iShares Gold Trust (IAU)
| Assets | $60.03B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.25% |
| PE Ratio | 5.53 |
| Shares Out | 789.55M |
| Dividend (ttm) | n/a |
| Dividend Yield | n/a |
| Ex-Dividend Date | n/a |
| Payout Frequency | n/a |
| Payout Ratio | n/a |
| Volume | 3,473,393 |
| Open | 75.48 |
| Previous Close | 75.70 |
| Day's Range | 75.13 - 77.39 |
| 52-Week Low | 61.60 |
| 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 23.61% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 10.79%.
News
Investors are still cashing in unwanted gold jewelry, but panic selling has faded - House of Kahn Estate Jewelers
Gold is stuck in neutral, holding support at $4,000 an ounce, and the market could remain under pressure as consumers continue to take advantage of elevated prices by selling their unwanted jewelry.
Gold and silver likely stuck in current range, markets overstate chances of Fed rate hikes – StoneX
While the Federal Reserve is likely to maintain its hawkish tone, the market's rate hike expectations are too high given the data, while gold and silver prices will probably remain rangebound with a d...
Gold Price Analysis – Gold Holds Above $4,000 Floor Ahead of Fed Decision
The gold market continues to sit just above a major round figure, as we are heading into the Wednesday session, which will feature the Federal Reserve interest rate decision.
Gold holds above $4,000 as Fed decision keeps traders defensive - Kitco AM Report
Spot gold prices are modestly lower and spot silver prices are slightly higher ahead of the North American market open Wednesday, as traders kept positioning tight before the Federal Reserve's rate an...
Gold (XAU/USD) & Silver Price Forecast: Fed Decision Day Keeps XAU/USD and XAG/USD in Focus
Gold and silver remain in focus on Fed Decision Day as investors await policymakers' guidance on inflation, interest rates and the outlook for XAU/USD and XAG/USD.
Gold, silver slide as buyers stay sidelined ahead of the Fed - Kitco PM Report
Spot gold and silver prices are lower in late-afternoon U.S. trading Tuesday, as sellers kept pressure on precious metals ahead of Wednesday's Federal Reserve decision even as Treasury yields and crud...
Gold (XAU/USD) Price Forecast: Double Bottom or Triangle Signals Next Move
Gold tests critical support as a potential bullish reversal competes with bearish consolidation patterns, leaving the next breakout increasingly important for direction.
Fed will hold until at least September, gold likely stuck in neutral for 3-6 months – SIA's Cieszynski
With the Iran war generating enormous volatility in energy markets and inflation expectations, the Fed will do its best not to make waves until September at the earliest, which means gold prices will ...
Commerzbank downgrades gold and silver prices as Middle East conflict takes its toll
The gold market is struggling to hold support above $4,000 and could face further selling pressure, as one bank says a recovery remains unlikely as long as the war in Iran persists.
Mining equities lag metals rally as tech crowding, war risk weigh on juniors | John Feneck
Mining equities remain under pressure despite gold, silver and copper holding key levels, leaving investors to decide whether the sector's sharp pullback is a warning sign or a bull-market correction,...
The gold market is looking for Fed consensus, but ‘the FOMC is as uncertain as the war' – Phoenix's Grady
Precious metals and the broader markets are risk-off as they await the Federal Reserve's interest rate decision on Wednesday, but the uncertainty surrounding the Iran war could mean the Fed fails to d...
Spot gold trades at $4,029/oz after Consumer Confidence drops to 90.8 in July
Gold prices are trading up from session lows after the latest data showed a worsening picture for U.S. consumer sentiment this month.The Consumer Confidence Index rose to 90.8 in July, below economist...
Gold, silver slide as rate-hike risk caps haven demand - Kitco AM Report
Spot gold and silver prices are lower ahead of the North American market open Tuesday, as a firmer U.S. dollar, elevated Treasury yields and caution before this week's Federal Reserve decision pressur...
China is buying every dip and the 'reset' is already here, Middelkoop says
The "Big Reset" author says China favors a lower gold price so it can keep accumulating, that gold's monetary role is returning quietly through central-bank books, and that silver is headed to $500.
Gold continues to hold $4,000 as U.S.-Iran pause pressures crude oil
Spot gold and silver prices were firmer in late-afternoon U.S. trading Monday as lower oil prices eased the inflation impulse from the U.S.-Iran conflict, while positioning remained cautious ahead of ...
Gold's next $1,000 move is likely higher as Fed hawkishness peaks, says State Street's Doshi
Gold prices are expected to consolidate around $4,000 an ounce through the rest of the summer as markets wait for clearer guidance from the Federal Reserve on the direction of its monetary policy for ...
China's gold stockpile could surpass U.S. holdings in the next five years - BMO Capital Markets
Lackluster Western gold demand has kept a lid on prices over the last few months; however, one bank has pointed out that Asian demand, led by China, remains a key pillar of support for the global mark...
Gold, silver rise as oil slides on U.S.-Iran pause
(Kitco NewWire) - Spot gold and silver prices are higher in early U.S. trading Monday, as a sharp retreat in crude oil reduced immediate inflation pressure while investors positioned for this week's F...
Gold remains stuck below $4,100 even as U.S. durable goods shows weak manufacturing activity
The gold market continues to struggle to attract a consistent safe-haven bid even as the U.S. manufacturing sector rises at a slower pace than expected.
Gold (XAUUSD) & Silver Price Forecast: Fed, ETF Flows and Central Bank Demand Drive Precious Metals
Gold and silver head into a pivotal Fed week as ETF inflows and central bank buying support long-term demand. Explore the latest XAUUSD and XAGUSD outlook.
Gold and Silver Price Forecast: Fed Decision Could Trigger Next Breakout
Gold and silver prices remain in consolidation as investors assess geopolitical tensions, lower oil prices, and the upcoming Federal Reserve decision, which could trigger the next major move in precio...
Wall Street cautious after gold's lack of follow-through, Main Street bullish with Fed decision on deck
The latest Kitco News Weekly Gold Survey showed Wall Street bearish or undecided on gold's near-term prospects, while Main Street sentiment remained improved after the yellow metal defended $4,000 sup...
Gold holds near $4,050 as equities diverge, oil falls - Kitco PM Report
Spot gold and silver prices are modestly higher in late-afternoon U.S. trading Friday, as crude oil pulled back from Thursday's spike, Treasury yields eased and the U.S. dollar held near recent highs....
Gold (XAU/USD) Price Forecast: Can Gold Break Above $4,203 Resistance?
Gold is testing key support after its recent breakout, with a sustained move above $4,203 potentially confirming a bullish reversal toward the 200-day moving average.
Gold continues to hold $4,000, which could signal an inflection point, analysts say
Gold has managed to hold critical support near $4,000 an ounce for the past five consecutive weeks, and although significant downside risks remain, some analysts see growing potential for a bullish sh...
China's June gold imports hit fresh two-year high of 173 tonnes as lower prices boost demand
China's gold imports set a fresh two-year high in June, with the plunge in international gold prices making the yellow metal even more attractive in the world's biggest market for bullion.
Investors should still hold a modest amount of gold - BlackRock's Koesterich
Gold's inability to hold gains above $4,100 an ounce continues to highlight near-term downside risks. However, an expert at the world's largest asset manager continues to recommend investors maintain ...
Spot gold spikes to $4,070/oz high as U.S. new home sales rise 1.6% in June
Gold prices are trading near their session highs on Friday morning after the latest data showed the U.S. housing market improving in June.New home sales rose 1.6% last month, lower than the expected 3...
Gold Weekly Price Analysis – Gold Consolidates Near $4,000 Support as High Rates Cap Gains
The gold market has rallied a bit during the course of the week, initially showing signs of strength. However, we have seen the same resistance play out again.