iShares Gold Trust (IAU)
| Assets | $68.43B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.25% |
| PE Ratio | 5.53 |
| Shares Out | 817.55M |
| Dividend (ttm) | n/a |
| Dividend Yield | n/a |
| Ex-Dividend Date | n/a |
| Payout Frequency | n/a |
| Payout Ratio | n/a |
| Volume | 9,043,988 |
| Open | 83.68 |
| Previous Close | 84.42 |
| Day's Range | 83.25 - 83.89 |
| 52-Week Low | 61.37 |
| 52-Week High | 104.40 |
| Beta | 0.16 |
| Holdings | 1 |
| Inception Date | Jan 21, 2005 |
About IAU
Fund Home PageThe iShares Gold Trust (IAU) 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 around the world. IAU was launched on Jan 21, 2005 and is issued by BlackRock.
Top Holdings
| Name | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Gold | n/a | 100.00% |
Performance
IAU had a total return of 31.08% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 11.28%.
News
Gold breaks $4,440 as U.S.-Iran fighting pressures markets - Kitco PM Report
Spot gold and silver prices are sharply lower after the close Wednesday, as crude oil rallied, Treasury yields rose and renewed U.S.-Iran fighting pressured non-yielding metals.
Gold (XAU/USD) Price Forecast: Bearish Structure Tests Key Support Zones
Gold is testing key long-term support as bearish momentum builds, with downside targets emerging, while only a reclaim of short-term resistance would signal stabilization.
Central banks buy net 17 tonnes of gold in April, led by Poland and China – WGC
After March saw central banks flip to net sellers of gold, the sovereign sector switched back to bullion purchases in April, according to the latest data from the World Gold Council (WGC).“Central ban...
Indian central bank denies media report of $12 billion gold reserve sales
One day after a bombshell report from Bloomberg claimed the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) sold gold reserves worth roughly $12 billion in the two weeks through May 22, the central bank issued a firm den...
TD Securities cuts H2 2026 gold price forecasts as markets price in Fed rate hike
Rising expectations that the Federal Reserve will have to hike interest rates rather than cut them by the end of the year continue to take their toll on the precious metals market, with gold prices fa...
Gold off session lows after ISM Services PMI rises to 54.5 in May
The U.S. service sector improved above expectations last month, according to the latest data from the Institute for Supply Management (ISM).The ISM announced on Wednesday morning that its Services Pur...
Gold Price Analysis – Gold Drifts Lower on Wednesday
Gold drifts a little bit lower early on Wednesday, as traders continue to see a consolidation range play out. The noise coming out of the Middle East continues to be a concern in this market.
Gold, silver fall as oil jumps on U.S.-Iran strikes - Kitco AM Report
Spot gold prices are lower and spot silver prices are sharply lower in early U.S. trading Wednesday, as rising oil prices, a firmer U.S. dollar and renewed U.S.-Iran hostilities offset safe-haven dema...
Gold (XAUUSD) & Silver Price Forecast: Truce Stability vs Channel Breakdown — Gold Falls to $4,472, Silver at $74.80?
The ongoing US-Iran ceasefire allowed gold and silver to react to technical breakdowns. Gold accelerated lower below $4,500 with strong bearish continuation while silver traded at $74.80.
Gold Futures' Technical Backdrop Likely Improved, Charts Show
Gold futures' technical backdrop has likely improved in recent weeks, StoneX's Matt Simpson says in commentary. Prices have repeatedly found support around $4,400 an ounce and momentum indicators are ...
Gold steadies, silver slips as oil rises on Iran uncertainty - Kitco PM Report
Spot gold prices are near steady and spot silver prices are lower after the close Tuesday, as a stronger U.S. dollar and firmer crude oil offset support from lower Treasury yields.
Gold Rises As Traders Weigh Confusion Over US-Iran Talks
Axel Merk, founder and CIO of Merk Investments, said that while gold remains a relatively 'calm' investment, the world around the commodity and the geopolitical and economic 'crosscurrents' including ...
Gold (XAU/USD) Price Forecast: Tight Range Builds Breakout Pressure
Gold continues to compress within a symmetrical triangle as overlapping support and resistance levels cluster, suggesting an imminent breakout decision as volatility contracts near key moving averages...
India's central bank likely sold $12 billion gold reserve in just two weeks to support the rupee – BE report
The Reserve Bank of India likely sold $12 billion of its gold reserves and bought $7.5 billion in foreign currency assets during the two weeks ending May 22, according to a new report from Abhishek Gu...
Central banks see gold as the reserve asset of choice - ECB report
Gold continues to assert its dominance in global financial markets as an important monetary asset, with the European Central Bank highlighting a significant milestone for the precious metal.
Gold price is squeezed between 50 and 200 DMA, but 2025 drivers will return stronger once Iran war recedes – Saxo Bank's Hansen
Gold prices declined in May, as the Iran conflict supported yields and the dollar while reducing expectations for rate cuts, but debt concerns, de-dollarization, sticky inflation and steady central ba...
Gold price struggling around $4,500 as U.S. JOLTS shows rise in job openings
The gold market is struggling to hold key near-term support at $4,500 an ounce as the U.S. labor market remains fairly resilient, with the number of available jobs rising more than expected in April.
Gold firms, silver jumps as oil slips on Iran talks - Kitco AM Report
Spot gold prices are firmer and spot silver prices are sharply higher in early U.S. trading Tuesday, as lower oil prices and easing Treasury-yield pressure supported metals while U.S.-Iran headlines k...
Gold Price Analysis – Gold Rallies as Rates Fall
Gold continues to move opposite of rates on Tuesday, as we are still in the same pattern with rates being the opposite of price action in the gold markets. Position sizing is crucial in this market as...
Gold (XAUUSD) & Silver Price Forecast: China Buying Supports Metals — Will XAU & XAG Extend Gains?
The ongoing US-Iran ceasefire allowed gold and silver to focus on technical recoveries. Gold defended $4,534 support with bullish continuation while silver surged above $76.55.
Gold prices captive to Iran headlines, silver faces critical test at $70/oz – Heraeus
Gold and silver prices are trapped in the range established earlier in the U.S.-Iran conflict, while high prices and new import duties are impacting key areas of the Asian market, according to preciou...
Spot gold trades near $4,460/oz after ISM Manufacturing PMI rises to 54
Gold is trading near session lows after the latest data showed the U.S. manufacturing sector beating expectations last month, with prices also moderating in May.The Institute for Supply Management (IS...
Fed trapped between inflation and debt crisis, and gold wins either way - Sprott's McIntyre
Despite gold's recent disappointing price action, the precious metal's long-term bull case has rarely looked stronger, as the Federal Reserve faces an increasingly impossible balancing act between inf...
Silver firms while gold slips on Hormuz uncertainty - Kitco AM Report
Spot gold prices are lower and spot silver prices are firmer in early U.S. trading Monday, as a stronger U.S. dollar and higher oil prices weighed on bullion while silver held a positive session.
Gold (XAUUSD) & Silver Price Forecast: Gold Tumbles Under $4,500 as Silver Tests Support — Breakdown Ahead?
The ongoing US-Iran ceasefire allowed gold and silver to react to macro and technical signals. Gold accelerated lower below $4,500 with strong bearish continuation while silver traded at $75.58.
Gold and Silver Forecast: Strong Dollar Pressures XAUUSD as Silver Defends $72
Gold and silver remain under pressure as a stronger U.S. dollar, higher oil prices, and Fed policy risks weigh on precious metals, while traders watch key breakout levels at $5,000 for gold and $89 fo...
Wall Street flips firmly bullish after gold's late-week recovery, Main Street sentiment sours with jobs data on deck
The latest Kitco News Weekly Gold Survey showed Wall Street feeling fresh optimism about gold's near-term prospects, while Main Street sentiment slid into bearish territory despite gold's late-week re...
Gold rises, silver slips as oil falls on Iran deal hopes - Kitco PM Report
Spot gold prices are higher and spot silver prices are lower after the close Friday, as a sharp monthly drop in crude oil reduced inflation pressure while a firmer U.S. dollar kept silver under pressu...
Gold braces for labor market week as investors eye manufacturing, jobs data
Gold and silver head into the new week with investors focused squarely on the health of the U.S. economy and labor market, as a busy calendar of economic data releases could significantly influence ex...
Gold Weekly Price Analysis – Gold Continues to See Buyers on Dips
Gold bounces back for the week as the buyers came into the market to defend it against the interest rate pressures. This is a market I am bullish on longer-term, but recognize the potential problems.
Gold Price Analysis – Gold Continues to See Rate Influence on Friday
Gold rallies early on Friday as interest rates start to drift a bit lower. This is a market that continues to look good longer-term, but with noise coming out of the Middle East, the interest rates co...
Silver lags as gold defends $4,514 support - Kitco AM Report
Spot gold prices are higher and spot silver prices are slightly lower in early U.S. trading Friday, as lower crude oil prices and easing Treasury yields supported bullion while silver remained capped ...

















