IAU — iShares Gold Trust
iShares Gold Trust (ticker: IAU) is a commodity ETF issued by BlackRock, Inc. tracking LBMA Gold Price PM ($/ozt). It was launched on 2005-01-21.
About IAU
The iShares Gold Trust (IAU) is a commodity ETF that provides investors with exposure to the price of gold. The fund holds physical gold in a trust and aims to reflect the performance of the LBMA Gold Price PM ($/ozt).
Investors might consider IAU for direct exposure to gold prices within a portfolio. It is designed for those seeking a convenient and liquid way to invest in the precious metal without directly owning physical gold.
- Tracks the LBMA Gold Price PM ($/ozt).
- Holds 1 physical gold asset.
- Expense ratio: 0.25%.
- AUM: $61.60B.
- Issuer: BlackRock, Inc.
Returns (Total Return)
| Period | Return |
|---|---|
| 1 Day | 1.00% |
| 1 Week | 0.00% |
| 1 Month | -3.20% |
| 3 Months | -13.61% |
| 6 Months | -8.69% |
| YTD | -4.51% |
| 1 Year | 23.98% |
| 3 Years | 112.59% |
| 5 Years | 125.12% |
| 10 Years | — |
| Since Inception | — |
Top Holdings
| # | Security | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NA | NA | — |
| 2 | NA | NA | — |
| 3 | NA | NA | — |
| 4 | NA | NA | — |
| 5 | NA | NA | — |
| 6 | NA | NA | — |
| 7 | NA | NA | — |
| 8 | NA | NA | — |
| 9 | NA | NA | — |
| 10 | NA | NA | — |
Fund Profile
| Issuer | BlackRock, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Brand | iShares |
| Asset Class | commodity |
| Strategy | Vanilla |
| Structure | Grantor Trust |
| Category | Precious Metals |
| Segment | Commodities: Precious Metals Gold |
| Index Tracked | LBMA Gold Price PM ($/ozt) |
| Inception Date | 2005-01-21 |
| Tax on Distributions | Return of Capital |
Quick Facts
| Ticker | IAU |
|---|---|
| Full Name | iShares Gold Trust |
| Issuer | BlackRock, Inc. |
| Asset Class | commodity |
| Expense Ratio | 0.00% |
| AUM | $61.60B |
| Inception | 2005-01-21 |
| Index Tracked | LBMA Gold Price PM ($/ozt) |
Frequently Asked Questions
What does IAU track?
IAU (iShares Gold Trust) tracks LBMA Gold Price PM ($/ozt), a commodity benchmark.
What is the expense ratio of IAU?
IAU has an expense ratio of 0.00% per year.
What is the AUM of IAU?
IAU has approximately $61.60B in assets under management.
Does IAU pay a dividend?
IAU distributes income according to its prospectus (Return of Capital tax treatment). Check the dividend history tab for ex-dividend dates and yield.
Who issues IAU?
IAU is issued by BlackRock, Inc. under the iShares brand, launched on 2005-01-21.
Open the interactive IAU dashboard for charts, historical fund flows, holdings breakdown and seasonality patterns.