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Quarterly ResultMay 7, 2026, 03:48 PM

iShares Gold Trust Q1 NAV +6.90% to $86.73; Net Assets $70.61B

AI Summary

The iShares Gold Trust reported an increase in net asset value per share and total net assets for the first quarter ended March 31, 2026. The NAV per share rose by 6.90% to $86.73, primarily driven by a 6.97% increase in the price of gold. Despite a net decrease in shares outstanding due to redemptions exceeding issuances, the Trust's total net assets grew to $70.61 billion.

Key Highlights

  • Net asset value per Share increased 6.90% to $86.73 at March 31, 2026, from $81.13.
  • Total Net Assets rose 3.26% to $70.61 billion from $68.38 billion at December 31, 2025.
  • The price of gold increased 6.97% to $4,608.35 per ounce during the quarter.
  • Net increase in net assets from operations was $4.91 billion for Q1 2026.
  • Shares outstanding decreased by 28.75 million to 814.1 million due to net redemptions.
  • Sponsor's fee for the quarter was $47.41 million.
  • Total return at net asset value was 6.90% for the quarter.