Get Accurate iShares Gold Strategy ETF (IAUF) Prices in Multiple Currencies with this API

Metals-API provides a powerful solution for obtaining precise prices of precious metals, including the iShares Gold Strategy ETF (IAUF), in various currencies. This blog post will explore how Metals-API empowers developers to integrate real-time gold pricing into their applications, enhancing decision-making processes and enabling innovative financial solutions.

About Gold (XAU)

API Description

Key Features and Endpoints

Latest Rates Endpoint: Depending on your subscription plan, this endpoint returns real-time exchange rate data updated every 60 minutes or more frequently. For example, a typical response might look like this:

{
    "success": true,
    "timestamp": 1755302612,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-08-16",
    "rates": {
        "XAU": 0.000482,
        "XAG": 0.03815,
        "XPT": 0.000912,
        "XPD": 0.000744
    },
    "unit": "per troy ounce"
}

Historical Rates Endpoint: Access historical rates dating back to 2019. This feature is invaluable for trend analysis and market research. A typical response might include:

{
    "success": true,
    "timestamp": 1755216212,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-08-15",
    "rates": {
        "XAU": 0.000485,
        "XAG": 0.03825
    },
    "unit": "per troy ounce"
}

Bid And Ask Endpoint: This powerful feature allows you to retrieve real-time bid and ask prices for metals, essential for traders looking to make informed decisions. An example response could be:

{
    "success": true,
    "timestamp": 1755302612,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-08-16",
    "rates": {
        "XAU": {
            "bid": 0.000481,
            "ask": 0.000483,
            "spread": 2.0e-6
        }
    },
    "unit": "per troy ounce"
}

Convert Endpoint: Easily convert any amount from one currency to another. For instance, converting 1000 USD to XAU would yield:

{
    "success": true,
    "query": {
        "from": "USD",
        "to": "XAU",
        "amount": 1000
    },
    "info": {
        "timestamp": 1755302612,
        "rate": 0.000482
    },
    "result": 0.482,
    "unit": "troy ounces"
}

Time-Series Endpoint: This endpoint allows you to query daily historical rates between two dates, providing insights into market trends over time. A sample response might look like this:

{
    "success": true,
    "timeseries": true,
    "start_date": "2025-08-09",
    "end_date": "2025-08-16",
    "base": "USD",
    "rates": {
        "2025-08-09": {
            "XAU": 0.000485
        },
        "2025-08-16": {
            "XAU": 0.000482
        }
    },
    "unit": "per troy ounce"
}

Fluctuation Endpoint: Track how currencies fluctuate on a day-to-day basis. This is crucial for understanding market volatility. An example response could be:

{
    "success": true,
    "fluctuation": true,
    "start_date": "2025-08-09",
    "end_date": "2025-08-16",
    "base": "USD",
    "rates": {
        "XAU": {
            "start_rate": 0.000485,
            "end_rate": 0.000482,
            "change": -3.0e-6,
            "change_pct": -0.62
        }
    },
    "unit": "per troy ounce"
}

Open/High/Low/Close (OHLC) Price Endpoint: This endpoint provides essential market data for traders, including the open, high, low, and close prices for a specific time period. A typical response might look like:

{
    "success": true,
    "timestamp": 1755302612,
    "base": "USD",
    "date": "2025-08-16",
    "rates": {
        "XAU": {
            "open": 0.000485,
            "high": 0.000487,
            "low": 0.000481,
            "close": 0.000482
        }
    },
    "unit": "per troy ounce"
}

Historical LME Endpoint: Access historical rates for LME symbols dating back to 2008, which is crucial for comprehensive market analysis.
API Key: Each user is assigned a unique API key that must be included in requests to authenticate access.
API Response: All exchange rates are delivered relative to USD by default, ensuring consistency across data retrieval.
Supported Symbols Endpoint: This endpoint provides a constantly updated list of all available currencies and metals, which can be found on the Metals-API Supported Symbols page.
Gold Price India Endpoint: Retrieve the latest gold price in India using this dedicated endpoint, which is particularly useful for regional investors.
News Endpoint: Stay updated with the latest news articles related to various metals, providing context and insights into market movements.

Practical Applications of Metals-API

Investment Platforms: Financial applications can integrate Metals-API to provide users with real-time gold prices, enhancing their investment strategies.
Market Analysis Tools: Analysts can utilize historical data from the API to identify trends and make predictions about future movements in the gold market.
E-commerce Solutions: Businesses selling gold products can use the API to display current prices in various currencies, improving customer experience.
Financial Reporting: Companies can automate their financial reporting processes by integrating Metals-API to fetch real-time data for their reports.

Conclusion

Metals-API Documentation to explore the full capabilities of this powerful API. By leveraging the insights provided by Metals-API, you can stay ahead in the competitive world of precious metals trading.

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Get Accurate iShares Gold Strategy ETF (IAUF) Prices in Multiple Currencies with this API