IAUMvsBARETF Comparison
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The ETFs iShares Gold Trust Micro (IAUM) and GraniteShares Gold Trust ETF (BAR) track the LBMA London Gold Market Fixing Price PM Index - USD and belong to the same industry segment: Gold. IAUM is less expensive with a Total Expense Ratio (TER) of 0.09%, versus 0.1749% for BAR. IAUM is down -6.89% year-to-date (YTD) with +$2.62B in YTD flows. BAR performs worse with -6.97% YTD performance, and -$105M in YTD flows. Run a side-by-side ETF comparison of IAUM and BAR 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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IAUM vs BAR performance and flow charts
Performance
Cumulative Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of 10/23/2026
| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
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| Perf. | IAUM BAR | -6.33%-6.34% | -0.80%-0.83% | -6.89%-6.97% | -3.22%-3.32% | +102.99%+102.36% | +121.51%+120.39% |
| Flows | IAUM BAR | +$474M- | +$1.78B-$19M | +$2.62B-$105M | +$2.86B-$87M | +$5.82B-$363M | +$5.81B-$394M |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | IAUM BAR | +21.27%+21.17% | +27.28%+27.12% | +20.39%+20.37% | +18.09%+18.18% |
| Max drawdown | IAUM BAR | -13.96%-13.97% | -26.14%-26.18% | -26.14%-26.18% | -26.14%-26.18% |
| Max drawdown duration | IAUM BAR | 60d60d | 267d267d | 267d267d | 267d267d |
Trading data
IAUM | BAR | |
Last sale 10/23/2026 at 1:30 PM | $39.86 | $39.38 |
| Previous close 10/22/2026 | $40.14 | $39.59 |
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Replication quality
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Main metrics
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IAUM | BAR | |
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| Last price | $39.86 | $39.38 |
| 1D performance | -0.70% | -0.53% |
| AuM | $7.95 B | $1.29 B |
| E/R | 0.09% | 0.1749% |
Characteristics
IAUM | BAR | |
|---|---|---|
| Management strategy | Passive | Passive |
| Provider | iShares | GraniteShares |
| 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 | June 15, 2021 | August 31, 2017 |
| ESG | No | No |
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Frequently asked questions about IAUM and BAR
How have the IAUM and BAR ETFs performed in 2026?
As of October 23, 2026, IAUM is down -6.89% year-to-date (YTD), while BAR has lost -6.97%. That puts IAUM better performer ahead so far this year.
Which ETF is attracting more investor money: IAUM or BAR?
Year-to-date, the IAUM ETF saw +$2.62B in flows, compared to -$105M for BAR.
Which ETF is more volatile: IAUM or BAR?
Over the past year, IAUM had a volatility of 27.28%, while BAR experienced 27.12%.
Which ETF is bigger: IAUM or BAR?
As of October 23, 2026, IAUM holds $7.95 B in assets under management (AUM), while BAR manages $1.29 B.
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