IAU
iShares Gold Trust
ETF
$77.50−3.16 (−3.92%)Close Sep 28, 2026
IAU returned 10.72% a year from Jan 2005 to Sep 2026, turning $10,000 into $90,771. It fell 45.14% from Aug 2011 to Dec 2015, and it took 8.9 years to get back to its high.
Jan 28, 2005 – Sep 28, 2026
| $10,000 became | CAGR | Max drawdown | Sharpe ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| $90,771 | 10.72% | −45.14% | 0.65 |
| $10,000 became | $90,771 |
|---|---|
| CAGR | 10.72% |
| Max drawdown | −45.14% |
| Sharpe ratio | 0.65 |
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Growth of $10,000
- IAU
Trailing returns
| Period | IAU |
|---|---|
| 1M | −7.54% |
| 3M | +1.23% |
| 6M | −8.77% |
| YTD | −4.52% |
| 1Y | +9.17% |
| 3Y | +29.91% |
| 5Y | +18.63% |
| 10Y | +11.75% |
| 15Y | +6.23% |
| 20Y | +9.79% |
| Since 2005 | +10.72% |
Metrics
| Return | IAU |
|---|---|
| Final balance | $90,771 |
| Total return | 807.71% |
| CAGR | 10.72% |
| Calendar years | IAU |
| Best year | 63.95% |
| Worst year | −28.26% |
| Positive years | 14 of 20 |
| Risk | IAU |
| Max drawdown | −45.14% |
| Longest drawdown | 8.9 years |
| Volatility (annualized) | 18.31% |
| Risk-adjusted | IAU |
| Sharpe ratio | 0.65 |
| Sortino ratio | 0.92 |
| Calmar ratio | 0.24 |
| Return | IAU |
|---|---|
| Final balance | $90,771 |
| Total return | 807.71% |
| CAGR | 10.72% |
| Calendar years | IAU |
| Best year | 63.95% |
| Worst year | −28.26% |
| Positive years | 14 of 20 |
| Risk | IAU |
|---|---|
| Max drawdown | −45.14% |
| Longest drawdown | 8.9 years |
| Volatility (annualized) | 18.31% |
| Risk-adjusted | IAU |
| Sharpe ratio | 0.65 |
| Sortino ratio | 0.92 |
| Calmar ratio | 0.24 |
Worst drawdowns
| Decline | Peak | Bottom | Recovered |
|---|---|---|---|
| −45.1% | Aug 2011 | Dec 2015 | Jul 2020 |
| −29.2% | Mar 2008 | Nov 2008 | Sep 2009 |
| −26.4% | Jan 2026 | Jul 2026 | Not yet |
| −22.0% | May 2006 | Jun 2006 | Sep 2007 |
| −21.8% | Aug 2020 | Sep 2022 | Mar 2024 |
Annual returns
| Year | IAU |
|---|---|
| 2005from Jan 28 | +21.18% |
| 2006 | +22.27% |
| 2007 | +30.36% |
| 2008 | +5.11% |
| 2009 | +23.90% |
| 2010 | +29.46% |
| 2011 | +9.57% |
| 2012 | +6.89% |
| 2013 | −28.26% |
| 2014 | −2.05% |
| 2015 | −10.58% |
| 2016 | +8.31% |
| 2017 | +12.91% |
| 2018 | −1.76% |
| 2019 | +17.98% |
| 2020 | +25.03% |
| 2021 | −4.00% |
| 2022 | −0.63% |
| 2023 | +12.84% |
| 2024 | +26.85% |
| 2025 | +63.95% |
| 2026to Sep 28 | −4.52% |