Goldman Sachs Physical Gold ETF (AAAU)

BATS: AAAU · Real-Time Price · USD
42.49
+0.05 (0.12%)
At close: Dec 15, 2025, 4:00 PM EST
42.21
-0.28 (-0.66%)
Pre-market: Dec 16, 2025, 6:24 AM EST
0.12%
Assets$2.43B
Expense Ratio0.18%
PE Ration/a
Shares Out58.30M
Dividend (ttm)n/a
Dividend Yieldn/a
Ex-Dividend Daten/a
Payout Frequencyn/a
Payout Ration/a
Volume1,469,225
Open42.69
Previous Close42.44
Day's Range42.30 - 42.78
52-Week Low25.56
52-Week High43.26
Beta0.14
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 62.33% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 19.03%.

News

Gold (XAUUSD) & Silver Price Forecast: NFP Risk Looms as Metals Pause Near Highs

Gold (XAUUSD) and silver consolidate after a strong rally, with NFP, US jobs data, and Fed policy outlook set to drive the next move.

Other symbols: DGPGLDGLDMIAUOUNZUGL
4 hours ago - FXEmpire

What's Driven Gold Prices Up in 2025?

Gold has surged more than 60% this year and is on track for its best annual performance since 1979. The rally has been underpinned by elevated central-bank buying and a retreat by investors from sover...

5 hours ago - Bloomberg Markets and Finance

Gold Steady Ahead of U.S. Employment Report

Gold was little changed in the early Asian session ahead of the U.S. November employment report due out later today.

11 hours ago - WSJ

Gold Near Record High: Central Banks & Retail Investors Pile into Commodities

Derek Macpherson, CEO of West Point Gold (WPGCF), talks about gold's glimmering 60% rally in 2025 that nearly brought the commodity back to a record high Monday. Derek says central banks are the bigge...

14 hours ago - Schwab Network

Gold Climbs Near Fresh Record on Fifth Day of Gains

Gold continued its longest winning streak since the run-up to an all-time high in October, rising for a fifth day Monday. Gold has surged about 65% this year and is on track for its best annual perfor...

15 hours ago - Bloomberg Markets and Finance

Commodity stock outperformance looks like it will continue, says Blue Line Futures' Phil Streible

Phil Streible, Blue Line Futures chief market strategist, joins 'Power Lunch' to discuss recent commodity stock performance.

15 hours ago - CNBC Television

Gold Boom Meets Holiday Bling

Gold's glittering run is colliding with the holiday shopping rush — and jewelry buyers are feeling it. Angara Co-Founder and CEO Ankur Daga joined Bloomberg Open Interest to talk about what's hot, wha...

16 hours ago - Bloomberg Markets and Finance

From AI To Au: Why Investors Are Piling Into Gold ETFs Again

Gold-backed ETFs are again in focus as gold (or Au) continued its climb with a bullish trajectory towards a record high, with investors increasingly turning to such funds as a hedge against stock mark...

17 hours ago - Benzinga

Gold's rally to $5,000 in 2026 will outperform U.S. dollar and bonds - Société Générale

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18 hours ago - Kitco

Profit taking tempers early gold gains; silver solidly up

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18 hours ago - Kitco

Gold (XAUUSD), Silver, Platinum Forecasts – Silver Rebounds As Traders Buy The Dip

Platinum markets test multi-year highs.

Other symbols: DGPGLDGLDMIAUOUNZUGL
19 hours ago - FXEmpire

Gold Heads for Record. These Stocks Are Benefiting.

Gold futures in New York were on track to break the previous settlement record of $4,359.40 reached on Oct. 20.

21 hours ago - Barrons

Gold prices drive higher above $4,300 as Empire State Survey showed contraction in manufacturing sector

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22 hours ago - Kitco

Strong price gains for gold, silver amid weak USDX, bullish charts

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23 hours ago - Kitco

Gold Price Outlook – Gold Continues to Roar

Gold extends a strong multi-month uptrend, approaching a potential breakout above $4,400, with pullbacks viewed as buying opportunities while key support levels near $4,200 and $3,950 continue to defi...

23 hours ago - FXEmpire

Why gold and bitcoin are uninvestible to this Wall Street legend

Howard Marks has been writing investment memos for 35 years — and the one thing you'll never read is him making the case for gold or bitcoin.

23 hours ago - Market Watch

Gold market analysis for December 15 - key intra-day price entry levels for active traders

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23 hours ago - Kitco

Gold (XAUUSD) Price Forecast: Gold Rally Eyes Breakout as Bulls Target $4381.44 High

Gold price climbs as bulls target a breakout above $4381.44, supported by softer yields, weak dollar, and strong demand. Gold analysis signals a bullish gold market.

23 hours ago - FXEmpire

Gold (XAUUSD) & Silver Price Forecast:: Weaker Dollar Supports Breakout Trends

Gold and silver extend gains as a weaker US dollar, Fed rate uncertainty, and strong demand support bullish breakouts ahead of key US jobs data.

Other symbols: DGPGLDGLDMIAUOUNZUGL
1 day ago - FXEmpire

Gold (XAUUSD) and Silver Technical Analysis: Fed Easing Fuels Upside Momentum

Gold rallied to $4,326 on growing Fed rate cut expectations, while silver broke record highs and led the precious metals rally, with bullish technical patterns and safe-haven demand pointing to furthe...

Other symbols: DGPGLDGLDMIAUOUNZUGL
1 day ago - FXEmpire

Gold Edges Higher Amid Some Tailwinds

Gold edged higher in Asian trade, as the metal continued to benefit from firm expectations of further monetary easing by the Fed, ongoing central-bank buying and broadening geopolitical risks.

1 day ago - WSJ

Platinum Price Forecast – Gold Rotation Fuels Platinum Breakout Toward $2,300 by 2026

Platinum has surged over 90% in 2025 as capital rotates from gold into undervalued metals, with tightening supply, rising industrial demand, and supportive macro trends pointing toward a $2,170–$2,300...

2 days ago - FXEmpire

Gold (XAUUSD) Price Forecast: Gold Price Eyes Breakout as CPI and Payrolls Loom

Spot Gold price holds near record highs as CPI, payrolls and rising yields set the tone for XAUUSD this week.

2 days ago - FXEmpire

Gold (XAUUSD) Price Forecast: Gold Breakout Stalls as Traders Lock Gains Near Resistance

Spot gold tests seven-week highs as a gold rally pauses near resistance. Fed rate cuts and Treasury yields keep the gold price outlook bullish above support.

3 days ago - FXEmpire

Gold and silver may be overbought in 2026, but still underowned

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3 days ago - Kitco

Gold may be volatile next week, but analysts recommend buying the dip

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3 days ago - Kitco

Wall Street bereft of gold bears after Fed cuts and T-bill purchases, Main Street leans more bullish as price holds near $4,300/oz

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

Gold (XAU/USD) Price Forecast: Highest Weekly Close in History – Correction or Continuation?

Gold reached its first major upside target Friday at $4,353 following Thursday's breakout, only to meet immediate selling that has price trading in the lower half of the daily range and threatening fo...

3 days ago - FXEmpire

Gold can hit $5,000, but don't expect to see another 65% gain in 2026

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

Comex Gold Ends the Week 2.07% Higher at $4300.10

Gold settled up for a second-consecutive session, rising 0.3% Friday, while silver fell 4%, snapping a three-session winning streak. For the week, both metals posted a gain.

3 days ago - WSJ

India's gold investment demand surges above $10 billion in Q3, pension funds can now invest up to 5% in gold and silver ETFs

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

Gold (XAUUSD), Silver, Platinum Forecasts – Silver Dives 3.9% Amid Profit-Taking

Silver pulled back towards the $61.00 level.

Other symbols: DGPGLDGLDMIAUOUNZUGL
3 days ago - FXEmpire

Gold Weekly Price Outlook – Gold Rallies Towards Highs This Past Week

Gold posts another strong week and appears poised for fresh all-time highs above $4,400. With silver leading and long-term macro pressures building, the trend favors buying dips while downside levels ...

3 days ago - FXEmpire

Gold Price Outlook – Is Gold Looking to Break Out Again?

Gold remains firmly bullish, with momentum building toward a potential break above $4,400. Pullbacks are viewed as opportunities as central bank demand and silver's strength continue to reinforce the ...

3 days ago - FXEmpire

Some trend-line based price targets for gold in 2026

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...

3 days ago - Kitco

Gold (XAUUSD) Price Forecast: Gold Price Breakout Fuels Rally as Buyers Eye Record Highs

Gold price surges early in U.S. trade as buyers press a breakout, supported by dollar weakness, rate cut bets, and rising safe-haven demand.

3 days ago - FXEmpire

Gold market analysis for December 12 - 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...

3 days ago - Kitco

Price gains for gold, silver as bulls keep their foot on the gas

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...

3 days ago - Kitco

Gold (XAUUSD) & Silver Price Forecast: Metals Stay Supported as Markets Shift to Fed Commentary

Gold and silver ease as equities rebound, but dovish Fed policy and steady safe-haven demand keep metals supported. Traders now watch Powell's signals for the next move.

Other symbols: DGPGLDGLDMIAUOUNZUGL
4 days ago - FXEmpire

Gold (XAUUSD) and Silver Surge as Fed Cuts Rates and Labor Data Softens

Gold and silver surged after the Fed's rate cut, soft labor data, a weaker dollar, and geopolitical tensions boosted safe-haven demand, reinforcing bullish technical momentum.

Other symbols: DGPGLDGLDMIAUOUNZUGL
4 days ago - FXEmpire

Gold Steady, Underpinned by Dollar's Weakness

Gold was steady in the early Asian session, underpinned by dollar weakness that typically makes the precious metal cheaper for potential buyers holding nondollar currencies.

4 days ago - WSJ

Gold (XAU/USD) Price Forecast: Bull Continuation Triggers – Eyes $4,454 Projection

Gold powered to $4,286 Thursday, exceeding the prior swing high of $4,264 and reclaiming the top of two rising trend channels for the second time while trading in the top quarter of the daily range an...

4 days ago - FXEmpire

Gold's bull market run will continue in 2026, prices to average $4,325/oz – ING

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4 days ago - Kitco

Goldman Sachs sees ‘significant upside' to its 2026 gold price target of $4,900/oz

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.

4 days ago - Kitco

Gold (XAUUSD), Silver, Platinum Forecasts – Silver Tests The $64.00 Level

Silver markets test historic highs as rally continues.

Other symbols: DGPGLDGLDMIAUOUNZUGL
4 days ago - FXEmpire

Soaring silver pulling gold along for the ride

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

How to Trade Gold Seasonality: A Profitable Strategy Based On 20 Years Of Historical Data

In this article, we'll explore seasonality in the financial markets. Seasonality refers to specific time windows throughout the year that are linked to recurring market behaviors, patterns that tend t...

4 days ago - Benzinga

Gold Price Outlook – Gold Remains Choppy After FOMC

Gold trades sideways as traders weigh the impact of Fed rate cuts and a $40 billion bond buyback program. Despite strong long-term momentum and central-bank demand, near-term hesitation suggests poten...

4 days ago - FXEmpire

Rate Expectations May Bode Well For Gold Traders

Advisors and investors of all kinds are keeping a close eye on how the Fed's rate maneuvers shift the market, and that certainly includes gold bugs.  It's well-known at this point that gold tends to p...

Other symbols: DGPGLDGLDMIAUOUNZUGL
4 days ago - ETF Trends

Gold prices remain anchored despite volatile U.S. labor market

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4 days ago - Kitco

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