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 | 4,259,593 |
| Open | 74.07 |
| Previous Close | 74.15 |
| Day's Range | 73.61 - 74.20 |
| 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 -2.28% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 10.40%.
News
Gold's October correction was overdone - Commerzbank
The gold market is holding support above $3,900 an ounce after seeing its worst monthly performance since the start of the year and its worst October since 2008. Although prices continue to struggle, ...
Frank Giustra says ‘dozens of black swans' are waiting, here's why he won't sell his gold
The Goldcorp founder, who was called “delusional” for buying gold in 2001, says central banks have put a floor under the price, the majors will be forced to buy juniors, and QE is coming back.
Gold demand remains near record highs as central bank buying surges 42% – WGC
The gold market continues to face significant headwinds from higher interest rates and elevated bond yields, but investment demand and stronger-than-expected central bank purchases are expected to pro...
Mark Skousen told investors to sell gold in 1980, here's why he's cautious again
The economist who was "excommunicated" from the New Orleans conference for his 1980 call says rising real rates work against metals, a December hike is "a real possibility" and he has moved into royal...
Gold (XAUUSD) & Silver Price Forecast: US Midterms in Focus, Can Gold Reclaim $3,975?
Gold (XAUUSD) and silver price forecast: Gold trades near $3,926 below $3,975 resistance, while silver holds above $48.85 as US voters head to the polls.
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...
