iShares Gold Trust (IAU)
| Assets | $63.83B |
| Expense Ratio | 0.25% |
| PE Ratio | 5.53 |
| Shares Out | 802.65M |
| Dividend (ttm) | n/a |
| Dividend Yield | n/a |
| Ex-Dividend Date | n/a |
| Payout Frequency | n/a |
| Payout Ratio | n/a |
| Volume | 5,943,571 |
| Open | 75.63 |
| Previous Close | 74.99 |
| Day's Range | 75.18 - 76.04 |
| 52-Week Low | 61.37 |
| 52-Week High | 104.40 |
| Beta | 0.16 |
| 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 20.79% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 10.73%.
News
Gold is going lower, but DeCarley Trading's Garner sees one potential trade to play this summer
Gold continues to hold support around $4,000 an ounce, but according to one market strategist, it's only a matter of time before the precious metal heads lower as it faces challenging headwinds from a...
Gold holds $4,000 as Fed hawkishness offsets renewed Gulf risk - Kitco PM Report
Spot gold and silver prices are firmer late Thursday as lower Treasury yields and a softer U.S. dollar helped metals rebound from Wednesday's selloff while traders reassessed U.S.-Iran risk in the Str...
Gold (XAU/USD) Price Forecast: Trendline Failure Signals Deeper Downside Risk
Gold extends its bearish structure after breaking key trendline support, with consolidation below resistance levels signaling continued downside risk toward deeper Fibonacci extension targets.
Gold and silver slide amid dollar strength, but other headwinds are easing – Saxo Bank's Hansen
Gold's break below $4,000 and silver's slide below $60 has soured sentiment in the precious metals market, with the stronger dollar and last week's hawkish FOMC the main short-term headwinds, but othe...
Gold price could struggle through 2026 as it loses safe-haven status to US bonds - BI's McGlone
The bond market has been a significant headwind for the gold market as inflation fears have pushed yields higher in recent weeks, raising the opportunity cost of holding the non-yielding asset.
Gold Steadies Near $4,000 as Traders Weigh Interest-Rate Outlook
Gold steadied after the release of US economic data, as traders slightly pulled back on expectations for interest rate hikes. Suki Cooper, Global Head: Commodities Research at Standard Chartered Bank,...
Gold steadies above $4,000 as Fed hike odds reset markets - Kitco AM Report
Spot gold prices are firmer and spot silver prices are also higher in early U.S. trading Thursday, with bargain hunting emerging after a four-session selloff while the dollar remains near a one-year h...
Gold clings to $4,000/oz after U.S. durable goods drop -4.5% in May
The gold market is hovering around $4,000 per ounce after the latest economic data showed sales of durable goods last month met expectations.The Commerce Department announced Thursday that U.S. durabl...
Spot gold shoots back above $4,000/oz after U.S. weekly jobless claims dip to 215k
Gold prices briefly rose back above $4,000 on Thursday morning following the release of better than expected labor market data after the number of Americans filing new claims for unemployment benefits...
Gold prices struggling as U.S. economy remains resilient and inflation fears cool
Further resilience in the U.S. economy and muted inflation pressures are pulling gold prices lower, with the precious metal continuing to struggle around $4,000 an ounce.
Gold holds below $4,000, silver below $60 — has the shimmer worn off the precious metal rally?
Spot gold held below the $4,000 mark on Thursday, while spot silver traded below the $60 level. Gold is down almost 8% so far this year, while silver has shed more than 20%.
Gold (XAUUSD) & Silver Price Forecast: Gold Breaks $3,980 as Silver Dives to $57 Amid Ceasefire — Bearish Turn?
As the ceasefire remains intact beyond nine weeks amid Iran-Israel tensions, gold found support at $3,987 with bearish structure while silver fell to $57.20. Strong central bank demand and silver's in...
Gold breaks $4,000, silver sinks 6.5% as stronger dollar deepens post-Fed selloff - Kitco PM Report
Spot gold and silver prices were sharply lower after the close on Wednesday, as a firmer U.S. dollar, post-Fed rate repricing, and easing oil-supply fears outweighed residual haven demand tied to the ...
Gold (XAU/USD) Price Forecast: Breakdown Signals Risk of Deeper Correction
Gold broke below long-term trendline support and a key Fibonacci level, increasing the risk of a deeper correction while leaving bulls with important resistance to reclaim.
Gold, silver and bitcoin are getting rocked, and angry investors can blame Kevin Warsh
Gold, silver and bitcoin are all falling to their lowest levels of the year as a strong dollar and fears of interest-rate hikes heap pressure on the “debasement trade.”
Gold's 28% correction is painful, but history suggests the bull market isn't over
The gold market is struggling to hold support at $4,000 an ounce, and although this has been a critical level of focus in recent weeks, analysts say that the current bear-market correction should not ...
ING Cuts Gold and Silver Forecasts as Rising Yields and Stronger Dollar Weigh on Prices
Surging momentum in the U.S. dollar and elevated bond yields are taking their toll on the precious metals market, with gold prices dropping below $4,000 an ounce and hitting a new low for the year.
Gold breaks $4,000 as dollar rally pressures metals
(Kitco NewWire) - Spot gold and silver prices are under heavy pressure in early U.S. trading Wednesday, as a stronger U.S. dollar, renewed Fed-rate repricing and easing oil-supply fears continue to we...
Gold (XAUUSD) & Silver Price Forecast: Ceasefire Holds Amid Iran-Israel Tensions — Gold at $4,085, Silver at $62?
The ongoing US-Iran ceasefire amid Iran-Israel tensions allowed gold and silver to focus on technical levels. Gold retested $4,085 pivot zone while silver traded at $62.05.
Gold, silver sell off as dollar, Fed positioning pressure metals - Kitco AM Report
Spot gold and silver prices are sharply lower in early U.S. trading Tuesday, as post-Fed rate risk, a firmer dollar backdrop and reduced energy-supply fear outweighed residual geopolitical demand. At ...
Gold tests $4,100, silver breaks under $62 as dollar pressure dominates - Kitco PM Report
Spot gold and silver prices are sharply lower after the close Tuesday, as the U.S. dollar held near its strongest levels of the year, post-Fed rate-hike risk stayed in place and the Strait of Hormuz r...
Gold's pullback creates attractive entry as de-dollarization turns structural - KMLM's Prior
Gold's recent correction has created an attractive entry point for investors, even as short-term headwinds continue to pressure prices, according to one portfolio manager.
Tuesday's Final Takeaways: Gold & Silver Slide, Manufacturing Jobs Pressured
Gold and silver see continuing pressure, as do manufacturing jobs highlighted by today's data. Marley Kayden offers insight into her final takeaways from Tuesday's trading session.
China gold imports hit 26-month high in May, up 76% YTD
China's gold imports reached their highest monthly level in over two years in May, with the world's number-one gold market showing a strong appetite for bullion as prices remained 25% below their earl...
BMO cuts gold price forecast as Fed's hawkish shift weighs on precious metals
Gold prices continue to trade near their lows for the year as the Federal Reserve's new hawkish bias takes its toll on the market, with another bank lowering its year-end price forecast.
Deutsche Bank cuts 2026 gold price targets to $4,300/oz for Q3, $4,800/oz in Q4 as investor demand drops
Demand for gold continues to evaporate as investors grow more concerned about the Fed's monetary policy outlook, necessitating a reduction of around 20% to gold price targets for the second half of 20...
Spot gold rises from session lows as flash S&P composite PMI improves to 52.2
The gold market is rising off of its earlier session lows after the latest U.S. data showed the services and manufacturing sectors improving beyond expectations this month.S&P Global reported on Tuesd...
Gold and silver tumble as rate-hike fears hit precious metals
Gold and silver slipped on Tuesday, following global tech stocks lower after rate hike fears spooked markets. Since the outbreak of the U.S.-Iran war on Feb. 28, gold's reputation as a "safe haven" as...
Gold (XAUUSD) & Silver Price Forecast: Gold Retests $4,130 as Silver Falls to $62.94 Amid Ceasefire — Bearish Turn?
Gold and silver traded with mixed signals as the Middle East truce held firm amid Iran-Israel tensions. Gold retested $4,130 support while silver held $62.94.
Gold and silver firmer but Fed hike risk keeps metals capped - Kitco PM Report
Spot gold and silver prices are higher after the close Monday, as crude oil fell on renewed U.S.-Iran negotiation headlines while higher Treasury yields and a firmer dollar kept the post-Fed pressure ...
Gold price will struggle to reach $5,200/oz in 2026 without strong ETF inflows – Morgan Stanley
Without a meaningful rebound in ETF inflows, gold will have trouble achieving the bullish target of $5,200 per ounce in the second half of 2026, according to commodity strategists at Morgan Stanley.“W...
Chris Vermeulen: Gold, Silver & NDX Now Facing "Do or Die" Moments
Many assets are experiencing a "do or die" moment across Wall Street, argues Chris Vermeulen of @TheTechnicalTraders. Gold and silver at major support levels, paired with the U.S. dollar tapping key r...
