NYSEARCA:IAU - iShares Gold Trust Stock Price, Price Target & More

$12.79 +0.07 (+0.55 %)
(As of 04/24/2018 04:00 PM ET)
Previous Close$12.72
Today's Range$12.72 - $12.79
52-Week Range$11.61 - $13.11
Volume11.86 million shs
Average Volume13.01 million shs
Market Capitalization$11.29 billion
P/E RatioN/A
Dividend Yield0.00%
BetaN/A

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.

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Basic Details

Issuer Blackrock
Fund NameiShares Gold Trust
Tax ClassificationGrantor Trust
SymbolNYSEARCA:IAU
Inception Date1/21/2005
Fund Manager
Webwww.ishares.com
Phone+1-415-6704879

Fund Focus

Asset ClassCommodities
BenchmarkLondon Fix Gold PM PR USD
CategoryPrecious Metals
FocusGold
Development LevelBlended Development
RegionGlobal

Fund Statistics

Assets Under Management$11.75 billion
Average Daily Volume$13.23 million
Discount/Premium4.84%

ETF Expenses

Management Fee0.25%
Other Expenses0.00%
Total Expenses0.25%
Fee Waiver0.00%
Net Expenses0.25%

Administrator, Advisor and Custodian

Administrator
Advisor
CustodianJPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A., London Branch
Distributor
Transfer Agent
TrusteeThe Bank of New York Mellon Corporation
Lead Market MakerVirtu Financial

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iShares Gold Trust (NYSEARCA:IAU) Frequently Asked Questions

What is iShares Gold Trust's stock symbol?

iShares Gold Trust trades on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE)ARCA under the ticker symbol "IAU."

Are investors shorting iShares Gold Trust?

iShares Gold Trust saw a increase in short interest in the month of March. As of March 29th, there was short interest totalling 8,081,263 shares, an increase of 244.5% from the March 15th total of 2,345,582 shares. Based on an average daily trading volume, of 13,493,207 shares, the days-to-cover ratio is currently 0.6 days.

Who are iShares Gold Trust's key executives?

iShares Gold Trust's management team includes the folowing people:
  • 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

Has iShares Gold Trust been receiving favorable news coverage?

News headlines about IAU stock have trended somewhat positive on Tuesday, Accern Sentiment reports. The research group identifies positive and negative press coverage by reviewing more than 20 million blog and news sources in real time. Accern ranks coverage of publicly-traded companies on a scale of negative one to one, with scores closest to one being the most favorable. iShares Gold Trust earned a news impact score of 0.12 on Accern's scale. They also assigned press coverage about the exchange traded fund an impact score of 45.04 out of 100, indicating that recent press coverage is somewhat unlikely to have an impact on the company's share price in the near future.

How do I buy shares of iShares Gold Trust?

Shares of IAU can be purchased through any online brokerage account. Popular online brokerages with access to the U.S. stock market include Vanguard Brokerage Services, TD Ameritrade, E*TRADE, Scottrade, Fidelity and Charles Schwab.

What is iShares Gold Trust's stock price today?

One share of IAU stock can currently be purchased for approximately $12.79.

How big of a company is iShares Gold Trust?

iShares Gold Trust has a market capitalization of $11.29 billion.

How can I contact iShares Gold Trust?

iShares Gold Trust's mailing address is 400 Howard St, SAN FRANCISCO, CA 94105, United States. The exchange traded fund can be reached via phone at +1-415-6704879.


MarketBeat Community Rating for iShares Gold Trust (IAU)

Community Ranking:  2.0 out of 5 (star star)
Outperform Votes:  40 (Vote Outperform)
Underperform Votes:  58 (Vote Underperform)
Total Votes:  98
MarketBeat's community ratings are surveys of what our community members think about iShares Gold Trust and other stocks. Vote "Outperform" if you believe IAU will outperform the S&P 500 over the long term. Vote "Underperform" if you believe IAU will underperform the S&P 500 over the long term. You may vote once every thirty days.

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iShares Gold Trust (NYSEARCA:IAU) Dividend History by Quarter

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(Data available from 1/1/2013 forward)

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iShares Gold Trust (NYSEARCA IAU) News Headlines

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DateHeadline
Short Interest in iShares Gold Trust(ETF) (IAU) Grows By 244.5%Short Interest in iShares Gold Trust(ETF) (IAU) Grows By 244.5%
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 15 at 1:34 AM
Gold Continues To ShineGold Continues To Shine
seekingalpha.com - April 10 at 5:28 PM
IAU, PXJ: Big ETF InflowsIAU, PXJ: Big ETF Inflows
www.nasdaq.com - April 5 at 5:16 PM
SLV Weekly: Bears, Time To CapitulateSLV Weekly: Bears, Time To Capitulate
seekingalpha.com - April 5 at 5:16 PM
Competing Factors Influence MarketsCompeting Factors Influence Markets
seekingalpha.com - April 5 at 5:16 PM
How Economic Data Could Play Precious MetalsHow Economic Data Could Play Precious Metals
finance.yahoo.com - April 4 at 4:12 PM
Short Interest in iShares Gold Trust(ETF) (IAU) Decreases By 48.9%Short Interest in iShares Gold Trust(ETF) (IAU) Decreases By 48.9%
www.americanbankingnews.com - April 2 at 1:44 AM
Gold Looking More Attractive As The Stock Market Remains VolatileGold Looking More Attractive As The Stock Market Remains Volatile
finance.yahoo.com - March 29 at 8:30 AM
IAU, USFR: Big ETF Inflows - NasdaqIAU, USFR: Big ETF Inflows - Nasdaq
www.nasdaq.com - March 21 at 8:58 AM
What Lies Ahead for Gold ETFs?What Lies Ahead for Gold ETFs?
finance.yahoo.com - March 20 at 8:31 AM
Short Interest in iShares Gold Trust(ETF) (IAU) Decreases By 38.4%Short Interest in iShares Gold Trust(ETF) (IAU) Decreases By 38.4%
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 17 at 1:10 AM
Gold Weekly: Sorry, The Market Remains Risk-LoverGold Weekly: Sorry, The Market Remains Risk-Lover
seekingalpha.com - March 12 at 9:24 AM
CEF: The Precious Metals Fund For The Bargain Hunters And The Concerned - Seeking AlphaCEF: The Precious Metals Fund For The Bargain Hunters And The Concerned - Seeking Alpha
seekingalpha.com - March 9 at 8:22 AM
Gold ETFs see outflows in February amid price volatilityGold ETFs see outflows in February amid price volatility
www.marketwatch.com - March 6 at 5:39 PM
iShares Gold Trust(ETF) (IAU) Shares Sold by BlackRock Inc.iShares Gold Trust(ETF) (IAU) Shares Sold by BlackRock Inc.
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 6 at 5:02 AM
Boyer & Corporon Wealth Management LLC Lowers Stake in iShares Gold Trust(ETF) (IAU)Boyer & Corporon Wealth Management LLC Lowers Stake in iShares Gold Trust(ETF) (IAU)
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 5 at 5:06 AM
545,132 Shares in iShares Gold Trust(ETF) (IAU) Acquired by W. E. Donoghue & Co. LLC545,132 Shares in iShares Gold Trust(ETF) (IAU) Acquired by W. E. Donoghue & Co. LLC
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 3 at 4:42 PM
iShares Gold Trust(ETF) (IAU) Stake Lessened by WESCAP Management Group Inc.iShares Gold Trust(ETF) (IAU) Stake Lessened by WESCAP Management Group Inc.
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 2 at 9:14 PM
Commerce Bank Reduces Stake in iShares Gold Trust(ETF) (IAU)Commerce Bank Reduces Stake in iShares Gold Trust(ETF) (IAU)
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 2 at 1:32 PM
Meridian Investment Counsel Inc. Purchases Shares of 250,770 iShares Gold Trust(ETF) (IAU)Meridian Investment Counsel Inc. Purchases Shares of 250,770 iShares Gold Trust(ETF) (IAU)
www.americanbankingnews.com - March 1 at 5:11 PM
Is It Time To Play Defense And Add Gold To Your Portfolio?Is It Time To Play Defense And Add Gold To Your Portfolio?
finance.yahoo.com - March 1 at 8:17 AM
Mengis Capital Management Inc. Has $1.48 Million Stake in iShares Gold Trust(ETF) (IAU)Mengis Capital Management Inc. Has $1.48 Million Stake in iShares Gold Trust(ETF) (IAU)
www.americanbankingnews.com - February 28 at 3:14 PM
Gold Weekly: The Bull Market Has Just Begun - Seeking AlphaGold Weekly: The Bull Market Has Just Begun - Seeking Alpha
seekingalpha.com - February 28 at 8:20 AM
Van Hulzen Asset Management LLC Acquires 15,702 Shares of iShares Gold Trust(ETF) (IAU)Van Hulzen Asset Management LLC Acquires 15,702 Shares of iShares Gold Trust(ETF) (IAU)
www.americanbankingnews.com - February 27 at 2:34 PM
Wellesley Investment Partners LLC Has $5.68 Million Holdings in iShares Gold Trust(ETF) (IAU)Wellesley Investment Partners LLC Has $5.68 Million Holdings in iShares Gold Trust(ETF) (IAU)
www.americanbankingnews.com - February 27 at 2:16 PM
Manifold Fund Advisors LLC Raises Holdings in iShares Gold Trust(ETF) (IAU)Manifold Fund Advisors LLC Raises Holdings in iShares Gold Trust(ETF) (IAU)
www.americanbankingnews.com - February 26 at 4:02 PM
RiverGlades Family Offices LLC Invests $2.03 Million in iShares Gold Trust(ETF) (IAU)RiverGlades Family Offices LLC Invests $2.03 Million in iShares Gold Trust(ETF) (IAU)
www.americanbankingnews.com - February 25 at 8:15 AM
Comerica Bank Sells 62,613 Shares of iShares Gold Trust(ETF) (IAU)Comerica Bank Sells 62,613 Shares of iShares Gold Trust(ETF) (IAU)
www.americanbankingnews.com - February 24 at 4:54 AM
Gold Weekly: The Best Is Yet To ComeGold Weekly: The Best Is Yet To Come
seekingalpha.com - February 22 at 8:23 AM
Will Golds Safety Bid Remain Intact?Will Gold's Safety Bid Remain Intact?
seekingalpha.com - February 21 at 5:26 PM
Gold Still Supported By Fear FactorGold Still Supported By Fear Factor
seekingalpha.com - February 14 at 4:24 PM
What Could Propel A Continued Gold Recovery?What Could Propel A Continued Gold Recovery?
seekingalpha.com - February 9 at 3:57 PM
IAU, KSA: Big ETF InflowsIAU, KSA: Big ETF Inflows
www.nasdaq.com - January 26 at 9:25 AM
Gold Mining Shares At Important Juncture | Seeking Alpha - Seeking AlphaGold Mining Shares At Important Juncture | Seeking Alpha - Seeking Alpha
seekingalpha.com - January 20 at 5:52 AM
Nvidia, Top Chip Stocks Buck Decline; Chance To Buy Bitcoin Play ... - NasdaqNvidia, Top Chip Stocks Buck Decline; Chance To Buy Bitcoin Play ... - Nasdaq
www.nasdaq.com - January 19 at 7:10 AM
IAU, EFO: Big ETF InflowsIAU, EFO: Big ETF Inflows
www.nasdaq.com - January 17 at 11:43 AM
Donald Trump Didnt Help Gold ShineDonald Trump Didn't Help Gold Shine
finance.yahoo.com - January 12 at 3:16 PM
March 2nd Options Now Available For iShares Gold Trust (IAU) - NasdaqMarch 2nd Options Now Available For iShares Gold Trust (IAU) - Nasdaq
www.nasdaq.com - January 12 at 5:52 AM
Are Gold ETFs Inflows Competing for Bitcoin Investors? - 24/7 Wall St.Are Gold ETFs Inflows Competing for Bitcoin Investors? - 24/7 Wall St.
247wallst.com - January 10 at 3:18 PM
Are Gold ETFs Inflows Competing for Bitcoin Investors?Are Gold ETFs Inflows Competing for Bitcoin Investors?
finance.yahoo.com - January 9 at 3:17 PM
Gold Benefiting From Copper, Euro Strength - Seeking AlphaGold Benefiting From Copper, Euro Strength - Seeking Alpha
seekingalpha.com - January 6 at 7:22 AM
Big Gold ETF Does Something UnusualBig Gold ETF Does Something Unusual
www.nasdaq.com - January 5 at 3:19 PM
5-Year Best January Opening for Gold: ETFs in Focus - Nasdaq5-Year Best January Opening for Gold: ETFs in Focus - Nasdaq
www.nasdaq.com - January 3 at 3:18 PM
Gold Looks Promising Entering 2018 - Seeking AlphaGold Looks Promising Entering 2018 - Seeking Alpha
seekingalpha.com - January 3 at 3:18 PM
5-Year Best January Opening for Gold: ETFs in Focus5-Year Best January Opening for Gold: ETFs in Focus
finance.yahoo.com - January 3 at 3:18 PM
Why the Holidays Are a Good Time to Buy Gold ETFsWhy the Holidays Are a Good Time to Buy Gold ETFs
www.nasdaq.com - December 23 at 3:29 PM
Gold Trading Hasn’t Been This Quiet Since 2005Gold Trading Hasn’t Been This Quiet Since 2005
finance.yahoo.com - December 7 at 6:24 AM
iShares Gold Trust (IAU) Shares Cross Below 200 DMAiShares Gold Trust (IAU) Shares Cross Below 200 DMA
www.nasdaq.com - December 5 at 3:18 PM
iShares Gold Trust Applies for Reporting Issuer Cease Order with Ontario Securities CommissioniShares Gold Trust Applies for Reporting Issuer Cease Order with Ontario Securities Commission
finance.yahoo.com - December 2 at 7:23 AM
iShares Gold Trust (IAU) Short Interest Down 34.3% in NovemberiShares Gold Trust (IAU) Short Interest Down 34.3% in November
www.americanbankingnews.com - December 1 at 3:28 AM

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