iShares Gold Trust (IAU)
| Assets | $68.11B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.25% |
| PE Ratio | 5.53 |
| Shares Out | 817.95M |
| Dividend (ttm) | n/a |
| Dividend Yield | n/a |
| Ex-Dividend Date | n/a |
| Payout Frequency | n/a |
| Payout Ratio | n/a |
| Volume | 2,733,103 |
| Open | 85.16 |
| Previous Close | 84.59 |
| Day's Range | 85.07 - 86.44 |
| 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 38.78% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 11.45%.
News
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...
Metals dip as S&P, Nasdaq hit records on Iran deal hopes - Kitco PM Report
Spot gold prices are lower and spot silver prices are modestly lower after the close Tuesday, as a firmer U.S. dollar and renewed Middle East uncertainty kept bullion under pressure while U.S. equitie...
Gold (XAU/USD) Price Forecast: Compression Signals Breakout Setup Ahead
Gold continues to trade in a tight consolidation beneath key resistance, with a symmetrical triangle and falling wedge pattern signaling mounting compression and a potential volatility-driven breakout...
Royal Mint sees record gold, silver bullion sales between January and March
Although gold and silver are stuck in neutral as rising inflation fears cool investor interest, the current price action doesn't take away from the unprecedented demand for bullion, as the British Roy...
Steve Grasso: Fed opening doors to rate cuts will bring gold higher but may take time
Steve Grasso, Grasso Global CEO, joins 'Power Lunch' to discuss Grasso's thoughts on gold prices, the narrative around the metal and much more.
Gold and silver prices under pressure from rising inflation and rate expectations, new Indian import tariffs – Heraeus
Precious metals are continuing to be impacted by rising inflation and shifting rate expectations, while both gold and silver demand are being reshaped by India's new import tariff regime, according to...
Gold prices testing support at $4,500 as U.S. consumer confidence falls slight to 93.1
The gold market continues to hold support above $4,500 an ounce but is struggling to attract new bullish momentum, even as U.S. consumer confidence continues to fall amid rising inflation pressures an...
Gold and silver prices fall as Iran strikes revive oil risk - Kitco AM Report
Spot gold prices are down and spot silver prices are sharply lower in early U.S. trading Tuesday, as a firmer U.S. dollar and renewed oil volatility offset support from lower Treasury yields.
Gold (XAUUSD) & Silver Price Forecast: Truce Stability vs Channel Pressure — Next Move for XAU & XAG?
With the stable Middle East truce reducing geopolitical risk premium, gold and silver reacted to technical levels. Gold tested $4,523 channel floor with bearish continuation while silver held near $76...
Russia's sovereign gold reserves plunge 5.7 tonnes in April to 24-year low amid mounting deficits
The gold reserves of Russia's central bank declined for the fourth consecutive month in April, recording the sharpest drop in a quarter century.As of May 1, the Central Bank of Russia (CBR) held 73.9 ...
Gold's forced sovereign liquidations could pave the way for the metal's next great bull run – SPI's Stephen Innes
The recent gold selloff increasingly resembles forced sovereign liquidity management, while waning growth could force the return of dovish central bank policy, driving the next stage of the long-term ...
India's mining industry calls for new exploration and development, removal of red tape to address gold and silver import issues
The impacts of the recent changes to India's precious metals import policies continue to play out, with bullion banks, investors, ETFs and jewelers all working to navigate the new regime. Now, the cou...
Gold and silver rally as Hormuz deal hopes sink oil - Kitco AM Report
Spot gold prices are up and spot silver prices are sharply higher in early Monday trading, as a weaker U.S. dollar, lower Treasury-yield expectations and a sharp drop in crude oil prices supported pre...