iShares Gold Trust (IAU)

NYSEARCA: IAU · Real-Time Price · USD
81.25
+2.06 (2.60%)
Jun 15, 2026, 3:41 PM EDT - Market open
Assets$63.83B
Expense Ratio0.25%
PE Ratio5.53
Shares Out813.30M
Dividend (ttm)n/a
Dividend Yieldn/a
Ex-Dividend Daten/a
Payout Frequencyn/a
Payout Ration/a
Volume4,187,423
Open81.89
Previous Close79.19
Day's Range81.21 - 82.18
52-Week Low61.37
52-Week High104.40
Beta0.16
Holdings1
Inception DateJan 21, 2005

About IAU

Fund Home Page

The 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.

Asset Class Commodity
Category Commodities Focused
Stock Exchange NYSEARCA
Ticker Symbol IAU
ETF Provider BlackRock
Index Tracked LBMA Gold Price

Top Holdings

NameSymbolWeight
Goldn/a100.00%

Performance

IAU had a total return of 25.57% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 11.11%.

News

Comex Gold Settles 2.68% Higher at $4328.00

Gold settled 2.7% higher and silver rose nearly 3.3%, with both metals up for a second-consecutive session.

1 hour ago - WSJ

The Gold Selloff Looks Overdone

Gold has always had a way of testing investors' expectations.

2 hours ago - Forbes

Gold (XAUUSD), Silver, Platinum Forecasts – Gold Rallies As Geopolitical Risks Decline

Silver and platinum have also gained strong upside momentum in today's trading session.

2 hours ago - FXEmpire

Gold rallies above $4,350 as oil prices tumble, but analysts say recovery is not complete

The gold market is seeing some solid follow-through buying at the start of the week, as prices have rallied more than 3% early in the North American trading session.

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3 hours ago - Kitco

Gold and silver rally after Iran-U.S. deal, but face headwinds from rate hike expectations – Heraeus

Gold and silver prices are rallying along with equities as markets digest the ceasefire deal between the United States and Iran, but elevated inflation is acting as a persistent headwind for the preci...

4 hours ago - Kitco

Gold Price Analysis – Gold Jumps to Open the Week

Gold jumps as peace is at the forefront of traders' minds, with the US and Iran possibly signing some kind of framework for peace.

5 hours ago - FXEmpire

Tyler Herriage Sees Inflation "Much Lower," Tech Dips Getting Bought, $6,000 Gold

Tyler Herriage suggests going long on stocks after the U.S. and Iran announced plans to sign a memorandum of understanding this week. He expects 10-year yields to fall below 4% on expectations that in...

5 hours ago - Schwab Network

Gold (XAUUSD) Price Forecast: Gold Rally Builds as Iran Deal Cuts Rate Hike Bets

Gold price outlook turns bullish as the Iran deal drives oil lower, weakens the dollar, and supports Fed easing hopes.

6 hours ago - FXEmpire

Gold, silver rally as Hormuz risk shifts from oil shock to rate relief - Kitco AM Report

Spot gold prices are firmer and spot silver prices are sharply higher in early U.S. trading Monday, as the U.S.-Iran framework deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz cut crude prices, eased inflation-ris...

6 hours ago - Kitco

Gold prices holding near session highs as Empire State Survey falls to 5.7 in June

After a solid gap higher at the start of the new trading week, gold is holding near its session highs as the Federal Reserve Bank of New York reported slowing activity in its manufacturing region, alo...

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6 hours ago - Kitco

Gold's correction could lead to a rebound. Barclays recommends these stocks.

Crowded positioning, a pause in central-bank buying, an increase in the dollar and a rise in real interest rates all contributed to the 26% peak-to-trough decline in the gold prices.

7 hours ago - Market Watch

Gold (XAUUSD) & Silver Price Forecast: Truce Stability vs Inflation Pressure — Can Gold Hold or Silver Extend Gains?

The ongoing US-Iran ceasefire amid Iran-Israel tensions allowed gold and silver to focus on technical recoveries. Gold rebounded off $4,329 Fibonacci support while silver traded at $70.34.

11 hours ago - FXEmpire

Gold and Silver Price Forecast: XAUUSD Eyes $4,500 as XAGUSD Targets $72

Gold and silver rebound as the U.S.-Iran peace deal eases inflation fears and weakens the U.S. dollar, with gold eyeing $4,500 and silver targeting $72.

16 hours ago - FXEmpire

Wall Street retreats to the sidelines ahead of the Fed, Main Street breaks bearish after gold tests $4,000/oz

Gold prices saw another turbulent week, as early safe-haven support faded into a sharp midweek selloff after hotter U.S. inflation data, renewed Middle East fighting, and rising Fed rate-hike expectat...

2 days ago - Kitco

Gold's inflation problem could become its next bullish trigger

It has been another frustrating week for gold investors, with prices now falling into bear market territory. But beneath the surface, the macro backdrop may be shifting in a way that could eventually ...

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2 days ago - Kitco

Precious metals firm as crude slides, stocks rise on U.S.-Iran talks - Kitco PM Report

Spot gold prices are firmer and spot silver prices are also higher after the close Friday, as oil prices fell on U.S.-Iran deal hopes, Treasury yields ended the week lower and U.S. equities rose into ...

Other symbols: AAAUDGPGLDGLDMOUNZUGL
2 days ago - Kitco

Gold (XAU/USD) Price Forecast: Failed Breakdown Hints at Rebound

Gold shows early signs of stabilization after a failed breakdown at key support, with buyers defending a major confluence zone as resistance levels remain overhead.

2 days ago - FXEmpire

Gold holds key $4,000 support as analysts watch for signs of a bottom

After slipping into official bear market territory this week, gold and silver are starting to attract new attention. But while both precious metals managed to hold critical support, some analysts are ...

Other symbols: AAAUDGPGLDGLDMOUNZUGL
3 days ago - Kitco

Gold (XAUUSD), Silver, Platinum Forecasts – Gold Tests New Highs Despite Rising Treasury Yields

Silver markets are also moving higher as rebound continues.

3 days ago - FXEmpire

CME to offer 24/7 gold and oil trading

Geopolitical uncertainty doesn't take the weekend off, and neither will gold and oil futures as the CME prepares to launch 24/7 trading.

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3 days ago - Kitco

Gold (XAUUSD) Price Forecast: Death Cross Threatens Gold Price as Fed Hike Bets Rise

Gold prices head for a second weekly loss as Fed hike odds rise, inflation stays elevated, and a Death Cross threatens deeper losses.

3 days ago - FXEmpire

Gold Weekly Price Analysis – Gold Bounces at the End of the Week

The $4,000 level will continue to be one worth watching, as it should offer a bit of a “floor in the market.” Part of the bounce could have been short covering in all fairness.

3 days ago - FXEmpire

Spot gold hovers near $4,200/oz after preliminary Consumer Sentiment rises to 48.9, one-year inflation expectations dip to 4.6%

The gold market is holding relatively steady after the latest data showed consumer sentiment in the U.S. improving, while inflation expectations pulled back from last month's highs.The University of M...

3 days ago - Kitco

Gold Price Analysis – Gold Jumps at Open on Friday

The gold market has gapped higher on Friday, as traders continue to worry about headlines out of the Middle East. Holding into the weekend will be dangerous in either direction.

3 days ago - FXEmpire

Gold And Silver Could Snap Longest Losing Streak In Months As Metals Remain Volatile

Despite Friday's gain, gold is still on track for a weekly decline of 7%, the Wall Street Journal reported, which would be the metal's second weekly decline in a row. Metals fell to their lowest level...

3 days ago - Forbes

Gold holds above $4,200 as Hormuz risk premium unwinds - Kitco AM Report

Spot gold prices are steady and spot silver prices are weaker in early U.S. trading Friday, as oil prices fell sharply on U.S.-Iran deal hopes, U.S. equity futures edged higher and traders looked ahea...

Other symbols: AAAUDGPGLDGLDMOUNZUGL
3 days ago - Kitco

Gold and Silver Price Forecast: US-Iran Deal Hopes Lift XAUUSD and XAGUSD

Gold and silver rebounded as US-Iran deal hopes weakened the U.S. dollar, but XAUUSD must break above $4,500 and XAGUSD must clear $72 to confirm the next bullish move.

3 days ago - FXEmpire

Gold (XAUUSD) & Silver Price Forecast: China Buying Supports Metals Amid Iran-Israel Conflict — Next Move?

Gold and silver traded with mixed signals as the Middle East truce held firm amid Iran-Israel tensions. Gold rebounded to $4,188 defending key support while silver held $66.90 long-term level.

3 days ago - FXEmpire

Gold Rises, But Remains Below Key Consolidation Level

Gold rose but remains below its key consolidation level of $4,500 an ounce on growing fears the Federal Reserve might have to raise its policy rate, UOB said.

3 days ago - WSJ

Gold (XAU/USD) Price Forecast: Undercut Setup Signals Potential Bottom

Gold is testing a major support confluence where an undercut-and-run setup could signal a potential reversal, though downside risk remains if support fails.

3 days ago - FXEmpire

Don't fear a drop below $4,000, gold's bull market isn't broken - Thorsten Polleit

Despite significant selling pressure, the gold market has managed to hold critical long-term support above $4,000 an ounce.

3 days ago - Kitco

Gold (XAUUSD), Silver, Platinum Forecasts – Gold Attempts To Rebound After Strong Sell-Off

Silver and platinum markets are also trying to gain upside momentum on dip-buying.

4 days ago - FXEmpire

Precious metals traders prepare to defend $4,000 gold, while break of $60 silver would be ‘catastrophic' - FX Empire's Lewis

Gold prices are seeing volatility on Thursday as traders prepared for a test of the $4,000 per ounce support level, while silver traders are gearing up for their own critical battle to defend $60, acc...

4 days ago - Kitco

Gold slumps to 6-month low even as inflation fears rise. Here's why bullion is out of favor

Gold hit its lowest level of 2026 and is down 6.3% this week alone. Expectations that the Federal Reserve will keep rates higher for longer are weighing on bullion.

4 days ago - CNBC

Gold Price Analysis – Gold Traders are Eyeing $4000

The gold market fell right away on Thursday but has since turned around to show signs of at least slowing down. At this point, the $4000 level is in focus.

4 days ago - FXEmpire

Gold, silver edge lower as PPI stays hot - Kitco AM Report

Spot gold prices are weaker and spot silver prices are also lower in early U.S. trading Thursday, as another hot inflation print kept the Fed-rate channel in control while the U.S.-Iran conflict conti...

4 days ago - Kitco

Gold price remains under pressure as U.S. jobless claims rises to 229k

The gold market remains firmly caught in a downtrend, with prices trading near critical long-term support levels. Even potentially slowing momentum in the labor market has not been enough to pull pric...

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4 days ago - Kitco

Spot gold at $4,062/oz after U.S. May PPI rises 1.1%, core PPI up 0.4%

The gold market is approaching its earlier lows after the latest data shows U.S. producers saw mixed price pressures last month.The headline Producer Price Index (PPI) rose 1.1% in May, following Apri...

4 days ago - Kitco

Gold price continues to struggle against euro as ECB raises interest rates by 25 basis points

The gold market continues to face significant downside risks and is seeing little reaction as interest rates rise in Europe.As expected, the European Central Bank increased its interest rates by 25 ba...

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4 days ago - Kitco

Gold (XAUUSD) & Silver Price Forecast: Truce Stability vs CPI Pressure — Next Bounce for XAU & XAG?

Gold and silver traded with mixed signals as the Middle East truce held firm amid Iran-Israel tensions. Gold rebounded to $4,089 defending Fib support while silver stabilized at $64.18.

4 days ago - FXEmpire

Gold Declines Amid Inflation Fears, Interest Rate Expectations

Gold fell in early Asian trade. A significant portion of the market now considers the next Fed rate increase to be possible before the year ends, which is likely weighing on gold.

4 days ago - WSJ

Gold breaks toward $4,000 as oil, yields weigh on metals - Kitco PM Report

Spot gold and silver prices are sharply lower after the close Wednesday, as the May inflation report, elevated Treasury yields and renewed U.S.-Iran escalation overwhelmed residual safe-haven demand.

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4 days ago - Kitco

Gold (XAU/USD) Price Forecast: Bearish Breakdown Signals Trend Shift Risk

Gold has broken below key support levels, including the March swing low and 200-day moving average, raising risk of deeper downside toward long-term trendline support.

4 days ago - FXEmpire

Gold enters a bear market for the first time since 2022. How the ‘safe-haven' metal got here.

It's been 91 days since gold hit its recent peak — making for the quickest entry into a bear market since 2008.

5 days ago - Market Watch

As gold's tumble continues, traders bet the pain may last for two more years

Selling in the precious metal just keeps getting worse, with the GLD ETF now down 25% from its intraday record in February.

5 days ago - CNBC

Gold price could triple if 1970s bull market pattern holds, says Jeff Clark

Gold's sharp correction this year may be unsettling for investors, but one market strategist argues the precious metal remains firmly within a historic bull market that is tracking one of its most his...

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5 days ago - Kitco

Gold (XAUUSD), Silver, Platinum Forecasts – Gold Dives 3.5% As Sell-Off Continues

Precious metals are losing ground as traders react to U.S. CPI report.

5 days ago - FXEmpire

$4,075/oz gold is now in play, and the price will need to challenge $4,600 before bullish momentum resumes – Saxo Bank's Hansen

Gold is trading firmly below its 200-day moving average as labor market strength and rising inflation reinforce the higher-for-longer rate narrative, which are supporting bond yields and the dollar, w...

5 days ago - Kitco

Gold (XAUUSD) Price Forecast: Gold Price Tumbles as Hot CPI Reinforces Fed Rate Hike Path

Gold prices plunged over 2% as hot CPI data reinforced Fed rate hike expectations, strengthening the dollar and pressuring XAU/USD.

5 days ago - FXEmpire

Gold Price Analysis – Gold Continues to See Selling Pressure

Gold sees more selling on Wednesday, as the market finds itself well below the crucial 200-day EMA indicator. At this point, gold looks very weak.

5 days ago - FXEmpire

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