Compare iShares Gold Trust (IAU) vs State Street PDR S&P Retail ETF (XRT) Price & Performance

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Price performance (Past 24H)

Key statistics

iShares Gold Trust vs State Street PDR S&P Retail ETF — how do they compare? iShares Gold Trust trades at $76.78, while State Street PDR S&P Retail ETF trades at $88.47. The key difference: State Street PDR S&P Retail ETF is trading nearer its 52-week high, iShares Gold Trust nearer its low. Which is the better fit depends on your goals.

	IAU	XRT
Sector	Commodities - Metals/Agriculture	Broad Market / Factor
52-Week High	$101.57	$90.88
52-Week Low	$61.62	$77.28

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Returns comparison

Trailing returns across standard periods

Top news

Latest headlines on both assets

IAU

Commodity ETFs evolve with new gold funds and regional oil equity options amid 2026 market shiftsETF Trends · 1 day agoNeutral Leveraged gold ETFs like UGL and GLL suffer significant decay in volatile markets, reducing expected returns.24/7 Wall Street · 4 days agoBearish View details →

XRT

Inflation cools in June with consumer confidence rising, but energy and geopolitical risks threaten gains.ETF Trends · 1 day agoNeutral View details →

About iShares Gold Trust

IAU is a physically backed ETF that seeks to reflect the performance of the price of gold. It provides a convenient and liquid way for investors to include gold in their portfolios as a potential hedge.

About State Street PDR S&P Retail ETF

XRT is an equal-weighted ETF that tracks the U.S. retail sector. It provides diversified exposure to apparel, automotive, and online retailers, including well-known names like Amazon, Target, and Costco.