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IAU · iShares Gold Trust
IAU tracks gold and returned +24.6% over the past year.
+24.6%Total return, 1 year
not publishedExpense ratio
n/aHoldings
−17.9%Below its high
Period by period
| Window | Total return | S&P 500 | Gap to S&P 500 | Gap to Nasdaq-100 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 months | +2.7% | +4.7% | −2.0 pts | +0.6 pts |
| 6 months | −14.0% | +15.2% | −29.2 pts | −34.2 pts |
| 1 year | +24.6% | +20.0% | +4.7 pts | −1.0 pts |
| 3 years | +128.6% | +78.0% | +50.6 pts | +35.1 pts |
| Since listing | +279.4% | +811.4% | −531.9 pts | −1404.6 pts |
In plain words
IAU is a commodity fund tracking Gold. Over the year to Sep 4, 2026 it returned +24.6% with distributions reinvested, against +20.0% for the S&P 500 and +25.6% for the Nasdaq-100. It sat 17.9% below its high of Jan 29, 2026 on Sep 4, 2026.
| What it tracks | Gold |
|---|---|
| Fund type | Commodity fund |
| Expense ratio (prospectus XBRL) | not published |
| Price | $83.39 |
| Listed since | Jan 4, 2010 |
| Below its high (ETFIQ) | −17.9% |
Questions people ask
- How has IAU performed?
- Over the year to Sep 4, 2026, IAU returned +24.6% with distributions reinvested, against +20.0% for the S&P 500. Over three years the figure is +128.6%.
- How far is IAU below its high?
- 17.9% below its high of Jan 29, 2026, measured on the reinvested series to Sep 4, 2026.
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