iShares Gold Trust (IAU)

NYSEARCA: IAU · Real-Time Price · USD
96.98
+1.46 (1.53%)
At close: Mar 6, 2026, 4:00 PM EST
97.28
+0.30 (0.31%)
After-hours: Mar 6, 2026, 4:28 PM EST
Assets$82.51B
Expense Ratio0.25%
PE Ratio5.53
Shares Out851.35M
Dividend (ttm)n/a
Dividend Yieldn/a
Ex-Dividend Daten/a
Payout Frequencyn/a
Payout Ration/a
Volume11,638,263
Open96.08
Previous Close95.52
Day's Range95.64 - 97.40
52-Week Low54.34
52-Week High104.40
Beta0.14
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 76.02% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 12.21%.

News

Gold slips despite geopolitical tensions as traders weigh Fed outlook and oil price spike

Neils Christensen has a diploma in journalism from Lethbridge College and has more than a decade of reporting experience working for news organizations throughout Canada. His experiences include cover...

38 minutes ago - Kitco

Gold Weekly Price Analysis – Gold Sees Trouble for the Week

The gold market tried to rally this past week but couldn't keep up the momentum. At this point, we could see a pullback, but that could end up being a buying opportunity.

3 hours ago - FXEmpire

Gold (XAUUSD), Silver, Platinum Forecasts – Gold Rebounds As Non Farm Payrolls Miss Estimates

Gold prices are moving higher as traders react to economic reports and geopolitical developments.

3 hours ago - FXEmpire

Gold Price Forecast: Global Market Selloff Risks Are Rising

Markets are highly vulnerable to significant disruptions in the coming weeks, which could trigger a liquidity event or broader systemic shock that temporarily pulls precious metals lower.

3 hours ago - FXEmpire

Gold Price Analysis – Gold Continues to See Intraday Pattern

The gold market initially rallied during the trading session on Friday only to turn things around in the European sessions as we have seen multiple times.

5 hours ago - FXEmpire

Gold News: Rising Oil, Sticky Inflation and the Fed Cloud the Outlook

Gold prices face pressure as rising oil fuels inflation fears and the Fed delays rate cuts. Traders watch policy signals for the next move in XAU/USD.

5 hours ago - FXEmpire

Gold is facing its worst week since January. The dollar gets part of the blame.

Gold and silver rose after weak jobs data were reported.

5 hours ago - Market Watch

Price gains for gold, silver after downbeat U.S. jobs data

Jim Wyckoff has spent over 25 years involved with the stock, financial and commodity markets. He was a financial journalist with the FWN newswire service for many years, including stints as a reporter...

7 hours ago - Kitco

Gold rallies near session highs after U.S. retail sales drop -0.2% in January

Ernest Hoffman is a Crypto and Market Reporter for Kitco News. He has over 15 years of experience as a writer, editor, broadcaster and producer for media, educational and cultural organizations.

7 hours ago - Kitco

Gold prices jump as the U.S. economy loses 92k jobs

Neils Christensen has a diploma in journalism from Lethbridge College and has more than a decade of reporting experience working for news organizations throughout Canada. His experiences include cover...

7 hours ago - Kitco

Gold market analysis for March 6 - key intra-day price entry levels for active traders

Jim Wyckoff has spent over 25 years involved with the stock, financial and commodity markets. He was a financial journalist with the FWN newswire service for many years, including stints as a reporter...

8 hours ago - Kitco

Why Gold Is Set for First Weekly Drop in Over a Month as Iran War Escalates

The precious metal has fallen around 3% this week even as the conflict in the Middle East has intensified.

8 hours ago - Barrons

Modest price gains in gold, silver ahead of U.S. jobs data

Jim Wyckoff has spent over 25 years involved with the stock, financial and commodity markets. He was a financial journalist with the FWN newswire service for many years, including stints as a reporter...

8 hours ago - Kitco

Gold (XAUUSD) & Silver Price Forecast: NFP Shock Ahead – Will a 59K Print Save Gold from a 5% Drop?

Gold (XAU/USD) claws back to $5,132 as safe-haven demand offsets a strong USD. With NFP forecast at a low 59K, will a data miss trigger a massive breakout?

12 hours ago - FXEmpire

Gold Above $5,000 as US-Iran War Fuels Volatility Ahead of Nonfarm Payrolls

Gold remains volatile during the US-Iran conflict, pulling back from $5,400 but holding above the key $5,000 level as traders focus on the upcoming U.S. non-farm payrolls data for the next directional...

16 hours ago - FXEmpire

"Global Realignment" Good for Gold & Capitalizing on Metals in Portfolios

Brad Chastain, global head of research for the U.S. Money Reserve, says institutional investors are once again pilling into gold. The reason?

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20 hours ago - Schwab Network

Gold Edges Higher on Possible Technical Recovery

Gold edged higher in early Asian trade on a possible technical recovery after front-month gold futures fell 1.1% overnight.

21 hours ago - WSJ

The world's biggest sovereign gold buyer might start selling to double defense budget

Poland has been the biggest buyer among the world's central banks for the last two years, and a major support for the gold rally that has taken place over that time. Now, facing year four of the intra...

22 hours ago - Kitco

Gold (XAU/USD) Price Forecast: Bearish Wedge Breakdown Signals Key Support Tests

Gold is breaking down from a bearish rising wedge, testing key moving averages, with measured-move targets signaling possible continuation toward lower support in the long-term channel.

23 hours ago - FXEmpire

Gold slips after brief surge on Iran tensions, but Metals Focus still sees upside

Although gold has benefited as a general defensive asset to hedge against economic uncertainty and inflation, its role as a safe-haven during specific geopolitical risk events remains lackluster.

23 hours ago - Kitco

Gold and silver still on long-term upward path despite dollar safe-haven demand – Thorsten Polleit

Neils Christensen has a diploma in journalism from Lethbridge College and has more than a decade of reporting experience working for news organizations throughout Canada. His experiences include cover...

23 hours ago - Kitco

War Risk Lifts Gold as Record Margins and Mega Deals Reshape Mining Strategy

Escalating geopolitical tension is intersecting with record profitability in the gold sector and a renewed surge in multi-billion-dollar mining transactions, according to Neil Adshead, Consultant Anal...

1 day ago - Kitco

Gold (XAUUSD), Silver, Platinum Forecasts – Gold Moves Below $5100 As Pullback Continues

Precious metals are under pressure amid rising geopolitical risks.

1 day ago - FXEmpire

Perth Mint gold sales skyrocket 131% in February, silver sales rise 11.7%

Ernest Hoffman is a Crypto and Market Reporter for Kitco News. He has over 15 years of experience as a writer, editor, broadcaster and producer for media, educational and cultural organizations.

1 day ago - Kitco

Gold, silver sell off as USDX rallies, bond yields rise

Jim Wyckoff has spent over 25 years involved with the stock, financial and commodity markets. He was a financial journalist with the FWN newswire service for many years, including stints as a reporter...

1 day ago - Kitco

Why This Friday's NFP Report Is a Must-Watch for Traders

Friday's NFP consensus is 59–60K jobs with unemployment at 4.3%. A hot number delays Fed cuts; a miss could spark recession fears.

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1 day ago - FXEmpire

Gold News: Gold Price Slips as Rising Yields and Strong Dollar Hit Bullion Demand

Gold price retreats as oil-driven inflation fears push yields higher and reduce Fed cut bets. Gold analysis shows $5002.31 support critical for the gold price future.

1 day ago - FXEmpire

Gold Price Analysis – Gold Continues to See Chop

Gold chops near $5,100 with the 50-day EMA rising at $4,867. A double-top breakdown below $4,600 would measure $900 of downside.

1 day ago - FXEmpire

Last year's top central bank buyer of gold may now turn into a seller

The chief of Poland's central bank has proposed selling some the country's 550 metric tons to fund defense spending.

1 day ago - Market Watch

Iran conflict doesn't mean economic doom: How equities, gold and other assets actually perform in times of crisis

Ernest Hoffman is a Crypto and Market Reporter for Kitco News. He has over 15 years of experience as a writer, editor, broadcaster and producer for media, educational and cultural organizations.

1 day ago - Kitco

Dollar, bonds, or gold - which is the safest haven to hold?

Turmoil in the Middle East has sent investors scrambling for safety once more, reigniting a debate over which assets truly offer protection in times of stress.

1 day ago - Reuters

Spot gold rebounds to $5,130/oz after U.S. weekly jobless claims hold at 213k

Ernest Hoffman is a Crypto and Market Reporter for Kitco News. He has over 15 years of experience as a writer, editor, broadcaster and producer for media, educational and cultural organizations.

1 day ago - Kitco

Gold market analysis for March 5 - key intra-day price entry levels for active traders

Jim Wyckoff has spent over 25 years involved with the stock, financial and commodity markets. He was a financial journalist with the FWN newswire service for many years, including stints as a reporter...

1 day ago - Kitco

Gold, silver see price gains on safe-haven bids

Jim Wyckoff has spent over 25 years involved with the stock, financial and commodity markets. He was a financial journalist with the FWN newswire service for many years, including stints as a reporter...

1 day ago - Kitco

Gold (XAUUSD) & Silver Price Forecast: Warship Sunk, Will Gold Smash the $5,200 Wall?

Gold (XAU/USD) holds above $5,170 after a U.S. strike sinks an Iranian warship. Will safe-haven demand be enough to smash the critical $5,193 resistance wall?

1 day ago - FXEmpire

Endeavour Mining Earnings Boosted by Higher Gold Prices

At prevailing gold prices, total shareholder returns over the next years are expected to more than double the company's minimum commitment.

1 day ago - WSJ

Trafigura, Venezuelan mining firm sign deal for up to 1,000 kg of gold, Axios reports

Venezuela's state-owned mining company has signed ​a multimillion-dollar deal to sell as much ‌as 1,000 kg of gold dore bars to commodities trader Trafigura for U.S. markets, Axios ​reported on Wednes...

1 day ago - Reuters

Gold Edges Higher Amid Ongoing U.S.-Iran Conflict

Gold edged higher amid the ongoing U.S.-Iran conflict. “Investors remained focused on the evolving geopolitical landscape, which continues to reinforce gold's appeal,” Tickmill said.

1 day ago - WSJ

China ramps up efforts to establish Hong Kong gold hub with major moves in public, private miners and new market infrastructure

Ernest Hoffman is a Crypto and Market Reporter for Kitco News. He has over 15 years of experience as a writer, editor, broadcaster and producer for media, educational and cultural organizations.

1 day ago - Kitco

Gold (XAU/USD) Price Forecast: Bearish Wedge Signal Support Test

Gold's rising wedge breakdown and loss of short-term momentum shift turns focus towards a potential retest of 50-day moving average support despite the broader bullish structure remaining intact.

1 day ago - FXEmpire

Gold and silver to consolidate further as bonds become a competing safe haven - Marketgauge's Schneider

Neils Christensen has a diploma in journalism from Lethbridge College and has more than a decade of reporting experience working for news organizations throughout Canada. His experiences include cover...

2 days ago - Kitco

Gold (XAUUSD), Silver, Platinum Forecasts – Gold Rebounds As Oil Drops

Silver and platinum have also managed to gain ground in today's trading session.

2 days ago - FXEmpire

Gold News: Gold Market Wobbles as FedWatch Slashes June Rate Cut to 33.5%

Gold price stalls below $5419.66 as Fed rate cut odds collapse. Rising yields and a strong dollar pressure the gold market.

2 days ago - FXEmpire

Gold, silver see safe-haven demand uptick at mid-week

Jim Wyckoff has spent over 25 years involved with the stock, financial and commodity markets. He was a financial journalist with the FWN newswire service for many years, including stints as a reporter...

2 days ago - Kitco

Spot gold at $5,150/oz after ISM Services PMI improves to 56.1 in February

Ernest Hoffman is a Crypto and Market Reporter for Kitco News. He has over 15 years of experience as a writer, editor, broadcaster and producer for media, educational and cultural organizations.

2 days ago - Kitco

Gold Price Analysis – Gold Continues to See Buyers on Dips

The gold market has rallied a bit during the early hours on Wednesday as the market continues to see a lot of noisy behavior in general. This is a market that has a lot of external pressures put on it...

2 days ago - FXEmpire

Investors buying the dip as gold market largely ignores jump in private-sector payrolls

Neils Christensen has a diploma in journalism from Lethbridge College and has more than a decade of reporting experience working for news organizations throughout Canada. His experiences include cover...

2 days ago - Kitco

Price gains for gold, silver as safe-haven demand resumes

Jim Wyckoff has spent over 25 years involved with the stock, financial and commodity markets. He was a financial journalist with the FWN newswire service for many years, including stints as a reporter...

2 days ago - Kitco

Gold market analysis for March 4 - key intra-day price entry levels for active traders

Jim Wyckoff has spent over 25 years involved with the stock, financial and commodity markets. He was a financial journalist with the FWN newswire service for many years, including stints as a reporter...

2 days ago - Kitco

Gold (XAUUSD) & Silver Price Forecast: Iran-US Strike Chaos—Can Gold Defy a 6-Week High USD?

Gold (XAU/USD) rebounds 1.30% to $5,154 after a brutal 5% crash. Can the safe-haven metal clear the new $5,193 resistance as U.S.-Iran tensions escalate?

2 days ago - FXEmpire

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