iShares Gold Trust (IAU)
| Assets | $63.83B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.25% |
| PE Ratio | 5.53 |
| Shares Out | 791.20M |
| Dividend (ttm) | n/a |
| Dividend Yield | n/a |
| Ex-Dividend Date | n/a |
| Payout Frequency | n/a |
| Payout Ratio | n/a |
| Volume | 2,748,622 |
| Open | 76.86 |
| Previous Close | 77.51 |
| Day's Range | 76.59 - 77.39 |
| 52-Week Low | 61.60 |
| 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 23.58% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 10.81%.
News
Gold 25% Below Record High: Why Metals Trade Lost Its Luster
Prices for the yellow metal have fallen more than 25% from its all-time high. Derek Macpherson says investors initially overbought gold, setting the foundation for a substantial sell-off.
Regular water is no longer enough. Welcome to the corporate gold rush around ‘functional hydration.
Social media and GLP-1s are spurring increased interest in hydration products, and companies are responding with things like electrolyte mixes and “hydrating hot chocolate.”
Wall Street and Main Street sentiment split after another week of weakness from gold as all eyes turn to CPI and Warsh testimony
The latest Kitco News Weekly Gold Survey showed Wall Street and Main Street divided and indecisive on gold's near-term prospects after the yellow metal failed to break out of its recent consolidation ...
Gold holds above $4,100 as Hormuz tension, yields pressure silver - Kitco PM Report
Spot gold and silver prices are lower in late-afternoon U.S. trading Friday, as rising Treasury yields and firm Fed-rate expectations offset a softer U.S. dollar and renewed geopolitical risk tied to ...
Gold struggles around $4,100 as markets await CPI and Warsh's Capitol Hill debut
While the precious metal appears to be carving out a bottom following last month's sharp losses, analysts warn investors that gold's critical support could be tested next week as the Federal Reserve's...
Gold likely finishes 2026 near $4,000/oz, silver between $55-60/oz – StoneX Q3 Outlook
Gold's price trajectory remains dependent on a resolution of the Iran conflict, with the yellow metal likely to finish the year close to the current $4,000 level, while silver will continue to take it...
Poland's central bank is buying the dip as gold's biggest buyers aren't backing down
While speculators and retail investors have been liquidating their gold holdings, one major pillar of support remains firmly in place, with central banks viewing the current price action as a buying o...
Gold, silver soften as Hormuz oil risk keeps yields firm - Kitco AM Report
Spot gold and silver prices are modestly lower ahead of the North American market open Friday, as traders balanced last week's weaker payrolls report against Wednesday's Fed minutes, steady Treasury y...
Gold (XAUUSD) & Silver Price Forecast: Gold Breaks Symmetrical Triangle at $4,115 as Silver Holds $60.20 – Next Move?
Gold and silver focused on technical levels as central banks maintained net purchases. Gold broke $4,115 symmetrical triangle while silver traded at $60.20.
Gold rebounds, silver soars as easing oil, softer dollar lift metals - Kitco PM Report
Spot gold and silver prices are higher in late-afternoon U.S. trading Thursday, as crude oil prices pulled back, Treasury yields eased and the U.S. dollar weakened after Wednesday's Fed-minutes and Ho...
Gold still belongs in portfolios, but AI and the green transition are creating bigger opportunities elsewhere in commodities – FTSE Russell
Although gold remains a critical portfolio anchor in an increasingly volatile macroeconomic environment, investors looking for more active long-term commodity opportunities should also pay close atten...
Have metals bottomed, and have yields peaked? Monetary and fiscal policies will determine both – CME's Norland
Investors attempting to discern whether gold and silver prices have set their cyclical lows, and whether bond yields have already seen their medium-term highs, should look to monetary policy in the ne...
Gold prices will be rangebound through the summer - Metals Focus
Although gold has managed to reclaim support above $4,100 an ounce, one research firm is warning investors that a decisive bullish breakout is likely to remain out of reach as renewed turmoil in the M...
Gold's selloff is just a pause in a secular bull market, miners now undervalued - Ninepoint's Wachowiak
Gold investors shouldn't mistake the precious metal's sharp correction for the start of a new bear market, according to one portfolio manager, who argues that the long-term fundamentals remain intact ...
Gold price pushes to session highs as U.S. existing home sales drop 2.4%
Gold prices are holding renewed support above $4,100 an ounce and could attract new momentum as the U.S. housing market remains lackluster, with home sales continuing to struggle.
Gold rebounds above $4,100 as Fed minutes, Hormuz risk keep yields firm - Kitco AM Report
Spot gold and silver prices are higher ahead of the North American market open Thursday, as traders rebuilt part of Wednesday's selloff while Treasury yields, the U.S. dollar and crude oil prices held...
Spot gold trades above $4,100/oz as U.S. weekly jobless claims hold at 215k
Gold prices are trading higher after reclaiming $4,100 on Thursday morning following the release of better than expected labor market data after the number of Americans filing new claims for unemploym...
Gold (XAUUSD) & Silver Price Forecast: Gold Breaks Symmetrical Triangle at $4,075 as Silver Holds $58.27 – Next Move?
Gold and silver focused on technical levels as central banks maintained net purchases. Gold broke $4,075 symmetrical triangle while silver traded at $58.27.
Gold slides as Fed minutes, Hormuz oil spike lift yields - Kitco PM Report
Spot gold and silver prices are solidly lower in late-afternoon U.S. trading Wednesday, as renewed U.S.-Iran escalation, a sharp crude-oil rally and hawkish Fed minutes pushed Treasury yields and the ...
Gold had a rough Q2, but central bank demand will push prices higher through 2026 – Invesco
While Q2 was the worst quarter for gold in 12 years, with spiking energy prices raising inflation expectations and introducing the possibility of rate hikes, central bank demand will help gold finish ...
Gold (XAU/USD) Price Forecast: Resistance Keeps Bears in Control
Gold remains under pressure after another rejection at key resistance, reinforcing the bearish trend structure and increasing the likelihood of another test of lower support.
Think About Gold As A Portfolio Tool Rather Than A Prediction
Gold's sustained strength reflects a convergence of structural forces that are unlikely to reverse quickly. Central bank buying has been a persistent driver, with sovereign wealth funds and central ba...
Investors flee gold ETFs in June as hawkish Fed expectations drive liquidation
Although gold prices are holding support above $4,000 an ounce, June proved to be a difficult month as rising opportunity costs continued to push investors out of gold-backed exchange-traded funds, ac...
Russia's gold reserves fall below $300 billion in June after sixth straight monthly decline
Russia's state gold reserves fell below $300 billion at the end of last month amid a broader drop in the country's total reserve assets, according to the latest data from the Central Bank of Russia (C...
Gold Forecast – Precious Metal Eyes Crucial $4,000 Psychological Floor
Gold gaps lower as the US bombs Iran, and interest rates spike again. At this point, the markets are likely to be looking for a break in geopolitical risks to resume attempting to go higher.
Gold slides toward $4,050 as oil spike, Fed-rate repricing lift yields - Kitco AM Report
Spot gold and silver prices are lower ahead of the North American market open Wednesday, as renewed U.S.-Iran escalation pushed crude oil, Treasury yields and the U.S. dollar higher, overwhelming the ...
Gold (XAUUSD) & Silver Price Forecast: Gold Holds $4,120 Double Top as Silver Tests $60.60 — Next Move?
Gold found support at $4,126 with mixed momentum while silver held $60.78 amid constrained supply growth. Central bank buying and expanding industrial demand for silver in solar, electronics, and EVs ...
Gold and Silver Price Forecast: Oil Spike and Strong Dollar Pressure Metals
Gold and silver ease as rising oil prices and a stronger U.S. dollar test key support levels, while geopolitical risk and long-term demand keep the broader outlook constructive.
Gold and silver slip as Hormuz attacks lift oil, Fed-risk premium - Kitco PM Report
Spot gold and silver prices are weaker late Tuesday in North American trade, as higher Treasury yields, a firmer dollar and renewed Strait of Hormuz attacks offset the support metals had carried after...
Gold (XAU/USD) Price Forecast: Recovery Attempt Tests Major Trend Barriers
Gold is attempting to confirm a corrective low as it reclaims short-term trend indicators, but major resistance levels will determine whether the recovery can continue.
China's central bank buys the dip, increasing gold reserves by 15 tonnes in June
As many analysts expected, central banks used gold's further selloff last month to tactically increase their official gold reserves, with the People's Bank of China continuing to dominate the market.
Gold and silver's 2026 price lows are likely in, and a return to fundamentals will see renewed gains – Sprott's Hemke
It's been a frustrating four months for precious metals investors since the Iran War caused inflation expectations and rate hike projections to rise. But the lows of the year for gold and silver price...
Gold correction has reset the market, but MKS' Shiels still sees $4,500 average price in 2026
Gold's sharp correction from its record highs may have rattled investors, but MKS PAMP is urging them not to mistake the recent selloff for the end of the precious metal's secular bull market.