iShares Gold Trust (IAU)
| Assets | $86.52B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.25% |
| PE Ratio | 5.53 |
| Shares Out | 844.35M |
| Dividend (ttm) | n/a |
| Dividend Yield | n/a |
| Ex-Dividend Date | n/a |
| Payout Frequency | n/a |
| Payout Ratio | n/a |
| Volume | 76,117,224 |
| Open | 95.49 |
| Previous Close | 101.57 |
| Day's Range | 88.19 - 96.27 |
| 52-Week Low | 52.46 |
| 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 75.39% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 11.93%.
News
Gold's 2026 Trends: Portfolio Positioning Amid Sharp Rally & Global Volatility
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‘Bearish engulfing' patterns are warning you: Don't buy the dip in gold-miner stocks
A bearish technical pattern that appeared in a widely traded gold-mining ETF, as well as in Newmont's stock, is warning investors to think twice before buying the dip.
Wall Street entertains every possibility after gold's wild ride, Main Street maintains its bullish bias despite new Fed head
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Not Good News: Gold Was Top U.S. Export An Unprecedented Second Month
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'Understandable correction', says BMO's Heppel on silver and gold prices falling
George Heppel, BMO, joins 'Closing Bell Overtime' to talk the steep drop in metal commodity prices.
Don't panic: Analysts see gold and silver's sell-off as a healthy correction
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Gold, silver selloff was inevitable after January's explosive rally, but broader trend remains intact
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Citi sees gold supported by risks, with some fading expected later in 2026
Gold investment allocations are being underpinned by a broad mix of overlapping geopolitical and economic risks, but around half of the risk may fade later this year, Citi said on Friday.
Gold and Silver Prices Plunge from Record Highs—What Investors Need to Know
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Gold, Silver drop following Trump picking Kevin Warsh for Fed Chair
CNBC's Pippa Stevens reports on the latest moves in gold and silver after President Donald Trump's Fed chair announcement.
Gold may be overbought, but it will keep trending higher overall: Al Ramz Capital
Amer Halawi, head of research at Al Ramz Capital, talks about the recent rally in gold, and where it could go from here.
Gold Weekly Price Analysis – Gold Gives Back Much of the Gains for the Week
Gold has a wild week as traders are starting to look at the market through the prism of being overbought. The chatter alone on social media was probably a strong hint we were overdone.
Gold and silver prices fall as Trump names Kevin Warsh as his Fed Chair pick. Why are precious metals down?
Gold and silver have had an exceptional year, breaking record high prices on what's felt like a daily basis. But, as the saying goes, what comes up must come down.
Gold, Silver Continue Wild Swings
Wasif Latif, president of Sarmaya Partners, says energy might be a bigger play over the next year and they are overweight on gold, silver and mining companies. He speaks on "Bloomberg Open Interest.
Gold Price Analysis – Gold Plunges Early on Friday to Test Momentum
The gold market has seen a massive plunge early on Friday, as the trading world continues to focus on the metals markets overall. With this, the gold market now has probably scared some traders, with ...
Warsh as Fed chair likely less loyal to Trump, but not more hawkish, and no worse for gold – Analyst reactions
Ernest Hoffman is a Crypto and Market Reporter for Kitco News. He has over 15 years of experience as a writer, editor, broadcaster and producer for media, educational and cultural organizations.
Volatility in Gold, Silver; Why Trump Picked Warsh
Kevin Hincks reporting from @CboeGlobalMarkets believes Kevin Warsh brings a "fresh new voice and ideas" to the U.S. central bank. He and Nicole Petallides discuss the news that President Trump plans ...
Gold faces more headwinds as U.S. inflation threat remains
Gold continues to see significant selling pressure and could face further headwinds as inflation in the U.S. remains persistent, with producer prices rising more than expected last month.
Price meltdowns in gold, silver after Trump's Fed chair pick
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Gold market analysis for January 30 - key intra-day price entry levels for active traders
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Gold, silver tumble after record tun as Fed Chair rumours tattle markets
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Gold rally pushes Italian jewellers to make leaner designs
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Expert reveals what investors should think about when considering gold
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Gold slumps 3%, but set for its strongest monthly gain since 1980
Despite a sharp, more than 4% slide on Friday—fueled by rumors of a potentially more hawkish Federal Reserve chair—gold remains on course for its strongest monthly gain since 1980, as geopolitical and...
Gold and Silver Slide Sharply as Markets Brace for Trump's Fed Pick and PPI Data
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Gold (XAU/USD) Price Forecast: Volatility Signals Near-Term Pullback Risk
Gold posted a potentially bearish outside day after hitting a record high, signaling potential consolidation or pullback as momentum cools near key short-term support levels.
Gold, Silver ETFs Whipsaw Thursday As Miners Fall On Volatility
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‘The world has changed' - WisdomTree's Shah on why gold's rally defies old market logic
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