GraniteShares Gold Shares (BAR)

NYSEARCA: BAR · Real-Time Price · USD
47.72
-5.44 (-10.23%)
At close: Jan 30, 2026, 4:00 PM EST
48.89
+1.17 (2.46%)
After-hours: Jan 30, 2026, 8:00 PM EST
-10.23%
Assets$1.84B
Expense Ratio0.17%
PE Ration/a
Shares Out34.70M
Dividend (ttm)n/a
Dividend Yieldn/a
Ex-Dividend Daten/a
Payout Frequencyn/a
Payout Ration/a
Volume11,090,597
Open49.95
Previous Close53.16
Day's Range46.20 - 50.40
52-Week Low27.44
52-Week High54.63
Beta0.13
Holdings1
Inception DateAug 31, 2017

About BAR

Fund Home Page

The GraniteShares Gold Shares (BAR) is an exchange-traded fund that is based on the LBMA Gold Price index. The fund tracks the gold spot price, less trust expenses and liabilities, using physically held gold stored and secured in vaults in London. BAR was launched on Aug 31, 2017 and is issued by GraniteShares.

Asset Class Commodity
Category Commodities Focused
Stock Exchange NYSEARCA
Ticker Symbol BAR
ETF Provider GraniteShares
Index Tracked LBMA Gold Price

Top Holdings

NameSymbolWeight
Physical Gold Bullionn/a100.00%

Performance

BAR had a total return of 75.51% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 16.57%.

News

Wall Street entertains every possibility after gold's wild ride, Main Street maintains its bullish bias despite new Fed head

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 hours ago - Kitco

Gold (XAU/USD) Price Forecast: Volatility Surge Signals Possible Top

Gold saw an unusually sharp selloff that tested key moving averages, signaling a possible short-term top while maintaining critical support near the 20-day line.

5 hours ago - FXEmpire

Don't panic: Analysts see gold and silver's sell-off as a healthy correction

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6 hours ago - Kitco

Gold, silver selloff was inevitable after January's explosive rally, but broader trend remains intact

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7 hours ago - Kitco

Citi sees gold supported by risks, with some fading expected later in 2026

Gold investment allocations are being underpinned by a broad mix of overlapping geopolitical and economic risks, but around half of the risk may fade later this year, Citi said on Friday.

8 hours ago - Reuters

Gold and Silver Prices Plunge from Record Highs—What Investors Need to Know

Gold and silver prices tumbled on Friday as investors locked in profits after President Trump nominated Kevin Warsh to chair the Federal Reserve, allaying some of Wall Street's fears about the preside...

9 hours ago - Investopedia

Gold Tumbles Over 6%; Apple Posts Upbeat Earnings

U.S. stocks traded lower midway through trading, with the Dow Jones index falling more than 400 points on Friday.

10 hours ago - Benzinga

Gold Weekly Price Analysis – Gold Gives Back Much of the Gains for the Week

Gold has a wild week as traders are starting to look at the market through the prism of being overbought. The chatter alone on social media was probably a strong hint we were overdone.

11 hours ago - FXEmpire

Gold and silver prices fall as Trump names Kevin Warsh as his Fed Chair pick. Why are precious metals down?

Gold and silver have had an exceptional year, breaking record high prices on what's felt like a daily basis. But, as the saying goes, what comes up must come down.

11 hours ago - Fast Company

Gold Price Analysis – Gold Plunges Early on Friday to Test Momentum

The gold market has seen a massive plunge early on Friday, as the trading world continues to focus on the metals markets overall. With this, the gold market now has probably scared some traders, with ...

12 hours ago - FXEmpire

Warsh as Fed chair likely less loyal to Trump, but not more hawkish, and no worse for gold – Analyst reactions

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.

12 hours ago - Kitco

Gold faces more headwinds as U.S. inflation threat remains

Gold continues to see significant selling pressure and could face further headwinds as inflation in the U.S. remains persistent, with producer prices rising more than expected last month.

13 hours ago - Kitco

Price meltdowns in gold, silver after Trump's Fed chair pick

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...

14 hours ago - Kitco

Gold News: Did Volatile, but Orderly 50% Correction Just Set Up Buy or Signal Top?

Gold plunges 7% in two sessions but delivers near-perfect 50% retracement at $4938.12. Critical $5271-$5349 zone will determine next major move.

15 hours ago - FXEmpire

Gold market analysis for January 30 - key intra-day price entry levels for active traders

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15 hours ago - Kitco

Gold rally pushes Italian jewellers to make leaner designs

In Italy's storied gold‑making hubs, jewellers are reworking their designs to trim gold content as they race to blunt the impact of record prices and appeal to shoppers watching their budgets.

17 hours ago - Reuters

Gold, Silver Prices Fall Sharply Ahead of Trump's Fed Chair Pick. Here's Why.

The price of gold has fallen as announcement on new Fed Chair could emerge Friday.

17 hours ago - Barrons

Gold falls as expectations of Warsh to Fed hits the dollar debasement trade

A selloff is underway for gold, silver and copper on Friday, as the dollar rises on expectations that Kevin Warsh will be the next Federal Reserve chairman.

18 hours ago - Market Watch

Gold Is Soaring and Wall Street Calls It ‘Debasement.' Is It?

Some 68% of gold's price movement over the past year is explained by U.S. policy shifts.

20 hours ago - Barrons

Gold slumps 3%, but set for its strongest monthly gain since 1980

Despite a sharp, more than 4% slide on Friday—fueled by rumors of a potentially more hawkish Federal Reserve chair—gold remains on course for its strongest monthly gain since 1980, as geopolitical and...

21 hours ago - Invezz

Gold Rises Amid Ongoing Iran Tensions

Gold rose in the early Asian session amid ongoing Iran tensions.

1 day ago - WSJ

Gold Prices' Rise Could Be Far From Over. Bitcoin, Meanwhile, Is Stumbling.

Gold is looking more and more like the new bitcoin.

1 day ago - Investopedia

Gold (XAU/USD) Price Forecast: Volatility Signals Near-Term Pullback Risk

Gold posted a potentially bearish outside day after hitting a record high, signaling potential consolidation or pullback as momentum cools near key short-term support levels.

1 day ago - FXEmpire

Here's How Gold Hits $8,000, According to J.P. Morgan

Retail investors are relying more on gold instead of fixed income as a hedge against U.S. stock market declines.

1 day ago - Barrons

‘The world has changed' - WisdomTree's Shah on why gold's rally defies old market logic

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's record run in 2025 marked a structural shift, not a speculative peak - World Gold Council's Joe Cavatoni

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, silver back down from record highs on profit taking

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

Why gold and the Swiss franc suddenly look more attractive than the dollar

It's been a dramatic week in foreign exchange markets as a six-word comment on Tuesday by President Donald Trump intensified a selloff for the U.S. dollar, sending it to its lowest level in four years...

1 day ago - Fast Company

Gold News: Analysis Shows Gold Rally Based on Reality, Not Irrational Exuberance

Gold hits record $5602 on solid fundamentals, not speculation. Central bank buying and dollar weakness fuel rally built on years of base-building.

1 day ago - FXEmpire

A relatively stable U.S. labor market can't stop gold's momentum

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

Central banks have actually slowed their purchases of gold, but investors have more than made up the difference

Step aside, central banks; investors are increasingly the power players in gold buying, keeping a fire lighted under the precious metal's historic rally.

1 day ago - Market Watch

Gold Mania? JPMorgan Strategist Predicts $8,500 Is Possible Under This Scenario

The price of gold has been on an unprecedented upward trajectory, with a JPMorgan analyst predicting that it could reach $8,500.

1 day ago - Benzinga

Strong price gains, all-time highs in gold, silver; safe haven bidding

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 market analysis for January 29 - 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

Gold ETFs Hit Elite Momentum Tier: These 5 Funds Lead The Charge As Bullion Eyes $5,600

Gold prices continued their record-breaking ascent on Thursday, Jan. 29, approaching the psychological $5,600 per ounce mark. This rally, which has seen gold gain more than 10% in just four sessions, ...

1 day ago - Benzinga

Markets Should Care About Gold's Surge, Even If Fed's Powell Doesn't. Here's Why.

Fed Chair Powell is confident on the economy, Meta's AI spending is set to spike, Tesla's future is all about artificial intelligence, and more news to start your day.

1 day ago - Barrons

Gold's soaring so fast it's topped Goldman target set only last week. Now a JPMorgan analyst plots path to $8,500.

A JPMorgan strategist calculates impact on gold prices were households to swap out bonds for the yelllow metal in balanced portfolios.

1 day ago - Market Watch

Gold's Glittering Run Pushes Prices Above $5,500

Prices continued to rise boosted by a weaker dollar and growing expectations that the next Federal Reserve chair will pursue monetary easing.

1 day ago - WSJ

Gold Surges Past $5,500. Why Investor Demand Can Keep Driving the Rally.

The yellow metal is on a seemingly unstoppable rally.

1 day ago - Barrons

Gold surges past $5,600 as geopolitics and weak dollar fuel record rally

Gold prices continued to surge to new record highs as the yellow metal cleared $5,600 per ounce on Thursday.  Gold had surged past the $5,000 threshold for the first time this Monday, marking a weekly...

1 day ago - Invezz

Gold Demand to Remain Strong as Investors Reassess Risk, WGC Says

Lower interest rates, uncertainty in bond markets and persistent geopolitical risks are expected to drive demand this year, the World Gold Council said.

1 day ago - WSJ

Gold Hits New High, Oil Rises as Iran Tensions Rekindle

Oil jumped in as fresh tensions over Iran keep markets on edge, weighing on equities and fueling safe-haven assets to new highs.

2 days ago - WSJ

Wednesday's Final Takeaways: Gold Glimmers, Muscle in Memory & Market Resilience

As investors digest the first serving of Mag 7 earnings, Marley Kayden and Sam Vadas offer their final takeaways from Wednesday's trading session. Among the highlights: gold's shimmering record rally,...

2 days ago - Schwab Network

Who's Really Driving Gold Higher and Why It's Not the West | Greg Orrell

Greg Orrell, portfolio manager at OCM Gold Fund, says the precious metals market entered 2026 under conditions he described as rarely seen in modern market history, following a year of persistent gain...

2 days ago - Kitco

Gold Breaks Record As Stocks Muddle Through Fed Pause

The dollar strengthens, while tech earnings loom over the markets.

2 days ago - WSJ

Gold (XAU/USD) Price Forecast: Rally Accelerates as Bull Trend Extends

Gold surged through key resistance levels, confirming bullish momentum and opening the door to higher extension targets, though rising momentum increases pullback risk.

2 days ago - FXEmpire

Powell dismisses gold's rally above $5,300, says Fed is not losing credibility

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's, silver's record run signals a crisis of confidence in fiat currencies

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 Broke Past $5,300. The Hot Haven Asset is the Dollar's 'Biggest Challenger.

One asset's weakness can be another's strength. That concept has added fresh complexity to rising investor demand for gold.

2 days ago - Investopedia

Gold soars to all-time high, biggest daily dollar gain ever

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...

2 days ago - Kitco

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