Goldman Sachs Physical Gold ETF (AAAU)

BATS: AAAU · Real-Time Price · USD
40.21
+0.33 (0.83%)
Nov 18, 2025, 12:44 PM EST - Market open
0.83%
Assets$2.36B
Expense Ratio0.18%
PE Ration/a
Shares Out56.95M
Dividend (ttm)n/a
Dividend Yieldn/a
Ex-Dividend Daten/a
Payout Frequencyn/a
Payout Ration/a
Volume1,555,406
Open40.22
Previous Close39.88
Day's Range39.89 - 40.28
52-Week Low25.56
52-Week High43.26
Beta0.15
Holdings1
Inception DateJul 26, 2018

About AAAU

Fund Home Page

The 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.

Asset Class Commodity
Category Commodities Focused
Stock Exchange BATS
Ticker Symbol AAAU
ETF Provider Goldman Sachs
Index Tracked LBMA Gold Price

Performance

AAAU had a total return of 58.25% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 18.29%.

News

Gold, silver weaker but up from session lows

Jim Wyckoff has spent over 25 years involved with the stock, financial and commodity markets. He was a financial journalist with the FWN newswire service for many years, including stints as a reporter...

1 hour ago - Kitco

China's gold market shows unseasonable strength across the board in October, November sees strong start – WGC's Jia

Ernest Hoffman is a Crypto and Market Reporter for Kitco News. He has over 15 years of experience as a writer, editor, broadcaster and producer for media, educational and cultural organizations.

1 hour ago - Kitco

Gold Price Outlook – Gold Continues to Bounce Around on Tuesday

Gold opened Tuesday with a downside gap, tested the key $4,000 level, and then rebounded, highlighting the importance of major support zones. The market now faces critical decisions around lower-low r...

3 hours ago - FXEmpire

Price pressure on gold, silver as technical selling featured

Jim Wyckoff has spent over 25 years involved with the stock, financial and commodity markets. He was a financial journalist with the FWN newswire service for many years, including stints as a reporter...

4 hours ago - Kitco

Gold market analysis for November 18 - key intra-day price entry levels for active traders

Jim Wyckoff has spent over 25 years involved with the stock, financial and commodity markets. He was a financial journalist with the FWN newswire service for many years, including stints as a reporter...

5 hours ago - Kitco

Silver (XAG) Forecast: Silver Market Slips as Gold Retreats on Rate-Cut Doubts

Silver slips near key support as gold weakens and Fed rate-cut odds fall, with traders watching major U.S. data for clues on sentiment and short-term direction.

5 hours ago - FXEmpire

Gold (XAUUSD) Price Forecast: Gold Price Slumps as Bears Target $3954.95 Moving Average

Gold slides to $3997.98 as rate cut odds fade, with traders watching $3954.95 support and key U.S. data that could shift the gold price outlook.

5 hours ago - FXEmpire

This Market Selloff Has Engulfed Stocks, Crypto, Gold. How the Fed Can Stop It.

Crypto caught in broad market selloff, food, restaurant companies feeling relief, U.S.-China trade deal is fragile, and more news to start your day.

6 hours ago - Barrons

Lawmakers revive Italy's claim on central bank's $300 billion gold pile

Italian lawmakers have revived attempts to establish that the central bank's $300 billion in gold reserves belong to the state by presenting a proposal to parliament.

7 hours ago - Reuters

China's Secret Gold Play Fuels Goldman's $4,900 Target

Goldman Sachs expects a significant wave of central-bank gold purchases for November. The bank's outlook anticipates a continued shift in reserve management as policymakers hedge against geopolitical ...

7 hours ago - Benzinga

Gold (XAUUSD) & Silver Price Forecast: XAU Eyes $4,000 as Fed Cut Odds Fall Below 50%

Gold stays near $4,000 as fading Fed rate-cut hopes weigh on sentiment; silver hovers below $50, awaiting fresh cues from US economic data and dollar swings.

Other symbols: DGPGLDGLDMIAUOUNZUGL
10 hours ago - FXEmpire

Gold Consolidates Amid Mixed Signals

Gold consolidated in the early Asian session amid mixed signals.

18 hours ago - WSJ

Falling rate cut hopes pressure gold prices even as economic worries and Fed discord boosts demand – Pepperstone's Wu

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22 hours ago - Kitco

US Dollar Forecast: DXY Steadies as FOMC Minutes and Data Deluge Move Into Focus

DXY leans higher as traders await U.S. jobs report and FOMC minutes. Market eyes key pivot at 99.306, with data and rate clues likely to drive direction.

Other symbols: DGPGLDGLDMIAUOUNZUGL
23 hours ago - FXEmpire

Italy considers one-time 52% tax cut on private gold holdings

Italy is considering a one-off levy for households to declare gold that is being held off the books – a move that could raise over 2 billion euros, or $2.3 billion, according to an amendment to the 20...

1 day ago - Kitco

Gold (XAUUSD), Silver, Platinum Forecasts – Gold Pulls Back As Dollar Rebounds

Stronger dollar puts pressure on gold markets.

Other symbols: DGPGLDGLDMIAUOUNZUGL
1 day ago - FXEmpire

Gold, silver down on lack of fresh, bullish news

Jim Wyckoff has spent over 25 years involved with the stock, financial and commodity markets. He was a financial journalist with the FWN newswire service for many years, including stints as a reporter...

1 day ago - Kitco

Gold Price Outlook – Gold Drifts a Bit in Early Monday Trading

Gold trades sideways as waning momentum and shifting risk appetite raise questions about a potential topping pattern. Traders are watching breaks of $3,925 or $4,200 for directional clarity while the ...

1 day ago - FXEmpire

Gold will benefit from renewed dollar depreciation, silver producers reap rewards from strong prices – Heraeus

Gold and silver prices came roaring back last week, and the reopening of the U.S. government and likely rate cuts could push gold higher, while solar demand continues to support silver over the long t...

1 day ago - Kitco

Gold (XAUUSD) Price Forecast: 50-Day MA in Focus Ahead of Key Fed Minutes

Gold price holds key support at $4023.35 as traders await U.S. jobs data and Fed minutes for clues on future rate cuts and gold market direction.

1 day ago - FXEmpire

gold prices struggle as Empire State Survey hits one-year high

Neils Christensen has a diploma in journalism from Lethbridge College and has more than a decade of reporting experience working for news organizations throughout Canada. His experiences include cover...

1 day ago - Kitco

Gold Doubled to $4,000, Mining Valuations Didn't: 3 Top Stocks To Consider

If you only looked at price charts, you'd think everyone loves gold miners right now.

1 day ago - Benzinga

Gold market analysis for November 17 - key intra-day price entry levels for active traders

Jim Wyckoff has spent over 25 years involved with the stock, financial and commodity markets. He was a financial journalist with the FWN newswire service for many years, including stints as a reporter...

1 day ago - Kitco

Modest price pressure on gold as busier U.S. data week ahead

Jim Wyckoff has spent over 25 years involved with the stock, financial and commodity markets. He was a financial journalist with the FWN newswire service for many years, including stints as a reporter...

1 day ago - Kitco

Gold Is Better Fiat Hedge Than Bitcoin: 3-Minutes MLIV

Kriti Gupta, Valerie Tytel and Mark Cudmore break down today's key themes for analysts and investors on "Bloomberg: The Opening Trade." Chapters: 00:00:04 - Bitcoin, Tech Sentiment 00:00:53 - AI Bubbl...

1 day ago - Bloomberg Markets and Finance

Gold (XAUUSD) & Silver Forecast: Markets Brace for FOMC Minutes and Delayed NFP Data

Gold and silver weaken as a stronger USD, delayed U.S. data, and fading Fed rate-cut odds drive cautious sentiment across precious metals this week.

Other symbols: DGPGLDGLDMIAUOUNZUGL
1 day ago - FXEmpire

Gold (XAUUSD) and Silver Cool Off After Rally: Will Key Support Zones Hold?

Gold and silver retreat from resistance and consolidate as hawkish Fed signals and the U.S. government's reopening reduce safe-haven demand, with key support levels and upcoming data now guiding the n...

Other symbols: DGPGLDGLDMIAUOUNZUGL
1 day ago - FXEmpire

Gold Rises on Likely Technical Recovery

Gold rose in the early Asian session on a likely technical recovery following last Friday's broader market selloff.

Other symbols: DGPGLDGLDMIAUOUNZUGL
1 day ago - WSJ

Investors cashing in on gold's run face higher capital gains taxes: What to know

Gold returns are up nearly 50% so far in 2025. That's about triple the S&P 500 U.S. stock index.

2 days ago - CNBC

Gold Corrects Under Liquidity Stress – Maintaining a Bullish Structure

Gold faces volatility from tightening liquidity, rising yields, and weak freight data but strong support, seasonal trends, and long-term momentum point to a potential breakout toward higher levels.

2 days ago - FXEmpire

Gold (XAUUSD) Price Forecast: Gold Breakout Stalls—Is a Secondary Top Forming?

Gold price stalls below $4245.20. Traders watching $4133.95 support to decide if a secondary top confirms and deeper retracement follows.

2 days ago - FXEmpire

Investing in Gold: Strategies & Trends to Watch in Record Run

Steven Orrell talks about everything surrounding the gold trade. He notes gold's recent slide from all-time highs but sees the metal recapturing records as central banks continue to accumulate.

3 days ago - Schwab Network

Gold's moves in ‘lockstep' with U.S. stocks could point to a brewing market danger

Gold's selloff alongside U.S. stocks and bitcoin suggests that trouble could be brewing in financial markets.

3 days ago - Market Watch

Gold News: Rate Cut Hopes Fade, Gold Tests Critical Zone Between $4065.83–$4023.35

Gold price falls 3% as Fed officials push back on rate cut hopes. Traders eye key support between $4065.83–$4023.35 for the next directional move.

3 days ago - FXEmpire

A Fed pause won't derail the gold market

Neils Christensen has a diploma in journalism from Lethbridge College and has more than a decade of reporting experience working for news organizations throughout Canada. His experiences include cover...

3 days ago - Kitco

Gold bulls tire at $4,200 as prices build a floor at $4,000

Neils Christensen has a diploma in journalism from Lethbridge College and has more than a decade of reporting experience working for news organizations throughout Canada. His experiences include cover...

3 days ago - Kitco

Gold (XAU/USD) Price Forecast: $4,032 Tests Uptrend Line – Recovers 20-Day MA

Gold dipped to a four-day low of $4,032 Friday, testing the short-term uptrend line before bouncing intraday and reclaiming both the 20-day ($4,065) and 10-day ($4,059) averages.

3 days ago - FXEmpire

Gold holds above $4,000 as Fed uncertainty halts rally toward record highs

Neils Christensen has a diploma in journalism from Lethbridge College and has more than a decade of reporting experience working for news organizations throughout Canada. His experiences include cover...

3 days ago - Kitco

The Gold Bar Diplomacy That Won Switzerland a Trade Deal With Trump

​The deal came together after months of shuttle diplomacy and a charm offensive by the Alpine nation's secret weapon: its billionaires.

3 days ago - WSJ

Gold (XAUUSD), Silver, Platinum Forecasts – Gold Markets Are Under Pressure

Gold pulled back towards the $4100 level amid broad sell-off in precious metals markets.

Other symbols: DGPGLDGLDMIAUOUNZUGL
4 days ago - FXEmpire

Gold Weekly Price Outlook – Gold Showing Cracks in The Trend

Gold gave back a meaningful portion of its weekly advance, with fading volume suggesting momentum may be weakening. Resistance near $4,200 remains formidable, and a break of $4,000 could open the door...

4 days ago - FXEmpire

Gold Price Outlook – Gold Slips on Friday

Gold faded on Friday after testing the $4,200 level with noticeably lighter volume than previous rallies. The price pattern suggests a potential topping formation, with $4,000 serving as a critical su...

4 days ago - FXEmpire

Solid price pressure on gold, silver, amid hawkish Fed-speak

Jim Wyckoff has spent over 25 years involved with the stock, financial and commodity markets. He was a financial journalist with the FWN newswire service for many years, including stints as a reporter...

4 days ago - Kitco

Gold market analysis for November 14 - key intra-day price entry levels for active traders

Jim Wyckoff has spent over 25 years involved with the stock, financial and commodity markets. He was a financial journalist with the FWN newswire service for many years, including stints as a reporter...

4 days ago - Kitco

Gold is holding above $4,000 for reasons that could drive it to $5,000

U.S. budget uncertainty and Fed rate-cut hopes fuel safe-haven demand.

4 days ago - Market Watch

Gold (XAUUSD) Price Forecast: Fed Pushback Caps Gold Rally; Sellers Eye Breakdown Below $4133.95

Gold price slips as hawkish Fed commentary reduces December rate cut odds; key support at $4133.95 in play as traders reassess gold's short-term outlook.

4 days ago - FXEmpire

Gold (XAUUSD) & Silver Price Forecast: Risk-Off Flows Boost Metals Despite Cooling Momentum

Gold and silver rise as risk-off flows strengthen, with investors turning to safe havens amid weak US data, Fed uncertainty and cooling short-term momentum.

Other symbols: DGPGLDGLDMIAUOUNZUGL
4 days ago - FXEmpire

Gold (XAUUSD) and Silver Technical Analysis Amid Post-Shutdown Volatility and Fed Caution

Gold (XAUUSD) prices dropped sharply on Thursday as markets reacted to the end of the U.S. government shutdown. The reopening removed a key uncertainty, prompting investors to unwind safe-haven positi...

Other symbols: DGPGLDGLDMIAUOUNZUGL
4 days ago - FXEmpire

Gold Edges Higher on Possible Dip-Buying

Gold edged higher in the early Asian session on possible dip-buying after likely profit-taking.

4 days ago - WSJ

Where Do Gold Prices Go From Here? Here's What Experts Say

The price of gold surged in anticipation of the federal government shutdown, but now that it's over, the rally won't necessarily end.

4 days ago - Investopedia

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