IAU
IAU
iShares Gold Trust
IShares · AMEX
IShares
AMEXCommodities
$85.51
$-2.03-2.32%AUM: $70.1B
Price history
TER
0.25%
1Y Return
+42.04%
AUM
$70.1B
High LiquidityAbout this ETF
The iShares Gold Trust (the 'Trust') seeks to reflect generally the performance of the price of gold. The iShares Gold Trust is not an investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940, and therefore is not subject to the same regulatory requirements as mutual funds or ETFs regi...
Quick stats
AUM$70.1B
TER0.25%
1Y Return+42.04%
Holdings0
52-Week High$104.40
52-Week Low$60.67
Fund profile
Frequently Asked Questions
The current price of IAU is $85.51 USD — it has decreased by -2.32% in the past 24 hours.
The monthly change is a -6.38% drop. Over the last year, IAU has showed a +42.04% increase.
IAU assets under management is $70.1B USD. AUM is an important metric as it reflects the fund's size and can serve as a gauge of how successful the fund is in attracting investors, which, in its turn, can influence decision-making.
IAU expense ratio is 0.25%. It's an important metric for helping understand the fund's operating costs relative to assets and how expensive it would be to hold the fund.
IAU shares are issued by IShares.
Investors in Latin America can buy foreign ETFs through international and regional brokerage and investment platforms. You simply need a valid government ID or passport to get started.
Yes. Through fractional investing, you can invest exactly the amount you want, starting with as little as $1 or $5 USD (depending on what investment platform you use), and own a proportional piece of the fund.
Many investors in Latin America buy international ETFs like IAU to protect their purchasing power. Because IAU is priced in foreign currency, your investment is tied to a hard currency. If your local currency devalues against the foreign currency, usually USD or Euro, the underlying value of your portfolio remains protected from local inflation.
No. A common misconception is that you need a foreign bank account or a foreign visa to invest in international stocks. Today, modern investment platforms allow you to fund your account using local bank transfers or local payment methods right from your home country.