iShares Gold Trust (IAU)
| Assets | $77.78B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.25% |
| PE Ratio | 5.53 |
| Shares Out | 823.70M |
| Dividend (ttm) | n/a |
| Dividend Yield | n/a |
| Ex-Dividend Date | n/a |
| Payout Frequency | n/a |
| Payout Ratio | n/a |
| Volume | 18,426,384 |
| Open | 91.49 |
| Previous Close | 94.07 |
| Day's Range | 91.04 - 92.19 |
| 52-Week Low | 55.78 |
| 52-Week High | 104.40 |
| Beta | 0.14 |
| 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 60.93% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 11.85%.
News
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Modest price pressure on gold, silver ahead of PPI, FOMC conclusion
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Gold market analysis for March 18 - key intra-day price entry levels for active traders
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Gold Price Forecast: XAUUSD Prepares for Next Move Near $5,000 Ahead of Fed Decision
Gold prices remain steady as investors await the Federal Reserve's rate decision, with geopolitical tensions supporting safe-haven demand while a stronger US dollar limits gains.
Gold (XAU/USD) Price Forecast: Bearish Flag Tests Key Support Zone
Gold consolidates near key 50-day support after a bearish flag breakdown, with price action signaling indecision as traders watch for confirmation of either continuation or reversal.
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‘'We see a scenario where gold goes back down towards $4,200' – RJO's Pavilonis
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Gold (XAUUSD) & Silver Price Forecast: War Risks vs. High Rates; XAU Pivot – $5,062 Break or $4,910 Sink?
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Gold Price Forecast: Recession Risks and Middle East Tensions Could Push Gold Toward $6,500
Gold prices hit a record high of $5,600 earlier this year, while slowing U.S. economic growth, rising Middle East tensions, and strong technical momentum could support a continued rally toward $6,500.
Oil Shock Sends Yields Higher And Gold Lower
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Gold is still set to gain 20% above current prices in 2026 - UBS
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More than one way to ride a bull - shift tactics in gold as liquidity crunch caps rally, says Tastylive's Vecchio
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Gold, silver down as risk appetite improves, crude sinks
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Gold Price Analysis – Gold continues to See $5000 as Important
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Gold News: Oil Above $100 Raises Inflation Risk, Pressuring Gold Price Outlook
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Gold price holding support above $5,000 after Empire State Survey drops to -0.2 in March
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Price pressure on gold, silver as oil down, stocks up
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Gold market analysis for March 16 - key intra-day price entry levels for active traders
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