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IAU, A Gold ETF

By Mark Kennedy, About.com

Definition:

IAU, the iShares COMEX Gold Trust ETF is a commodity ETF designed to reflect the price of gold. The Trust receives gold deposits for the creation of baskets to sell gold as needed to cover the trust's liabilities and for redemption.

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