iShares Gold Trust (IAU)

NYSEARCA: IAU · Real-Time Price · USD
90.87
+1.32 (1.47%)
At close: Jan 21, 2026, 4:00 PM EST
90.28
-0.59 (-0.65%)
After-hours: Jan 21, 2026, 8:00 PM EST
1.47%
Assets$73.25B
Expense Ratio0.25%
PE Ratio5.53
Shares Out843.65M
Dividend (ttm)n/a
Dividend Yieldn/a
Ex-Dividend Daten/a
Payout Frequencyn/a
Payout Ration/a
Volume26,240,033
Open91.50
Previous Close89.55
Day's Range89.54 - 91.74
52-Week Low51.52
52-Week High91.74
Beta0.13
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 78.21% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 11.93%.

News

Gold (XAUUSD) Price Forecast: Will Trump's Greenland Deal Cool the Rally?

Gold hit record $4888.55 on Trump's Greenland threat but trimmed gains after deal emerged. FOMO drove rally; analysts eye $4712.52 support as premium cools.

3 hours ago - FXEmpire

Gold Falls Amid Easing U.S.-Europe Tensions Over Greenland

Gold fells amid easing U.S.-Europe tensions over Greenland, which could reduce the safe-haven allure of the precious metal.

8 hours ago - WSJ

As gold retreats, here's what's needed to push prices back toward $5,000

A big change in the news on Wednesday afternoon may have slowed gold's prospects for reaching $5,000 an ounce any time soon.

9 hours ago - Market Watch

Gold (XAU/USD) Price Forecast: Rally Stalls Near Key Resistance Zone

Gold surged to a fresh record high before stalling near key Fibonacci resistance, with short-term momentum pausing as traders watch for either continuation or a healthy pullback.

10 hours ago - FXEmpire

Gold Came as Close as It's Ever Been to $5,000 Today. Why—and What's Next?

Gold prices hit an all-time high of $4,888 per troy ounce on Wednesday before paring some of those gains. JPMorgan estimates that gold's share of total central banks' reserves rose to a new record at ...

11 hours ago - Investopedia

The Gold Boom Isn't Done — And The Uranium Era Is Beginning: Sprott's 2026 Playbook

Commodities asset manager Sprott (NYSE: SII), known for treating precious metals as a macro signal, is evaluating the market's structural change following one of the strongest years on record for gold...

11 hours ago - Benzinga

Bond fears are boosting gold prices, 2026 gains will be found in commodities rather than tech – UBS' Michael Zinn

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.

12 hours ago - Kitco

Gold's next surge will be driven by institutional demand - Sprott's Ryan McIntyre

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...

12 hours ago - Kitco

Gold and silver prices are at a record high—can they keep up the surge? Look to Davos today for a clue

In October, gold hit a significant milestone, reaching $4,000 an ounce for the first time. Less than four months later, the precious metal is well on its way to $4,900 an ounce in an astonishing push ...

13 hours ago - Fast Company

Gold (XAUUSD), Silver, Platinum Forecasts – Gold Tested Historic Highs As Rally Continued

Gold markets gained ground as traders focused on Trump's comments in Davos.

Other symbols: AAAUDGPGLDGLDMOUNZUGL
14 hours ago - FXEmpire

Gold blasts through $4,800 as “sell America” sentiment picks up

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...

14 hours ago - Kitco

Gold up, but off early record high as Trump won't forcibly take Greenland

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...

15 hours ago - Kitco

Why retail investors are piling up gold and silver but cooling on megacap tech

Retail investors are diving into the stock rotation as the year kicks off, shifting away from crowded growth trades and into assets with direct links to the real economy, according to Citadel's Scott ...

16 hours ago - Market Watch

Gold largely ignores 9.3% drop in US pending home sales

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...

16 hours ago - Kitco

Five Reasons Why Gold Is Surging Toward $5,000 an Ounce

Buying gold has become the antidote for market jitters.

17 hours ago - WSJ

Gold Price Analysis – Gold Continues to See Buyers on Wednesday, Focus is on $5,000

Gold markets continue to see a lot of buyers at this point, as we are now focusing on the crucial $5,000 level above.

18 hours ago - FXEmpire

Gold market analysis for January 21 - 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...

19 hours ago - Kitco

Strong price gains in gold, new record high; Trump speech on deck

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...

19 hours ago - Kitco

Gold breaks $4,800 as geopolitical tensions lift demand, analysts eye further gains

If tensions continue to escalate and the dollar remains weak, gold prices could soon hit the coveted $5,000 per ounce level, according to experts.  On Wednesday, gold prices on COMEX hit a new record ...

19 hours ago - Invezz

Silver (XAG) Forecast: Trump Davos Speech Could Trigger Silver Rally Breakout

Silver holds near record $95.78 high as geopolitical tensions and Trump's Davos speech loom. Technical analysis shows uptrend intact with key support levels.

Other symbols: AAAUDGPGLDGLDMOUNZUGL
19 hours ago - FXEmpire

Gold Surges Over $4,800 to New High. Why It's Leaving Silver Behind.

The price of gold hits record highs on the back of U.S.-EU trade tensions

Other symbols: AAAUDGPGLDGLDMOUNZUGL
21 hours ago - Barrons

Gold (XAUUSD) & Silver Price Forecast: Silver Holds $94 – Is $99.65 the Next Big Move?

Gold surges to $4,870 as geopolitical tensions and dollar weakness fuel safe-haven demand, with traders eyeing Fed data for next moves.

Other symbols: AAAUDGPGLDGLDMOUNZUGL
1 day ago - FXEmpire

Gold breaks new record on Greenland tariff threats, with forecast of $7,000 on the cards

Gold exceeds $4,800 per ounce as safe-haven demand surges amid geopolitics. After a record-breaking 2025, bullion is entering 2026 with momentum intact.

1 day ago - CNBC

Gold Surges Above $4,800 as Geopolitical Tensions Boost Safe-Haven Demand

Gold and silver prices are climbing as geopolitical tensions rise, with gold breaking above $4,800 and silver approaching $100

1 day ago - FXEmpire

Gold Rises Amid Ongoing U.S.-Europe Tensions Over Greenland

Gold rose on Wednesday as tensions between the U.S. and Europe simmered over President Trump's renewed push to take over Greenland.

1 day ago - WSJ

Gold and silver rally: Why prices could climb higher (and what could cause them to fall)

Gold is hitting yet another record high in Tuesday's sessions, hovering below $4,800 per ounce as President Trump's tariff threats over Greenland fuel precious metals commodities' gains. Aberdeen Dire...

1 day ago - Yahoo Finance

Gold Consolidates; May Face Technical Correction

Gold consolidated in early morning Asia trade. The broader geopolitical backdrop remains supportive for gold, Kudotrade said.

1 day ago - WSJ

Why Netflix stock fell despite 'strong' earnings report, what's driving up gold and silver prices

Market Domination Overtime anchor Josh Lipton breaks down the latest market news for January 20, 2026. Bloomberg Intelligence senior media analyst Geetha Ranganathan breaks down Netflix's fourth quart...

1 day ago - Yahoo Finance

Gold (XAU/USD) Price Forecast: Breakout to New High Accelerates Uptrend

Gold surged to a new record high as bullish momentum accelerated, with strong buying pressure and rising support levels pointing to continued upside potential.

1 day ago - FXEmpire

Gold and silver hit fresh records as Trump's attack on ‘the existing world order' stokes new surge in metal markets

Investors are finding few other places to safeguard their portfolios after President Donald Trump threatened new tariffs on European allies.

1 day ago - Market Watch

Gold, Silver Prices Soar to Records as Trump's New Tariff Threats Revive 'Sell America' Trade

Financial markets were on edge Tuesday after President Donald Trump ratcheted up his efforts to force Denmark to cede Greenland to the U.S.

1 day ago - Investopedia

Gold, silver see strong gains, record highs, as stock, financial markets roiled

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, Platinum Forecasts – Gold Tests Historic Highs Amid Greenland Crisis

Demand for precious metals stays strong as traders search for safe-haven assets.

Other symbols: AAAUDGPGLDGLDMOUNZUGL
1 day ago - FXEmpire

Gold Rises Past $4,700 to Record

Philip Diehl, President at US Money Reserve and Former Director of the US Mint, discusses safe haven demand and implications of gold's record highs. Gold rose past $4,700 an ounce to a record high, wh...

1 day ago - Bloomberg Markets and Finance

New catalysts are driving gold to $5,000, silver will likely sell off after $100 – BNP Paribas' Wilson

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 And Silver Hit Record Highs Amid U.S.-Europe Tension Over Greenland

Global tension typically causes increased demand for gold and silver, considered safe-haven assets. Trump has long spoken of wanting the United States to take over Greenland, but he has stepped up his...

1 day ago - Forbes

Why $5,000/oz is on horizon as gold crosses record $4,700?

Gold prices have been hitting record highs every day, with experts now seeing the $5,000 per ounce level knocking on the door. On Tuesday, gold soared past $4,700 an ounce for the first time, while si...

1 day ago - Invezz

Gold (XAUUSD) Price Forecast: Record Gold Rally Targets $5,000 on Trump Tariff Fears

Gold price hits record $4,748 as Trump tariff threats spark rally toward $5,000 target. Flight-to-safety buying drives 9.6% gain in 2026 amid trade war fears.

1 day ago - FXEmpire

Why Trump's Greenland standoff is sending gold soaring and crypto tumbling

Chances are good that many investors are happy today is a holiday, and thus the stock markets are closed. That's because over the weekend, President Donald Trump announced the threat of new tariffs le...

1 day ago - Fast Company

Gold Price Analysis – Gold Continues to Power Higher on Tuesday

The geopolitics around the world continue to be a main driver of the gold market, but at this point, you could also say the same thing about simple momentum. This is a market that continues to perform...

1 day ago - FXEmpire

'This is sell America' — U.S. dollar, Treasury prices tumble and gold spikes as globe flees U.S. assets

The "Sell America" trade is in full swing Tuesday morning. President Donald Trump's latest threats around Greenland pushed global investors to shift exposure away from U.S.-centric investments.

1 day ago - CNBC

Strong price gains, record highs in gold, silver on risk aversion

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 market analysis for January 20 - 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's $4,700 Breakout And The New Order At Davos

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Other symbols: AAAUDGPGLDGLDMOUNZUGL
1 day ago - Seeking Alpha

Why Gold At $4,500 Still Doesn't Feel Like The End

Gold surpassing $4,500 per ounce should seem surreal. Not because of the figure itself, but due to the market's unusual behavior at such extremes.

Other symbols: AAAUDGPGLDGLDMOUNZUGL
1 day ago - Forbes

Why is Silver Going Up So Much? Silver Outpaces Gold as Macro Tailwinds Build

Silver surged by 148% in 2025 after breaking above the pivotal $30 level, signalling a major technical and macro-driven breakout fuelled by inflation risks, industrial demand, and a rush for physical ...

Other symbols: AAAUDGPGLDGLDMOUNZUGL
1 day ago - FXEmpire

Gold, Silver Smash Records Amid Hunt for Havens. Trump Fuels a Rally That Will Roll On.

Gold and silver prices hit fresh record highs amid continued global uncertainty

1 day ago - Barrons

Wall Street's latest gold rush has found its new target: your retirement

What do an employee at a dental imaging company, an English Premier League soccer player, and a saver with an account at BlackRock all have in common? They're all quietly connected to Wall Street's ho...

1 day ago - Business Insider

Gold (XAUUSD) & Silver Price Forecast: Will $4,750 Gold and $100 Silver Break Out Next?

Gold holds above $4,700 while silver eyes $100. Traders watch resistance levels as safe-haven demand fuels bullish sentiment.

Other symbols: AAAUDGPGLDGLDMOUNZUGL
1 day ago - FXEmpire

Gold Edges Lower on Likely Technical Correction

Gold edged lower on a likely technical correction after surging to fresh record high on Monday.

2 days ago - WSJ

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