iShares Gold Trust (IAU)
| Assets | $59.79B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.25% |
| PE Ratio | n/a |
| Forward PE | n/a |
| Shares Out | 790.70M |
| Dividend | n/a |
| Ex-Dividend Date | n/a |
| Payout Frequency | n/a |
| Payout Ratio | n/a |
| Volume | 3,960,689 |
| Open | 74.16 |
| Previous Close | 72.92 |
| Day's Range | 74.01 - 74.59 |
| 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 -1.49% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 10.45%.
News
Gold Price Outlook: Why I'm Avoiding the Dip as Gold Stays Expensive
Gold has already fallen 31% from its peak, yet my own valuation model still finds it 22% overvalued. With momentum negative and past valuation extremes preceding brutal bear markets, the real buying o...
Gold (XAUUSD) & Silver Price Forecast: Bargain Hunters Return After Worst October Since 2008, Can Gold Reclaim $3,978?
Gold (XAUUSD) and silver price forecast: bargain hunters return after gold's worst October since 2008 as gold eyes $3,978 resistance and silver tests $49.04.
Gold Rises, But Expectations of Tighter U.S. Monetary Policy Weigh
Gold rises in early Asian trade but remains below the key $4,000 level. Expectations of tighter monetary policy continue to weigh on the nonyielding asset, says Bas Kooijman of DHF Capital S.A. Inflat...
Why gold plunged to its lowest price in a year despite renewed Iran jitters
Safe-haven gold fell to its lowest price in a year, despite jitters around the potential for fresh Middle East attacks following the U.S. midterm elections on Tuesday
Swiss central bank posts bumper $23bn profit as gold, foreign assets soar
The Swiss National Bank posted a 19.1 billion-franc profit in the third quarter of 2026. Gold contributed 7.6 billion francs and foreign currency positions contributed 11.6 billion francs in the quart...
Gold Declines, Weighed by Tighter Monetary Policy Expectations
Gold declined in early Asian trade. U.S. inflation is still above the Fed's 2% target and markets continue to price in and further tightening, keeping yields supported and weighing on gold, Infinox sa...
Gold (XAU/USD) Price Forecast: Bearish Reversal Threatens Key Support
Gold reverses sharply as sellers defend resistance, putting key support levels at risk while monthly moving-average weakness raises the possibility of a deeper correction.
LBMA members back tokenised gold but seek legal certainty and safeguards
Members of the London Bullion Market Association broadly support exploring tokenised gold, particularly as a way to improve collateral efficiency, but add that any rollout must preserve confidence
Commodity ETFs: Beyond the Gold Trade
Gold has traditionally been one of the most popular ways for investors to gain commodity exposure, but its recent weakness highlights the differences across various commodities. While precious metals ...
Gold (XAUUSD) & Silver Price Forecast: Split Fed Keeps December Hike Alive, Can Gold Hold $4,024?
Gold (XAUUSD) and silver price forecast: a split Fed hold keeps a December hike in play as gold eyes $4,024 support and silver slips toward $52.69.
