iShares Gold Trust (IAU)

NYSEARCA: IAU · Real-Time Price · USD
79.14
-0.14 (-0.18%)
Dec 5, 2025, 4:00 PM EST - Market closed
-0.18%
Assets $65.79B
Expense Ratio 0.25%
PE Ratio 5.53
Shares Out 828.70M
Dividend (ttm) n/a
Dividend Yield n/a
Ex-Dividend Date n/a
Payout Ratio n/a
1-Year Return +58.15%
Volume 6,559,382
Open 79.70
Previous Close 79.28
Day's Range 79.08 - 80.22
52-Week Low 48.83
52-Week High 82.55
Beta 0.15
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

Silver's still on fire: Can gold keep up?

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...

4 hours ago - Kitco

Wall Street's gold sentiment balanced between bullish and neutral, Main Street maintains bullish bets ahead of final Fed meeting

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.

5 hours ago - Kitco

Gold (XAU/USD) Price Forecast: Third-Highest Weekly Close Ever – Momentum Still Missing

Gold triggered a four-day bullish breakout above $4,241 Friday and printed a $4,259 high before sellers forced a sharp reversal, leaving price near the day's low and the breakout unconfirmed while sti...

5 hours ago - FXEmpire

Fed decision looms as gold builds a new base at $4,200

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

There's trouble ahead for stocks and gold, according to these indicators

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8 hours ago - Market Watch

‘Gold Rush' star says Washington has ‘zero interest' in fixing debt or fueling gold boom

Parker Schnabel said the shift isn't temporary — it's the beginning of a long-term structural trend.

8 hours ago - New York Post

Gold (XAUUSD), Silver, Platinum Forecasts – Silver Rebounds And Tests Historic Highs

Silver traders have quickly bought the dip.

Other symbols: AAAUDGPGLDGLDMOUNZUGL
10 hours ago - FXEmpire

Gold Weekly Price Outlook – Gold Sideways for the Week

Gold traded in a choppy, consolidative range this week, holding just above $4,200. The market appears to be stabilizing after a steep rally, with $3,950 acting as key support and upside targets extend...

10 hours ago - FXEmpire

‘Soon, all commodity charts will look like gold.' BofA's Hartnett goes bullish on commodities.

Inflationary growth and political populism are a recipe for commodity price strength says Michael Hartnett

12 hours ago - Market Watch

Gold pricing holding its ground as outdated PCE shows annual inflation holding at 2.8%

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...

12 hours ago - Kitco

Gold Price Outlook – Gold Continues to See Positive Moves

Gold traded slightly higher on Friday, holding above $4,200 as the market works through earlier bubble-like momentum. Sideways action and modest pullbacks appear constructive, with key support at $4,0...

12 hours ago - FXEmpire

Modest price gains in gold; silver solidly up and near record high

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...

14 hours ago - Kitco

Gold market analysis for December 5 - 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...

14 hours ago - Kitco

Gold News: Gold Analysis Shows Bulls Defending $4192.36 Ahead of PCE and FOMC

Gold price holds above $4192.36 as traders await hot PCE inflation and the FOMC outlook, with a potential gold rally forming if bulls target $4264.70 next.

15 hours ago - FXEmpire

Gold (XAUUSD) & Silver Price Forecast: Metals Hold Gains as Rate-Cut Bets Hit 85%

Gold and silver steady as traders await the PCE report and an 85% Fed rate-cut probability. Safe-haven demand persists amid geopolitical tension and muted dollar strength.

Other symbols: AAAUDGPGLDGLDMOUNZUGL
19 hours ago - FXEmpire

Gold Falls as Investors Focus on Fed Rate Decision

Spot gold fell. The latest U.S. jobs data did little to sway expectations of a Fed rate cut next week, the ANZ Research said.

1 day ago - WSJ

The stock market is verging on a holiday breakout — taking gold and silver with it

If positive seasonality kicks in, investors can expect all-time highs before year-end.

1 day ago - Market Watch

Gold (XAUUSD) and Silver Technical Analysis: Fed Pivot Signals Further Upside

Gold and silver prices are gaining bullish momentum as weak jobs data and Fed rate cut expectations drive safe-haven demand.

Other symbols: AAAUDGPGLDGLDMOUNZUGL
1 day ago - FXEmpire

Gold (XAU/USD) Price Forecast: Low-Volatility Range Holds – 10-Day Test Sets Up Break

Gold extended its five-day sideways range Thursday with muted volatility, but buyers defended a key $4,175 low exactly where the rising 10-day average and trendline now converge—mirroring the quiet si...

1 day ago - FXEmpire

Gold News: Key Retracement Holds While Traders Eye PCE for Gold Price Future Moves

Gold holds above $4133.95 as traders await PCE data. Fed rate cut odds near 90% support prices despite rising yields.

1 day ago - FXEmpire

‘Doom loop' scenario of slowing global growth in 2026 could see USD, 10-yr yields fall as gold net positioning materially increases – WGC

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), Silver, Platinum Forecasts – Silver Retreats From Historic Highs

Silver markets are down by 2.4% as traders take profits after the strong rally.

Other symbols: AAAUDGPGLDGLDMOUNZUGL
1 day ago - FXEmpire

Gold firmer, silver lower after upbeat weekly U.S. jobless claims report

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

Metals Shine Ahead of the Fed's Expected Cut

Silver is on track to be 2025's best performing major CFD.

Other symbols: AAAUDGPGLDGLDMOUNZUGL
1 day ago - FXEmpire

Gold up to $4,400, silver down to mid-$40s, but PGMs will lead the pack in 2026 – TD Securities

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