BARvsIAUETF Comparison
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The ETFs GraniteShares Gold Trust ETF (BAR) and iShares Gold Trust ETF (IAU) track the LBMA London Gold Market Fixing Price PM Index - USD and belong to the same industry segment: Gold. BAR is less expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.1749%, versus 0.25% for IAU. BAR is up 9.96% year-to-date (YTD) with +$121K in YTD flows. IAU performs worse with 7.63% YTD performance, and -$2.31B in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of BAR and IAU below, and assess how they stack up in performance, liquidity, risk, exposure, holdings, and more, helping you select the best ETF for your investments.
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BAR vs IAU performance and flow charts
Performance
Cumulative Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of 04/01/2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
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| Perf. | BAR IAU | -10.83%-12.71% | +8.82%+6.51% | +9.96%+7.63% | +50.97%+48.34% | +137.72%+132.20% | +172.19%+165.55% |
| Flows | BAR IAU | -$20M-$3.23B | +$121K-$2.31B | +$121K-$2.31B | +$50M+$5.81B | -$291M+$6.07B | -$469M+$3.51B |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | BAR IAU | +38.55%+38.62% | +25.87%+25.94% | +18.43%+18.44% | +17.14%+16.93% |
| Max drawdown | BAR IAU | -18.37%-18.38% | -18.37%-18.38% | -18.37%-18.38% | -20.22%-20.25% |
| Max drawdown duration | BAR IAU | 62d63d | 62d63d | 62d63d | 400d400d |
Trading data
BAR | IAU | |
Last sale 4/2/2026 at 1:30 PM | $46.03 | $87.94 |
| Previous close 04/02/2026 | $46.93 | $89.68 |
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Replication quality
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Main metrics
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BAR | IAU | |
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| Last price | $46.03 | $87.94 |
| 1D performance | -1.92% | -1.94% |
| AuM | $1.64 B | $71.43 B |
| E/R | 0.1749% | 0.25% |
Characteristics
BAR | IAU | |
|---|---|---|
| Management strategy | Passive | Passive |
| Provider | GraniteShares | iShares |
| Benchmark | LBMA London Gold Market Fixing Price PM Index | LBMA London Gold Market Fixing Price PM Index |
| N° of holdings | - | - |
| Asset class | Commodities | Commodities |
| Trailing 12m distribution yield | Join | Join |
| Inception date | August 31, 2017 | January 21, 2005 |
| ESG | No | No |
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Exposure
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Frequently asked questions about BAR and IAU
How have the BAR and IAU ETFs performed in 2026?
As of April 1, 2026, BAR is up 9.96% year-to-date (YTD), while IAU has returned 7.63%. That puts BAR better performer ahead so far this year.
Which ETF is attracting more investor money: BAR or IAU?
Year-to-date, the BAR ETF saw +$121K in flows, compared to -$2.31B for IAU.
Which ETF is more volatile: BAR or IAU?
Over the past year, BAR had a volatility of 25.87%, while IAU experienced 25.94%.
Which ETF is bigger: BAR or IAU?
As of April 1, 2026, BAR holds $1.64 B in assets under management (AUM), while IAU manages $71.43 B.
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