iShares Gold Trust (IAU)
iShares Gold Trust (IAU) is a passive exchange-traded fund (ETF) managed by BlackRock's iShares division. The fund aims to track the performance of the price of gold bullion, which is a physical asset and a store of value. IAU was first launched on January 28th, 2005. The fund holds gold bullion in London vaults, and the price of the fund's shares is based on the current market price of gold bullion. The expense ratio of IAU is 0.25%. The fund might be suitable for investors looking to gain exposure to the price of gold as a hedge against inflation and economic uncertainty.
ETF Info
US4642851053
464285105
Jan 28, 2005
1x
Gold Bullion
Expense Ratio
IAU has an expense ratio of 0.25%, which is considered low.
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Performance
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Returns By Period
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^GSPC (Benchmark)
-3.77%
5.53%
-5.60%
8.37%
14.61%
10.35%
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of IAU, with color gradation from worst to best to easily spot seasonal factors. Returns are adjusted for dividends.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | -0.03% | -0.03% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
With an overall rank of 96, IAU is among the top 4% of ETFs on our website when it comes to balancing risk and reward. Below is a breakdown of how it compares using common performance measures.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for iShares Gold Trust (IAU) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
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Dividends
Dividend History
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way. Drawdowns are calculated considering price movements and all distributions paid, if any.
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Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the iShares Gold Trust. A maximum drawdown is a measure of risk, indicating the largest reduction in portfolio value due to a series of losing trades.
The maximum drawdown for the iShares Gold Trust was 3.45%, occurring on May 8, 2025. The portfolio has not yet recovered.
The current iShares Gold Trust drawdown is 2.79%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -3.45% | May 7, 2025 | 2 | May 8, 2025 | — | — | — |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.
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