iShares Gold Trust (IAU)
| Assets | $69.92B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.25% |
| PE Ratio | 5.53 |
| Shares Out | 818.55M |
| Dividend (ttm) | n/a |
| Dividend Yield | n/a |
| Ex-Dividend Date | n/a |
| Payout Frequency | n/a |
| Payout Ratio | n/a |
| Volume | 3,421,240 |
| Open | 84.01 |
| Previous Close | 85.49 |
| Day's Range | 83.66 - 84.31 |
| 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 35.15% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 11.31%.
News
Gold prices captive to Iran headlines, silver faces critical test at $70/oz – Heraeus
Gold and silver prices are trapped in the range established earlier in the U.S.-Iran conflict, while high prices and new import duties are impacting key areas of the Asian market, according to preciou...
Spot gold trades near $4,460/oz after ISM Manufacturing PMI rises to 54
Gold is trading near session lows after the latest data showed the U.S. manufacturing sector beating expectations last month, with prices also moderating in May.The Institute for Supply Management (IS...
Fed trapped between inflation and debt crisis, and gold wins either way - Sprott's McIntyre
Despite gold's recent disappointing price action, the precious metal's long-term bull case has rarely looked stronger, as the Federal Reserve faces an increasingly impossible balancing act between inf...
Silver firms while gold slips on Hormuz uncertainty - Kitco AM Report
Spot gold prices are lower and spot silver prices are firmer in early U.S. trading Monday, as a stronger U.S. dollar and higher oil prices weighed on bullion while silver held a positive session.
Gold (XAUUSD) & Silver Price Forecast: Gold Tumbles Under $4,500 as Silver Tests Support — Breakdown Ahead?
The ongoing US-Iran ceasefire allowed gold and silver to react to macro and technical signals. Gold accelerated lower below $4,500 with strong bearish continuation while silver traded at $75.58.
Gold and Silver Forecast: Strong Dollar Pressures XAUUSD as Silver Defends $72
Gold and silver remain under pressure as a stronger U.S. dollar, higher oil prices, and Fed policy risks weigh on precious metals, while traders watch key breakout levels at $5,000 for gold and $89 fo...
Wall Street flips firmly bullish after gold's late-week recovery, Main Street sentiment sours with jobs data on deck
The latest Kitco News Weekly Gold Survey showed Wall Street feeling fresh optimism about gold's near-term prospects, while Main Street sentiment slid into bearish territory despite gold's late-week re...
Gold rises, silver slips as oil falls on Iran deal hopes - Kitco PM Report
Spot gold prices are higher and spot silver prices are lower after the close Friday, as a sharp monthly drop in crude oil reduced inflation pressure while a firmer U.S. dollar kept silver under pressu...
Gold braces for labor market week as investors eye manufacturing, jobs data
Gold and silver head into the new week with investors focused squarely on the health of the U.S. economy and labor market, as a busy calendar of economic data releases could significantly influence ex...
Gold Weekly Price Analysis – Gold Continues to See Buyers on Dips
Gold bounces back for the week as the buyers came into the market to defend it against the interest rate pressures. This is a market I am bullish on longer-term, but recognize the potential problems.
Gold Price Analysis – Gold Continues to See Rate Influence on Friday
Gold rallies early on Friday as interest rates start to drift a bit lower. This is a market that continues to look good longer-term, but with noise coming out of the Middle East, the interest rates co...
Silver lags as gold defends $4,514 support - Kitco AM Report
Spot gold prices are higher and spot silver prices are slightly lower in early U.S. trading Friday, as lower crude oil prices and easing Treasury yields supported bullion while silver remained capped ...
Gold (XAUUSD) & Silver Price Forecast: 8 Weeks of Ceasefire — Gold Defends $4,514, Silver Under Pressure?
Gold and silver traded with mixed signals as the Middle East truce held firm. Gold bounced strongly off $4,514 channel support while silver slipped to $75.10.
The double 10K scenario: Wall Street veteran says the S&P 500 and gold can each reach that mark by the end of the decade
As the S&P 500 soars even higher by the end of the decade, gold will be going along for the ride, says Yardeni Research.
Gold Price Forecast: XAUUSD Rebounds as Iran Deal Hopes Ease Pressure
Gold and silver rebounded from key support zones as U.S.-Iran ceasefire hopes eased immediate pressure, but inflation risks and interest-rate expectations keep both metals trapped in consolidation.
Gold rebounds as weak GDP offsets Hormuz risk - Kitco PM Report
Spot gold and silver prices are higher late Thursday, as weaker U.S. growth data and a softer dollar offset inflation pressure tied to the Strait of Hormuz and U.S.-Iran headlines.
Gold (XAU/USD) Price Forecast: Reversal Signals Build Near 200-Day
Gold shows potential bottoming behavior after testing the 200-day moving average, with bullish reversal signals emerging as price approaches key resistance at 50-day and 20-day levels.
Gold pullback puts rate pressure, mining M&A back in focus - Rick Rule
Gold's pullback below $4,500 an ounce has put U.S. interest rates back at the center of the market debate, but Rick Rule believes the more important shift for mining investors is the pressure building...
Gold price finding new support as U.S. New home sales drop 6.2% in April
The gold market is finding some bullish support following disappointing economic growth in the first quarter, and the precious metal could attract further bids after weaker-than-expected U.S. new home...
Gold Price Analysis – Gold Continues to Move with Bond Yields
Gold drops as rates rise on Thursday, as we continue to see higher yields work against the value of gold. At this point, we are seeing a lot of overhead pressures, but still have a longer-term bullish...
Gold price bounces off its lows as U.S. economy grows 1.6% in Q1, core PCE rises 3.3%
The gold market has managed to bounce off its session lows but remains under significant selling pressure, even as the U.S. economy continues to cool and inflation pressures remain relatively muted — ...
Spot gold struggles to reclaim $4,400/oz after U.S. weekly jobless claims rise to 215k
Gold prices were struggling to reclaim $4,400 per ounce on Thursday morning following the release of worse-than-expected labor market data after the number of Americans filing new claims for unemploym...
Gold off session lows after U.S. durable goods rise 7.9% in April
The gold market is rising from session lows below $4,400 per ounce after the latest economic data showed sales of durable goods last month beat expectations.The Commerce Department announced Thursday ...
Gold breaks $4,400 as U.S.-Iran strikes revive oil inflation risk - Kitco AM Report
Spot gold and silver prices are sharply lower in early U.S. trading Thursday, as a firmer U.S. dollar and renewed U.S.-Iran tensions offset support from lower Treasury yields.
Gold tumbles to two-month low as inflation hedge status fades
Gold falls as renewed uncertainty over the trajectory of the U.S.-Iran war gave the dollar a boost and drove oil prices higher. A stronger dollar makes gold more expensive for international holders of...
Gold (XAUUSD) & Silver Price Forecast: Ceasefire Holds in Week 8 – Gold Breaks $4,500, Silver Drops to $73.42?
Gold and silver showed limited conviction as the Middle East truce held firm. Gold broke decisively under $4,500 with bearish channel structure while silver traded at $73.42.
Gold tests $4,450 as stocks hit records, oil drops - Kitco PM Report
Spot gold prices are down and spot silver prices are sharply lower after the close Wednesday, as a sharp drop in crude oil and record U.S. equity closes reduced safe-haven demand tied to the Strait of...
Gold will top $5,500 in 2027, could reach $10,000 by 2030, but silver's upside will narrow – Rockefeller's Moglia
Gold remains the anchor of the new commodity cycle, and the yellow metal's secular bull market is still intact despite the recent volatility in precious metals, according to Doug Moglia, macro and mar...
UBS lowers 2026 gold price forecast to $5,500/oz: ‘Markets are rediscovering the concept of opportunity cost'
Swiss banking giant UBS has cut its year-end 2026 gold price forecast from $5,900 to $5,500 per ounce, citing risks of persistent headwinds from elevated Treasury yields and sustained U.S. dollar stre...
Gold Price Analysis – Gold Drops Again on Wednesday. Can it Bounce?
The gold market has drifted lower on Wednesday, as traders continue to see a lot of downward pressure on precious metals overall. With this, the market looks likely to be a “fade the rally” situation.
Metals drop as Iran deal hopes cut oil, haven bid - Kitco AM Report
Spot gold and silver prices are sharply lower in early U.S. trading Wednesday, as lower oil prices, firmer global equities and reduced safe-haven demand outweighed support from lower Treasury yields.
Gold (XAUUSD) & Silver Price Forecast: Ceasefire Holds – Gold Tumbles Below $4,500, Silver at $76.59?
With the stable Middle East truce reducing geopolitical risk premium, gold and silver reacted to technical pressure. Gold broke lower below $4,500 targeting $4,453 while silver held near $76.59 with n...
