iShares Gold Trust (IAU)
| Assets | $67.19B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.25% |
| PE Ratio | 5.53 |
| Shares Out | 818.30M |
| Dividend (ttm) | n/a |
| Dividend Yield | n/a |
| Ex-Dividend Date | n/a |
| Payout Frequency | n/a |
| Payout Ratio | n/a |
| Volume | 6,687,025 |
| Open | 81.46 |
| Previous Close | 81.38 |
| Day's Range | 79.68 - 82.06 |
| 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 28.54% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 11.06%.
News
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.
Gold (XAUUSD) & Silver Price Forecast: Truce Stability Amid Iran-Israel Conflict – Next Leg Lower?
Gold and silver showed limited conviction as the Middle East truce held firm amid Iran-Israel tensions. Gold broke decisively under $4,500 with bearish channel structure while silver traded at $66.53.
Wall Street brimming with bears after gold's breakdown, Main Street pessimism persists as inflation data takes center stage
The latest Kitco News Weekly Gold Survey showed Wall Street overwhelmingly bearish on gold's near-term prospects, while Main Street grew more pessimistic after gold's week of weakness.
Gold and silver tumble after hot jobs print lifts dollar, Treasury yields - Kitco PM Report
Spot gold and silver prices are sharply lower in late-afternoon U.S. trading Friday, after a stronger-than-expected May jobs report lifted Treasury yields, firmed the U.S. dollar and triggered heavy s...
Mining M&A enters new phase as investors demand growth, execution | Adshead-Bell
Higher metals prices are giving mining companies more capital and more strategic options, but investors are becoming less tolerant of complicated portfolios, missed guidance and weak technical oversig...
Gold And Silver Hit Lowest Prices In Months After Strong Jobs Report
The last time gold and silver shed this much value was in late March, when gold hit a low around $4,400 and silver fell to as low as $67. Analysts blamed that price crash on mixed signals about Iran p...
Gold demand will drop this year even as supply increases, but average price will still rise 43% in 2026 – Metals Focus
The global gold supply will see modest growth in both mine production and recycling in 2026, even as gold demand is projected to decline as double-digit losses in jewelry and central bank purchases ar...
Gold slips below $4,500 as strong jobs report hits rate-cut trade - Kitco AM Report
Spot gold and silver prices are lower in early U.S. trading Friday, after stronger-than-expected U.S. payrolls lifted Treasury yields, firmed the dollar and pressured the rate-cut trade.
Gold price see solid selling pressure as U.S. economy created 172k jobs in May
The gold market is seeing surging selling pressure as the U.S. economy created far more jobs than expected, raising expectations that the Federal Reserve has room to raise interest rates to cool infla...
Gold (XAUUSD) & Silver Price Forecast: Gold Tumbles Under $4,500 as Silver Slips to $72 — More Pain Ahead?
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 $72.73.
Gold and Silver Price Forecast: Price Compression Builds Ahead of NFP Data
Gold and silver remain under pressure as traders wait for the U.S. nonfarm payrolls report to define the next major move. Gold remains weak below key resistance, while a break below support could trig...
Deglobalization sparks race for strategic resources, driving gold and copper outlook - Sohn Montreal
A shift in the global economic order is triggering a worldwide race for physical resources, creating the conditions for a sustained commodity bull market and reinforcing gold's role as a critical rese...
Gold and silver gain with risk assets as crude retreats on deal hopes - Kitco PM Report
Spot gold and silver prices are higher in late-afternoon U.S. trading Thursday, as weaker crude oil, softer Treasury yields and a lower U.S. dollar supported precious metals ahead of Friday's May empl...
Gold (XAU/USD) Price Forecast: Falling Wedge Signals Key Inflection Zone
Gold is testing 200-day moving average support within a falling wedge pattern, with confirmation levels above resistance needed to validate a potential bullish reversal.
China's gold market is cooling, multiple metrics show
China's gold market, which along with central bank demand has been one of the central pillars of the multi-year gold rally, has shown definite signs of cooling in recent weeks. “Amid heightened market...
Commerzbank is not giving up on metals, sees $4,800/oz gold, $80/oz silver by year-end
Rising inflation pressures due to the ongoing war in Iran mean investors will have to wait a little longer for gold to break out of its current consolidation phase, according to Carsten Fritsch, commo...
