iShares Gold Strategy ETF (IAUF)

BATS: IAUF · IEX Real-Time Price · USD
61.02
+0.02 (0.03%)
At close: Jul 2, 2024, 3:47 PM
61.20
+0.17 (0.29%)
After-hours: Jul 2, 2024, 8:00 PM EDT
0.03%
Assets $42.79M
Expense Ratio 0.25%
PE Ratio 12.11
Shares Out 700,000
Dividend (ttm) $7.17
Dividend Yield 11.75%
Ex-Dividend Date Dec 20, 2023
Payout Ratio 142.25%
1-Year Return +5.72%
Volume 7,497
Open 61.05
Previous Close 61.00
Day's Range 60.93 - 61.26
52-Week Low 52.16
52-Week High 64.00
Beta 0.07
Holdings 95
Inception Date Jun 6, 2018

About IAUF

Fund Home Page

The iShares Gold Strategy ETF (IAUF) is an exchange-traded fund that is based on the Bloomberg Composite Gold index. The fund follows an index that provides exposure to the price performance of gold by holding gold futures and gold ETPs. IAUF was launched on Jun 6, 2018 and is issued by BlackRock.

Asset Class Commodity
Category Commodities Focused
Stock Exchange BATS
Ticker Symbol IAUF
ETF Provider BlackRock
Index Tracked Bloomberg Composite Gold Index

Top 10 Holdings

116.42% of assets
Name Symbol Weight
Gold 100 Oz Aug 24 n/a 74.66%
iShares Gold Trust IAU 23.72%
CASH COLLATERAL USD SGAFT n/a 3.58%
United States Treasury Bills 0% B 0 09.05.24 2.88%
Keurig Dr Pepper Inc 144A n/a 2.56%
United States Treasury Bills 0% B 0 07.02.24 2.33%
United States Treasury Bills 0% B 0 10.17.24 2.29%
BlackRock Cash Funds Treasury SL Agency XTSLA 1.77%
Ionic Funding Llc Series Iii n/a 1.39%
Natixis New York Branch 6.03% n/a 1.23%
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Dividends

Ex-Dividend Amount Pay Date
Dec 20, 2023 $7.16746 Dec 27, 2023
Dec 13, 2022 $0.48304 Dec 19, 2022
Dec 14, 2020 $4.47063 Dec 18, 2020
Dec 16, 2019 $5.25999 Dec 20, 2019
Dec 18, 2018 $0.37443 Dec 24, 2018
Full Dividend History

News

Gold Shines So Far in 2024 as Central Banks Invest Heavily

Gold has been one of the best-performing global assets of 2024, with central banks driving significant demand.

8 hours ago - Investopedia

Gold, Silver, Platinum Forecasts – Gold Pulls Back Despite Powell's Comments

Fed Chair's dovish comments did not provide support to gold and silver markets.

10 hours ago - FXEmpire

JOLTs Job Openings Rise To 8.14 Million, Exceeding Analyst Expectations

Earlier, Fed Chair Powell noted that prices were showing disinflation trend.

13 hours ago - FXEmpire

Gold, Silver, Platinum Forecasts – Gold Is Mostly Flat As Traders Wait For Catalysts

Gold needs additional positive catalysts to climb above the $2350 level.

1 day ago - FXEmpire

ISM Manufacturing PMI Drops To 48.5, Missing Analyst Expectations

The manufacturing sector contracted for the third consecutive month.

1 day ago - FXEmpire

Central banks grew their gold reserves in 2023 as analysts see potential price surge

A report released by the World Gold Council in June found that central banks added the second most gold reserves on record in 2023 as analysts see a potential price surge.

1 day ago - Fox Business

This Is Not A Time For Gold To Shine

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4 days ago - Forbes

Gold, Silver, Platinum Forecasts – All On-Track for Third Quarterly Gain

Gold steadied following a key U.S. inflation report that aligned with expectations, increasing hopes for a Federal Reserve rate cut by September.

4 days ago - FXEmpire

Gold, Silver, Platinum Forecasts – All On-Track for Quarterly Gains

Gold steadied following a key U.S. inflation report that aligned with expectations, increasing hopes for a Federal Reserve rate cut by September.

4 days ago - FXEmpire

Gold, Silver, Platinum Forecasts – XAU, XAG Rise Amid Weaker Dollar, while Profit-Takers Hit XPT

Silver prices were higher on Thursday, bolstered by a weaker dollar and economic data highlighting reduced economic momentum.

5 days ago - FXEmpire

Gold, Silver, Platinum Forecasts – Platinum Bucks Bearish Trend with More Than 3% Gain

Platinum prices rise sharply, unaffected by the broader decline in precious metals or the stronger U.S. dollar.

6 days ago - FXEmpire

Gold, Silver, Platinum Forecasts – Metals Tumble on Strong Dollar, Rising Yields

Upcoming U.S. economic data may affect rate expectations, with possible Fed cuts likely boosting gold, silver, and platinum prices in the near term.

7 days ago - FXEmpire

US Dollar (DXY) Index News: Greenback Strengthens after Fed Member Signals No Immediate Rate Cuts

Given the current sentiment and the anticipation of crucial economic data, the outlook for the U.S. Dollar Index remains bullish.

7 days ago - FXEmpire

Gold, Silver, Platinum Forecasts – Weak Dollar Providing Precious Metal Support

Gold prices rose on Monday due to a weaker dollar, with investors awaiting U.S. inflation data and the 50-day moving average as key resistance.

8 days ago - FXEmpire

Gold, Silver, Platinum Forecasts – Gold Dives 1.5% As Dollar Tests New Highs

The better-than-expected U.S. PMI reports put significant pressure on precious metals markets.

11 days ago - FXEmpire

Composite PMI Rises To 54.6 In June, Exceeding Analyst Expectations

Business activity is rising in both manufacturing and services sectors.

11 days ago - FXEmpire

Gold Regains Luster as Investors Eye Rate Cut—Watch These Key Price Levels

Gold remains in focus on Friday after climbing more than 1% yesterday to a two-week high, as recent lackluster economic data has boosted hopes among investors that the Federal Reserve will be in a pos...

11 days ago - Investopedia

Gold, Silver, Platinum Forecasts – Gold Climbs Above $2350 Amid Rising Demand For Precious Metals

Gold markets gained upside momentum despite rising Treasury yields.

12 days ago - FXEmpire

Gold and silver futures on track to finish at two-week highs

Gold and silver futures climbed Thursday, with prices for both metals headed for their highest settlements in two weeks, as U.S. economic data raised prospects for Federal Reserve interest-rate cuts l...

12 days ago - Market Watch

Gold Rises 1%; Accenture Shares Surge After Q3 Results

U.S. stocks traded mostly higher midway through trading, with the Dow Jones gaining over 50 points on Thursday.

12 days ago - Benzinga

Gold, Silver, Platinum Forecasts – Gold Is Flat Amid Lack Of Catalysts

Silver and platinum markets are moving higher in quiet trading.

13 days ago - FXEmpire

Gold At $3000/Oz In Sight As Central Banks Continue To Buy

Gold's rise towards a price of $3000 an ounce was derailed last month after reports that China's central bank had stopped buying but other central banks seem likely to pick up the slack.

13 days ago - Forbes

Supply constraints, demand growth are bullish for both sides of the gold:silver ratio – CME Group's Norland

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14 days ago - Kitco

Stock Markets Recap: US Tech Stock Frenzy Sets Up Positive Tuesday Asian Session

Nasdaq extends winning streak to six sessions. While the Asian futures market signals a positive open, the RBA and China are in focus on Tuesday.

15 days ago - FXEmpire

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