iShares Gold Trust IAU
iShares Gold Trust Price Chart
IAU Key Statistics
IAU — bull case vs bear case
- A 0.25% expense ratio is a recurring annual cost that compounds against returns versus the cheapest index funds.
- Commodity funds pay no dividend and can move sharply with supply, demand and the dollar.
- All ETFs carry market risk — the price can fall, and past performance does not predict future results.
- A large, established fund ($71.46B AUM) means deep liquidity and tight bid-ask spreads.
- Trades all day like a stock, with transparent holdings and no minimum investment.
About iShares Gold Trust
The Trust seeks to reflect such performance before payment of the Trust’s expenses and liabilities. It is not actively managed. The Trust does not engage in any activities designed to obtain a profit from, or to ameliorate losses caused by, changes in the price of gold. The advisor intends to constitute a simple and cost-effective means of making an investment similar to an investment in gold. An investment in physical gold requires expensive and sometimes complicated arrangements in connection with the assay, transportation, warehousing and insurance of the metal.
This page tracks IAU's live price, holdings, expense ratio and returns, refreshed daily. For how we source market data, see our methodology.
IAU ETF FAQ
What does IAU hold?
iShares Gold Trust (IAU) holds a diversified basket tracking its target index. See the holdings and sector breakdown above.
What is the IAU expense ratio?
The iShares Gold Trust expense ratio is 0.25% per year — that is about $25.00 annually on a $10,000 investment.
Is IAU a good investment?
Whether IAU suits you depends on your goals, time horizon and risk tolerance. Weigh the bull case and bear case above, the cost, and how it fits your overall portfolio. Nothing here is financial advice.
Does IAU pay dividends?
iShares Gold Trust may distribute any income its holdings generate; check the issuer page for the latest distribution yield.
What index does IAU track?
iShares Gold Trust is a commodity ETF from iShares. Its objective and benchmark index are detailed in the fund prospectus on the issuer's site.
ETF data is for information only and may be delayed. Nothing here is investment advice or a recommendation to buy or sell IAU. Markets are volatile and investing carries risk — always do your own research and read the fund prospectus.