iShares Gold Trust (IAU)
| Assets | $58.65B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.25% |
| PE Ratio | n/a |
| Forward PE | n/a |
| Shares Out | 789.10M |
| Dividend | n/a |
| Ex-Dividend Date | n/a |
| Payout Frequency | n/a |
| Payout Ratio | n/a |
| Volume | 4,646,546 |
| Open | 75.90 |
| Previous Close | 73.67 |
| Day's Range | 75.71 - 76.47 |
| 52-Week Low | 72.72 |
| 52-Week High | 104.40 |
| Beta | 0.20 |
| 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 1.10% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 10.59%.
News
Gold climbs above $4,000, Wall Street rallies as Dems take Congress - Kitco PM Report
Spot gold and silver prices were sharply higher in late U.S. trading Wednesday, as Democrats' sweeping victories in the U.S. midterm elections sent the dollar, Treasury yields and crude oil prices low...
Gold (XAU/USD) Price Forecast: Post-Election Rally Tests Critical Resistance
Gold's post-election rally tests key trend resistance near the 20-day moving average, with several additional price levels offering confirmation of a potential bullish reversal.
Is gold's recovery above $4,000 enough to fix a broken market? asks Michele Schneider
After last week's sharp selloff, the gold market has managed to reclaim the $4,000 level. While this is an important hurdle that needs to be cleared, one market strategist says the precious metal stil...
Gold holding firm as US ISM says Service Sector expands in October
The gold market continues to hold critical support above $4,000 an ounce, but steady activity in the U.S. services sector highlights the ongoing challenges for the precious metal, as a resilient econo...
Gold and silver surge as Democratic midterm sweep drives dollar, yields lower - Kitco AM Report
Spot gold and silver prices were sharply higher in early U.S. trading Wednesday, as Democrats' sweeping victories in the U.S. midterm elections sent the dollar and Treasury yields lower, encouraging r...
Gold prices holding $4,000 as ADP says US economy created 86k jobs in October
Gold prices are holding recent gains above $4,000 an ounce but could face renewed selling pressure as the U.S. labor market remains relatively healthy, with the economy creating more private-sector jo...
Gold, silver and precious metals prices jump, dollar dips as Democrats take control of Congress
Spot prices for gold, silver and other precious metals jumped on Wednesday morning. It came as projections pointed to major Democratic victories in the U.S. midterm elections.
Gold prices hit $4,000 as Democrats see electoral Sweep to gain control of Congress
The gold market is seeing a healthy rally as the Democratic Party appears poised to take control of Congress following significant electoral gains in both the House and Senate.
Tether trims gold reserves by 3 tons, but analysts remain bullish on long-term demand
In just a few short years, digital gold has helped transform the physical marketplace; however, even this new segment hasn't been immune to recent price volatility, as one of the world's leading stabl...
Gold, silver decline as strong U.S. jobs data lifts yields on election day - Kitco PM Report
Spot gold and silver prices were lower in late U.S. trading Tuesday, as stronger-than-expected U.S. labor-market and factory orders data lifted Treasury yields and reinforced expectations for addition...
Gold (XAU/USD) Price Forecast: Critical Support Holds Amid Growing Downside Risk
Gold holds above $3,870 support despite confirmed bearish signals, while declining channels and key resistance levels point to potentially deeper downside targets.
Gold's October correction was overdone - Commerzbank
The gold market is holding support above $3,900 an ounce after seeing its worst monthly performance since the start of the year and its worst October since 2008. Although prices continue to struggle, ...
Frank Giustra says ‘dozens of black swans' are waiting, here's why he won't sell his gold
The Goldcorp founder, who was called “delusional” for buying gold in 2001, says central banks have put a floor under the price, the majors will be forced to buy juniors, and QE is coming back.
Gold demand remains near record highs as central bank buying surges 42% – WGC
The gold market continues to face significant headwinds from higher interest rates and elevated bond yields, but investment demand and stronger-than-expected central bank purchases are expected to pro...
Mark Skousen told investors to sell gold in 1980, here's why he's cautious again
The economist who was "excommunicated" from the New Orleans conference for his 1980 call says rising real rates work against metals, a December hike is "a real possibility" and he has moved into royal...