ISHARES GOLD TRUST
For the period ended Dec 31, 2025. Filed Feb 27, 2026.
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FY2025 · Filed Feb 27, 2026
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Item 5. *Market Information*
On December 4, 2008, the Shares commenced trading on NYSE Arca under the ticker symbol IAU. Prior to that, the Shares were traded on the American Stock Exchange, also under the ticker symbol IAU, since their initial public offering on January 21, 2005.
Holders
As of December 31, 2025, there were approximately 164 DTC participating shareholders of record of the Trust. Because most of the Trust’s Shares are held by brokers and other institutions on behalf of shareholders, we are unable to estimate the total number of shareholders represented by these record holders.
Dividends
The Trust did not declare any cash distributions to Shareholders during the fiscal years ended December 31, 2025 and 2024. The Trust has no obligation to make periodic distributions to Shareholders.
Use of Proceeds from Registered Securities
Purchases of Equity Securities by the Issuers and Affiliated Purchaser
17,400,000 Shares (348 Baskets) were redeemed during the fourth quarter of the year ended December 31, 2025.
| Period | Total Number of Shares Redeemed | Average Ounces of Gold Paid Per Share |
|---|---|---|
| 10/01/25 to 10/31/25 | 14,050,000 | $0.0188 |
| 11/01/25 to 11/30/25 | 3,100,000 | 0.0188 |
| 12/01/25 to 12/31/25 | 250,000 | 0.0188 |
| Total | 17,400,000 | $0.0188 |
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