BARvsIAUMETF Comparison
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The ETFs GraniteShares Gold Trust ETF (BAR) and iShares Gold Trust Micro (IAUM) track the LBMA London Gold Market Fixing Price PM Index - USD and belong to the same industry segment: Gold. BAR is more expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.1749%, versus 0.09% for IAUM. BAR is down -6.73% year-to-date (YTD) with -$105M in YTD flows. IAUM performs better with -6.65% YTD performance, and +$2.66B in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of BAR and IAUM 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 IAUM performance and flow charts
Performance
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Historic performance and flows
Data as of 10/26/2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
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| Perf. | BAR IAUM | -2.93%-2.92% | -1.30%-1.28% | -6.73%-6.65% | +1.15%+1.26% | +102.68%+103.31% | +123.40%+124.57% |
| Flows | BAR IAUM | -+$454M | -$19M+$1.81B | -$105M+$2.66B | -$87M+$2.89B | -$363M+$5.86B | -$394M+$5.85B |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | BAR IAUM | +21.31%+21.41% | +26.96%+27.12% | +20.38%+20.41% | +18.18%+18.08% |
| Max drawdown | BAR IAUM | -13.97%-13.96% | -26.18%-26.14% | -26.18%-26.14% | -26.18%-26.14% |
| Max drawdown duration | BAR IAUM | 63d63d | 270d270d | 270d270d | 270d270d |
Trading data
BAR | IAUM | |
Last sale 10/27/2026 at 1:30 PM | $39.97 | $40.47 |
| Previous close 10/26/2026 | $39.53 | $39.99 |
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Replication quality
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Main metrics
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BAR | IAUM | |
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| Last price | $39.97 | $40.47 |
| 1D performance | +1.11% | +1.20% |
| AuM | $1.29 B | $8.01 B |
| E/R | 0.1749% | 0.09% |
Characteristics
BAR | IAUM | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | June 15, 2021 |
| ESG | No | No |
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Frequently asked questions about BAR and IAUM
How have the BAR and IAUM ETFs performed in 2026?
As of October 26, 2026, BAR is down -6.73% year-to-date (YTD), while IAUM has lost -6.65%. That puts IAUM better performer ahead so far this year.
Which ETF is attracting more investor money: BAR or IAUM?
Year-to-date, the BAR ETF saw -$105M in flows, compared to +$2.66B for IAUM.
Which ETF is more volatile: BAR or IAUM?
Over the past year, BAR had a volatility of 26.96%, while IAUM experienced 27.12%.
Which ETF is bigger: BAR or IAUM?
As of October 26, 2026, BAR holds $1.29 B in assets under management (AUM), while IAUM manages $8.01 B.
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