iShares Gold Trust (IAU)

NYSEARCA: IAU · Real-Time Price · USD
62.59
+0.47 (0.76%)
At close: May 21, 2025, 4:00 PM
62.57
-0.02 (-0.03%)
After-hours: May 21, 2025, 7:06 PM EDT
0.76%
Assets $44.77B
Expense Ratio 0.25%
PE Ratio -37.79
Shares Out 745.75M
Dividend (ttm) n/a
Dividend Yield n/a
Ex-Dividend Date n/a
Payout Ratio n/a
1-Year Return +36.39%
Volume 11,386,373
Open 62.31
Previous Close 62.12
Day's Range 62.13 - 62.71
52-Week Low 43.24
52-Week High 64.98
Beta 0.13
Holdings 1
Inception Date Jan 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

News

Gold Price Forecast: XAUUSD Builds Momentum Towards Critical Breakout Zone

A rising trend and confirmed reversals suggest gold may test $3,375, positioning it for a renewed breakout and possible record weekly closing price.

2 hours ago - FXEmpire

China gold demand returns with a vengeance as bullion purchases support stability while fueling de-dollarization

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.

3 hours ago - Kitco

The unwinding yen carry trade could crater Treasuries, drive gold prices to new record highs

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...

6 hours ago - Kitco

Gold, Silver, Platinum Forecasts – Bullish Momentum Builds on Dollar Weakness and Surging Deficit Fears

Gold, silver, and platinum rally as dollar weakness, rising yields, and deficit fears fuel safe-haven demand. Breakouts loom across all three metals.

Other symbols: AAAUDGPGLDGLDMOUNZUGL
6 hours ago - FXEmpire

Safe-haven buying puts gold bulls back in business

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...

6 hours ago - Kitco

Gold demand surges in Q1 as central banks and investors return to the market, says WGC's Joseph Cavatoni

Jeremy Szafron joins Kitco News as an anchor and producer from Kitco's Vancouver bureau.  Jeremy is a seasoned journalist with a diverse background covering entertainment, current affairs and finance.

7 hours ago - Kitco

U.S. debt concerns following Moody's downgrade push gold prices above $3,300

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...

8 hours ago - Kitco

Gold Price Outlook – Gold Continues to See Noisy Trading

The gold market continues to see a lot of noise as we are trying to break higher, and are obviously in a longer-term uptrend, but at the same time, we have seen a bit of trouble in this past 12 hours ...

9 hours ago - FXEmpire

Gold price rallies on steady safe-haven demand

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...

10 hours ago - Kitco

Gold market analysis for May 21 - 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...

11 hours ago - Kitco

Gold (XAUUSD) Price Forecast: Breakout Above $3,310.48 Could Target $3,435.06 and $3,500.20

Gold prices test $3,310.48 as deficit worries and a weaker dollar fuel safe-haven demand. A breakout could push XAU/USD toward $3,500.20.

11 hours ago - FXEmpire

Gold, Copper, And Discipline: Newmont's Winning Trident

Newmont is strategically positioned in gold and copper, boasting high operating margins, record cash flow, and a robust financial structure. The integration of Newcrest enhances scale and asset qualit...

12 hours ago - Seeking Alpha

Gold (XAUUSD) & Silver Price Forecast: XAU Clears $3,300, XAG Eyes Breakout Above $33.23

Gold climbs past $3,300 as Fed rate cut bets grow; silver nears key $33.23 breakout amid safe-haven flows and market volatility.

Other symbols: AAAUDGPGLDGLDMOUNZUGL
15 hours ago - FXEmpire

Markets in 3 Minutes: Gold's Exceptional Run May Be Over

Ven Ram, Anna Edwards and Guy Johnson break down today's key themes for analysis and investors on “The Opening Trade.” -------- More on Bloomberg Television and Markets Like this video?

16 hours ago - Bloomberg Markets and Finance

Gold (XAUUSD) and Silver (XAGUSD) Rebound from Key Support as US Dollar Weakens

Gold (XAUUSD) and silver (XAGUSD) prices rebound from their respective support levels and prepare for the next surge.

Other symbols: AAAUDGPGLDGLDMOUNZUGL
20 hours ago - FXEmpire

Gold Steady, Supported by Lingering U.S. Fiscal-Deficit Concerns

Gold was steady in the early Asian session, supported by lingering U.S. fiscal-deficit concerns.

23 hours ago - WSJ

Gold Price Forecast: XAUUSD Breaks Resistance, Eyes Further Upside Toward $3,375

A successful retest of trend support and a breakout above short-term resistance suggests gold may resume its uptrend, eyeing the $3,375 convergence zone next.

1 day ago - FXEmpire

Gold prices: Higher highs are coming with a limited downside, strategist says

Gold prices (GC=F) are rising as the US Dollar (DX=F) weakens. RJO Futures senior market strategist Robert Haberkorn joins Wealth with Allie Canal to argue that gold should be part of all investors' p...

1 day ago - Yahoo Finance

The politics of Trump's tax bill, investing in gold, how to keep saving for retirement

Wealth anchor Allie Canal breaks down the latest tools to help you build wealth for May 20, 2025. Allie speaks with the president of the Tax Foundation about how some parts of Trump's tax bill put pol...

1 day ago - Yahoo Finance

Gold, Silver, Platinum Forecasts – Breakouts Signal Fresh Upside as Geopolitical Risks Persist

Gold, silver, and platinum surge on dollar weakness and rising geopolitical risks. Bullish setups hint at extended rallies across the metals complex.

Other symbols: AAAUDGPGLDGLDMOUNZUGL
1 day ago - FXEmpire

Gold, silver rally on better safe-haven demand

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...

1 day ago - Kitco

ECB highlights gold's increasing risks, analysts say threat is overstated

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...

1 day ago - Kitco

Gold has a role to play, but it cannot be investors' sole diversifier – JP Morgan's Hussien

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.

1 day ago - Kitco

Gold (XAUUSD) Price Outlook – Gold Continues to Find Buyers on Dips

The gold market continues to find buyers on dips, as we see more choppiness than anything else. At this point, the markets will continue to look bullish, but at this point, we are working off the frot...

1 day ago - FXEmpire

Markets Steady Post-Moody's Downgrade, HD Earnings and Gold Bounces Back

Equity futures are holding steady despite Monday's credit rating downgrade from Moody's. Kevin Green attributes the market resilience to attractive yields and continued foreign buying interest.

1 day ago - Schwab Network
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