SPDR Gold Shares vs iShares Gold Trust

Full side-by-side comparison — 2026

Data as of Apr 04, 2026 · Updated automatically

0
GLD Wins
1
Tie
0
IAU Wins

GLD

Price USD 429.41
P/E Ratio N/A
Div Yield N/A
Beta 0.67
Sector N/A

IAU

Price USD 87.94
P/E Ratio N/A
Div Yield N/A
Beta 0.67
Sector Financial Services

Price Overview

Metric GLD IAU
Current Price 429.41 87.94
Previous Close 437.82 89.68

Valuation

Metric GLD IAU
Trailing P/E N/A N/A
Forward P/E N/A N/A
Price / Book N/A N/A
Price / Sales N/A N/A
EV / EBITDA N/A N/A

Dividends & Income

Metric GLD IAU
Dividend Yield N/A N/A
Dividend Rate (Annual) N/A N/A
5-Year Avg Yield N/A N/A
Payout Ratio N/A N/A

Risk & Financial Health

Metric GLD IAU
Beta (Volatility) 0.67 0.67
Debt / Equity N/A N/A
Quick Ratio N/A N/A
Current Ratio N/A N/A

Growth & Profitability

Metric GLD IAU
Revenue Growth N/A N/A
Earnings Growth N/A N/A
Return on Equity N/A N/A
Revenue / Share N/A N/A
Trailing EPS N/A N/A
Forward EPS N/A N/A

Analyst Targets

Metric GLD IAU
Analyst Mean Target N/A N/A
Analyst High Target N/A N/A
Analyst Low Target N/A N/A

Bottom Line: GLD vs IAU

SPDR Gold Shares and iShares Gold Trust are evenly matched, each winning 0 of 1 comparable metrics.

This comparison is based on publicly available financial data and is for informational purposes only. It is not investment advice. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

About These Companies

SPDR Gold Shares (GLD)

The Trust holds gold bars and from time to time, issues Baskets in exchange for deposits of gold and distributes gold in connection with redemptions of Baskets. The investment objective of the Trust is for the Shares to reflect the performance of the price of gold bullion, less the Trust’s expenses. The Sponsor believes that, for many investors, the Shares represent a cost-effective investment in gold.

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iShares Gold Trust (IAU)

Financial Services · US

The Trust seeks to reflect such performance before payment of the Trust’s expenses and liabilities. It is not actively managed. The Trust does not engage in any activities designed to obtain a profit from, or to ameliorate losses caused by, changes in the price of gold. The advisor intends to constitute a simple and cost-effective means of making an investment similar to an investment in gold. An investment in physical gold requires expensive and sometimes complicated arrangements in connection with …

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which is more volatile, GLD or IAU?
iShares Gold Trust is more volatile based on beta. SPDR Gold Shares has a beta of 0.67 and iShares Gold Trust has a beta of 0.67. A beta above 1.0 means higher volatility than the overall market.
Can I track both GLD and IAU in one portfolio?
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