iShares Gold Trust (IAU)
| Assets | $81.47B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.25% |
| PE Ratio | 5.53 |
| Shares Out | 843.80M |
| Dividend (ttm) | n/a |
| Dividend Yield | n/a |
| Ex-Dividend Date | n/a |
| Payout Frequency | n/a |
| Payout Ratio | n/a |
| Volume | 5,155,309 |
| Open | 97.52 |
| Previous Close | 97.85 |
| Day's Range | 96.92 - 97.81 |
| 52-Week Low | 54.90 |
| 52-Week High | 104.40 |
| Beta | 0.14 |
| 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 79.22% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 12.22%.
News
Gold (XAU/USD) Price Forecast: Bearish Flag May Trigger Second Leg Down
Gold consolidates near the 20-day moving average following a wedge-triggered selloff, forming a bearish flag pattern that could set the stage for a second leg lower.
Private credit risks could trigger prolonged economic downturn, supports higher gold price - Unicus Research
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No longer outrageous: Gold now has a path to $10,000 by 2029 - Capitalight's Schieven
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Strait of Hormuz closure threatens US bond market as gold eyes $6,000
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Gold, silver down on profit taking, firmer USDX
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As high gold prices become the baseline, mining equities are poised to outperform in 2026 – VanEck's Casanova
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Gold prices see some selling pressure as US CPI rises 0.2% in February
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Gold market analysis for March 11 - key intra-day price entry levels for active traders
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Price pressure on gold, silver; U.S. CPI on deck
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Gold (XAUUSD) Consolidates Above $5,000 Ahead of CPI as Middle East Tensions Drive Market
Gold prices consolidate above the key $5,000 level ahead of US CPI data, while ongoing Middle East tensions and shifting expectations for Federal Reserve policy continued to shape investor sentiment.
Investing in gold in 2026: What to know
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Gold (XAU/USD) Price Forecast: Rising Wedge Breakdown Signals Caution Ahead
Gold's breakdown from a rising wedge triggers near-term caution, with the 20-, 50-, and 100-day moving averages serving as critical support for potential stabilization or further declines.
Private credit cracks and Middle East conflict drive gold past $5,200 as active investing returns
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BlackRock sees further gains for both gold and silver
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Yardeni Says Gold Could Hit $6,000 an Ounce by End of Year
Ed Yardeni, president of Yardeni Research, is still bullish on gold. He sees the metal rising to $6,000 an ounce by the end of the year and $10,000 by the end of the decade.
Gold, silver sharply up on safe-haven bids, weaker USDX
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Gold's geopolitical premium is largely priced in, but watch Fed independence – StoneX's O'Connell
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Gold Price Analysis – Gold Continues to See Dip Buying on Tuesday
Gold continues to see buyers on dips as we continue to see a lot of noisy behavior in the overall markets. With a couple of major wars going on, and the central banks around the world looking to make ...
Rock beats paper: Gold's bull run is far from over – Byron King
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Gold price testing resistance at $5,200 as U.S. existing home sales rise 1.7% in February
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Solid price gains for gold, silver amid weaker USDX
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Gold market analysis for March 10 - key intra-day price entry levels for active traders
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China's central bank buys gold for 16th month straight in February despite near-record prices
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Gold investment demand remains strong despite price volatility - World Gold Council's Cavatoni
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Gold's fade shows investors ‘not fully positioned for a prolonged stagflationary impulse' – BNY's Savage
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Gold down on stagflation worries, firmer greenback
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Gold could find a safe-haven bid if the Iran war drags on - Natixis' Dahdah
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Alpha, Beta, and the Capital Allocation Test Emerging in Gold
A crowded convention floor can signal optimism. Whether it signals durable outperformance is another question, according to Nicole Adshead-Bell, Director of Cupel Advisory. Speaking with Kitco Mining'...
Gold and silver give back early Iran gains, but conflict impacts regional flows as markets bet on short war – Heraeus
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Price pressure on gold, silver on stagflation concerns
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Gold market analysis for March 9 - key intra-day price entry levels for active traders
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Gold (XAUUSD) & Silver Price Forecast: $5,200 Ceiling Holds – Bull Trap or New Rally?
Gold and silver prices slip as a surging US dollar and inflation fears outweigh Middle East tensions. Will XAU/USD hold the $5,015 support or dive deeper?
Gold News: Price Slides as Dollar Strength and Rising Yields Hit the Market
Gold price struggles as a strong dollar, rising Treasury yields, and stagflation fears pressure the gold market. Key levels at $5,143 resistance and $5,002 support now in focus.
Oil soars 25%, gold drops as Iran war jolts global commodity markets
Brent was on track for its biggest one-day gain ever in both percentage and absolute terms as the expanding U.S.-Israeli war with Iran led some major Middle Eastern oil producers to cut supplies.
Gold Price Forecast: Weak Jobs Data and Inflation Risks Lift Safe-Haven Demand
Gold is gaining safe-haven demand amid weak U.S. jobs data, rising oil prices, and geopolitical tensions, which are increasing market uncertainty and keeping prices supported above the key $5,000 leve...
