IAUvsAAAUETF Comparison
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The ETFs iShares Gold Trust ETF (IAU) and Goldman Sachs Physical Gold ETF (AAAU) track the LBMA London Gold Market Fixing Price PM Index - USD and belong to the same industry segment: Gold. IAU is more expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.25%, versus 0.18% for AAAU. IAU is up 12.98% year-to-date (YTD) with -$1.88B in YTD flows. AAAU performs worse with 11.22% YTD performance, and +$93M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of IAU and AAAU 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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IAU vs AAAU performance and flow charts
Performance
Cumulative Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of 04/17/2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
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| Perf. | IAU AAAU | -2.94%-4.04% | +2.52%+3.91% | +12.98%+11.22% | +46.98%+44.00% | +142.27%+138.94% | +171.16%+167.75% |
| Flows | IAU AAAU | -$608M-$52M | -$1.78B+$66M | -$1.88B+$93M | +$5.60B+$664M | +$6.21B+$1.05B | +$4.23B+$1.30B |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | IAU AAAU | +38.83%+39.03% | +25.78%+25.73% | +18.52%+18.49% | +17.02%+17.00% |
| Max drawdown | IAU AAAU | -18.38%-18.35% | -18.38%-18.35% | -18.38%-18.35% | -20.25%-20.22% |
| Max drawdown duration | IAU AAAU | 78d77d | 78d77d | 78d77d | 400d400d |
Trading data
IAU | AAAU | |
Last sale 4/17/2026 at 1:30 PM | $91.34 | $47.89 |
| Previous close 04/16/2026 | $90.16 | $47.27 |
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Replication quality
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Main metrics
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IAU | AAAU | |
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| Last price | $91.34 | $47.89 |
| 1D performance | +1.31% | +1.31% |
| AuM | $75.43 B | $2.91 B |
| E/R | 0.25% | 0.18% |
Characteristics
IAU | AAAU | |
|---|---|---|
| Management strategy | Passive | Passive |
| Provider | iShares | Goldman Sachs |
| 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 | January 21, 2005 | July 26, 2018 |
| ESG | No | No |
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Frequently asked questions about IAU and AAAU
How have the IAU and AAAU ETFs performed in 2026?
As of April 17, 2026, IAU is up 12.98% year-to-date (YTD), while AAAU has returned 11.22%. That puts IAU better performer ahead so far this year.
Which ETF is attracting more investor money: IAU or AAAU?
Year-to-date, the IAU ETF saw -$1.88B in flows, compared to +$93M for AAAU.
Which ETF is more volatile: IAU or AAAU?
Over the past year, IAU had a volatility of 25.78%, while AAAU experienced 25.73%.
Which ETF is bigger: IAU or AAAU?
As of April 17, 2026, IAU holds $75.43 B in assets under management (AUM), while AAAU manages $2.91 B.
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