IAU iShares Gold Trust

Expense Ratio

0.25%

AUM

$30.0B

Status

Alternative

About IAU

Tracks the price of gold bullion

Asset Class Context

Asset Class

Gold

Category

Commodities

Region

Global

Sub-Category

Precious Metals

Classifications

Geography

Global

Commodity Type

Gold

Alternative ETFs in Gold

TickerNameExpense Ratio
SGOLPreferredAberdeen Standard Physical Gold Shares ETF0.17%
GLDSPDR Gold Shares0.40%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is IAU?
IAU (iShares Gold Trust) is an exchange-traded fund categorized under Commodities. It belongs to the Gold asset class and has an expense ratio of 0.25%. It manages approximately $30.0B in assets.
What asset class does IAU belong to?
IAU belongs to the Gold asset class within the Commodities category. This asset class covers Global Precious Metals investments. Physical gold ETFs
What are alternatives to IAU?
Alternative ETFs in the same Gold asset class include SGOL (Aberdeen Standard Physical Gold Shares ETF), GLD (SPDR Gold Shares). These ETFs provide similar exposure and can be compared by expense ratio and AUM.

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