iShares Gold Trust (IAU)

NYSEARCA: IAU · Real-Time Price · USD
63.44
-0.14 (-0.22%)
At close: Aug 25, 2025, 4:00 PM
63.19
-0.25 (-0.39%)
After-hours: Aug 25, 2025, 8:00 PM EDT
-0.22%
Assets$48.47B
Expense Ratio0.25%
PE Ratio5.53
Shares Out771.15M
Dividend (ttm)n/a
Dividend Yieldn/a
Ex-Dividend Daten/a
Payout Frequencyn/a
Payout Ration/a
Volume2,224,893
Open63.41
Previous Close63.58
Day's Range63.40 - 63.63
52-Week Low46.72
52-Week High65.00
Beta0.08
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

Performance

IAU had a total return of 33.76% in the past year, including dividends. Since the fund's inception, the average annual return has been 10.24%.

News

Gold price is well-supported despite easing geopolitical uncertainty - SocGen

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...

13 hours ago - Kitco

Gold (XAUUSD), Silver, Platinum Forecasts – Gold Moves Higher As Traders Ignore Dollar's Rebound

Rising Treasury yields did not put pressure on gold markets.

Other symbols: AAAUDGPGLDGLDMOUNZUGL
14 hours ago - FXEmpire

Gold near steady in quieter summertime trading

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...

16 hours ago - Kitco

Sustained dollar weakness will boost gold price, silver faces weaker futures positioning and solar demand – Heraeus

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.

16 hours ago - Kitco

Gold Price Outlook – Gold Drifts Lower in Early Hours of Monday Trading

Gold continues to see a bit of noise, but a short-term pullback is what we are seeing in the early hours of Monday. At this point, the market is still bullish but is also a touch thin.

17 hours ago - FXEmpire

Gold price holding firm as U.S. new home sales fall 0.6% in July

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...

17 hours ago - Kitco

Gold, silver see mild corrective price pullbacks

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 (XAUUSD) Price Forecast: Bulls Hold the Line Above 50-Day Moving Average

XAU/USD consolidates as dollar strength caps gains. All eyes now on core PCE data to shape the next gold price forecast and Fed rate expectations.

19 hours ago - FXEmpire

Gold market analysis for August 25 - 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...

20 hours ago - Kitco

Gold Price: How Rupee vs Dollar Moves Drive The Precious Metal in India

Gold in India depends on USD/INR as much as global bullion. With the rupee likely to weaken, XAU/INR could hit ₹10 lakh/10g by 2025.

21 hours ago - FXEmpire

Gold (XAUUSD) & Silver Price Forecast: Powell's Dovish Tone Fuels Precious Metals Outlook

Gold hovers near $3,350 while silver steadies at $38.82. Powell's dovish tone boosts Fed cut bets, keeping precious metals supported despite dollar strength.

Other symbols: AAAUDGPGLDGLDMOUNZUGL
23 hours ago - FXEmpire

Gold (XAUUSD) and Silver Rally After Powell's Speech as Markets Price In Rate Cuts

Gold and silver are gaining momentum after Powell's dovish Jackson Hole speech, with stagflation fears, labour market weakness, and a falling US dollar supporting bullish technical setups in both meta...

Other symbols: AAAUDGPGLDGLDMOUNZUGL
1 day ago - FXEmpire

Gold (XAUUSD) Price Forecast: PCE and Jobless Claims Set the Tone for Gold Traders

Gold traders eye PCE and jobless claims as Fed shifts focus. Key data this week could drive the next move in the gold market.

2 days ago - FXEmpire

Silver (XAG) Forecast: Dollar Breakdown and Powell Pivot Ignite Silver Rally Toward 14-Year High

Silver holds gains after crossing its 50-day moving average. Fed's dovish tilt and dollar weakness boost silver outlook toward $39.53 resistance.

Other symbols: AAAUDGPGLDGLDMOUNZUGL
2 days ago - FXEmpire

Gold (XAUUSD): Gold Surges Past 50-Day MA as Powell Signals Rate Cut Readiness

Gold prices rally as Powell signals potential Fed rate cuts. Break above 50-day MA boosts gold price forecast amid weakening dollar and falling yields.

2 days ago - FXEmpire

Why gold prices could be headed for a pullback

With gold near all-time highs, one market expert warns it may be acting more like a risk asset than a safe haven. Transcript: CAROLINE WOODS: Well, if you're expecting this day of reckoning for live c...

2 days ago - The Street

Gold price gains as Powell signals rate cuts, but inflation risk clouds outlook

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...

3 days ago - Kitco

A New Way to Trade Gold

Abaxx Technologies CEO Josh Crumb says President Donald Trump's tariffs on some gold bars were good for their business. He says physical demand for gold from Singapore and Asia is high.

3 days ago - Bloomberg Markets and Finance

Gold (XAU/USD) Price Forecast: Climbs to Nine-Day High, Eyes $3,409 Swing Target

Gold reached a nine-day high, confirming a small wedge breakout. Traders are watching $3,409 and $3,439 as key resistance levels for the next bullish move.

3 days ago - FXEmpire

Wall Street, Main Street bullish on gold as Powell opens door to September rate cut

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...

3 days ago - Kitco

Gold ETFs gain momentum as investors seek safe-haven hedge

Gold has long been regarded as a traditional safe-haven investment, offering protection in times of uncertainty and market volatility. This year, the precious metal has once again demonstrated its res...

3 days ago - Invezz

Gold (XAUUSD), Silver, Platinum Forecasts – Gold Tests Weekly Highs As Dollar Retreats

Powell's comments in Jackson Hole provided significant support to precious metals.

Other symbols: AAAUDGPGLDGLDMOUNZUGL
3 days ago - FXEmpire

The new gold play as investors look to hedge against risk, volatility

Gold has hit a string of record highs this year as investors looked to hedge concerns around uncertainty and volatility. That's led to continued high inflows into gold ETFs, which present many investo...

3 days ago - CNBC

Gold Price Outlook – Gold Continues to Sit Near 50 Day EMA

The gold market continues to see a magnet in the form of the 50 Day EMA, as we continue to wait for volume to return from the vacation season, and a bit of help in the form of the Federal Reserve.

3 days ago - FXEmpire

Gold prices jump as Powell says policy adjustment may be warranted

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...

3 days ago - Kitco