iShares Gold Trust (IAU)

NYSEARCA: IAU · Real-Time Price · USD
79.43
+0.30 (0.38%)
Jun 12, 2026, 1:45 PM EDT - Market open
Assets$67.19B
Expense Ratio0.25%
PE Ratio5.53
Shares Out815.85M
Dividend (ttm)n/a
Dividend Yieldn/a
Ex-Dividend Daten/a
Payout Frequencyn/a
Payout Ration/a
Volume3,815,774
Open79.05
Previous Close79.13
Day's Range78.57 - 79.66
52-Week Low61.37
52-Week High104.40
Beta0.16
Holdings1
Inception DateJan 21, 2005

About IAU

Fund Home Page

The 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.

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

Top Holdings

NameSymbolWeight
Goldn/a100.00%

Performance

IAU had a total return of 25.52% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 10.98%.

News

CME to offer 24/7 gold and oil trading

Geopolitical uncertainty doesn't take the weekend off, and neither will gold and oil futures as the CME prepares to launch 24/7 trading.

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2 hours ago - Kitco

Gold (XAUUSD) Price Forecast: Death Cross Threatens Gold Price as Fed Hike Bets Rise

Gold prices head for a second weekly loss as Fed hike odds rise, inflation stays elevated, and a Death Cross threatens deeper losses.

2 hours ago - FXEmpire

Gold Weekly Price Analysis – Gold Bounces at the End of the Week

The $4,000 level will continue to be one worth watching, as it should offer a bit of a “floor in the market.” Part of the bounce could have been short covering in all fairness.

3 hours ago - FXEmpire

Spot gold hovers near $4,200/oz after preliminary Consumer Sentiment rises to 48.9, one-year inflation expectations dip to 4.6%

The gold market is holding relatively steady after the latest data showed consumer sentiment in the U.S. improving, while inflation expectations pulled back from last month's highs.The University of M...

3 hours ago - Kitco

Gold Price Analysis – Gold Jumps at Open on Friday

The gold market has gapped higher on Friday, as traders continue to worry about headlines out of the Middle East. Holding into the weekend will be dangerous in either direction.

3 hours ago - FXEmpire

Gold And Silver Could Snap Longest Losing Streak In Months As Metals Remain Volatile

Despite Friday's gain, gold is still on track for a weekly decline of 7%, the Wall Street Journal reported, which would be the metal's second weekly decline in a row. Metals fell to their lowest level...

3 hours ago - Forbes

Gold holds above $4,200 as Hormuz risk premium unwinds - Kitco AM Report

Spot gold prices are steady and spot silver prices are weaker in early U.S. trading Friday, as oil prices fell sharply on U.S.-Iran deal hopes, U.S. equity futures edged higher and traders looked ahea...

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4 hours ago - Kitco

Gold and Silver Price Forecast: US-Iran Deal Hopes Lift XAUUSD and XAGUSD

Gold and silver rebounded as US-Iran deal hopes weakened the U.S. dollar, but XAUUSD must break above $4,500 and XAGUSD must clear $72 to confirm the next bullish move.

11 hours ago - FXEmpire

Gold (XAUUSD) & Silver Price Forecast: China Buying Supports Metals Amid Iran-Israel Conflict — Next Move?

Gold and silver traded with mixed signals as the Middle East truce held firm amid Iran-Israel tensions. Gold rebounded to $4,188 defending key support while silver held $66.90 long-term level.

11 hours ago - FXEmpire

Gold Rises, But Remains Below Key Consolidation Level

Gold rose but remains below its key consolidation level of $4,500 an ounce on growing fears the Federal Reserve might have to raise its policy rate, UOB said.

17 hours ago - WSJ

Gold (XAU/USD) Price Forecast: Undercut Setup Signals Potential Bottom

Gold is testing a major support confluence where an undercut-and-run setup could signal a potential reversal, though downside risk remains if support fails.

20 hours ago - FXEmpire

Don't fear a drop below $4,000, gold's bull market isn't broken - Thorsten Polleit

Despite significant selling pressure, the gold market has managed to hold critical long-term support above $4,000 an ounce.

21 hours ago - Kitco

Gold (XAUUSD), Silver, Platinum Forecasts – Gold Attempts To Rebound After Strong Sell-Off

Silver and platinum markets are also trying to gain upside momentum on dip-buying.

1 day ago - FXEmpire

Precious metals traders prepare to defend $4,000 gold, while break of $60 silver would be ‘catastrophic' - FX Empire's Lewis

Gold prices are seeing volatility on Thursday as traders prepared for a test of the $4,000 per ounce support level, while silver traders are gearing up for their own critical battle to defend $60, acc...

1 day ago - Kitco

Gold slumps to 6-month low even as inflation fears rise. Here's why bullion is out of favor

Gold hit its lowest level of 2026 and is down 6.3% this week alone. Expectations that the Federal Reserve will keep rates higher for longer are weighing on bullion.

1 day ago - CNBC

Gold Price Analysis – Gold Traders are Eyeing $4000

The gold market fell right away on Thursday but has since turned around to show signs of at least slowing down. At this point, the $4000 level is in focus.

1 day ago - FXEmpire

Gold, silver edge lower as PPI stays hot - Kitco AM Report

Spot gold prices are weaker and spot silver prices are also lower in early U.S. trading Thursday, as another hot inflation print kept the Fed-rate channel in control while the U.S.-Iran conflict conti...

1 day ago - Kitco

Gold price remains under pressure as U.S. jobless claims rises to 229k

The gold market remains firmly caught in a downtrend, with prices trading near critical long-term support levels. Even potentially slowing momentum in the labor market has not been enough to pull pric...

Other symbols: AAAUDGPGLDGLDMOUNZUGL
1 day ago - Kitco

Spot gold at $4,062/oz after U.S. May PPI rises 1.1%, core PPI up 0.4%

The gold market is approaching its earlier lows after the latest data shows U.S. producers saw mixed price pressures last month.The headline Producer Price Index (PPI) rose 1.1% in May, following Apri...

1 day ago - Kitco

Gold price continues to struggle against euro as ECB raises interest rates by 25 basis points

The gold market continues to face significant downside risks and is seeing little reaction as interest rates rise in Europe.As expected, the European Central Bank increased its interest rates by 25 ba...

Other symbols: AAAUDGPGLDGLDMOUNZUGL
1 day ago - Kitco

Gold (XAUUSD) & Silver Price Forecast: Truce Stability vs CPI Pressure — Next Bounce for XAU & XAG?

Gold and silver traded with mixed signals as the Middle East truce held firm amid Iran-Israel tensions. Gold rebounded to $4,089 defending Fib support while silver stabilized at $64.18.

1 day ago - FXEmpire

Gold Declines Amid Inflation Fears, Interest Rate Expectations

Gold fell in early Asian trade. A significant portion of the market now considers the next Fed rate increase to be possible before the year ends, which is likely weighing on gold.

1 day ago - WSJ

Gold breaks toward $4,000 as oil, yields weigh on metals - Kitco PM Report

Spot gold and silver prices are sharply lower after the close Wednesday, as the May inflation report, elevated Treasury yields and renewed U.S.-Iran escalation overwhelmed residual safe-haven demand.

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1 day ago - Kitco

Gold (XAU/USD) Price Forecast: Bearish Breakdown Signals Trend Shift Risk

Gold has broken below key support levels, including the March swing low and 200-day moving average, raising risk of deeper downside toward long-term trendline support.

1 day ago - FXEmpire

Gold enters a bear market for the first time since 2022. How the ‘safe-haven' metal got here.

It's been 91 days since gold hit its recent peak — making for the quickest entry into a bear market since 2008.

1 day ago - Market Watch

As gold's tumble continues, traders bet the pain may last for two more years

Selling in the precious metal just keeps getting worse, with the GLD ETF now down 25% from its intraday record in February.

1 day ago - CNBC

Gold price could triple if 1970s bull market pattern holds, says Jeff Clark

Gold's sharp correction this year may be unsettling for investors, but one market strategist argues the precious metal remains firmly within a historic bull market that is tracking one of its most his...

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1 day ago - Kitco

Gold (XAUUSD), Silver, Platinum Forecasts – Gold Dives 3.5% As Sell-Off Continues

Precious metals are losing ground as traders react to U.S. CPI report.

2 days ago - FXEmpire

$4,075/oz gold is now in play, and the price will need to challenge $4,600 before bullish momentum resumes – Saxo Bank's Hansen

Gold is trading firmly below its 200-day moving average as labor market strength and rising inflation reinforce the higher-for-longer rate narrative, which are supporting bond yields and the dollar, w...

2 days ago - Kitco

Gold (XAUUSD) Price Forecast: Gold Price Tumbles as Hot CPI Reinforces Fed Rate Hike Path

Gold prices plunged over 2% as hot CPI data reinforced Fed rate hike expectations, strengthening the dollar and pressuring XAU/USD.

2 days ago - FXEmpire

Gold Price Analysis – Gold Continues to See Selling Pressure

Gold sees more selling on Wednesday, as the market finds itself well below the crucial 200-day EMA indicator. At this point, gold looks very weak.

2 days ago - FXEmpire

Gold, silver fall as CPI keeps Fed pressure on - Kitco AM Report

Spot gold prices are sharply lower and spot silver prices are also weaker in early U.S. trading Wednesday, as May inflation held above 4%, Treasury yields stayed elevated and U.S.-Iran tensions kept e...

2 days ago - Kitco

Gold market exhales as U.S. CPI rises roughly in line with expectations

The gold market is seeing some volatility with a modest relief rally as U.S. inflation pressures continue to rise, but in line with economists' expectations.

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2 days ago - Kitco

Gold Extends Slump, Hits New 2026 Lows, As Bears Grip Markets

Gold, Silver and Bitcoin have all fallen sharply over the past five months.

2 days ago - Barrons

Gold, silver and bitcoin fall as traders up Fed rate hike bets

Gold, silver and bitcoin fall as traders reassess Federal Reserve's interest rate path. The Fed is still expected to keep rates on hold this week but traders see a greater likelihood of a hike by Octo...

2 days ago - CNBC

Gold (XAUUSD) & Silver Price Forecast: CPI in Focus as Ceasefire Holds — Gold to Support at $4,100, Silver Nears $63.50?

As the ceasefire remains intact beyond nine weeks amid Iran-Israel tensions and hot CPI data weighs on rate-cut hopes, gold faced strong selling pressure under $4,500 while silver plunged to $64.17. S...

2 days ago - FXEmpire

Gold and Silver Price Forecast: Metals Face Pressure Before CPI Data

Gold and silver remain under pressure before CPI data as a stronger U.S. dollar, rising oil prices and Fed rate hike expectations weigh on precious metals.

2 days ago - FXEmpire

Gold's Focus Now Turns to Continuation of Downtrend, Chart Shows

Gold's focus now turns to continuation of the downtrend, based on the daily chart, FOREX.com said.

2 days ago - WSJ

Gold market could see further ETF redemptions as prices turn negative on the year - Standard Chartered's Cooper

The gold market continues to test its lower bounds, with one analyst seeing further fragility in the marketplace.

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2 days ago - Kitco

Gold, silver slide as rate risk overwhelms haven demand - Kitco PM Report

Spot gold and silver prices are sharply lower after the close Tuesday, as rate-hike expectations and a bearish technical break outweighed weaker crude oil and residual safe-haven demand tied to the St...

2 days ago - Kitco

Gold (XAU/USD) Price Forecast: Bearish Pressure Builds After Breakdown

Gold continues testing Fibonacci and moving average support after breaking below the 200-day moving average, signaling weakening bullish structure and increasing downside risk.

2 days ago - FXEmpire

Gold And Silver Price Hit 2-Month Lows Following Iran Tensions, Interest Rate Hike Fears

Several analysts attributed Tuesday's decline in prices to Iran war tensions and expectations the Federal Reserve may hike interest rates, which typically puts downward pressure on metals. Ole S. Hans...

2 days ago - Forbes

Platinum, palladium extend losses as Bank of America maintains bullish year-end price outlook

While most investors have been focused on gold's recent breakdown, there has been a broad-based sell-off in the precious metals complex, with platinum group metals feeling the brunt of the sell-off.

2 days ago - Kitco

Gold and silver will gain as rising debt and inflation reprice bonds and the broader market – Sprott's Wong

Rising debt and inflation levels are repricing markets while the constraints on available policy responses favor hard assets, and the recent price pullback and subsequent consolidation of gold and sil...

2 days ago - Kitco

Gold (XAUUSD), Silver, Platinum Forecasts – Gold Tests New Lows As Pullback Continues

Silver and platinum markets are under strong pressure in today's trading session.

2 days ago - FXEmpire

The Price of Gold Is Flat in 2026. Some Analysts Are Still Bullish—But Not in the Short Term.

It's been a rough year for gold bulls.

2 days ago - Investopedia

Citi cuts near-term gold price target from $4,300 to $4,000, warns of limited upside

Citigroup's commodities research team cut its gold price target for the next three months to $4,000 per ounce from $4,300, with analysts citing improving macro conditions and a less supportive demand ...

3 days ago - Kitco

Gold Price Analysis – Gold Continues to Move to Rate Markets

The gold market continues to watch the interest rate markets, as well as the 200 Day EMA indicator for support. We will have to wait to see if we are going to see any momentum at this point.

3 days ago - FXEmpire

Gold price continues to struggle as U.S. Existing Home Sales rise 3.2% in May

The gold market continues to struggle to attract new bullish attention and could see renewed selling pressure as the U.S. housing market appears to be stabilizing.

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3 days ago - Kitco

Gold firms, silver rebounds near 200-day average as CPI looms - Kitco AM Report

Spot gold prices are firmer and spot silver prices are also higher in early U.S. trading Tuesday, as oil prices pulled back, U.S. equity futures pointed higher and traders looked ahead to Wednesday's ...

3 days ago - Kitco

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