IAU — iShares Gold Trust
iShares Gold Trust (ticker: IAU) is a commodity ETF issued by BlackRock, Inc. tracking LBMA Gold Price PM ($/ozt). It was launched on 2005-01-21.
About IAU
The iShares Gold Trust (IAU) is a commodity ETF that provides exposure to the price of gold. The fund holds physical gold in a trust and aims to reflect the performance of the LBMA Gold Price PM ($/ozt).
Investors might consider IAU for portfolio diversification, as a hedge against inflation, or to gain exposure to the gold market without directly purchasing and storing the physical asset.
- Tracks the LBMA Gold Price PM ($/ozt).
- Holds 2 physical gold holdings.
- Expense ratio of 0.25%.
- Total AUM of $69.92B.
- Launched on January 21, 2005.
Returns (Total Return)
| Period | Return |
|---|---|
| 1 Day | -0.98% |
| 1 Week | -0.17% |
| 1 Month | -3.61% |
| 3 Months | -12.85% |
| 6 Months | 5.50% |
| YTD | 2.98% |
| 1 Year | 32.20% |
| 3 Years | 126.29% |
| 5 Years | 134.54% |
| 10 Years | — |
| Since Inception | — |
Top Holdings
| # | Security | Symbol | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NA | NA | — |
| 2 | NA | NA | — |
| 3 | NA | NA | — |
| 4 | NA | NA | — |
| 5 | NA | NA | — |
| 6 | NA | NA | — |
| 7 | NA | NA | — |
| 8 | NA | NA | — |
| 9 | NA | NA | — |
| 10 | NA | NA | — |
Fund Profile
| Issuer | BlackRock, Inc. |
|---|---|
| Brand | iShares |
| Asset Class | commodity |
| Strategy | Vanilla |
| Structure | Grantor Trust |
| Category | Precious Metals |
| Segment | Commodities: Precious Metals Gold |
| Index Tracked | LBMA Gold Price PM ($/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 | $68.43B |
| Inception | 2005-01-21 |
| Index Tracked | LBMA Gold Price PM ($/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 $68.43B 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.