iShares Gold Trust (IAU)
| Assets | $70.09B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.25% |
| PE Ratio | 5.53 |
| Shares Out | 840.25M |
| Dividend (ttm) | n/a |
| Dividend Yield | n/a |
| Ex-Dividend Date | n/a |
| Payout Frequency | n/a |
| Payout Ratio | n/a |
| Volume | 5,134,442 |
| Open | 86.96 |
| Previous Close | 86.49 |
| Day's Range | 86.83 - 87.38 |
| 52-Week Low | 50.14 |
| 52-Week High | 87.25 |
| Beta | 0.13 |
| 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.
Performance
IAU had a total return of 71.23% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 11.71%.
News
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Gold, Silver Spike To Record Highs As Fed Independence Falters: What's Moving Markets Monday?
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'Sell America' trade: Dollar drops, gold surges as Trump's Fed pressure campaign raises fears about U.S. system
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Gold market analysis for January 12 - key intra-day price entry levels for active traders
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Gold smashes new record of $4,600 as Powell probe and global flashpoints ignite safe-haven rush
Gold hit a fresh high on amid investigations into Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell. Spot gold advanced 2% to hit over $4,600 an ounce for the first time on Monday.
Gold (XAUUSD) & Silver Price Forecast: Safe-Haven Surge Lifts XAU Above $4,600 as XAG Eyes $86 Breakout
Gold hits a record high above $4,600 as safe-haven demand, Fed rate-cut bets, and rising geopolitical tensions lift XAU/USD, while silver eyes a breakout above $85.66.
Gold, silver hit fresh record highs; here's why more upside is imminent
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Gold and Silver Analysis: Geopolitical Risks and Fed Cut Bets Drive Bullish Breakouts
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Gold Price Forecast – Cooling Growth and Sticky Inflation Set Stage for Gold's Next Breakout
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Gold (XAU/USD) Price Forecast: Upswing Strengthens as New Highs Near
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Gold Price Outlook – Gold Continues to See Buyers After NFP
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