iShares Gold Trust (IAU)
| Assets | $63.45B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.25% |
| PE Ratio | 5.53 |
| Shares Out | 791.65M |
| Dividend (ttm) | n/a |
| Dividend Yield | n/a |
| Ex-Dividend Date | n/a |
| Payout Frequency | n/a |
| Payout Ratio | n/a |
| Volume | 3,867,045 |
| Open | 78.80 |
| Previous Close | 78.52 |
| Day's Range | 77.96 - 78.85 |
| 52-Week Low | 71.84 |
| 52-Week High | 104.40 |
| Beta | 0.18 |
| 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 8.23% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 10.75%.
News
Metals fade as long yields offset cooler inflation, lower Fed odds - Kitco PM Report
Spot gold prices were modestly lower and spot silver prices were weaker in late U.S. trading Wednesday, as cooler U.S. inflation data lowered October Fed hike expectations but failed to stop another r...
Gold is setting up for one of its best decades as fiat currencies face mounting pressure - WisdomTree's Shah
The gold market continues to struggle against rising bond yields and tighter global monetary policy, but one commodity strategist says investors may be focusing too much on the short-term headwinds an...
Gold price will break $5,000/oz in H2 2027, and silver's run to $120 was driven by more than hype – Morgan Stanley's Gower
Gold prices may be under pressure at the moment, but ETF and central bank demand has stayed strong, and the yellow metal will be trading back above $5000 per ounce within a year, according to Amy Gowe...
Gold price could have a ‘shinier Q4' despite 20-year highs in bond yields - FOREX.com's Razaqzada
After a solid recovery in August, the gold market is ending the third quarter on a disappointing note as a sharp rise in bond yields takes its toll on the non-yielding asset.
Amy Gower Says Gold Faces Rate and Dollar Headwinds
Amy Gower said gold is facing significant near-term pressure from rising long-dated bond yields and a stronger dollar, noting that as a nonyielding asset it becomes less attractive when investors can ...
Gold rises as softer PCE cools October Fed hike odds - Kitco AM Report
Spot gold prices were firmer and spot silver prices were modestly lower in early U.S. trading Wednesday, as softer U.S. inflation data eased immediate Fed tightening pressure while elevated Treasury y...
Gold price rockets to session highs as US economy rises 2.2% in Q2, PCE inflation rises 0.2% in August
Better-than-expected inflation and growth data are helping to drive renewed interest in gold on Wednesday morning.The U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) announced on Wednesday that the final readi...
Gold faces new headwinds as ADP reports strong private-sector job growth
The gold market is trying to find some stability but faces renewed headwinds as the U.S. private-sector labor market remains fairly resilient, according to the latest employment data from private payr...
Gold, silver rebound as soft data cools October Fed hike bets - Kitco PM Report
Spot gold prices were firmer and spot silver prices were also higher in late U.S. trading Tuesday, as softer U.S. labor-market and consumer-confidence data helped bullion recover from Monday's selloff...
Gold price likely headed lower as short-term liquidity needs trump long-term investment case – Saxo Bank's Hansen
Gold's resilience is being severely tested as a break below $4,230, surging Treasury yields, and a stronger dollar have triggered renewed selling, with ETF demand now the only key counterweight, accor...
Natixis sees gold price falling to $4,100 by year-end, but three scenarios remain in play
Gold prices could remain under pressure through the end of the year as rising oil prices, persistent inflation and higher interest rates take their toll on the precious metal, but Natixis believes the...
Calm stock markets today could help gold price hold support despite surging bond yields – MarketVector's Yang
Gold prices are struggling as persistent inflation pressures drive bond yields higher and force investors to continue to price in a more aggressive Federal Reserve; however, unusually calm equity mark...
Lyn Alden is holding gold, but says the Fed is bailing a boat with a leaking bucket
The "Broken Money" author says the Fed's tools aren't built for this kind of inflation, nobody in Washington wants to cut spending, and gold needs some time before its next run.
Gold price shoots to session high $4,171/oz after Consumer Confidence drops to 81.9
Gold prices are trading at session highs after the latest data painted a worsening picture of U.S. consumer sentiment this month.The Consumer Confidence Index fell to 81.9 in September, below economis...