iShares Gold Trust (IAU)
| Assets | $69.07B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.25% |
| PE Ratio | 5.53 |
| Shares Out | 818.95M |
| Dividend (ttm) | n/a |
| Dividend Yield | n/a |
| Ex-Dividend Date | n/a |
| Payout Frequency | n/a |
| Payout Ratio | n/a |
| Volume | 3,159,671 |
| Open | 85.07 |
| Previous Close | 85.43 |
| Day's Range | 84.47 - 85.17 |
| 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 35.50% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 11.37%.
News
Wall Street stays bearish as gold clings to $4,500, Main Street maintains bullish bias as Fed rate hike concerns mount
The latest Kitco News Weekly Gold Survey showed Wall Street still firmly bearish on gold's near-term prospects, while Main Street maintained its stubborn bullish bias despite gold's losses.
Gold weakens as U.S.-Iran talks keep oil, rates in focus - Kitco PM Report
Spot gold prices were lower and spot silver prices were also under pressure in late afternoon trading on Friday, as firm Treasury yields, a stronger dollar tone and hawkish Fed inflation language offs...
Gold (XAU/USD) Price Forecast: Compression Signals Major Breakout Potential
Gold remains in a bullish long-term structure but continues a corrective phase as momentum fades, volatility contracts, and price compresses toward a potential breakout zone.
Gold, silver prices remain caught between rate hike fears and bond market stress
Gold and silver are managing to hold key near-term support levels ahead of the weekend, and while the precious metals remain stuck in relatively neutral territory, some analysts have said that the vol...
Gold Weekly Price Analysis – Gold Continues to See Choppiness
Gold has had a choppy week as we continue to see a lot of volatility in the interest rate markets. At this point in time, the markets will continue to react to the latest headlines.
Gold Price Analysis – Gold Continues to Range Trade Heading into the Weekend
The gold market fell back a bit on Friday, despite the fact that rates drifted a bit lower. At this point, the market is probably looking for a reason to move, but heading into the weekend makes it di...
Spot gold hits session low near $4,500/oz after final Consumer Sentiment drops to 44.8, one-year and long-term inflation expectations rise
The gold market is trading at session lows after the latest data showed consumer sentiment in the U.S. declining, with both shorter and longer-term inflation expectations rising above last month's one...
Gold, silver ease as dollar firms, U.S.-Iran talks drag on - Kitco AM Report
Spot gold and silver prices are weaker in early U.S. trading Friday, as a firmer U.S. dollar and elevated oil prices offset safe-haven demand tied to the Strait of Hormuz and U.S.-Iran talks.
Gold (XAUUSD) & Silver Price Forecast: Gold Breaks $4,520 Channel as Silver Rejects $76 — More Downside Ahead?
Gold and silver moved sideways to lower as investors balanced sticky CPI data against the holding US-Iran truce. Gold confirmed channel breakdown to $4,521 while silver slipped to $75.86.
Gold Price Analysis: Fed Rate Risks Keep XAUUSD and XAGUSD Under Pressure
Gold and silver prices remain under pressure as the strong US dollar, higher Treasury yields, and Fed rate-hike risks keep buyers cautious near key support levels.
Gold steadies, silver rises as as Hormuz risk premium fades - Kitco PM Report
Spot gold prices are near steady and spot silver prices are higher after the close Thursday, as lower crude oil prices and easing Treasury yields offset a firmer U.S. dollar.
Gold's ‘golden decade' enters next phase with new $8,900 target - In Gold We Trust Report
Through its unprecedented rally at the start of the year, followed by extreme volatility and now its current consolidation period, gold is doing exactly what it's supposed to do as the precious metal ...
India's new gold and silver import duties trigger cascade of impacts across metals and currency markets
While short-term headwinds from the Iran war continue to cap precious metals prices, most analysts see the same supportive backdrop for gold and silver that drove them to record highs in early 2026. B...
Gold prices anchored at $4,500 as S&P Global says U.S. economic activity continues to slow
Gold prices remain contained near $4,500 an ounce but could attract some bullish attention as momentum in the U.S. manufacturing and services sectors remains subdued.
Spot gold at $4,513/oz after U.S. weekly jobless claims drop to 209k
Gold prices were climbing off their recent lows on Thursday morning following the release of in-line labor market data after the number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits were in...
Spot gold off session lows after U.S. housing starts fall 2.8%, building permits rise 5.8% in April
Gold prices are coming off session lows near $4,500 per ounce this morning after the latest data showed the U.S. housing market performing better than expected last month.Housing starts fell 2.8% in A...
Gold prices remains under pressure as Philly Fed Survey drops sharply in May
After seeing solid growth over the last four months, manufacturing activity in the Philadelphia region hit a brick wall in May, falling sharply back into contraction territory, according to the latest...
Gold (XAUUSD) & Silver Price Forecast: Gold Reclaims $4,531 Channel Floor as Silver Defends $75.33 — Reversal Ahead?
The stable US-Iran ceasefire has reduced safe-haven demand, allowing gold and silver to react to hot inflation data. Gold tests $4,531 channel floor with bullish divergence while silver holds $75.33 w...
Gold (XAU/USD) Price Forecast: Bearish Correction Tests Key Support Zones
Gold remains in a short-term bearish corrective phase after breaking below $4,500, though intraday rebounds suggest slowing momentum and potential bounce toward key moving averages.
Metals recover as Iran talks cool oil, Fed minutes cap risk - Kitco PM Report
Spot gold prices are sharply higher and spot silver prices are sharply higher after the close Wednesday, as oil prices fell on U.S.-Iran diplomacy and signs of renewed tanker movement through the Stra...
Gold's rally will resume after Iran war, with price reaching $5,400/oz by H1 2027 – Lombard Odier
Gold's recent price consolidation hasn't undermined the medium-term case for higher prices, and as long as central banks don't raise rates and passive fund flows don't collapse, gold prices will rise ...
Gold price is struggling now, but analysts say the looming bond crisis could change everything
The gold market continues to struggle to reclaim $4,500 an ounce as bond yields rise to critical levels, driven higher by growing inflation fears, but analysts note that sentiment in the precious meta...
Gold price faces downside risk on break of 200-DMA and $4,350 critical support – Societe Generale
Gold's recent break below $4,500 per ounce has brought fresh downside risk to the yellow metal, and a key cluster of technical levels is now acting as critical support to prevent a further 10% slide, ...
Gold, silver rebound as yields ease, Hormuz risk premium narrows - Kitco AM Report
Spot gold prices are firmer and spot silver prices are sharply higher in early U.S. trading Wednesday, as Treasury yields eased from recent peaks and oil prices pulled back despite unresolved U.S.-Ira...
Gold (XAUUSD) & Silver Price Forecast: Gold Breaks $4,466 as Silver Plummets Below $74 — Support or More Pain?
The stable US-Iran ceasefire has reduced safe-haven demand, allowing gold and silver to react to macro data. Gold tests $4,466 support in a descending channel and silver accelerates lower toward $72.5...
Gold and Silver Technical Analysis: Treasury Yield Surge Pressures Metals
Gold and silver remain under pressure as rising Treasury yields, a stronger U.S. dollar and inflation fears weigh on demand, while key support zones in both metals decide the next move.
Gold drops below $4,500, silver breaks $74 support as Iran talks stall - Kitco PM Report
Spot gold and silver prices are sharply lower after the close Tuesday, as rising Treasury yields, a firmer U.S. dollar and persistent oil-linked inflation concerns offset safe-haven demand tied to the...
Central banks are buying more gold than expected, and purchases will increase further through 2026 – Goldman Sachs
Central bank gold purchases have come in stronger than previous estimates so far in 2026, and updated projections have sovereign demand rising further in the second half of the year, according to comm...
Gold will hit $5,800 ATH by December, but silver has highest upside, platinum has breakout potential – MKS PAMP's Shiels
Despite Iran war headwinds, gold prices are still on track to reach a fresh all-time high of $5,800 per ounce before year-end, while silver's supply deficit and dual demand make it the better medium-t...
Gold prices remain below $4,500 as U.S. pending home sales rise 1.4% in April
The gold market is struggling below another key support level and could see further selling pressure as the U.S. housing market shows modest improvement, with more consumers beginning the process of b...
Gold breaks below $4,540, silver tests $75 as yields rise, Hormuz talks cap oil - Kitco AM Report
Spot gold is down and spot silver is sharply lower in early U.S. trading Tuesday, as higher Treasury yields and a firmer U.S. dollar continued to pressure non-yielding metals. At the time of writing, ...
Gold Price Analysis – Gold Continues to Watch Rate Markets
Gold continues to see a lot of noisy action, as interest rates are still causing a bit of struggle for gold traders, with an underlying uncertainty in the Middle East being the biggest cause. This mar...
Gold (XAUUSD) & Silver Price Forecast: Gold Cracks $4,540 Channel as Silver Holds $76 Floor — Next Move?
With geopolitical risk premium fading due to the ongoing truce, focus shifted to macro signals after sticky inflation data. Gold broke lower to $4,540 targeting $4,503 while silver held $76 Fib suppor...
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