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iShares Gold Trust ETF
Trading data
IAU performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of March 13, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +0.98% | +16.82% | +17.04% | +69.21% | +161.99% | +189.14% |
| Flows | -$2.11B | -$298M | -$1.05B | +$7.61B | +$7.58B | +$4.65B |
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +35.41% | +24.35% | +17.79% | +16.49% |
Max drawdown | -12.78% | -12.78% | -12.78% | -20.25% |
Max drawdown duration | 43d | 43d | 43d | 400d |
Time to recover | N/A | N/A | N/A | 161d |
Replication quality
Data as of March 15, 2026Create an account to view replication metrics
1 year cumulative return difference | |
|---|---|
| Best | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
| daily return difference | |
|---|---|
| Average | Join for free |
| Worst | Join for free |
Characteristics
The iShares Gold Trust ETF is built to track the LBMA London Gold Market Fixing Price PM Index - USD. This ETF provides physical exposure - by owning its shares you earn the return of the securities composing the index (as the ETF holds them directly).
The dividend policy is no income.
| Management strategy | Passive |
| Provider | iShares |
| N° of holdings | 0 |
| Replication method | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset class | Commodities |
| Dividend policy | No income |
| Inception date | January 21, 2005 |
| ESG | No |
Latest news about IAU
What type of ETF is IAU?
IAU is a Passive ETF that provides exposure to Commodity assets. It is managed by iShares.
What index does IAU track?
IAU tracks the LBMA London Gold Market Fixing Price PM Index - USD, aiming to replicate its performance through full replication.
What does IAU invest in?
This ETF provides exposure to Gold. It is part of the segment: Gold.
What is the expense ratio of IAU?
The total expense ratio (TER) of IAU is 0.25%, representing the annual fee charged by the fund manager.
When was IAU launched?
IAU was launched on January 21, 2005, marking its entry into the ETF market.
Who is the issuer of IAU?
IAU is issued by iShares.
What is the AUM of IAU?
As of March 13, 2026, IAU manages $79.00 B, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has IAU performed recently?
As of March 13, 2026, IAU delivered a return of 0.98% over the past month (1M performance), 16.82% over the past three months (3M), and 17.04% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for IAU?
As of March 13, 2026, IAU has seen net flows of -$2.11B in the past month (1M flow) and -$1.05B year-to-date (YTD).
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