iShares Gold Trust (IAU)
| Assets | $67.19B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.25% |
| PE Ratio | 5.53 |
| Shares Out | 817.35M |
| Dividend (ttm) | n/a |
| Dividend Yield | n/a |
| Ex-Dividend Date | n/a |
| Payout Frequency | n/a |
| Payout Ratio | n/a |
| Volume | 5,194,721 |
| Open | 76.62 |
| Previous Close | 76.79 |
| Day's Range | 76.21 - 77.00 |
| 52-Week Low | 61.37 |
| 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 22.45% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 10.83%.
News
Precious metals traders prepare to defend $4,000 gold, while break of $60 silver would be ‘catastrophic' - FX Empire's Lewis
Gold prices are seeing volatility on Thursday as traders prepared for a test of the $4,000 per ounce support level, while silver traders are gearing up for their own critical battle to defend $60, acc...
Gold slumps to 6-month low even as inflation fears rise. Here's why bullion is out of favor
Gold hit its lowest level of 2026 and is down 6.3% this week alone. Expectations that the Federal Reserve will keep rates higher for longer are weighing on bullion.
Gold, silver edge lower as PPI stays hot - Kitco AM Report
Spot gold prices are weaker and spot silver prices are also lower in early U.S. trading Thursday, as another hot inflation print kept the Fed-rate channel in control while the U.S.-Iran conflict conti...
Gold price remains under pressure as U.S. jobless claims rises to 229k
The gold market remains firmly caught in a downtrend, with prices trading near critical long-term support levels. Even potentially slowing momentum in the labor market has not been enough to pull pric...
Spot gold at $4,062/oz after U.S. May PPI rises 1.1%, core PPI up 0.4%
The gold market is approaching its earlier lows after the latest data shows U.S. producers saw mixed price pressures last month.The headline Producer Price Index (PPI) rose 1.1% in May, following Apri...
Gold price continues to struggle against euro as ECB raises interest rates by 25 basis points
The gold market continues to face significant downside risks and is seeing little reaction as interest rates rise in Europe.As expected, the European Central Bank increased its interest rates by 25 ba...
Gold (XAUUSD) & Silver Price Forecast: Truce Stability vs CPI Pressure — Next Bounce for XAU & XAG?
Gold and silver traded with mixed signals as the Middle East truce held firm amid Iran-Israel tensions. Gold rebounded to $4,089 defending Fib support while silver stabilized at $64.18.
Gold Declines Amid Inflation Fears, Interest Rate Expectations
Gold fell in early Asian trade. A significant portion of the market now considers the next Fed rate increase to be possible before the year ends, which is likely weighing on gold.
Gold breaks toward $4,000 as oil, yields weigh on metals - Kitco PM Report
Spot gold and silver prices are sharply lower after the close Wednesday, as the May inflation report, elevated Treasury yields and renewed U.S.-Iran escalation overwhelmed residual safe-haven demand.
Gold (XAU/USD) Price Forecast: Bearish Breakdown Signals Trend Shift Risk
Gold has broken below key support levels, including the March swing low and 200-day moving average, raising risk of deeper downside toward long-term trendline support.
Gold price could triple if 1970s bull market pattern holds, says Jeff Clark
Gold's sharp correction this year may be unsettling for investors, but one market strategist argues the precious metal remains firmly within a historic bull market that is tracking one of its most his...
$4,075/oz gold is now in play, and the price will need to challenge $4,600 before bullish momentum resumes – Saxo Bank's Hansen
Gold is trading firmly below its 200-day moving average as labor market strength and rising inflation reinforce the higher-for-longer rate narrative, which are supporting bond yields and the dollar, w...
Gold, silver fall as CPI keeps Fed pressure on - Kitco AM Report
Spot gold prices are sharply lower and spot silver prices are also weaker in early U.S. trading Wednesday, as May inflation held above 4%, Treasury yields stayed elevated and U.S.-Iran tensions kept e...
Gold, silver and bitcoin fall as traders up Fed rate hike bets
Gold, silver and bitcoin fall as traders reassess Federal Reserve's interest rate path. The Fed is still expected to keep rates on hold this week but traders see a greater likelihood of a hike by Octo...
Gold (XAUUSD) & Silver Price Forecast: CPI in Focus as Ceasefire Holds — Gold to Support at $4,100, Silver Nears $63.50?
As the ceasefire remains intact beyond nine weeks amid Iran-Israel tensions and hot CPI data weighs on rate-cut hopes, gold faced strong selling pressure under $4,500 while silver plunged to $64.17. S...
Gold, silver slide as rate risk overwhelms haven demand - Kitco PM Report
Spot gold and silver prices are sharply lower after the close Tuesday, as rate-hike expectations and a bearish technical break outweighed weaker crude oil and residual safe-haven demand tied to the St...
Gold (XAU/USD) Price Forecast: Bearish Pressure Builds After Breakdown
Gold continues testing Fibonacci and moving average support after breaking below the 200-day moving average, signaling weakening bullish structure and increasing downside risk.
Gold And Silver Price Hit 2-Month Lows Following Iran Tensions, Interest Rate Hike Fears
Several analysts attributed Tuesday's decline in prices to Iran war tensions and expectations the Federal Reserve may hike interest rates, which typically puts downward pressure on metals. Ole S. Hans...
Platinum, palladium extend losses as Bank of America maintains bullish year-end price outlook
While most investors have been focused on gold's recent breakdown, there has been a broad-based sell-off in the precious metals complex, with platinum group metals feeling the brunt of the sell-off.
Gold and silver will gain as rising debt and inflation reprice bonds and the broader market – Sprott's Wong
Rising debt and inflation levels are repricing markets while the constraints on available policy responses favor hard assets, and the recent price pullback and subsequent consolidation of gold and sil...
Citi cuts near-term gold price target from $4,300 to $4,000, warns of limited upside
Citigroup's commodities research team cut its gold price target for the next three months to $4,000 per ounce from $4,300, with analysts citing improving macro conditions and a less supportive demand ...
Gold Price Analysis – Gold Continues to Move to Rate Markets
The gold market continues to watch the interest rate markets, as well as the 200 Day EMA indicator for support. We will have to wait to see if we are going to see any momentum at this point.
Gold firms, silver rebounds near 200-day average as CPI looms - Kitco AM Report
Spot gold prices are firmer and spot silver prices are also higher in early U.S. trading Tuesday, as oil prices pulled back, U.S. equity futures pointed higher and traders looked ahead to Wednesday's ...
Gold (XAUUSD) & Silver Price Forecast: China Buying Supports Floor — Can Gold Hold While Silver Drops?
The ongoing US-Iran ceasefire allowed gold and silver to react to technical breakdowns. Gold accelerated lower below $4,500 with strong bearish continuation while silver traded at $68.32.
Gold Falls as Geopolitical Tensions Spark Inflation Concerns
Gold fell. Increasing inflation concerns amid renewed geopolitical tensions in the Middle East could be reinforcing expectations of a more restrictive monetary-policy stance, Hola Prime said.
Gold holds near $4,330 as oil pares Iran-Israel risk premium - Kitco PM Report
Spot gold prices were near steady and spot silver prices were firmer in late-afternoon U.S. trading Monday, as perceived safe-haven demand tied to renewed Middle East tensions was offset by firmer rat...
Gold could test $4,000 support as inflation risks loom, but long-term bullish outlook remains
After Friday's breakdown, gold prices could have further to fall, but some analysts believe investors should ignore the noise and focus on the bigger picture.
China increases gold reserves by 9.95 tonnes in May for 19th straight month of purchases
The People's Bank of China (PBoC) increased its gold reserves by nearly 10 tonnes last month, its 19th consecutive month of bullion purchases, according to the latest government data.The State Adminis...
Rising inflation may push real rates lower, setting the stage for gold's next rally - WisdomTree's Shah
The gold market continues to struggle as prices remain firmly below their 200-day moving average. The selling pressure has been driven by rising inflation fears, but one analyst says that this threat ...
Gold gets no boost from geopolitical conflict, Russia makes outsized precious metals output claims for 2026 – Heraeus
Gold prices are not seeing any safe-haven bid as a result of the latest round of conflict in the Middle East, while several key metrics show investor interest in silver is waning, according to preciou...
Gold Price Analysis – Gold Continues to Move on Rates
Gold markets continue to see volatility based on interest rates in the United States, and other major economies. At this point in time, we continue to see the latest headlines as a massive issue.
Gold holds near $4,330 as Hormuz volatility meets firmer dollar - Kitco AM Report
Spot gold prices are near steady and spot silver prices are higher in early U.S. trading Monday, as oil pulled back from overnight highs, U.S. equity futures recovered and traders looked ahead to Wedn...
Gold has tumbled during the Iran war — exposing a massive myth about geopolitical risk
From everything investors are told, it makes no sense that gold GC00-0.37% would fall so much in the midst of the Iran war, which is now 100 days old.
