iShares Gold Trust (IAU)
| Assets | $60.50B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.25% |
| PE Ratio | 5.53 |
| Shares Out | 784.80M |
| Dividend (ttm) | n/a |
| Dividend Yield | n/a |
| Ex-Dividend Date | n/a |
| Payout Frequency | n/a |
| Payout Ratio | n/a |
| Volume | 8,402,717 |
| Open | 81.92 |
| Previous Close | 79.87 |
| Day's Range | 81.37 - 82.11 |
| 52-Week Low | 62.48 |
| 52-Week High | 104.40 |
| Beta | 0.18 |
| 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 28.51% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 11.06%.
News
Gold's biggest headwind may finally be peaking
Gold investors have spent much of 2026 confronting a frustrating paradox: the geopolitical and fiscal backdrop has arguably never looked more supportive for a safe-haven asset, yet gold has struggled ...
Gold, silver rally as weak payrolls cut Fed hike pressure - Kitco PM Report
Spot gold and silver prices rallied after the North American equities close Friday, as a negative July payrolls print pulled Treasury yields lower, softened the U.S. dollar and eased pressure on the F...
Gold breaks out following soft jobs data but could still struggle to get to $4,500
After two months of consolidation and testing support at $4,000 an ounce, the gold market has broken convincingly to the upside as the precious metal sees its best weekly performance since the start o...
Gold (XAU/USD) Price Forecast: Breakout Builds Toward Key Resistance
Gold extends its bullish reversal toward major resistance, with improving technical structure supporting higher targets while the $4,382-$4,392 zone becomes the next critical test.
PBOC boosts gold buying with largest monthly purchase since 2023
Not only has the People's Bank of China bought gold for 21 straight months, but the central bank has also continued to make solid tactical moves as prices have dropped nearly 30% from their all-time h...
Gold, silver rally as yields fall after surprise jobs loss - Kitco AM Report
Spot gold and silver prices are sharply higher in early U.S. trading Friday, as a surprise decline in July payrolls pulled Treasury yields lower and reduced near-term Fed hike expectations.
Gold (XAU/USD) & Silver Price Forecast: Gold Holds Above $4,250 Ahead of U.S. Payrolls
Gold (XAU/USD) & Silver Price Forecast: Gold holds above $4,250 while silver remains near multi-year highs as traders await Friday's U.S. Nonfarm Payrolls report for fresh Fed policy clues.
Investors take profits in gold and silver as oil, yields rise after Hormuz deal doubts - Kitco PM Report
Spot gold and silver prices were weaker in late U.S. trading Thursday, as rising oil prices, firmer Treasury yields and a stronger U.S. dollar prompted investors to take some profits after Wednesday's...
Now is the time to buy gold; BCA sees bullish opportunity as real yields peak
Gold's recent correction has likely run its course as the key macro headwinds that pressured the precious metal are beginning to fade, according to one Canadian research firm, which argues that real i...
Gold's rally is about a growing lack of investor confidence; silver could offer bigger gains says MarketGauge's Schneider
Gold's rally above $4,200 signals more than a shift in inflation expectations or global monetary policy; it reflects growing investor doubts that policymakers can keep the global economy on stable foo...
Gold market sees positive ETF inflows in July, ending two months of outflows
The gold market has seen a solid breakout, with prices pushing back above $4,200. However, signs of renewed investor interest began to emerge in July as investors slowly returned to gold-backed exchan...
Gold prices trading near session highs as ISM Services PMI increases 54.1
The gold market is holding near session highs above $4,200 an ounce as the U.S. service sector loses momentum, driving fears of a potential economic slowdown that could force the Federal Reserve to ab...
Gold steadies as claims beat, Hormuz talks trim haven bid - Kitco AM Report
Spot gold prices are firmer but spot silver prices are weaker in early U.S. trading Thursday, as softer labor-market momentum and lower Treasury yields offset a firmer U.S. dollar and a reduced geopol...
Gold price holding above $4,200 as U.S. jobless claims remain below 200k
Although gold prices have retreated from their overnight high above $4,300 an ounce, the market is holding solid support above $4,200 an ounce even as the U.S. labor market continues to show resilienc...
Gold price hits highest level since June on weak payrolls data and Hormuz deal hopes
Gold is hovering around seven-week highs and enters its fourth consecutive winning session. A weaker ADP report reduces the chances of a Fed rate hike in September, which would provide some relief for...
Gold (XAU/USD) & Silver Price Forecast: NFP Outlook Keeps Bullion Rally in Focus
Meta Description: Gold and silver remain supported ahead of Friday's U.S. Nonfarm Payrolls report as softer labor market data, Fed rate expectations, and central bank demand keep bullion in focus.
It Makes Sense for Gold to Trade Higher: 3-Minutes MLIV
Anna Edwards, Lizzy Burden and Mark Cudmore break down today's key themes for analysts and investors on "Bloomberg: The Opening Trade." -------- More on Bloomberg Television and Markets Like this vide...
Gold's rally has further to run as debt, de-dollarization fuel secular bull market: Gabelli's Mancini
Gold is attracting renewed investor interest as prices climbed above $4,250 an ounce on Wednesday, marking a seven-week high. While the precious metal still faces short-term headwinds from monetary po...
Gold pushes toward $4,200 as soft ADP cools Fed-hike bets - Kitco AM Report
Spot gold and silver prices are sharply higher in early U.S. trading Wednesday, as softer labor-market data, lower energy inflation risk and a softer U.S. dollar reduced pressure from the Fed's hawkis...
Gold prices push above $4,200 as ADP says 44k jobs created in July
The gold market is adding to its overnight gains, pushing to session highs above $4,200 an ounce as the U.S. economy created fewer private-sector jobs than expected in July, according to private-secto...
Gold (XAU/USD) & Silver Price Forecast: NFP Week Keeps Bullion in Focus as Gold Tests Key Breakout
Gold and silver remain supported ahead of Friday's U.S. Nonfarm Payrolls report as softer labor market data, easing Fed expectations, and resilient industrial demand keep precious metals in focus.
Gold can recover despite higher real yields as rate pressures ease, says Jefferies
Gold prices have been chained to $4,000 an ounce as persistent inflation forces markets to price in rate hikes, raising the opportunity cost of holding a non-yielding asset.
