iShares Gold Strategy ETF (IAUF)
IAUF is a passive ETF by iShares tracking the investment results of the Bloomberg Composite Gold Index. IAUF launched on Jun 6, 2018 and has a 0.25% expense ratio.
ETF Info
| ISIN | US46431W6140 |
|---|---|
| CUSIP | 46431W614 |
| Issuer | iShares |
| Inception Date | Jun 6, 2018 |
| Region | Global (Broad) |
| Category | Precious Metals, Gold |
| Index Tracked | Bloomberg Composite Gold Index |
| Asset Class | Commodity |
Expense Ratio
IAUF has an expense ratio of 0.25%, which is considered low compared to other funds.
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Performance
Performance Chart
The chart shows the growth of an initial investment of $10,000 in iShares Gold Strategy ETF, comparing it to the performance of the S&P 500 index or another benchmark. All prices have been adjusted for splits and dividends.
Returns By Period
iShares Gold Strategy ETF had a return of 13.86% year-to-date (YTD) and 18.61% in the last 12 months.
| Period | Return | Benchmark |
|---|---|---|
| Year-To-Date | 13.86% | 13.20% |
| 1 month | 1.62% | -1.28% |
| 6 months | 16.45% | 10.32% |
| 1 year | 18.61% | 18.23% |
| 5 years (annualized) | 9.33% | 12.31% |
| 10 years (annualized) | N/A | 10.58% |
Monthly Returns
The table below presents the monthly returns of IAUF, 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | -1.49% | 0.42% | 8.55% | 3.30% | 1.16% | 0.22% | 13.86% | ||||||
| 2023 | 5.74% | -5.25% | 7.74% | 0.85% | -1.25% | -2.35% | 2.24% | -1.33% | -4.73% | 7.36% | 2.51% | 1.29% | 12.48% |
| 2022 | -1.79% | 6.14% | 1.38% | -2.21% | -3.26% | -1.63% | -2.57% | -2.99% | -2.87% | -1.69% | 8.85% | 2.43% | -1.03% |
| 2021 | -3.20% | -6.19% | -1.57% | 3.53% | 7.77% | -7.22% | 2.39% | -0.13% | -3.29% | 1.48% | -0.57% | 2.99% | -4.91% |
| 2020 | 4.14% | -0.68% | -0.86% | 7.12% | 2.39% | 2.85% | 9.91% | -0.71% | -4.39% | -0.75% | -5.76% | 7.11% | 20.93% |
| 2019 | 2.89% | -0.54% | -1.66% | -0.64% | 1.75% | 7.99% | 0.15% | 7.70% | -3.48% | 2.43% | -3.19% | 4.16% | 18.14% |
| 2018 | -1.77% | -2.15% | -1.88% | -1.89% | 3.46% | -0.42% | 4.94% | 0.04% |
Risk-Adjusted Performance
Risk-Adjusted Performance Rank
The current rank of IAUF is 71, suggesting that the investment has average results relative to other ETFs in terms of risk-adjusted performance. This ranking is determined by the cumulative values of the indicators listed below.
Risk-Adjusted Performance Indicators
The charts below present risk-adjusted performance metrics for iShares Gold Strategy ETF (IAUF) and compare them to a chosen benchmark (^GSPC). These indicators evaluate an investment's returns against its associated risks.
Dividends
Dividend History
iShares Gold Strategy ETF granted a 11.58% dividend yield in the last twelve months. The annual payout for that period amounted to $7.17 per share.
| Period | TTM | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dividend | $7.17 | $7.17 | $0.48 | $0.00 | $4.47 | $5.26 | $0.37 |
Dividend yield | 11.58% | 13.18% | 0.88% | 0.00% | 7.61% | 10.04% | 0.77% |
Monthly Dividends
The table displays the monthly dividend distributions for iShares Gold Strategy ETF. The dividends shown in the table have been adjusted to account for any splits that may have occurred.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | |||||
| 2023 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $7.17 | $7.17 |
| 2022 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.48 | $0.48 |
| 2021 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| 2020 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $4.47 | $4.47 |
| 2019 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $0.00 | $5.26 | $5.26 |
| 2018 | $0.37 | $0.37 |
Drawdowns
Drawdowns Chart
The Drawdowns chart displays portfolio losses from any high point along the way.
Worst Drawdowns
The table below displays the maximum drawdowns of the iShares Gold Strategy ETF. 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 Strategy ETF was 23.35%, occurring on Sep 26, 2022. Recovery took 362 trading sessions.
The current iShares Gold Strategy ETF drawdown is 4.40%.
Depth | Start | To Bottom | Bottom | To Recover | End | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -23.35% | Aug 7, 2020 | 538 | Sep 26, 2022 | 362 | Mar 6, 2024 | 900 |
| -12.37% | Mar 10, 2020 | 8 | Mar 19, 2020 | 15 | Apr 9, 2020 | 23 |
| -7.67% | Jun 21, 2018 | 13 | Aug 16, 2018 | 40 | Dec 31, 2018 | 53 |
| -6.73% | Sep 5, 2019 | 60 | Nov 27, 2019 | 25 | Jan 6, 2020 | 85 |
| -5.71% | May 21, 2024 | 13 | Jun 7, 2024 | 25 | Jul 16, 2024 | 38 |
Volatility
Volatility Chart
The current iShares Gold Strategy ETF volatility is 4.95%, representing the average percentage change in the investments's value, either up or down over the past month. The chart below shows the rolling one-month volatility.