Gold ETFs Surge Amid Record Bullion Prices Gold ETFs, including iShares Gold Trust Micro (IAUM), have experienced significant gains as gold surpassed $3,000 per ounce for the first time. The rally is driven by economic uncertainties and heightened demand for safe-haven assets. IAUM, among others, has risen nearly 14% year-to-date, reflecting strong investor confidence in the metal.1