Goldman Sachs Physical Gold ETF (AAAU)
| Assets | $2.73B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.18% |
| PE Ratio | n/a |
| Shares Out | 60.05M |
| Dividend (ttm) | n/a |
| Dividend Yield | n/a |
| Ex-Dividend Date | n/a |
| Payout Frequency | n/a |
| Payout Ratio | n/a |
| Volume | 2,386,530 |
| Open | 45.74 |
| Previous Close | 45.27 |
| Day's Range | 45.40 - 45.81 |
| 52-Week Low | 26.31 |
| 52-Week High | 45.81 |
| Beta | 0.13 |
| Holdings | 1 |
| Inception Date | Jul 26, 2018 |
About AAAU
Fund Home PageThe Goldman Sachs Physical Gold ETF (AAAU) is an exchange-traded fund that is based on the LBMA Gold Price index. The fund tracks the gold spot price, less expenses and liabilities, using gold bars held in vaults located in the UK. AAAU was launched on Jul 26, 2018 and is issued by Goldman Sachs.
Performance
AAAU had a total return of 73.71% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 19.98%.
News
Gold (XAU/USD) Price Forecast: New Record High Confirms Bull Trend
Gold printed another all-time high and is on track for a record close, reinforcing the bull trend as buyers defend rising moving-average support and target higher resistance zones.
Blistering Metals Rally Sends Gold, Silver and Copper to Records
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Silver leading gold as both hit new record highs on safe-haven demand
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Spot gold retests $4,600/oz after U.S. existing-home sales rise 5.1% in December
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Solid price gains for gold; silver soars above $90
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Gold prices trading near record highs as annual US PPI rises 3.0%
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Gold holds above $4,630/oz after U.S. retail sales rise 0.6% in November
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Gold market analysis for January 14 - key intra-day price entry levels for active traders
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Energy, Metals, And Infrastructure: Where Wall Street Will Be 'Forced' To Invest Next
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Precious Metals Rally Powers On
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Gold (XAUUSD) and Silver Surge as Inflation Cools and Geopolitical Risks Rise
Gold prices are holding above $4,600 as soft U.S. inflation data, rising geopolitical tensions, and bullish technical patterns support a continued rally toward $5,000 for gold and a potential breakout...
Gold (XAU/USD) Price Forecast: Record High Breakout Signals Continued Strength
Gold briefly set a record high and remains technically strong, with shallow pullbacks and multiple timeframe confirmations suggesting further upside despite nearby Fibonacci-based resistance.
$39,210 to $184,000 per ounce: Gold's true present-day value as a reserve currency – VanEck
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Investors flocking to gold for safety may be making a big mistake, Goldman says
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Gold will hit $5,000/oz, silver $100/oz by March, but gold will be vulnerable to correction afterward – Citigroup
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Gold steady, silver rallies to challenge $90; risk aversion elevated
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Criminal probe at Federal Reserve to spur gold ETF demand
By Chris Flood The price of gold slipped back on Tuesday after surging to a fresh all-time high on Monday following the launch of an unprecedented criminal investigation into the head of the Federal R...
Spot gold above $4,620/oz after U.S. new home sales rise 3.8% in September, fall 0.1% in October
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Gold prices holding solid gains above $4,600 as US CPI rises 0.3% in December
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Gold price weaker, silver firmer ahead of U.S. CPI
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Gold market analysis for January 13 - key intra-day price entry levels for active traders
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Gold prices ride geopolitical shockwaves above $4,600, but real resistance lies at $4,770/oz – World Gold Council
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These 6 reasons for gold's surge are keeping investors bullish
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Gold Surges to Record High as Powell Probe Revives Concerns About Fed Independence
Gold prices surged to a record high Monday as investors turned to the traditional safe haven amid fresh concerns that the independence of the Federal Reserve could be jeopardized.
What the surge in gold and silver to fresh records says about the mindset of investors to start 2026
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Geopolitical chaos fuels gold and silver rally toward key milestones - Solomon Global's Cawley
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Precious metals ETF holdings still short of ATHs, but history suggests downside risk to prices – Heraeus
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Gold, Silver Spike To Record Highs As Fed Independence Falters: What's Moving Markets Monday?
Gold and silver surged to fresh record highs Monday as investors reassessed the Federal Reserve's independence fears amid a new political escalation.
Powerful rallies send gold, silver to record highs amid risk aversion
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'Sell America' trade: Dollar drops, gold surges as Trump's Fed pressure campaign raises fears about U.S. system
The "Sell America" trade is top of mind after Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said he's under criminal investigation. The dollar is dropping in Monday's session while precious metals rally to reco...
Gold hits new highs above $4,600 as Trump's DoJ threatens Federal Reserve monetary policy independence
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