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›ETF Providers›iShares›IAU

IAU

US4642852044

Passive ETF Commodity

IAU ETF · iShares Gold Trust ETF

The IAU Exchange Traded Fund (ETF) is provided by iShares. It is built to track an index: LBMA London Gold Market Fixing Price PM Index. The IAU ETF provides physical exposure, so by buying it you actually own parts of all the underlying holdings. The dividend policy is capitalization.

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This fund is part ofGold1M perf.+2.13%

Last price

$96.04

+0.41%

1M perf.

+1.71%

1M flows

-€802M

AuM

€70.78B

E/R

0.25%

Rating

Not rated

ESG Consensus®

IAU

$96.04

+0.41%

Performance & flows

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IAU

$96.56

+17.94%

Gold

+20.05%

Historic performance and flows

	1M	3M	1Y	3Y	5Y	MTD	QTD	YTD
Perf.	+1.71%	+17.94%	+74.97%	+166.43%	+197.30%	-1.77%	+19.03%	+19.03%
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Main characteristics

Issuer

iShares

CUSIP

464285204

ISIN

US4642852044

AuM

€70.78B

E/R

0.25%

Replication rating

Not rated

ESG Consensus®

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NAV

3/12/2026

$96.56

1D NAV change

-1.01%

Dividend policy

No income

Replication method

Direct (Physical)

Replication model

Full replication

No. of holdings

N/A

Inception date

1/21/2005

Jurisdiction

United States

Distribution

United States

Legal structure

Grantor Trust

Base currency

USD

Classification

Product type

Passive ETF

Benchmark

LBMA London Gold Market Fixing Price PM Index

Asset class

Commodity

Factors

N/A

Investment strategy

The iShares Gold Trust (the 'Trust') seeks to reflect generally the performance of the price of gold. The iShares Gold Trust is not a standard ETF. The Trust is not an investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 or a commodity pool for purposes of the Commodity Exchange Act. Shares of the Trust are not subject to the same regulatory requirements as mutual funds

Tax optimisation

PEA

France

UK Reporting Status

United Kingdom

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Risk profile

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Historical risk/return profile

	3M	1Y	3Y	5Y
Returns	+17.94%	+74.97%	+166.43%	+197.30%
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Issuer

iShares

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Number of funds

1720

Total AuM

€4.84T

Expense ratio range

0.03% - 1.51%

Average expense ratio

0.285%

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Frequently asked questions about IAU

What does iShares Gold Trust ETF, IAU, invest in?

IAU is a Passive ETF. This ETF provides exposure to Gold.

Which benchmark or index does IAU replicate?

IAU tracks the LBMA London Gold Market Fixing Price PM Index - USD, through a full replication replication method.

What is the Total Expense ratio (TER) of IAU?

IAU carries a total expense ratio (TER) of 0.25%, indicating the annual cost for holding the fund.

When was IAU launched?

IAU was introduced to the market on January 21, 2005. It trades on United States

Who is the ETF issuer of IAU?

iShares Gold Trust ETF, IAU, is provided by iShares. Learn more about iShares here.

What is the current assets under management (AUM) of IAU?

IAU oversees €70.78B in assets as of March 12, 2026.

How has IAU performed lately?

Based on data from March 12, 2026, IAU returned 1.71% over the past month, 17.94% over the last three months and 19.03% year-to-date.

What are the latest inflows or outflows for IAU?

As of March 12, 2026, IAU recorded net flows of -€806M over the last month and +€51M year-to-date.

What is the base currency of IAU?

The base currency of IAU is USD.

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Frequently asked questions about IAU

What does iShares Gold Trust ETF, IAU, invest in?

IAU is a Passive ETF. This ETF provides exposure to Gold.

Which benchmark or index does IAU replicate?

IAU tracks the LBMA London Gold Market Fixing Price PM Index - USD, through a full replication replication method.

What is the Total Expense ratio (TER) of IAU?

IAU carries a total expense ratio (TER) of 0.25%, indicating the annual cost for holding the fund.

When was IAU launched?

IAU was introduced to the market on January 21, 2005. It trades on United States

Who is the ETF issuer of IAU?

iShares Gold Trust ETF, IAU, is provided by iShares. Learn more about iShares here.

What is the current assets under management (AUM) of IAU?

IAU oversees €70.78B in assets as of March 12, 2026.

How has IAU performed lately?

Based on data from March 12, 2026, IAU returned 1.71% over the past month, 17.94% over the last three months and 19.03% year-to-date.

What are the latest inflows or outflows for IAU?

As of March 12, 2026, IAU recorded net flows of -€806M over the last month and +€51M year-to-date.

What is the base currency of IAU?

The base currency of IAU is USD.

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