ETF investors looking for gold exposure should consider the iShares Gold Trust (IAU). Generally, IAU seeks to reflect the performance of the price of gold. Per the fund’s website, IAU provides investors with: Exposure to the day-to-day movement of the price of gold bullion Convenient, cost-effective access to physical gold Use to diversify your portfolio and help protect against inflation Despite the recent weakness in gold, IAU is still up 16% within the past year.