iShares Gold Trust (IAU) seeks to reflect generally the performance of the price of gold. IAU is not an investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, and therefore is not subject to the same regulatory requirements as mutual funds or ETFs registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940. The Trust is not a commodity pool for purposes of the Commodity Exchange Act. Before making an investment decision, you should carefully consider the risk factors and other information included in the prospectus.
IAU ETF Review
- Exposure to the day-to-day movement of the price of gold bullion
- Convenient, cost-effective access to physical gold
- Use to diversify your portfolio and help protect against inflation
| Manager | BlackRock |
| Ticker | IAU |
| Risk | N/A |
| Inception | 2005-01-21 |
| MER | 0.25% |
| AUM | $28,365,329,426 |
| Holdings | 1 |
| Beta | 0.16 |
| P/E | N/A |
| Dividend | N/A |
| Yield | N/A |
| Distributions | N/A |
IAU Performance
Quickly compare IAU to other investments focused on gold bullion by fees, performance, yield, and other metrics to decide which ETF fits in your portfolio.
| Manager | ETF | Inception | MER | AUM | Holdings | Beta | P/E | Yield | Distributions | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | 10Y | 15Y |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | SGOL | 2009-09-09 | 0.17% | $2,582,221,218 | 1 | 0.16 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 11.66% | 9.22% | 11.13% | 5.25% | N/A |
 | IAU | 2005-01-21 | 0.25% | $28,365,329,426 | 1 | 0.16 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 11.58% | 9.13% | 11.04% | 5.27% | 5.74% |
| IAUF | 2018-06-06 | 0.25% | $48,894,631 | 1 | 0.20 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 11.86% | 8.19% | 10.02% | N/A | N/A |
| IAUM | 2021-06-15 | 0.07% | $931,025,618 | 1 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 11.78% | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
 | AAAU | 2018-07-26 | 0.18% | $576,500,000 | 1 | 0.16 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 11.67% | 9.21% | 11.12% | N/A | N/A |
 | BAR | 2017-08-23 | 0.1749% | $1,000,000,000 | 1 | 0.16 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 11.66% | 9.21% | 11.13% | N/A | N/A |
 | PHYS | 2010-02-25 | 0.41% | $6,241,615,967 | 1 | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | 11.90% | 8.86% | 10.61% | 4.95% | N/A |
 | GLD | 2004-11-18 | 0.40% | $54,793,020,000 | 1 | 0.16 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 11.41% | 8.97% | 10.88% | 5.12% | 5.64% |
| GLDM | 2018-06-25 | 0.10% | $5,878,620,000 | 1 | 0.16 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 11.74% | 9.27% | 11.16% | N/A | N/A |
| SPY | 1993-01-22 | 0.0945% | $527,502,290,000 | 503 | 1.00 | 25.85 | 1.28% | Quarterly | 29.71% | 11.40% | 14.96% | 12.86% | 15.52% |
 | OUNZ | 2014-05-16 | 0.25% | $744,950,000 | 1 | 0.16 | N/A | N/A | N/A | 11.94% | 8.90% | 11.07% | N/A | N/A |
IAU vs GLD
IAU is the superior performing and less expensive ETF than GLD which is older and more popular. Both investments have the same diversification and volatility.
IAU vs IAUM
IAUM is the superior performing and less expensive ETF than IAU which is older and more popular. Both investments have the same diversification and volatility.
IAU vs GLDM
GLDM is the superior performing and less expensive ETF than IAU which is older and more popular. Both investments have the same diversification and volatility.
IAU vs SGOL
IAU is the superior performing, older and more popular ETF than SGOL which is less expensive. Both investments have the same diversification and volatility.
IAU vs PHYS
IAU is the superior performing, less expensive, older and more popular ETF than PHYS. Both investments have the same diversification and volatility.
IAU vs SPY
SPY is the superior performing, older, less expensive, more popular, more diversified and higher-yielding ETF than IAU which is less volatile. Both investments have the same diversification and volatility. Gold
IAU vs AAAU
AAAU is the superior performing and less expensive ETF than IAU which is older and more popular. Both investments have the same diversification and volatility.
Conclusion
iShares Gold Trust (IAU) is a long-term investment to gain exposure to gold. IAU is a convenient way to invest in gold bullion that has historically been considered a hedge against inflation. Gold is often included in investment portfolios during times of economic uncertainty or geopolitical instability, investors often flock to gold as a safe haven asset. Including gold in a portfolio can help diversify risk. Gold’s price movements often have a low correlation with those of stocks and bonds, meaning that it may perform differently under different market conditions. This diversification can help reduce overall portfolio volatility.
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