Goldman Sachs Physical Gold ETF (AAAU)

BATS: AAAU · Real-Time Price · USD
46.17
-0.06 (-0.13%)
May 14, 2026, 11:44 AM EDT - Market open
Assets$2.84B
Expense Ratio0.18%
PE Ration/a
Shares Out61.53M
Dividend (ttm)n/a
Dividend Yieldn/a
Ex-Dividend Daten/a
Payout Frequencyn/a
Payout Ration/a
Volume351,865
Open46.23
Previous Close46.23
Day's Range46.01 - 46.34
52-Week Low31.27
52-Week High54.71
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

Top Holdings

NameSymbolWeight
Gold Oz.n/a100.00%

Performance

AAAU had a total return of 44.05% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 19.23%.

News

Gold Price Analysis – Gold Continues to Bounce in a Tight Range

Gold continues to be very noisy on Thursday, as traders have to watch interest rates, headlines, and the overall risk appetite of the trading community. At this point, there are a few places we will b...

1 hour ago - FXEmpire

Spot gold approaching session high after U.S. weekly jobless claims rise to 211k

Gold prices were climbing toward highs on Thursday morning following the release of worse-than-expected labor market data after the number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits were...

2 hours ago - Kitco

Gold firms near $4,700, silver slips as Hormuz talks steady oil - Kitco AM Report

Spot gold prices are firmer and spot silver prices are softer in early U.S. trading Thursday, as traders weigh sticky inflation signals, Treasury yields near the 4.4% area and a still-fragile U.S.-Ira...

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2 hours ago - Kitco

Gold price holding the line at $4,700 as U.S. retail sales rise 0.5% in April

The gold market continues to consolidate around a new psychological level at $4,700 an ounce, as consumption in the U.S. slows in line with expectations.

2 hours ago - Kitco

Gold (XAUUSD) & Silver Price Forecast: Ceasefire Holds — Gold Defends $4,697, Silver Surges to $87 as CPI Hits Rate Cuts?

Gold and silver consolidate as investors weigh sticky inflation data against the ongoing ceasefire. Gold bounces at $4,697 support while silver rides strong ascending momentum toward $88.

7 hours ago - FXEmpire

Gold Rises; Defensive Appeal Remains Intact

Gold gained in the early Asian session. The yellow metal doesn't appear to be reacting one-dimensionally to U.S. consumer-price index data anymore, said XS.com.

14 hours ago - WSJ

Gold weakens, silver tests $90 after April producer-price shock - Kitco PM Report

Spot gold prices were lower and spot silver prices were firmer in late U.S. trading Wednesday, as a hot U.S. producer-price print, a firmer dollar and Treasury yields near the 4.5% area offset safe-ha...

17 hours ago - Kitco

Gold (XAU/USD) Price Forecast: 100-Day Average Defines Next Move

Gold remains trapped beneath major resistance as traders watch the 100-day moving average to determine whether recovery strength or renewed bearish pressure prevails.

19 hours ago - FXEmpire

Gold remains an attractive long-term asset as inflation takes its toll - Fawad Razaqzada

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...

19 hours ago - Kitco

Gold News: Gold Price Future Weakens After PPI Shock and Rising Treasury Yields

Gold prices fell for a second day as hot inflation data, rising Treasury yields and a stronger dollar pressured XAU/USD below key resistance.

19 hours ago - FXEmpire

India's 15% import tariffs on gold and silver will impact precious metals demand, prices, currency - Experts

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.

20 hours ago - Kitco

Gold (XAUUSD), Silver, Platinum Forecasts – Silver Tests New Highs As Rally Continues

Silver traders ignore strong dollar and rising Treasury yields.

21 hours ago - FXEmpire

Record gold cash flow highlights mining sector's growth challenge, Mazumdar says

Gold producers are reporting record free cash flow, profits, cash balances, and shareholder returns as higher prices expand margins across the sector, but production growth remains constrained, increa...

22 hours ago - Kitco

The gold chart looks poised for a bounce. How to play it for less

If you've been watching the SPDR Gold Shares (GLD), you know the yellow metal has been consolidating and appears to be bouncing off its 150-day moving average (support).

23 hours ago - CNBC

Gold Price Analysis – Gold Continues to React to Wild Rates

The gold market has pulled back early on Wednesday, as we are looking to find some kind of clarity. Unfortunately, that clarity won't be coming anytime soon as the leaders of a few countries continue ...

1 day ago - FXEmpire

India has increased tariffs on gold. Why it might paradoxically be a positive signal for the metal.

The Indian government is trying to alleviate pressure on its currency by discouraging gold imports. However, some analysts think this will likely have the opposite effect of that intended as investors...

1 day ago - Market Watch

Gold and silver slip after hot PPI boosts yields - Kitco AM Report

Articles by Kitco NewsWire were generated by Kitco's AI-assisted reporting workflow and reviewed by Kitco News editorial staff, with every claim independently verified before publication.

1 day ago - Kitco

Gold prices touch session lows a producer inflation heats

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 (XAUUSD) & Silver Price Forecast: Truce Steady, CPI Hotter — Can Gold Defend $4,702 While Silver Eyes $87?

US CPI hotter than forecast tempers near-term rate-cut hopes as the US-Iran ceasefire holds firm. Gold tests descending channel support at $4,702 while silver delivers a powerful breakout above $86 ta...

1 day ago - FXEmpire

Gold (XAUUSD) & Silver Price Forecast: Truce Steady, CPI Hotter — Can Gold Defend $4,702 While Silver Eyes $87?

US CPI hotter than forecast tempers near-term rate-cut hopes as the US-Iran ceasefire holds firm. Gold tests descending channel support at $4,702 while silver delivers a powerful breakout above $86 ta...

1 day ago - FXEmpire

Gold and Silver Technical Analysis: $5,000 Breakout in Focus as XAGUSD Eyes $100

Gold remains supported by inflation pressure and geopolitical uncertainty, while silver shows stronger momentum as prices approach the key $90 to $100 breakout zone.

1 day ago - FXEmpire

India Raises Gold, Silver Tariffs to Curb Imports

India has hiked tariffs on gold and silver imports, days after Prime Minister Narendra Modi warned that the Middle East crisis was pressuring the country's foreign-exchange reserves.

1 day ago - WSJ

Gold Edges Higher After U.S. Inflation Surged in April

Gold edged higher in early trade after U.S. consumer prices gained in April.

1 day ago - WSJ

Gold slips, silver firms as CPI lifts yields and dollar - Kitco PM Report

Articles by Kitco NewsWire were generated by Kitco's AI-assisted reporting workflow and reviewed by Kitco News editorial staff, with every claim independently verified before publication.

1 day ago - Kitco

Gold (XAU/USD) Price Forecast: Resistance Zone Tests Market Direction

Gold sits at a major technical inflection point as converging moving averages define resistance, while support levels suggest either a breakout or renewed corrective pressure.

1 day ago - FXEmpire

This is what's really driving the commodity complex and the precious metals rally – CME Group

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 day ago - Kitco

Gold (XAUUSD), Silver, Platinum Forecasts – Gold Retreats As Traders Bet On Hawkish Fed

Rising Treasury yields put pressure on precious metals markets.

1 day ago - FXEmpire

Gold will navigate near-term headwinds to reach $5,000/oz by year-end – ING's Manthey

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.

2 days ago - Kitco

Pierre Lassonde says the $40 trillion U.S. debt crisis is paving the way for gold to reach $17,250 an ounce

Jeremy Szafron joins Kitco News as an anchor and producer from Kitco's Vancouver bureau.  Jeremy is a seasoned journalist with a diverse background covering entertainment, current affairs and finance.

2 days ago - Kitco

The Power of Gold

May 11, 2026 Since the Iran war began on February 28, several corners of the financial market have behaved in unusual and unexpected ways, with gold prices being perhaps the most surprising.

2 days ago - ETF Trends

Gold News: Gold Price Retreats as Hot CPI Strengthens Dollar and Yields

Gold prices fell after hot CPI data and rising oil prices boosted Fed rate fears, while a stronger dollar added pressure to XAU/USD.

2 days ago - FXEmpire

Gold Price Analysis – Gold Continues to React to Rates

The gold market has been very noisy during trading on Tuesday, as we continue to pay close attention to the 50-day EMA, and the interest rate markets. Gold continues to wait for clarity in the Middle ...

2 days ago - FXEmpire

Gold, silver fall as CPI, oil and dollar pressure metals - Kitco AM Report

Articles by Kitco NewsWire were generated by Kitco's AI-assisted reporting workflow and reviewed by Kitco News editorial staff, with every claim independently verified before publication. Kitco labels...

2 days ago - Kitco

Gold prices testing resistance at $4,700 as US CPI rises 3.8% in the last 12 months

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...

2 days ago - Kitco

Gold (XAUUSD) & Silver Price Forecast: Ceasefire Holds — Gold Tests $4,700 Support, Silver Hits $84.10 — Next Break?

Gold trades at $4,702.60 testing the lower blue descending channel with neutral RSI, while silver surges to $84.11 displaying strong momentum above $82 support. Central bank demand and persistent indu...

2 days ago - FXEmpire

Gold Rises on Possible Position Adjustments

Gold rose in early Asian trade on possible position adjustments.

2 days ago - WSJ

Spot silver surges, gold firms as CPI risk lifts yields - Kitco PM Report

Spot silver surged and spot gold firmed late Monday as traders balanced last week's U.S. labor-market data against higher oil prices, firmer Treasury yields and Tuesday's April CPI release. At the tim...

2 days ago - Kitco

Gold prices gain on Iran optimism despite India import issues, silver producers see strong output in 2026 – Heraeus

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.

2 days ago - Kitco

Gold (XAUUSD), Silver, Platinum Forecasts – Silver Soars 6% Despite Rising Oil Prices

Speculative traders rushed to buy silver after the successful test of the psychologically important $80.00 level.

2 days ago - FXEmpire

Global gold ETFs see fresh inflows despite rising inflation risks

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...

2 days ago - Kitco

Gold firm, silver surges as oil rebound keeps inflation risk in focus - Kitco AM Report

Spot gold prices are firmer and spot silver prices are sharply higher in early U.S. trading Monday, as renewed U.S.-Iran tensions lifted crude oil and kept inflation risk in focus ahead of this week's...

3 days ago - Kitco

Gold Price Analysis – Gold Continues to Grind Higher

The 10-year yield in the United States continues to be a massive influence on the metals markets, as we are asking questions about the direction of risk appetite.

3 days ago - FXEmpire

Spot gold at $4,730/oz after U.S. existing-home sales rise 0.2% in April

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.

3 days ago - Kitco

Stop Buying Gold, India's Modi Says. The Price Is Falling.

The most actively-traded futures contract drops after Prime Minister Narendra Modi tells people to stop buying for a year.

3 days ago - Barrons

Gold News: Rising Crude Prices Threaten Gold Breakout Attempt

Gold prices face pressure as rising oil fuels inflation fears ahead of CPI data, with traders watching key XAUUSD support and Treasury yields.

3 days ago - FXEmpire

Gold (XAUUSD) & Silver Price Forecast: Ceasefire Holds — Gold Tests $4,665 Support, Silver Eyes $82 Breakout?

The holding ceasefire has reduced safe-haven flows, allowing gold to test key support at $4,665 and silver to ride its rising channel with RSI above 58. Despite short-term bearish pressure on gold, si...

3 days ago - FXEmpire

Gold and Silver Analysis: U.S.-Iran Tensions Fuel Volatility Ahead of Inflation Data

Gold and silver remain volatile as U.S.-Iran tensions, rising oil prices, a stronger U.S. dollar, and upcoming inflation data shape the next move in precious metals.

3 days ago - FXEmpire

Gold Falls on Renewed Inflation Concerns

Gold fell in early Asian trade on renewed concerns over inflation stemming from a rise in crude oil prices.

3 days ago - WSJ

Gold News: Gold Price Eyes Breakout as CPI Inflation Data Looms

Gold market rebounds sharply as falling oil prices and softer yields improve the outlook for XAU/USD ahead of critical U.S. CPI data.

3 days ago - FXEmpire

Silver (XAG) Forecast: Silver Rally Faces CPI Risk as Inflation Heats Up

Silver prices surged 6.6% as yields, the dollar and oil fell. Now traders await Tuesday's CPI report for the next major market move.

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4 days ago - FXEmpire

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