iShares Gold Trust (IAU) is currently trading at $79.85. You can also track daily change, historical performance, trading volume and other key ETF details on this page.

Indian investors can buy iShares Gold Trust (IAU) by opening a US investing account through a platform that provides access to US stocks and ETFs, completing the required verification, transferring funds under the Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS), and placing an order in USD.

Yes, Indian residents and NRIs can invest in iShares Gold Trust (IAU) through platforms that offer access to US-listed stocks and ETFs, subject to applicable regulations, including RBI’s Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS) guidelines.

The expense ratio of iShares Gold Trust (IAU) is 0.0025%. It represents the annual operating cost charged by the ETF provider for managing the fund and tracking its underlying index.

Many platforms offering US ETF investing allow fractional investing, enabling Indian investors to buy a portion of iShares Gold Trust (IAU) instead of a full share. This allows investment based on a fixed dollar amount.

Gains from iShares Gold Trust (IAU) are generally taxed in India based on the applicable holding period and tax rules. Dividends may be subject to US withholding tax and Indian taxation rules. The final tax treatment depends on individual circumstances.

Remittances under the Liberalised Remittance Scheme (LRS) for overseas investments, including US ETFs like iShares Gold Trust (IAU), may attract TCS above specified thresholds. Applicable rates and limits are determined by government regulations and may change over time.

iShares Gold Trust (IAU)’s current assets under management (AUM) are $60.5B. AUM represents the total market value of assets managed by the ETF and indicates the size of the fund.

You can compare iShares Gold Trust (IAU) with SPDR® Gold Shares (GLD), iShares Silver Trust (SLV), and SPDR Gold MiniShares Trust (GLDM) based on metrics such as expense ratio, AUM, P/E ratio, holdings, liquidity and historical returns in the Peers & Comparison section.

iShares Gold Trust (IAU)’s NAV represents the per-unit value of the ETF’s underlying holdings after adjusting for expenses and liabilities. It is calculated once daily after markets close and may differ from the ETF’s live market price.