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IAUM · Ishares Gold Trust Micro
Over the last 5 years (2021-08 to 2026-09), $10,000 invested in IAUM with dividends reinvested grew to $22,650, 17.14% a year, with a worst peak-to-trough fall of -23.75%. Past performance doesn't predict future results.
Growth of $10,000 · 2021-08 to 2026-09 · dividends reinvested
How IAUM held up in past market crashes
IAUM has been through 1 of the market crashes since 2000 in our data. Its deepest price fall was 20.9% in the 2022 bear market, when the S&P 500 fell 25.4%. It took 14 months from the bottom to get back to its high. No fund is safe from losses; past falls do not predict future ones.
| Crash | IAUM deepest fall | S&P 500 (SPY) | Peak to bottom | Back to peak |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 bear market | -20.9% | -25.4% | Mar 2022 to Sep 2022 | 14 months |
Price declines in the fund's listing currency, dividends not included, inside each crash's S&P 500 peak-to-bottom window. See how 50 popular ETFs compare in the crash study.
About IAUM
The iShares Gold Trust Micro is an exchange-traded fund designed to closely track the price performance of gold bullion. Its primary function is to offer individual and institutional investors a cost-effective and convenient means to access the precious metals market without the need for direct ownership or physical storage of gold. This trust holds gold bars predominantly in London vaults, ensuring a high level of security and integrity in its holdings. One notable feature of this asset is its fractional approach, allowing investors to engage with gold at a lower price point than larger funds, making it accessible to a broader audience. In the financial market, gold is often seen as a hedge against inflation and currency depreciation, providing a degree of portfolio diversification with a focus on preserving capital. The iShares Gold Trust Micro plays a significant role for investors seeking exposure to the gold sector, commonly acting as a strategic asset for managing economic uncertainties and market volatility.
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