iShares Gold Trust Q1 2025 10-Q: Gold Holdings Increase
Ticker: IAU · Form: 10-Q · Filed: May 7, 2025 · CIK: 1278680
Sentiment: neutral
Topics: gold, etf, 10-q, holdings
TL;DR
Gold holdings up to $24.3B in Q1 2025. NAV per share slightly up.
AI Summary
iShares Gold Trust filed its 10-Q for the period ending March 31, 2025. The trust reported a cost of investment in gold bullion of $24,364,279,998 for the current period, an increase from $21,152,229,978 in the prior period. The net asset value per share saw a slight increase, with the trust's performance based on the change in net asset value of a Share during the period.
Why It Matters
This filing provides insight into the iShares Gold Trust's holdings and financial performance, which can influence investor decisions regarding gold-backed ETFs.
Risk Assessment
Risk Level: low — As a passively managed trust holding physical gold, its primary risks are tied to the volatility of gold prices.
Key Numbers
- $24.37B — Cost of Investment in Gold Bullion (Represents the value of gold held by the trust as of March 31, 2025.)
- $21.15B — Cost of Investment in Gold Bullion (Represents the value of gold held by the trust as of December 31, 2024.)
- 100.02 — Net Asset Value per Share (Indicates the value of each share of the trust.)
Key Players & Entities
- ISHARES GOLD TRUST (company) — Filer
- BLACKROCK INC. (company) — Business and Mail Address
- $24,364,279,998 (dollar_amount) — Cost of investment in gold bullion as of March 31, 2025
- $21,152,229,978 (dollar_amount) — Cost of investment in gold bullion as of December 31, 2024
- 20250331 (date) — Reporting period end date
FAQ
What was the total cost of gold bullion held by iShares Gold Trust as of March 31, 2025?
The cost of investment in gold bullion was $24,364,279,998 as of March 31, 2025.
How did the cost of gold bullion holdings change from the previous period?
The cost of investment in gold bullion increased from $21,152,229,978 as of December 31, 2024, to $24,364,279,998 as of March 31, 2025.
What is the reporting period for this 10-Q filing?
The reporting period is for the quarter ended March 31, 2025.
Who is the administrator or primary entity associated with iShares Gold Trust?
Blackrock Inc. is listed as the business and mail address for iShares Gold Trust.
How is the performance of the shares measured in this filing?
Performance is based on the change in net asset value of a Share during the period, and the net increase in net assets per Share based on average shares outstanding.
Filing Details
This Form 10-Q (Form 10-Q) was filed with the SEC on May 7, 2025 regarding ISHARES GOLD TRUST (IAU).