Compare SPDR Gold (GLD) vs. iShares Gold (IAU)

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GLD vs. IAU (Gold ETFs)

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Comparison Results

Symbol	ETF Name	Price	% Change	AUM	Expense Ratio	Dividend Yield	1 Year %	Smart Score	Follow
GLD	SPDR Gold Shares	$421.29	-0.48%	$160.92B	0.40%	―	+69.83%
IAU	iShares Gold Trust	$86.27	-0.51%	$73.07B	0.25%	―	+66.71%

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Performance Comparison

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SPDR Gold Shares

421.29

168.16

66.43%

IAU

iShares Gold Trust

86.27

34.52

66.71%

GLD vs. IAU (Gold ETFs) Latest News

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GLD vs. IAU (Gold ETFs) - FAQ

Which GLD vs. IAU (Gold ETFs) stocks have a "Strong Buy" analyst rating?

These GLD vs. IAU (Gold ETFs) stocks currently have a "Strong Buy" analyst rating consensus:

None of the selected stocks have a “Strong Buy” analyst rating consensus.

Are GLD vs. IAU (Gold ETFs) stocks overpriced?

SPDR Gold Shares's stock price is currently $421.29, and its average 12-month price target is N/A.

iShares Gold Trust's stock price is currently $86.27, and its average 12-month price target is N/A.

Which GLD vs. IAU (Gold ETFs) stocks pay dividends?

SPDR Gold Shares does not currently pay dividends.

iShares Gold Trust does not currently pay dividends.