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GLD vs IAUM: the verdict
How GLD and IAUM compare today, and what CleaRank Financial AI makes of it.
The verdict
CleaRank Financial AI favours
IAUM
GLD
IAUM
19/100
AI score
33/100
-2.6%
1-year change
+1.8%
21.5%
Volatility (30d, yearly)
17.9%
35.6
RSI (14-day)
41.0
The verdict
IAUM, or iShares Gold Trust Micro, leads on CleaRank's model with a score of 33/100 (Sell), while SPDR Gold Shares (GLD) scores 19/100 (Strong Sell). Cost accounts for the widest gap, and for IAUM the expense ratio is 0.09%.
Outlook
GLD would need to regain its 50-day average at $393.83 and its 200-day at $413.99 to turn its downtrend. IAUM would need to regain its 50-day average at $42.81 and its 200-day at $44.95 to turn its downtrend.
Price, side by side
Both prices start at 0% on the first day of the period you pick, so the moves compare directly.
Rebased price
-6%-4%-2%0%-6.5%-6.5%
Oct '26
0%+5%+10%+15%-1.7%-1.8%
Aug '26Sep '26Oct '26
-15%-10%-5%0%-14%-14%
May '26Jun '26Jul '26Aug '26Sep '26Oct '26
0%+10%+20%+30%-2.2%-2.6%
Nov '25Jan '26Mar '26Jun '26Aug '26Oct '26
0%+50%+100%+60%+59%
Sep '24Feb '25Jul '25Dec '25May '26Oct '26
Over 1 year: GLD lost 2.6% and IAUM lost 2.2%, a gap of 0.3 points in IAUM's favour.
Key metrics
Size and recent performance for each.
Size and market performance
GLD
IAUM
$141.7B
Size (net assets / market cap)
$7.9B
6.4M
Volume (shares, last session)
1.6M
5%
Position in 52-week range
9%
-6.6%
Price against 50-day average
-5.3%
Reading
IAUM costs less to hold. Its expense ratio is 0.09%, while GLD's is 0.40%. For a $10,000 holding, the yearly fee comes to $40.00 for GLD and $9.00 for IAUM. GLD is the bigger fund, with $141.7B in net assets compared with $7.9B for IAUM.
Momentum and sentiment
The indicators behind each AI score, side by side.
Indicators side by side
GLD
IAUM
19/100
AI score
33/100
35.6
RSI (14-day)
41.0
-6.6%
Price against 50-day average
-5.3%
-11.2%
Price against 200-day average
-9.9%
Technicals
GLD is in a downtrend, trading 6.60% below its 50-day average and 11.15% below its 200-day average. Its 14-day RSI is 35.6, in the bearish zone, with the MACD line negative. IAUM is in a downtrend, trading 5.30% below its 50-day average and 9.92% below its 200-day average. Its 14-day RSI is 35.6, in the bearish zone, with the MACD line negative. IAUM sits higher in its 52-week range, at 6% against 5% for GLD.
Sentiment
Over the past month GLD dropped 6.50%, and across three months its decline came to 1.82%. IAUM also dropped 6.50% in the past month, and over three months it fell 1.72%.
Risk and practical tips
How much each moves, how much return each has paid for that risk, and what to watch if you hold either.
Risk measures
GLD
IAUM
21.5%
Volatility (30d, yearly)
17.9%
0.82
Sharpe ratio
0.87
Risk
They move about the same on an average day, 1.25% for GLD and 1.25% for IAUM. Their worst falls in the price history were 26.4% for GLD (January 2026 to July 2026) and 26.3% for IAUM.
ProTips
- For GLD, watch the 20-day EMA at $379.17 above the price and the 52-week low at $360.12 below it.
- For IAUM, watch the 20-day EMA at $41.22 above the price and the 52-week low at $39.02 below it.
- Costs compound: GLD charges $40.00 a year on $10,000 and IAUM $9.00.
GLD vs IAUM: long-term scenarios
Simulated paths from each price history. A range of outcomes, not a forecast.
Simulated growth of $10,000
$10K$15K$20K$25K$26.9K$23.9K$15.8K$14.9K
2026202820302031
GLD
IAUM
$9,299
Downside, 2031 (10th)
$9,283
$14,922
Base case, 2031 (median)
$15,801
$23,945
Upside, 2031 (90th)
$26,895
In the median simulated path, $10,000 in GLD grows to about $14,900 and $10,000 in IAUM to about $15,800 by 2031. The paths come from each asset's own historical volatility and trend; they are statistical outcomes, not forecasts.
Trade plans for both
Entry, stop and target levels from each moving average and its volatility. Educational, not advice.
Actionable Trade Plans
Select Your Trade Bias
Risk Tolerance
Conservative
3%
Aggressive
Portfolio Value
$
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Position Size: $200 - $300 per asset
GLD
Current: $367.82
ENTRY ZONES
Conservative
$375.18
Aggressive
$367.82
RISK MANAGEMENT
STOP LOSS
$386.43
MAX LOSS
-3%
Volatility-Adjusted Stop Loss
Calculated based on volatility and technical support levels.
Profit Targets (Based on Conservative)
-5% from current
$349.43
-10% from current
$331.04
-15% from current
$312.65
IAUM
Current: $40.47
ENTRY ZONES
Conservative
$41.28
Aggressive
$40.47
RISK MANAGEMENT
STOP LOSS
$42.52
MAX LOSS
-3%
Volatility-Adjusted Stop Loss
Calculated based on volatility and technical support levels.
Profit Targets (Based on Conservative)
-5% from current
$38.45
-10% from current
$36.42
-15% from current
$34.40
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Disclaimer
The content is for educational purposes only. The verdict weighs trend, valuation and risk together. Trading involves risk of loss. Note: The AI favored IAUM based on income/dividend profile, on today's data.
GLD vs IAUM: questions people ask
Answered from the figures on this page.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, GLD or IAUM?+
On CleaRank's model IAUM scores higher, 33/100 (Sell) against 19/100 (Strong Sell) for GLD. This describes the data on this page and is not a personal recommendation.
Which has performed better over the past year, GLD or IAUM?+
IAUM has done better: its price fell 2.22% over the past year, while GLD fell 2.57%.
Which is cheaper to own, GLD or IAUM?+
IAUM is the cheaper fund to hold, with an expense ratio of 0.09% versus 0.40% for GLD.
Which is riskier, GLD or IAUM?+
They carry about the same risk on the measures we track. Average daily move: 1.25% for GLD, 1.25% for IAUM. Worst fall in the price history: 26.4% for GLD, 26.3% for IAUM.
Which has stronger momentum right now, GLD or IAUM?+
Their 14-day RSI readings are level at 35.6. Both MACD lines are negative. Readings above 70 or below 30 mark stretched momentum.
Which fund is larger, GLD or IAUM?+
GLD is the larger of the two. It holds $141.7B in net assets, while IAUM holds $7.9B.
How would $10,000 have grown in GLD or IAUM?+
A $10,000 stake in GLD opened in October 2016 would now be worth $30,396. The same sum put into IAUM from July 2021 stands at $22,450. Because the starting dates differ, those two end values cannot be compared directly.
Which is closer to its 52-week high, GLD or IAUM?+
IAUM is nearer its 52-week high. It trades 27.65% below its high of $55.27, while GLD trades 27.84% below its high of $509.70.
Are GLD and IAUM in an uptrend?+
GLD is in a downtrend, trading 6.60% below its 50-day average and 11.15% below its 200-day. IAUM is in a downtrend, trading 5.30% below its 50-day average and 11.03% below its 200-day.