iShares Gold Trust (IAU)
| Assets | $80.45B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.25% |
| PE Ratio | 5.53 |
| Shares Out | 854.15M |
| Dividend (ttm) | n/a |
| Dividend Yield | n/a |
| Ex-Dividend Date | n/a |
| Payout Frequency | n/a |
| Payout Ratio | n/a |
| Volume | 7,521,750 |
| Open | 93.71 |
| Previous Close | 93.85 |
| Day's Range | 93.42 - 94.51 |
| 52-Week Low | 53.44 |
| 52-Week High | 104.40 |
| Beta | 0.14 |
| 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 69.98% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 12.07%.
News
Gold and Silver Analysis: US-Iran Tensions and Gold-to-Silver Ratio Signal Upside
Gold stays above $5,000 on rising safe-haven demand from US-Iran tensions, while ratio dynamics, strong technical consolidation, and a base in silver keep the broader bullish outlook intact.
Gold to rise near $6,500/oz in 2026 as bull case strengthens, silver's market balance suggests caution for investors – BMO's Amos
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Warsh nomination won't derail gold rally as structural uncertainty persists, says WisdomTree's Flanagan
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Copper Downgrades and $5,000 Gold Expose Structural Limits in Mining
Rising metal prices are not resolving the mining sector's constraints. Instead, they are exposing the capital intensity of new copper supply and reinforcing the limits of price strength in gold develo...
Gold headed to $6,000 this year, silver to $133, but expect 30% price swings - AuAg Funds
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Gold, silver see modest gains as marketplace monitors U.S.-Iran developments
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Gold prices push close to $5,000 as Philly Fed Survey rises to 16.3
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Gold market analysis for February 19 - key intra-day price entry levels for active traders
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Steady price action in gold, silver as U.S.-Iran in focus
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Gold (XAU/USD) Price Forecast: Key Support Holds Amid Short-Term Weakness
Gold remains vulnerable to short-term weakness but retains upside potential if support near $4,842 and the 50-day average holds, targeting a recovery toward $5,345.
Precious metals took the stairs up, but the escalator down, and speculators remain in the driver's seat – Ross Norman
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Gold Price Analysis – Gold Looking to Find Stability After Recent Turmoil
The gold market has rallied a bit in the early hours of Wednesday, as we continue to see a lot of noise overall, after the massive selloff. So with this, value hunters are coming into the picture at t...
Geopolitical "Anvils" Hanging Over Market Rally, Gold Bull Case Over Bitcoin
Jeff Weniger talks about the potential geopolitical “anvils” hanging over a market rally, including Venezuela, Iran, China and more. However, he's still looking to international equities for opportuni...
Spot gold spikes to $4,969/oz after U.S. housing starts rise 3.9% in November, 6.2% in December
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Gold near session highs after U.S. durable goods post -1.4% loss in December
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Gold market analysis for February 18 - key intra-day price entry levels for active traders
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Gold, silver see price gains as FOMC minutes on deck
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Gold and Silver Technical Analysis: Bullish Structure Builds Ahead of FOMC Minutes
Gold and silver remain supported by expectations of rate cuts and safe-haven demand, with bullish technical structures suggesting potential upside as long as key supports at $4,670 in gold and $50 in ...
What's weighing on gold and silver prices? eToro CEO talks retail investor adoption of AI
Market Domination Overtime Host Josh Lipton looks back on the day's top market trends after the closing bell on February 17, 2026. IDX Advisors Chief Investment Officer Ben McMillan examines the recen...
JP Morgan says there's a case against the gold rally continuing – and it's wrong
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Gold's Speculation & Debt Protection Play Following Sharp Rally
Precious metals should remain a key part of your portfolio, according to today's panel. Steven Orrell notes the recent cooldown in price action as a buying opportunity, calling the yellow metal a way ...
Safety No Longer? ETF Volatility in China Grips Gold
Gold has always been one of the go-to assets when stomach-churning volatility forces queasy investors into safe havens. However, recent volatility has been challenging that safe haven narrative, and o...
Gold's pullback is a reset, not the end of the metals bull market - American Pacific CEO
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Gold, silver see strong losses amid weak long liquidation
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Gold (XAUUSD), Silver, Platinum Forecasts – Gold Retreats As Geopolitical Premium Declines
Gold declined below the $4900 level as traders reacted to geopolitical news. Silver found itself under strong pressure as gold/silver ratio moved above the 66 level.
Gold Price Analysis – Gold Continues to See Buyers on Dips
The gold market fell in the early hours of Tuesday, as traders continue to look for the overall trend to continue. At the moment, the market is likely to see buyers when value presents itself.
Gold price will hit $6,200 by June, precious, industrial metals set for further gains as volatility eases – UBS' Schnider
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Peter Schiff Says 'Buy The Dips' — As Gold's Pullback Tests Conviction
Gold's rally just ran into its first real wave of selling pressure — and Peter Schiff is urging investors not to flinch. The pullback comes after a powerful surge pushed gold into overbought territory...
Gold prices struggling as Empire State Manufacturing Survey falls to 7.1
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Gold market analysis for February 17 - key intra-day price entry levels for active traders
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Price pressure on gold, silver; bulls need fresh fodder
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