IAUvsGLDETF Comparison
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The ETFs iShares Gold Trust ETF (IAU) and State Street SPDR Gold Shares ETF (GLD) track the LBMA London Gold Market Fixing Price PM Index - USD and belong to the same industry segment: Gold. IAU is less expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.25%, versus 0.4% for GLD. IAU is up 10.74% year-to-date (YTD) with -$1.86B in YTD flows. GLD performs worse with 9.55% YTD performance, and -$2.33B in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of IAU and GLD 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 GLD performance and flow charts
Performance
Cumulative Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of 04/10/2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
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| Perf. | IAU GLD | -8.39%-7.92% | +3.42%+3.16% | +10.74%+9.55% | +51.51%+51.29% | +136.70%+135.68% | +172.07%+170.12% |
| Flows | IAU GLD | -$1.93B-$3.63B | -$1.64B-$3.22B | -$1.86B-$2.33B | +$6.01B+$13.90B | +$6.34B+$17.81B | +$4.07B+$13.77B |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | IAU GLD | +38.94%+42.66% | +26.00%+27.48% | +18.53%+19.22% | +17.01%+17.75% |
| Max drawdown | IAU GLD | -18.38%-18.40% | -18.38%-18.40% | -18.38%-18.40% | -20.25%-20.33% |
| Max drawdown duration | IAU GLD | 71d71d | 71d71d | 71d71d | 400d653d |
Trading data
IAU | GLD | |
Last sale 4/10/2026 at 1:30 PM | $89.56 | $437.13 |
| Previous close 04/10/2026 | $89.72 | $437.91 |
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Replication quality
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Main metrics
Last update 4/10/2026 at 1:30 PM
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IAU | GLD | |
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| Last price | $89.56 | $437.13 |
| 1D performance | -0.18% | -0.18% |
| AuM | $73.95 B | $160.97 B |
| E/R | 0.25% | 0.4% |
Characteristics
IAU | GLD | |
|---|---|---|
| Management strategy | Passive | Passive |
| Provider | iShares | SPDR |
| 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 | November 18, 2004 |
| ESG | No | No |
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Frequently asked questions about IAU and GLD
How have the IAU and GLD ETFs performed in 2026?
As of April 10, 2026, IAU is up 10.74% year-to-date (YTD), while GLD has returned 9.55%. That puts IAU better performer ahead so far this year.
Which ETF is attracting more investor money: IAU or GLD?
Year-to-date, the IAU ETF saw -$1.86B in flows, compared to -$2.33B for GLD.
Which ETF is more volatile: IAU or GLD?
Over the past year, IAU had a volatility of 26%, while GLD experienced 27.48%.
Which ETF is bigger: IAU or GLD?
As of April 10, 2026, IAU holds $73.95 B in assets under management (AUM), while GLD manages $160.97 B.
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