price of ISTM?
The latest ISTM price is $28.20 (Oct 22, 2026 close). The 52-week range is $26.11–$37.54. The share price is up 1.4% over the past year (price change, excluding distributions).
What is the expense ratio for ISTM?
ISTM's annual expense ratio is 0.47%. This represents the yearly cost of holding the fund, deducted from total returns. Compare with similar Commodity ETFs in the ETF Screener.
Does ISTM pay dividends?
Yes, ISTM pays a 14.90% dividend yield (trailing 12 months, at the Oct 22, 2026 close). The most recent ex-dividend date was December 16, 2025. View full dividend history in the Dividends section.
What are the top holdings of ISTM?
As of Oct 4, 2026, ISTM's largest holdings are BLK CSH FND TREASURY SL AGENCY (17.6%), CASH COLLATERAL USD BZUFT (10.8%), CRH AMERICA FINANCE INC 144A (1.6%) (combined weight: 30.0%). The fund holds 109 total positions. View the complete portfolio breakdown in the Holdings section.
How does ISTM compare to similar ETFs?
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