IAUvsYSAUETF Comparison
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The ETFs iShares Gold Trust ETF (IAU) and Y'all Street Physical Gold ETF (YSAU) 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 0.24% for YSAU. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of IAU and YSAU 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 YSAU performance and flow charts
Performance
Cumulative Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of 10/28/2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | IAU YSAU | -2.49%-2.44% | +0.43%+0.46% | -6.37%n/a | +2.11%n/a | +100.85%n/a | +121.35%n/a |
| Flows | IAU YSAU | -$108M-$3M | +$153M-$3M | -$4.37B- | -$2.98B- | +$6.53B- | +$1.53B- |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | IAU YSAU | +21.16%+20.79% | +27.08%n/a | +20.41%n/a | +18.09%n/a |
| Max drawdown | IAU YSAU | -13.98%-13.83% | -26.20%n/a | -26.20%n/a | -26.20%n/a |
| Max drawdown duration | IAU YSAU | 65d65d | 272dn/a | 272dn/a | 272dn/a |
Trading data
IAU | YSAU | |
Last sale 10/29/2026 at 1:30 PM | $75.57 | $40.29 |
| Previous close 10/28/2026 | $76.57 | $40.78 |
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Replication quality
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Main metrics
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IAU | YSAU | |
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| Last price | $75.57 | $40.29 |
| 1D performance | -1.31% | -1.20% |
| AuM | $60.06 B | $6.87 M |
| E/R | 0.25% | 0.24% |
Characteristics
IAU | YSAU | |
|---|---|---|
| Management strategy | Passive | Passive |
| Provider | iShares | Texas Precious Metal Trust |
| 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 15, 2026 |
| ESG | No | No |
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Top 15 holdings
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Frequently asked questions about IAU and YSAU
Which ETF is bigger: IAU or YSAU?
As of October 28, 2026, IAU holds $60.06 B in assets under management (AUM), while YSAU manages $6.87 M.
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