Goldman Sachs Physical Gold ETF (AAAU)
| Assets | $2.90B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.18% |
| PE Ratio | n/a |
| Shares Out | 60.40M |
| Dividend (ttm) | n/a |
| Dividend Yield | n/a |
| Ex-Dividend Date | n/a |
| Payout Frequency | n/a |
| Payout Ratio | n/a |
| Volume | 2,747,360 |
| Open | 48.75 |
| Previous Close | 48.53 |
| Day's Range | 48.67 - 49.24 |
| 52-Week Low | 27.00 |
| 52-Week High | 49.24 |
| 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.
Top Holdings
| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Gold Oz. | n/a | 100.00% |
Performance
AAAU had a total return of 80.26% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 21.07%.
News
Gold (XAUUSD) Breaks $5,000 as US Dollar Crashes – Silver Surges Above $100
Gold surged past $5,000 as the U.S. dollar weakened sharply, while silver broke above $100 with bullish patterns pointing to further gains amid rising volatility and strong technical momentum.
Another day another high: Gold surges past $5,000 as investors seek shelter from global risks
Gold climbed to a fresh all-time high above $5,000 an ounce on Monday. Gold's rally reflects mounting flashpoints from Greenland and Venezuela to the Middle East, reinforcing its role as a hedge amid ...
Asia-Pacific markets set to open mixed as gold hits fresh record of $5,000
Investors will be keeping a close eye on Japanese stocks and the yen after Japan's prime minister signaled to counter speculative market activity. Hong Kong Hang Seng index futures were at 26,772, hig...
Gold Price Forecast – Geopolitical Shocks and US Dollar Weakness Drive Surge Toward $5,400
Gold is approaching $5,000 as political tensions, alliance breakdowns, and central bank buying drive a shift in global capital flows toward hard assets, setting the stage for a breakout toward $5,400.
Rick Rule Says Gold's Bull Market Has Been Underway Since 2000 as Purchasing Power Erodes
(Kitco News) Gold's strength reflects a long-term erosion in purchasing power rather than a short-term market cycle, according to veteran investor Rick Rule, President and CEO of Rule Investment Media...
Wall Street back on the bandwagon as gold sniffs $5,000, Main Street cools its jets with first Fed decision of 2026 on deck
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Gold and silver's frothy rally to $100 and $5K supported by strong fundamentals
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Silver Price Outlook – Triple Digits Marks the First Step Towards $300+
Silver hit triple-digits, entering what appears to be the terminal phase of an interim blow-off top. Once this phase concludes, a sharp correction of 30%–50% cannot be ruled out.
Metals growth driven by central bank buying, says Blue Line Futures' Phillip Streible
Phillip Streible, Blue Line Futures chief market strategist, joins 'Power Lunch' to discuss the metals trade, the potential for a reset in metals markets and much more.
Gold ETF AAAU Offers Exposure to Record Highs for Key Metal
If 2025 was a good year for gold, 2026 may yet produce new records for the key metal. Growing global uncertainty has driven investors to gold as a store of value, with myriad factors worsening that un...
Forget $5,000: Bank of America sees gold price hitting $6,000/oz by Spring 2026
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Gold Weekly Price Analysis – Gold Continues to Look to Historic Levels
Gold is clearly a market that most people are bullish on. However, we are staring down the face of the crucial $5,000 level, an area that will be historic in its accomplishment.
Spot gold at $4,955/oz after final Consumer Sentiment rises to 56.4, but long-term inflation expectations rise
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gold prices remain well supported within sight of $5K as U.S. flash PMI shows slowing economy
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Gold market analysis for January 23 - key intra-day price entry levels for active traders
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Gold, silver hit new record highs on safe-haven demand, bullish charts
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Gold Has Shone. How Trump, Fed Can Keep It Surging in a Turbulent Market.
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Swiss gold firm MKS PAMP to finalise US expansion plans this year, CEO says
Swiss-based MKS PAMP expects to firm up plans to increase U.S. gold refining capacity this year, CEO James Emmett said, predicting demand would push prices to new records.
Bitwise and Proficio Capital Partners ETF targets gold, metals, bitcoin as alternative to currencies
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Goldman Sachs raises 2026 gold price target to $5,400/oz as private sector joins central bank diversification strategy
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Gold rallies, following silver, on fresh technical buying
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Trump says stock market will double, Goldman Sachs says gold could hit $5,400: Only one is likely
Yahoo Finance Executive Editor Brian Sozzi breaks down the latest market news for January 22, 2026. President Trump's wish for the stock market to double in 2026 may be unlikely.
Debt, Geopolitics, and Fed Policy Are Reshaping the Metals Market in 2026 | David Erfle
(Kitco News) Gold, silver, and copper entered 2026 with momentum that reflects deeper structural pressures rather than a short-lived rally, according to David Erfle, founder of JuniorMinerJunky.com. H...
Inflation remains sticky but gold prices hold support above $4,800
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...
Gold off session highs as U.S. final Q3 GDP rises 4.4%
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