First Eagle Investment's IAU Position Overview
First Eagle Investment (via First Eagle Investment Management, LLC) currently holds 2,668 shares of iShares Gold Trust (IAU) worth $201,461, representing 0.00% of the portfolio. First purchased in 1970-Q1, this long-term strategic position has been held for 226 quarters.
Based on 13F filings since 2013, First Eagle Investment has maintained a long-term strategic position in IAU, representing a significant commitment to this investment thesis. Largest addition occurred in Q1 2024, adding 3,361 shares. Largest reduction occurred in Q1 2023, reducing 3,747 shares.
Analysis based on 13F filings available since 2013 Q2
First Eagle Investment's iShares Gold Trust (IAU) Holding Value Over Time
Track share changes against reported price movement
Quarterly iShares Gold Trust (IAU) Trades by First Eagle Investment
| Report Date | Bought/Sold (Sh.) | % Change | Qtr. End Shares | Reported Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Q2 2026 | -200 | Reduce 6.97% | 2,668 | $75.51 |
| Q1 2026 | -253 | Reduce 8.11% | 2,868 | $88.16 |
| Q3 2025 | +65 | Add 2.13% | 3,121 | $72.77 |
| Q2 2025 | +2,088 | Add 215.70% | 3,056 | $61.69 |
| Q1 2025 | -2,866 | Reduce 74.75% | 968 | $57.95 |
| Q4 2024 | +448 | Add 13.23% | 3,834 | $49.25 |
| Q3 2024 | +172 | Add 5.35% | 3,386 | $49.68 |
| Q2 2024 | -1,469 | Reduce 31.37% | 3,214 | $43.93 |
| Q1 2024 | +3,361 | Add 254.24% | 4,683 | $42.01 |
| Q4 2023 | -318 | Reduce 19.39% | 1,322 | $39.33 |
| Q3 2023 | -750 | Reduce 31.38% | 1,640 | $35.48 |
| Q2 2023 | +571 | Add 31.39% | 2,390 | $35.99 |
| Q1 2023 | -3,747 | Reduce 67.32% | 1,819 | $37.27 |
| Q4 2022 | +1,726 | Add 44.95% | 5,566 | $34.41 |
| Q3 2022 | -86 | Reduce 2.19% | 3,840 | $31.51 |
| Q2 2022 | +3,926 | New Buy | 3,926 | $34.39 |
| Q1 1970 | +2,668 | Add 0.00% | 2,668 | $75.51 |
First Eagle Investment's iShares Gold Trust Investment FAQs
First Eagle Investment first purchased iShares Gold Trust (IAU) in Q1 1970, acquiring 2,668 shares, as reported in their 13F filing for that period. Note: Analysis reflects filings available since Q2 2013; earlier records may be incomplete.
First Eagle Investment has held iShares Gold Trust (IAU) for 226 quarters since Q1 1970.
First Eagle Investment's largest addition to iShares Gold Trust (IAU) was in Q2 2022, adding 3,926 shares worth $135,000.
According to the latest 13F filing for Q2 2026, First Eagle Investment's firm, First Eagle Investment Management, LLC, owns 2,668 shares of iShares Gold Trust (IAU), valued at approximately $201,461.
As of the Q2 2026 filing, iShares Gold Trust (IAU) represents approximately 0.00% of First Eagle Investment's publicly disclosed stock portfolio, making it one of their key holdings.
First Eagle Investment's peak holding in iShares Gold Trust (IAU) was 5,566 shares, as reported at the end of Q4 2022.