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IAU vs GLD
Two ETFs side by side: fees, returns, performance over time and what each one holds.
Key facts
| IAUiShares Gold Trust | GLDSPDR Gold Shares | |
|---|---|---|
| Expense ratio | 0.25% | 0.40% |
| Fund size | $62.2B | $141.7B |
| Distribution yield | — | — |
| Net asset value (NAV) | $75.42 | $367.84 |
| Category | Commodities Focused | Commodities Focused |
| Provider | iShares | State Street Investment Management |
| Inception | Jan 21, 2005 | Nov 18, 2004 |
| Fund currency | USD | USD |
| Listing | Listed in the US | Listed in the US |
Returns
| IAU | GLD | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| This year | -7.4% | -7.5% | +0.1 pp |
| 1 year | -2.8% | -2.9% | +0.1 pp |
| 3 years (annualized) | +26.1% | +25.9% | +0.2 pp |
| 5 years (annualized) | +16.9% | +16.8% | +0.2 pp |
Total return with dividends reinvested, in the ETF's currency. Past performance is not a guide to future returns. Difference in percentage points (first ETF minus second).
Performance
IAU+120.1%GLD+118.5%
Both lines start at 100. Total return with dividends reinvested, each in its own currency: the exchange-rate effect between currencies is not adjusted.
Top holdings · IAU
IAU does not report its holdings.
Top holdings · GLD
GLD does not report its holdings.
Fund data from Yahoo Finance; it may be delayed or incomplete. This is not investment advice.