SPDR GOLD TRUST — Investor Relations & Filings

SPDR Gold Trust is an exchange-traded fund (ETF) whose assets consist of physical gold bullion and, from time to time, cash. The Trust issues SPDR Gold Shares, which represent fractional, undivided beneficial ownership interests in its net assets. The investment objective is for the shares to reflect the performance of the price of gold bullion, less the Trust's expenses. It offers investors a relatively cost-efficient and secure way to access the gold market without the necessity of taking physical delivery. The structure is intended to lower barriers to gold investment, such as the logistical complexities and costs associated with buying, storing, and insuring physical bullion. Shares are bought and sold on a regulated exchange, providing a liquid means of participating in the gold market.