Access real-time iShares Gold Trust Micro (IAUM) prices using this API

Access Real-Time iShares Gold Trust Micro (IAUM) Prices Using This API

Metals-API Information

About Gold (XAU)

API Description

Metals-API Website or check the Metals-API Documentation for detailed guidance on implementation.

Key Features and Endpoints

• Latest Rates Endpoint: Depending on your subscription plan, this endpoint returns real-time exchange rate data updated every 60 minutes, every 10 minutes, or even more frequently. This is crucial for traders who need the most current pricing information.
• Historical Rates Endpoint: Access historical rates for most currencies dating back to 2019. This feature allows users to analyze past trends and make predictions based on historical data.
• Bid And Ask Endpoint: This powerful feature enables users to retrieve real-time bid and ask prices, which are essential for executing trades at optimal prices.
• Convert Endpoint: The conversion endpoint allows users to convert any amount from one currency to another, facilitating transactions across different currencies.
• Time-Series Endpoint: This endpoint allows users to query the API for daily historical rates between two dates of their choice, providing a comprehensive view of price movements over time.
• Fluctuation Endpoint: Users can retrieve information about how currencies fluctuate on a day-to-day basis, which is vital for understanding market volatility.
• Carat Endpoint: This feature provides information about gold rates by carat, catering to jewelers and consumers interested in purchasing gold jewelry.
• Lowest/Highest Price Endpoint: Users can query the API to get the lowest and highest price for a specified date, helping them identify market extremes.
• Open/High/Low/Close (OHLC) Price Endpoint: This endpoint provides the open, high, low, and close prices for a specific date, which is essential for technical analysis.
• Historical LME Endpoint: Access historical rates for LME symbols dating back to 2008, allowing for in-depth analysis of market trends.
• API Key: Your unique API key is required to access the API, ensuring secure and authenticated requests.
• API Response: Exchange rates delivered by the Metals-API are relative to USD by default, providing a consistent basis for comparison.
• Available Endpoints: The API comes with multiple endpoints, each providing different functionalities tailored to user needs.
• Supported Symbols Endpoint: This constantly updated endpoint returns all available currencies, ensuring users have access to the latest symbols.
• Gold Price India Endpoint: Retrieve the latest gold price in India using this dedicated endpoint, catering to regional investors.
• News Endpoint: Stay updated with the latest news articles related to various metals, helping users stay informed about market developments.

List of Symbols

Metals-API Supported Symbols page.

API Endpoint Examples and Responses

Latest Rates Endpoint

{
    "success": true,
    "timestamp": 1751004015,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-06-27",
    "rates": {
        "XAU": 0.000482,
        "XAG": 0.03815,
        "XPT": 0.000912,
        "XPD": 0.000744,
        "XCU": 0.294118,
        "XAL": 0.434783,
        "XNI": 0.142857,
        "XZN": 0.344828
    },
    "unit": "per troy ounce"
}

Historical Rates Endpoint

{
    "success": true,
    "timestamp": 1750917615,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-06-26",
    "rates": {
        "XAU": 0.000485,
        "XAG": 0.03825,
        "XPT": 0.000915,
        "XPD": 0.000748
    },
    "unit": "per troy ounce"
}

Time-Series Endpoint

{
    "success": true,
    "timeseries": true,
    "start_date": "2025-06-20",
    "end_date": "2025-06-27",
    "base": "USD",
    "rates": {
        "2025-06-20": {
            "XAU": 0.000485,
            "XAG": 0.03825,
            "XPT": 0.000915
        },
        "2025-06-22": {
            "XAU": 0.000483,
            "XAG": 0.0382,
            "XPT": 0.000913
        },
        "2025-06-27": {
            "XAU": 0.000482,
            "XAG": 0.03815,
            "XPT": 0.000912
        }
    },
    "unit": "per troy ounce"
}

Convert Endpoint

{
    "success": true,
    "query": {
        "from": "USD",
        "to": "XAU",
        "amount": 1000
    },
    "info": {
        "timestamp": 1751004015,
        "rate": 0.000482
    },
    "result": 0.482,
    "unit": "troy ounces"
}

Fluctuation Endpoint

{
    "success": true,
    "fluctuation": true,
    "start_date": "2025-06-20",
    "end_date": "2025-06-27",
    "base": "USD",
    "rates": {
        "XAU": {
            "start_rate": 0.000485,
            "end_rate": 0.000482,
            "change": -3.0e-6,
            "change_pct": -0.62
        },
        "XAG": {
            "start_rate": 0.03825,
            "end_rate": 0.03815,
            "change": -0.0001,
            "change_pct": -0.26
        },
        "XPT": {
            "start_rate": 0.000915,
            "end_rate": 0.000912,
            "change": -3.0e-6,
            "change_pct": -0.33
        }
    },
    "unit": "per troy ounce"
}

OHLC (Open/High/Low/Close) Endpoint

{
    "success": true,
    "timestamp": 1751004015,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-06-27",
    "rates": {
        "XAU": {
            "open": 0.000485,
            "high": 0.000487,
            "low": 0.000481,
            "close": 0.000482
        },
        "XAG": {
            "open": 0.03825,
            "high": 0.0383,
            "low": 0.0381,
            "close": 0.03815
        },
        "XPT": {
            "open": 0.000915,
            "high": 0.000918,
            "low": 0.00091,
            "close": 0.000912
        }
    },
    "unit": "per troy ounce"
}

Bid/Ask Endpoint

{
    "success": true,
    "timestamp": 1751004015,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-06-27",
    "rates": {
        "XAU": {
            "bid": 0.000481,
            "ask": 0.000483,
            "spread": 2.0e-6
        },
        "XAG": {
            "bid": 0.0381,
            "ask": 0.0382,
            "spread": 0.0001
        },
        "XPT": {
            "bid": 0.000911,
            "ask": 0.000913,
            "spread": 2.0e-6
        }
    },
    "unit": "per troy ounce"
}

Conclusion

Metals-API Documentation and the Metals-API Supported Symbols page for a comprehensive list of available symbols. The Metals-API Website is also a great resource for staying updated on the latest features and enhancements.