(IAU) Gold Trust - NYSE
ETF Category: Commodities Focused | Exchange: NYSE (USA) | Market Cap: 63.834m USD | Total Return: 25% in 12m
Avg Turnover: 543M
Warnings
Choppy
Tailwinds
No distinct edge detected
The iShares Gold Trust (IAU) is a passive exchange-traded fund designed to track the spot price of gold bullion. By holding physical gold in secured vaults, the Trust eliminates the logistical challenges and high costs associated with private assaying, transportation, and insurance. The fund is not actively managed and does not utilize hedging strategies to mitigate price volatility.
As a commodity-focused ETF, IAU operates within the precious metals sector, where valuations are primarily driven by global macroeconomic factors such as inflation rates, currency fluctuations, and geopolitical stability. Gold serves as a non-productive asset, meaning the Trust generates no cash flow or dividends and relies entirely on capital appreciation of the underlying metal. For a deeper look into how these factors impact long-term portfolio performance, consider evaluating the funds historical metrics on ValueRay.
- Spot gold price fluctuations driven by global central bank demand
- Real interest rate shifts impact opportunity cost of holding gold
- US Dollar strength inversely correlates with physical gold valuation
- Geopolitical instability increases safe-haven capital inflows to the Trust
As of June 20, 2026, the stock is trading at USD 79.33 with a total of 8,405,500 shares traded.
Over the past week, the price has changed by +0.25%,
over one month by -5.92%,
over three months by -9.20% and
over the past year by +25.03%.
Gold Trust has no consensus analysts rating.