iShares Gold Trust (IAU)
| Assets | $73.42B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.25% |
| PE Ratio | 5.53 |
| Shares Out | 822.95M |
| Dividend (ttm) | n/a |
| Dividend Yield | n/a |
| Ex-Dividend Date | n/a |
| Payout Frequency | n/a |
| Payout Ratio | n/a |
| Volume | 3,350,589 |
| Open | 88.22 |
| Previous Close | 88.71 |
| Day's Range | 87.83 - 88.60 |
| 52-Week Low | 59.71 |
| 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 44.57% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 11.59%.
News
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...
Gold remains an attractive long-term asset as inflation takes its toll - Fawad Razaqzada
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India's 15% import tariffs on gold and silver will impact precious metals demand, prices, currency - Experts
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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...
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 ...
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...
Gold and silver slip after hot PPI boosts yields - Kitco AM Report
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Gold prices touch session lows a producer inflation heats
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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...
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.
Gold slips, silver firms as CPI lifts yields and dollar - Kitco PM Report
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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.
This is what's really driving the commodity complex and the precious metals rally – CME Group
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Gold will navigate near-term headwinds to reach $5,000/oz by year-end – ING's Manthey
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Pierre Lassonde says the $40 trillion U.S. debt crisis is paving the way for gold to reach $17,250 an ounce
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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 ...
Gold, silver fall as CPI, oil and dollar pressure metals - Kitco AM Report
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Gold prices testing resistance at $4,700 as US CPI rises 3.8% in the last 12 months
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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...
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...
Gold prices gain on Iran optimism despite India import issues, silver producers see strong output in 2026 – Heraeus
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Global gold ETFs see fresh inflows despite rising inflation risks
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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...
Spot gold at $4,730/oz after U.S. existing-home sales rise 0.2% in April
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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...
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.
Central banks are still hungry for gold
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Bulls in control on Wall Street and Main Street after gold's solid showing, with inflation, retail sales, and Warsh vote on deck
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Gold has climbed back above a key trend line. Are more gains on the way?
Gold broke above an important short-term technical level on Friday — a sign that the precious metal may be starting to regain momentum after a sluggish stretch since the start of the Iran conflict.
Gold, silver climb as U.S. data keep Fed path mixed - Kitco PM Report
Spot gold and silver finished firmer after the U.S. data mix showed stronger job creation, steady unemployment and weakening household sentiment. At the time of writing, spot gold was trading near $4,...
Gold (XAU/USD) Price Forecast: Moving Averages Signal Critical Turning Zone
Gold is consolidating at a key technical inflection point as short-term bearish signals emerge near major moving average resistance, while the broader long-term bull trend remains structurally intact.
Gold rebounds above $4,700 as investors look past Middle East tensions
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