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iShares Gold TrustIAU Fund Description
The iShares Gold Trust tracks the gold spot price, less expenses and liabilities, using gold bars held in vaults around the world.
IAU Factset Analytics Insight
IAU is a low-cost option for investors seeking to hold physical gold. It is a very stable fund, with sizeable AUM and a grantor trust structure. The gold bars are held in vaults around the world, so those with very specific vaulting requirements should consider a fund like SGOL, which promises storage in a specific location. As with competitor GLD, investors should know that long-term gains have noteworthy tax liabilities, since IAU is considered a collectible.Where IAU shines for buy-and-hold retail investors is its low expense ratio. Liquidity is strong as well, though traders needing maximum liquidity should consider GLD. At launch, shares of IAU corresponded to 1/100th of an ounce of gold (though this will decrease over time due to expenses), meaning that it takes more shares to reach the same exposure as a single share of GLD, a potential issue for investors paying per-share commissions. IAU has broad appeal and has earned a spot on our Analyst Pick list.
IAU CHARTS AND PERFORMANCE
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IAU Top 10 Holdings
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IAU Factset Analytics Block Liquidity
This measurement shows how easy it is to trade a $1 million USD block of IAU. IAU is rated a 5 out of 5.
IAU Tradability
IAU SECTOR BREAKDOWN
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IAU Tenor Strategy
IAU holds physical bullion. Prices will reflect the current spot market values.
IAU Rolling Strategy
Since IAU holds physical bullion rather than futures contracts, it does not have a roll strategy.
IAU Performance Statistics
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