ISHARES GOLD TRUST (IAU) Stock
IAU has an Alpha Score of 10 out of 100 (poor), computed on Nov 2, 2026 from 2 of 4 sub-scores. 1 member of Congress disclosed 8 trades in IAU since 2020: 3 purchases and 5 sales, most recently Donald Sternoff Beyer (sale, Feb 28, 2022). 3 of the hedge funds AlphaScala tracks reported IAU in 13F filings for the quarter ended Jun 30, 2026; the largest reported position is Citadel's at $129.92M. Its trailing P/E ratio is 153.7 (key statistics as of Apr 15, 2026).
What is IAU's Alpha Score?
How it works →Alpha Score of 10 reflects poor overall profile with poor momentum, poor value. Based on 2 of 4 signals – score is capped at 75 until remaining data ingests.
Computed from 2 of 4 sub-scores; a sub-score is left out when its inputs are missing, and the composite is capped accordingly.
Computed Nov 2, 2026
A rules-based research rating, not a recommendation to buy or sell.
Which members of Congress traded ISHARES GOLD TRUST (IAU)?
Most recent: Donald Sternoff Beyer (sale, Feb 28, 2022); records start Feb 14, 2020.
| Politician | Trade date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Don Beyer D-VA · House | 2022-02-28 | sale | $1k – $15k |
| Don Beyer D-VA · House | 2021-08-05 | sale | $1k – $15k |
| Don Beyer D-VA · House | 2021-03-11 | sale | $1k – $15k |
| Don Beyer D-VA · House | 2020-11-03 | purchase | $1k – $15k |
| Don Beyer D-VA · House | 2020-07-14 | sale | $1k – $15k |
| Don Beyer D-VA · House | 2020-05-08 | sale | $1k – $15k |
| Don Beyer D-VA · House | 2020-03-12 | purchase | $1k – $15k |
| Don Beyer D-VA · House | 2020-02-14 | purchase | $15k – $50k |
From STOCK Act periodic transaction reports. House filings as of Nov 5, 2026.
See all IAU political trades →Which hedge funds own IAU?
From 13F filings| Fund | Shares Held | Position Value | Change vs prior Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| Citadel Ken Griffin | 1.72M | $129.92M | +33% |
| Renaissance Technologies Jim Simons (founder) | 195K | $14.75M | +58% |
| Millennium Management Israel Englander | 13K | $1.00M | -73% |
13F holdings as of Jun 30, 2026
Explore all tracked funds →What are IAU's key statistics?
Key statistics as of Apr 15, 2026 · not updated for 206 days; newer filings may exist
IAU price chart
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iShares Gold Trust is a grantor trust that provides investors with convenient exposure to the price performance of physical gold bullion. It holds gold bars in secure vaults worldwide, tracking the LBMA Gold Price PM ($/ozt) through a passive, physical replication method, eliminating the need for individuals to handle buying, transporting, storing, or insuring gold themselves. The trust's structure ensures stability, with its net asset value calculated daily based on the benchmark gold price, and an inventory list of holdings available publicly. Primarily focused on the commodities sector, specifically precious metals, iShares Gold Trust serves as a vanilla, single-asset vehicle for global gold exposure, appealing to those seeking portfolio diversification or inflation hedging without operational complexities. Managed by BlackRock with a low expense ratio, it treats distributions as return of capital and is taxed as a collectible, featuring long-term capital gains rates up to 28%. Launched in 2005 and headquartered in the United States, iShares Gold Trust remains a cost-effective option for gold-focused strategies in today's financial markets.