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iShares Gold Trust ETF
IAU performance and flow charts
Performance
Flows
Historic performance and flows
Data as of April 27, 2026| 1M | 3M | YTD | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Perf. | +4.16% | -7.40% | +8.83% | +42.00% | +134.57% | +159.68% |
| Flows | +$1.14B | -$2.02B | -$1.88B | +$5.16B | +$5.93B | +$4.35B |
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 |
| Strategy | Long Only |
| Provider | iShares |
| N° of holdings | 0 |
| Replication method | Direct (Physical) |
| Asset class | Commodity |
| Dividend policy | No income |
| Inception date | January 21, 2005 |
| ESG | No |
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Exposure
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Trading data
Volatility and drawdown
| 3M | 1Y | 3Y | 5Y | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volatility | +37.48% | +24.99% | +18.53% | +17.03% |
Max drawdown | -18.38% | -18.38% | -18.38% | -20.25% |
Max drawdown duration | 88d | 88d | 88d | 400d |
Time to recover | N/A | N/A | N/A | 161d |
Replication quality
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1 year cumulative return difference | |
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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 April 27, 2026, IAU manages $72.66 B, reflecting the total assets held in the fund.
How has IAU performed recently?
As of April 27, 2026, IAU delivered a return of 4.16% over the past month (1M performance), -7.4% over the past three months (3M), and 8.83% year-to-date (YTD).
What are the recent fund flows for IAU?
As of April 27, 2026, IAU has seen net flows of +$1.14B in the past month (1M flow) and -$1.88B year-to-date (YTD).
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