IAU
iShares Gold TrustETF · Commodities$76.23+$0.08 (+0.11%)as of market close, Jul 24, 2026
IAU monthly returns
iShares Gold Trust has averaged 0.94% per month, positive in 53% of months. Month-by-month returns for iShares Gold Trust (IAU) below, through July 24, 2026 — the table lists the most recent months; the bar chart plots the last 5 years.
Average month
+0.9%
247 months
Best month
+12.7%
Nov 2009
Worst month
-16.3%
Oct 2008
Positive months
53%
of all months
iShares Gold Trust monthly returns#
| Month | Path | Total return |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 2026 | +0.5% | |
| Jun 2026 | -11.3% | |
| May 2026 | -1.6% | |
| Apr 2026 | -1.5% | |
| Mar 2026 | -11.0% | |
| Feb 2026 | +8.6% | |
| Jan 2026 | +12.4% | |
| Dec 2025 | +2.2% | |
| Nov 2025 | +5.3% | |
| Oct 2025 | +3.6% | |
| Sep 2025 | +11.8% | |
| Aug 2025 | +5.0% |
Monthly total return (since Aug 2021)
-10%-5%+0%+5%+10%
20222023202420252026
Methodology#
Monthly returns are total returns (dividends reinvested), computed from IAU's split- and dividend-adjusted month-end closes. The table shows the most recent 120 months and the bar chart the most recent 60. See the year-by-year returns for the annual view. Past performance does not predict future returns; not investment advice.
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FAQ
- What is iShares Gold Trust's average monthly return?
- iShares Gold Trust (IAU) has averaged about 0.94% per month, positive in roughly 53% of months. The best month was Nov 2009 (+12.7%) and the worst was Oct 2008 (-16.3%).