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NYSEARCA:IAU

iShares Gold Trust (IAU) Price, Holdings, & News

$42.01
+0.52 (+1.25%)
(As of 03/28/2024 ET)
Today's Range
$41.65
$42.09
50-Day Range
$37.67
$41.49
52-Week Range
$34.35
$42.09
Volume
7.26 million shs
Average Volume
5.42 million shs
Market Capitalization
$27.64 billion
Assets Under Management
$27.29 billion
Dividend Yield
N/A
Net Expense Ratio
0.25%
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About iShares Gold Trust (NYSEARCA:IAU)

iShares Gold Trust (the Trust) is to own gold transferred to the Trust in exchange for shares issued by the Trust (Shares). Each Share represents a fractional undivided beneficial interest in the net assets of the Trust. The assets of the Trust consist of gold held by the Trust's custodian on behalf of the Trust. The sponsor of the Trust is iShares Delaware Trust Sponsor LLC (the Sponsor), which is an indirect subsidiary of BlackRock, Inc. The trustee of the Trust is The Bank of New York Mellon (the Trustee) and the custodian of the Trust is JPMorgan Chase Bank N.A., London branch (the Custodian). The activities of the Trust are limited to issuing Baskets of Shares in exchange for the gold deposited with the Custodian as consideration; selling gold as necessary to cover the Sponsor's fee, Trust expenses not assumed by the Sponsor and other liabilities, and delivering gold in exchange for Baskets of Shares surrendered for redemption. The Trust is not actively managed.

IAU Stock Price History

IAU ETF News Headlines

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Since 1924 — over one hundred years — the US dollar has lost nearly 18x its value. In other words, a dollar back then would buy $17.82 worth of goods in today's money. If you're planning on retiring any time soon…This poses a real problem.
Trump’s “Tax Free” Retirement Strategy
Since 1924 — over one hundred years — the US dollar has lost nearly 18x its value. In other words, a dollar back then would buy $17.82 worth of goods in today's money. If you're planning on retiring any time soon…This poses a real problem.
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Fund Details

Issuer
iShares
Fund Name
iShares Gold Trust
Tax Classification
Grantor Trust
Current Symbol
NYSEARCA:IAU
Inception Date
1/21/2005
Fund Manager
N/A

Fund Focus

Asset Class
Commodities
Benchmark
LBMA Gold Price
Category
Precious Metals
Focus
Gold
Development Level
Blended Development
Region
Global
Number of Holdings
0

Fund Statistics

Assets Under Management
$27.29 billion
Average Daily Volume
$5.17 million
Discount/Premium
0.02%

Administrator, Advisor and Custodian

Administrator
State Street Bank and Trust Company
Advisor
BlackRock Fund Advisors
Custodian
JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. (London Branch)
Distributor
BlackRock Investments, LLC
Transfer Agent
The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation
Trustee
The Bank of New York Mellon Company
Lead Market Maker
Virtu Financial

Options

Optionable
Optionable
Options Volume
517
Put Options
22
Call Options
495

Miscellaneous

Beta
0.20
Creation Unit
50,000
Creation Fee
$500.00
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iShares Gold Trust Expenses

TypeIAUGold ETFsCommodities ETFsNYSEARCA ETFsAll ETFs
Management Fee0.25%0.44%0.66%0.50%0.51%
Other Expenses0.00%0.08%0.27%0.64%0.58%
Total Expense0.25%0.45%0.77%0.74%0.70%
Fee Waiver0.00%-0.06%-0.18%-0.69%-0.56%
Net Expense0.25%0.48%0.70%0.57%0.58%

iShares Gold Trust (IAU) Holdings

Top 1 IAU Holdings

  • Gold
    Holding Weight: 100.00%

Key Executives

  • Patrick J. Dunne
    President, Chief Executive Officer of the Sponsor
  • Jack Gee
    Chief Financial Officer, Chief Operating Officer, Director of the Manager
  • Charles C. S. Park
    Chief Financial Officer, Director of the Sponsor
  • Philip J. Jensen
    Director of the Sponsor
  • Peter F. Landini
    Director of the Sponsor
  • Kimun Lee
    Director of the Sponsor
  • Paul C. Lohrey
    Director of the Sponsor

Should I Buy iShares Gold Trust Stock? IAU Pros and Cons Explained

Pros

Here are some ways that investors could benefit from investing in iShares Gold Trust:

  • Gold remains an attractive equity hedge, especially with potential rate cuts forecasted for this year.
  • The Trust's assets consist of physical gold held by a reputable custodian, providing a direct exposure to the precious metal.
  • Investors can gain fractional ownership of gold through shares issued by the Trust, allowing for easy diversification into the commodity.
  • Gold historically acts as a hedge against inflation, making it a potential safeguard for portfolios during uncertain economic times.
  • Given the current market conditions, the price of gold has shown resilience, making it an appealing investment option.

Cons

Investors should be bearish about investing in iShares Gold Trust for these reasons:

  • Gold prices can be volatile, subjecting investors to potential price fluctuations that may impact the value of their investment.
  • As the Trust is not actively managed, investors do not benefit from active decision-making to optimize returns or navigate market conditions.
  • Investing in commodity contracts brokers, dealers like the Trust involves exposure to specific risks associated with the commodities market, including regulatory changes and supply-demand dynamics.
  • While gold can act as a hedge, its performance may not always align with broader market movements, leading to potential divergence in portfolio performance.
  • Investors should carefully consider their investment horizon and risk tolerance when investing in gold-related assets due to the commodity's unique characteristics and market behavior.
These pros and cons were generated based on recent news and financial data from MarketBeat in order to provide readers with the fastest and most accurate insights. They were last updated on Monday, March 25, 2024. Please send any questions or comments about these iShares Gold Trust pros and cons to contact@marketbeat.com.

IAU ETF - Frequently Asked Questions

How have IAU shares performed in 2024?

iShares Gold Trust's stock was trading at $39.03 at the start of the year. Since then, IAU shares have increased by 7.6% and is now trading at $42.01.
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What does IAU invest in?

iShares Gold Trust is a commodities fund issued by iShares. IAU focuses on gold investments and follows the LBMA Gold Price. The fund's investments total to approximately $27.29 billion assets under management.

What is the management fee for iShares Gold Trust?

iShares Gold Trust's management fee is 0.25% and has no other recorded expenses or fee waivers. The net expense ratio for IAU is 0.25%.

When did iShares Gold Trust's stock split?

iShares Gold Trust shares reverse split on Monday, May 24th 2021. The 1-2 reverse split was announced on Wednesday, March 3rd 2021. The number of shares owned by shareholders was adjusted after the closing bell on Friday, May 21st 2021. An investor that had 100 shares of stock prior to the reverse split would have 50 shares after the split.

What other stocks do shareholders of iShares Gold Trust own?

Based on aggregate information from My MarketBeat watchlists, some companies that other iShares Gold Trust investors own include Alibaba Group (BABA), Intel (INTC), NVIDIA (NVDA), Walmart (WMT), Walt Disney (DIS), SPDR Gold Shares (GLD), Verizon Communications (VZ), AT&T (T), Johnson & Johnson (JNJ) and Tesla (TSLA).

Who are iShares Gold Trust's major shareholders?

iShares Gold Trust's stock is owned by a variety of retail and institutional investors. Top institutional investors include Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Holdings Inc. (3.21%), Charles Schwab Investment Advisory Inc. (3.05%), Wells Fargo & Company MN (1.73%), UBS Group AG (1.23%), Charles Schwab Investment Management Inc. (0.90%) and WealthNavi Inc. (0.66%).

How do I buy shares of iShares Gold Trust?

Shares of IAU stock can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Charles Schwab, E*TRADE, Fidelity, and Vanguard Brokerage Services.
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This page (NYSEARCA:IAU) was last updated on 3/28/2024 by MarketBeat.com Staff

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