# iShares Gold Trust (IAU) — Overview

IAU · NYSE · Fund

Canonical page: https://www.lighthorse.io/tickers/iau

## Price

Last close $78.65 on Oct 16, 2026. 52-week range $74.21 – $101.57.

## Fund profile

IAU tracks the gold spot price, less expenses and liabilities, using gold bars held in vaults around the world.

| Metric | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Issuer | BlackRock Fund Advisors |
| Industry | — |
| Inception | Jan 21, 2005 |
| Assets under management | $61.8B |
| Expense ratio | 0.25% |
| Net asset value | $78.04 (as of Oct 15, 2026) |
| Distributions | — |
| Leverage | 1x |

## Frequently Asked Questions

### What is iShares Gold Trust (IAU)?

IAU tracks the gold spot price, less expenses and liabilities, using gold bars held in vaults around the world.

### What is IAU's expense ratio?

iShares Gold Trust charges an annual expense ratio of 0.25%. The fund is issued by BlackRock Fund Advisors.

### How large is IAU?

iShares Gold Trust manages $61.8B in assets and has traded since Jan 21, 2005.

### How do I buy shares of iShares Gold Trust (IAU)?

IAU trades commission-free with a Light Horse Securities brokerage account — from the mobile app, the web at [Light Horse Dashboard](https://portal.lighthorse.io), the trading API, or an [AI agent connected over MCP](/instructions/ai/claude). The trade panel on this page places the order once you are signed in.

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