SPDR GOLD TRUST — Fund Information / Factsheet 2016

Jul 20, 2016

FWP 1 d193131dfwp.htm A TACTICAL ADVANTAGE A Tactical Advantage

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July 20, 2016

A TACTICAL ADVANTAGE Guide to the Dorsey Wright SPDR® ETF Models STATE STREET GLOBAL ADVISORS. SPDR®

A LEADING PROVIDER OF TECHNICAL ANALYSIS Combined with the Precision of SPDR® ETFs In 2007, State Street Global Advisors (SSGA) partnered with Dorsey, Wright & Associates (DWA) to help bring greater optimization to client portfolios by combining DWA’s technical analysis with our pioneering family of SPDR® ETFs. We offer five Dorsey Wright SPDR ETF models. Each model is designed to provide targeted exposure to key themes and trends that DWA believes offer the greatest potential for return based on relative strength within that particular asset class. Relative strength analyzes the performance of investment options against one another within their respective universes. The metric is used to determine which ETFs have the greatest potential for outperforming the market according to price momentum. To construct each model, DWA begins by analyzing a unique investable universe of SPDR ETFs. Inclusion in the Dorsey Wright model is determined by measuring each SPDR ETF’s relative price momentum against a benchmark or against other SPDR ETF’s in the investable universe. Only investments with superior relative strength will be included in the model. Models remain 100% invested at all times and target an equal weighting across holdings. State Street Dorsey Wright Models State Street Fixed Income Model State Street Global Rotation Model State Street Global Sector Rotation Model State Street Sector Model State Street International Sector Rotation Model

State Street Fixed Income Model The State Street Fixed Income Model seeks to identify themes in different fixed income sub-asset classes to capture the strongest price momentum, while avoiding the weakest price momentum. Portfolio Rules The model holds four equal-weighted positions Investment universe comprised of 21 SPDR fixed income ETFs To be included in the model, the ETF must have superior relative strength versus the other SPDR ETFs in the universe Established positions are only sold if they fall sufficiently out of favor relative to the other SPDR ETFs in the universe, with proceeds moving into the strongest relative strength ETF not currently in the portfolio Positions are only rebalanced back to equal weighting if a position falls to a weighting of less than 18% or greater than 32% of the overall portfolio Fixed Income Model Holdings Allocation Product Ticker Gross Expense Ratio 25% SPDR Wells Fargo Preferred Stock ETF PSK 0.10 25% SPDR Barclays International Treasury Bond ETF BWX 0.50 25% SPDR Barclays Capital Intermediate Term Credit Bond ETF TFI 0.30 25% SPDR Barclays Emerging Markets Local Bond ETF EBND 0.50 Source: Dorsey Wright & Associates, as of 6/30/2016. Allocations are as of the date indicated, are subject to change, and should not be relied upon as current thereafter. Weighted Average Gross Expense Ratio: 0.44%. Weighted Average Gross Expense Ratio is calculated using the gross expense ratio of each individual ETF included in the model proportionately to the allocation percentage provided. The gross expense ratio is the fund’s total annual operating expenses ratio. It is gross of any fee waivers or expense reimbursements. It can be found in the fund’s most recent prospectus. Fixed Income Model Universe Name Ticker SPDR Barclays 1-3 Month T-Bill ETF BIL SPDR Barclays Capital Aggregate Bond ETF BNDS SPDR Barclays Capital Convertible Bond ETF CWB SPDR Barclays Capital Emerging Markets Local Bond ETF EBND SPDR Barclays Capital High Yield Bond JNK SPDR Barclays Capital Intermediate Term Credit Bond ETF ITR SPDR Barclays Capital Intermediate Term Treasury ETF ITE SPDR Barclays Capital International Corporate Bond ETF IBND SPDR Barclays Capital International Treasury Bond BWX SPDR Barclays Capital Investment Grade Floating Rate ETF FLRN SPDR Barclays Capital Long Term Corporate Bond ETF LWC Name Ticker SPDR Barclays Capital Long Term Treasury ETF TLO SPDR Barclays Capital Mortgage Backed Bond ETF MBG SPDR Barclays Capital Municipal Bond TFI SPDR Barclays Capital Short Term Corporate Bond ETF SCPB SPDR Barclays Capital Short Term International Treasury Bond BWZ SPDR Barclays Capital Short Term Municipal Bond SHM SPDR Barclays Capital TIPS ETF IPE SPDR Blackstone / GSO Senior Loan ETF SRLN SPDR DB International Government Inflation-Protected Bond ETF WIP SPDR Wells Fargo Preferred Stock ETF PSK State Street Global Advisors 2

Guide to the Dorsey Wright SPDR® ETF Models State Street Global Rotation Model The State Street Global Rotation Model is designed to provide targeted exposure to SPDR Global ETFs in an attempt to capture the strongest price momentum, and includes a dynamic rotation strategy that reacts to changes in performance price momentum. Portfolio Rules The model holds three equal-weighted positions and is rebalanced whenever there is a change to those positions Investment universe comprised of 17 SPDR international region and country ETFs, including SPDR S&P 500 ETF (SPY) To be included in the model, the ETF must have superior relative strength versus the other SPDR ETFs in the universe Established positions are only sold when they fall sufficiently out of favor relative to the other SPDR ETFs in the universe and the next strongest relative strength ETF not currently in the model is added Global Rotation Holdings Allocation Product Ticker Gross Expense Ratio 33% SPDR MSCI EAFE StrategicFactors ETF QEFA 0.30 33% SPDR S&P World (ex-US) ETF GWL 0.34 33% SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust SPY 0.1098 Source: Dorsey Wright & Associates, as of 6/30/2016. Allocations are as of the date indicated, are subject to change, and should not be relied upon as current thereafter. Weighted Average Gross Expense Ratio: 0.24% Weighted Average Gross Expense Ratio is calculated using the gross expense ratio of each individual ETF included in the model proportionately to the allocation percentage provided. The gross expense ratio is the fund’s total annual operating expenses ratio. It is gross of any fee waivers or expense reimbursements. It can be found in the fund’s most recent prospectus. Global Rotation Model Universe Name Ticker SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust SPY SPDR S&P Emerging Asia Pacific ETF GMF SPDR S&P China ETF GXC SPDR S&P Emerging Middle East & Africa ETF GAF SPDR S&P Emerging Markets ETF GMM SPDR MSCI EAFE Quality Mix ETF QEFA SPDR MSCI EM Beyond BRIC ETF EMBB SPDR MSCI Emerging Markets Quality Mix ETF QEMM SPDR S&P Emerging Latin America ETF GML Name Ticker SPDR Russell/Nomura PRIME Japan ETF JPP SPDR EURO STOXX 50 ETF FEZ SPDR MSCI ACWISM ex-US ETF CWI SPDR STOXX Europe 50 ETF FEU SPDR S&P Emerging Europe ETF GUR SPDR S&P World (ex-US) ETF GWL SPDR S&P BRIC 40 BIK SPDR S&P Russia ETF RBL 3

State Street Global Sector Rotation Model The State Street Global Sector Rotation Model is designed to provide targeted exposure to domestic and international SPDR Sector and Industry ETFs in an attempt to capture the strongest price momentum, and includes a dynamic rotation strategy that reacts to changes in performance price momentum. Portfolio Rules The model holds five equal-weighted positions, with allocations reviewed upon any change to positions. If any one position is more than 27% or less than 13% of the overall model, the portfolio change is made, and all positions are rebalanced Investment universe comprised of 40 SPDR sector and industry ETFs To be included in the model, the ETF must have superior relative strength versus the other SPDR ETFs in the universe Established positions are only sold when they fall sufficiently out of favor relative to the other SPDR ETFs in the universe, with proceeds moving into the next highest ranked ETF not currently in the model Global Sector Rotation Holdings Allocation Product Ticker Gross Expense Ratio 20% Consumer Discretionary Select Sector XLY 0.15 SPDR Fund 20% SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF XSD 0.35 20% Health Care Select Sector XLV 0.35 SPDR Fund 20% SPDR S&P Aerospace & XAR 0.35 Defense ETF 20% SPDR S&P Health Care Services XHS 0.35 Source: Dorsey Wright & Associates, as of 6/30/2016. Allocations are as of the date indicated, are subject to change, and should not be relied upon as current thereafter. Weighted Average Gross Expense Ratio: 0.31% Weighted Average Gross Expense Ratio is calculated using the gross expense ratio of each individual ETF included in the model proportionately to the allocation percentage provided. The gross expense ratio is the fund’s total annual operating expenses ratio. It is gross of any fee waivers or expense reimbursements. It can be found in the fund’s most recent prospectus. Global Sector Rotation Model Universe Name Ticker SPDR Dow Jones REIT ETF RWR Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund XLY SPDR S&P Insurance ETF KIE Health Care Select Sector SPDR Fund XLV Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund XLE SPDR S&P Health Care Services ETF XHS SPDR S&P Telecom ETF XTL Industrial Select Sector SPDR Fund XLI SPDR S&P Biotech ETF XBI SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF XAR Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund XLP SPDR Morgan Stanley Technology ETF MTK SPDR S&P Software & Services ETF XSW Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund XLU SPDR S&P International Health Care Sector IRY Materials Select Sector SPDR Fund XLB SPDR S&P Transportation ETF XTN SPDR S&P Retail ETF XRT SPDR S&P Health Care Equipment ETF XHE SPDR S&P International Consumer Staples Sector IPS Name Ticker SPDR DJ Wilshire International Real Estate ETF RWX Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund XLK SPDR S&P Pharmaceuticals ETF XPH SPDR S&P Regional Banking ETF KRE SPDR S&P Capital Markets ETF KCE SPDR S&P International Consumer Discretionary Sector IPD SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Exploration & Production ETF XOP SPDR S&P Homebuilders ETF XHB SPDR S&P Bank ETF KBE SPDR S&P International Technology Sector IPK SPDR S&P International Industrials Sector IPN SPDR S&P International Telecommunications Sector IST SPDR S&P Metals & Mining ETF XME Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund XLF SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Equipment & Services ETF XES SPDR S&P International Materials Sector IRV SPDR S&P International Financial Sector IPF SPDR S&P International Energy Sector IPW SPDR S&P International Utilities Sector IPU SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF XSD State Street Global Advisors 4

Guide to the Dorsey Wright SPDR® ETF Models State Street Sector Model The State Street Sector Model is designed to provide targeted exposure to SPDR sector, industry and commodity ETFs in an attempt to capture the strongest price momentum, and includes a dynamic rotation strategy that reacts to changes in performance price momentum. Portfolio Rules Investment universe comprised of 30 SPDR sector, industry and commodity ETFs. SPDR ETFs are compared to the S&P 500 Index If the ETF demonstrates positive relative strength versus the S&P 500® Index, it is added to the model To be included in the model, the ETF must have superior relative strength versus the other SPDR ETFs in the universe as well as showing signals of rising demand Established positions are only sold when they fall sufficiently out of favor relative to the other SPDR ETFs in the universe, as well as showing signals of a sell off When an addition or deletion is made, the model is rebalanced so each position is equally weighted Sector Model Universe Name Ticker SPDR Gold Trust GLD SPDR Dow Jones REIT ETF RWR Consumer Discretionary Select Sector SPDR Fund XLY SPDR S&P Insurance ETF KIE Health Care Select Sector SPDR Fund XLV Energy Select Sector SPDR Fund XLE SPDR S&P Health Care Services ETF XHS SPDR S&P Telecom ETF XTL Industrial Select Sector SPDR Fund XLI SPDR S&P Biotech ETF XBI SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF XAR Consumer Staples Select Sector SPDR Fund XLP SPDR Morgan Stanley Technology ETF MTK SPDR S&P Software & Services ETF XSW Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund XLU Sector Model Holding Allocation Product Ticker Gross Expense Ratio 6.25 SPDR Gold Trust GLD® 0.40 6.25 SPDR S&P Insurance ETF KIE 0.35 6.25 SPDR Morgan Stanley Technology ETF MTK 0.35 6.25 SPDR Dow Jones REIT ETF RWR 0.35 6.25 SPDR S&P Aerospace & Defense ETF XAR 0.35 6.25 SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Equipment XES 0.35 & Services ETF 6.25 SPDR S&P Health Care Services ETF XHS 0.35 6.25 Industrial Select Sector SPDR Fund XLI 0.35 6.25 Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund XLK 0.35 6.25 Utilities Select Sector SPDR Fund XLU 0.35 6.25 Health Care Select Sector SPDR Fund XLV 0.35 6.25 Consumer Discretionary Select XLY 0.35 Sector SPDR Fund 6.25 SPDR S&P Metals & Mining ETF XME 0.35 6.25 SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Exploration XOP 0.35 & Production ETF 6.25 SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF XSD 0.35 6.25 SPDR S&P Software & Services ETF XSW 0.35 Name Ticker Materials Select Sector SPDR Fund XLB SPDR S&P Transportation ETF XTN SPDR S&P Retail ETF XRT SPDR S&P Health Care Equipment ETF XHE SPDR S&P Semiconductor ETF XSD Technology Select Sector SPDR Fund XLK SPDR S&P Pharmaceuticals ETF XPH SPDR S&P Regional Banking ETF KRE SPDR S&P Capital Markets ETF KCE SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Exploration & Production ETF XOP SPDR S&P Homebuilders ETF XHB SPDR S&P Bank ETF KBE SPDR S&P Metals & Mining ETF XME Financial Select Sector SPDR Fund XLF SPDR S&P Oil & Gas Equipment & Services ETF XES 5

State Street International Sector Rotation Model The State Street International Sector Rotation Model is designed to provide targeted exposure to SPDR International Sector ETFs in an attempt to capture the strongest price momentum, and includes a dynamic rotation strategy that reacts to changes in performance price momentum. Portfolio Rules The model holds three equal-weighted positions and is rebalanced whenever there is a change to positions Investment universe comprised of 10 SPDR International Sector ETFs To be included in the model, the ETF must have superior relative strength versus the other SPDR ETFs in the universe Established positions are only sold when they fall significantly out of favor relative to the other sectors in the universe, with proceeds moving into the next strongest relative strength ETF not currently in the model International Sector Rotation Model Universe Name Ticker SPDR S&P International Health Care Sector IRY SPDR S&P International Consumer Staples Sector IPS SPDR S&P International Consumer Discretionary Sector IPD SPDR S&P International Technology Sector IPK SPDR S&P International Industrials Sector IPN SPDR S&P International Telecommunications Sector IST SPDR S&P International Materials Sector IRV SPDR S&P International Financial Sector IPF SPDR S&P International Energy Sector IPW SPDR S&P International Utilities Sector IPU International Sector Rotation Holdings Allocation Product Ticker Gross Expense Ratio 33.3% SPDR S&P International Consumer IPD 0.40 Discretionary Sector 33.3% SPDR S&P International IRY 0.40 Health Care Sector 33.3% SPDR S&P International IPN 0.40 Industrials Sector Source: Dorsey Wright & Associates, as of 6/30/2016. Allocations are as of the date indicated, are subject to change, and should not be relied upon as current thereafter. Weighted Average Gross Expense Ratio: 0.40% Weighted Average Gross Expense Ratio is calculated using the gross expense ratio of each individual ETF included in the model proportionately to the allocation percentage provided. The gross expense ratio is the fund’s total annual operating expenses ratio. It is gross of any fee waivers or expense reimbursements. It can be found in the fund’s most recent prospectus. State Street Global Advisors 6

Guide to the Dorsey Wright SPDR® ETF Models Standard Performance as of 6/30/2016 Gross Expense Cumulative Annualized Annualized Annualized Since Name Ticker Ratio Qtd (%) 1Yr (%) 5Yr (%) 10Yr (%) Inception (%) Inception Date Fixed Income SPDR Barclays International BWX 0.50% NAV 2.58 9.67 0.18 N/A 2.87 10/02/2007 Treasury Bond ETF Market Value N/A Market 2.57 9.68 0.19 N/A 2.86 10/02/2007 Value SPDR Nuveen Barclays TFI 0.30% NAV 3.03 9.01 5.30 N/A 4.99 09/11/2007 Municipal Bond ETF Market Value N/A Market 3.12 9.19 5.41 N/A 4.99 09/11/2007 Value SPDR Wells Fargo Preferred PSK 0.45% NAV 3.77 12.11 6.49 N/A 8.53 09/16/2009 Stock ETF Market Value N/A Market 3.65 12.05 6.51 N/A 8.55 09/16/2009 Value SPDR Barclays Emerging EBND 0.50% NAV 2.40 2.44 -0.94 N/A 0.33 02/23/2011 Markets Local Bond ETF Market Value N/A Market 3.38 2.96 -1.12 N/A 0.40 02/23/2011 Value Global Rotation SPDR MSCI EAFE QEFA 0.30% NAV -0.35 -4.33 N/A N/A -3.04 06/04/2014 StrategicFactors ETF Market Value N/A Market 0.65 -3.93 N/A N/A -2.72 06/04/2014 Value SPDR S&P World ex-US ETF GWL 0.34% NAV -0.86 -9.12 1.50 N/A -0.32 04/20/2007 Market Value N/A Market 0.05 -8.70 1.34 N/A -0.27 04/20/2007 Value SPDR S&P 500 ETF SPY 0.11% NAV 2.42 3.88 11.94 7.32 8.94 01/22/1993 Market Value N/A Market 2.45 3.95 11.95 7.32 8.94 01/22/1993 Value Global Sector Consumer Discretionary XLY 0.14% NAV -0.92 3.65 15.90 10.50 8.08 12/16/1998 Rotation Model Select Sector SPDR Fund Market Value N/A Market -0.91 3.69 15.91 10.50 8.08 12/16/1998 Value SPDR S&P XSD 0.35% NAV 0.13 4.03 10.42 7.23 5.71 01/31/2006 Semiconductor ETF Market Value N/A Market 0.13 4.02 10.42 7.32 5.71 01/31/2006 Value Health Care Select Sector XLV 0.14% NAV 6.23 -2.14 17.08 10.97 7.90 12/16/1998 SPDR Fund Market Value N/A Market 6.25 -2.09 17.08 10.96 7.90 12/16/1998 Value SPDR S&P Aerospace & XAR 0.35% NAV 7.46 -0.11 N/A N/A 20.55 09/28/2011 Defense ETF Market Value N/A Market 7.50 -0.13 N/A N/A 20.55 09/28/2011 Value SPDR S&P Health Care XHS 0.35% NAV 3.51 -11.74 N/A N/A 20.73 09/28/2011 Services ETF Market Value N/A Market 3.54 -11.78 N/A N/A 20.74 09/28/2011 Value

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Standard Performance as of 6/30/2016 Gross Expense Cumulative Annualized Annualized Annualized Since Name Ticker Ratio Qtd (%) 1Yr (%) 5Yr (%) 10Yr (%) Inception (%) Inception Date Sector Rotation SPDR Gold Shares GLD 0.40% NAV 6.67 12.34 -2.97 7.53 9.44 11/18/2004 Market Value N/A Market 7.55 12.59 -2.82 7.52 9.35 11/18/2004 Value SPDR S&P Insurance ETF KIE 0.35% NAV 3.21 6.37 13.29 5.18 4.76 11/08/2005 Market Value N/A Market 3.21 6.38 13.29 5.19 4.76 11/08/2005 Value SPDR Morgan Stanley MTK 0.35% NAV 0.22 5.73 11.04 8.66 0.92 09/25/2000 Technology ETF Market Value N/A Market 0.21 5.69 11.04 8.64 0.92 09/25/2000 Value SPDR Dow Jones REIT ETF RWR 0.25% NAV 5.34 22.43 12.01 6.70 11.52 04/23/2001 Market Value N/A Market 5.34 22.46 12.00 6.71 11.52 04/23/2001 Value SPDR S&P Aerospace & XAR 0.35% NAV 7.46 -0.11 N/A N/A 20.55 09/28/2011 Defense ETF Market Value N/A Market 7.50 -0.13 N/A N/A 20.55 09/28/2011 Value SPDR S&P Oil & Gas XES 0.35% NAV 8.57 -26.87 -13.78 -4.13 -3.12 06/19/2006 Equipment & Services ETF Market Value N/A Market 8.52 -26.91 -13.78 -4.10 -3.13 06/19/2006 Value SPDR S&P Health Care XHS 0.35% NAV 3.51 -11.74 N/A N/A 20.73 09/28/2011 Services ETF Market Value N/A Market 3.54 -11.78 N/A N/A 20.74 09/28/2011 Value Industrial Select Sector XLI 0.14% NAV 1.52 5.89 10.83 7.43 7.21 12/16/1998 SPDR Fund Market Value N/A Market 1.54 5.94 10.83 7.44 7.21 12/16/1998 Value Technology Select Sector XLK 0.14% NAV -1.71 6.84 13.07 9.59 3.23 12/16/1998 SPDR Fund Market Value N/A Market -1.69 6.86 13.09 9.57 3.24 12/16/1998 Value Utilities Select Sector XLU 0.14% NAV 6.71 31.16 13.57 8.95 7.24 12/16/1998 SPDR Fund Market Value N/A Market 6.70 31.15 13.58 8.94 7.24 12/16/1998 Value Health Care Select Sector XLV 0.14% NAV 6.23 -2.14 17.08 10.97 7.90 12/16/1998 SPDR Fund Market Value N/A Market 6.25 -2.09 17.08 10.96 7.90 12/16/1998 Value Consumer Discretionary XLY 0.14% NAV -0.92 3.65 15.90 10.50 8.08 12/16/1998 Select Sector SPDR Fund Market Value N/A Market -0.91 3.69 15.91 10.50 8.08 12/16/1998 Value SPDR S&P Metals and XME 0.35% NAV 19.55 2.53 -17.52 -5.76 -4.37 06/19/2006 Mining ETF Market Value N/A Market 19.68 2.63 -17.52 -5.71 -4.36 06/19/2006 Value State Street Global Advisors 8

Guide to the Dorsey Wright SPDR® ETF Models Standard Performance as of 6/30/2016 Gross Expense Cumulative Annualized Annualized Annualized Since Name Ticker Ratio Qtd (%) 1Yr (%) 5Yr (%) 10Yr (%) Inception (%) Inception Date Sector Rotation SPDR S&P Oil & Gas XOP 0.35% NAV 14.83 -24.38 -8.88 -0.31 1.15 06/19/2006 Exploration & Production ETF Market Value N/A Market 14.89 -24.36 -8.90 -0.27 1.15 06/19/2006 Value SPDR S&P XSD 0.35% NAV 0.13 4.03 10.42 7.23 5.71 01/31/2006 Semiconductor ETF Market Value N/A Market 0.13 4.02 10.42 7.32 5.71 01/31/2006 Value SPDR S&P Software & XSW 0.35% NAV 6.00 -0.46 N/A N/A 17.69 09/28/2011 Services ETF Market Value N/A Market 5.99 -0.50 N/A N/A 17.68 09/28/2011 Value International SPDR S&P International IPD 0.40% NAV -6.66 -13.52 3.79 N/A 5.65 07/16/2008 Sector Rotation Consumer Discretionary Sector ETF Market Value N/A Market -6.50 -12.83 3.83 N/A 5.73 07/16/2008 Value SPDR S&P International IRY 0.40% NAV 4.64 -3.29 10.14 N/A 7.96 07/16/2008 Health Care Sector ETF Market Value N/A Market 5.46 -3.25 10.11 N/A 7.98 07/16/2008 Value SPDR S&P International IPN 0.40% NAV -1.46 -5.09 1.42 N/A 2.44 07/16/2008 Industrial Sector ETF Market Value N/A Market -1.10 -4.68 1.39 N/A 2.48 07/16/2008 Value Source: SSGA, as of June 30, 2016. Performance quoted represents past performance, which is no guarantee of future results. Investment return and principal value will fluctuate, so you may have a gain or loss when shares are sold. Current performance may be higher or lower than that quoted. All results are historical and assume the reinvestment of dividends and capital gains. Visit www.spdrs.com for most recent month-end performance. Performance numbers for funds less than 1 year old are cumulative. The market price used to calculate the Market Value return is the midpoint between the highest bid and the lowest offer on the exchange on which the shares of the Fund are listed for trading, as of the time that the Fund’s NAV is calculated. If you trade your shares at another time, your return may differ. 9

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ssga.com | spdrs.com For public use. Important Risk Information ETFs trade like stocks, are subject to investment risk and will fluctuate in market value. Brokerage commissions and ETF expenses will reduce returns. Frequent trading of ETFs could significantly increase commissions and other costs such that they may offset any savings from low fees or costs. Momentum style of investing emphasizes investing in securities that have had higher recent price performance compared to other securities, which is subject to the risk that these securities may be more volatile and can turn quickly and cause significant variation from other types of investments. Risk associated with equity investing include stock values which may fluctuate in response to the activities of individual companies and general market and economic conditions. 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Before you invest, you should read the prospectus in that registration statement and other documents GLD has filed with the SEC for more complete information about GLD and this offering. You may get these documents for free by visiting EDGAR on the SEC website at sec.gov or by visiting spdrgoldshares.com. Alternatively, the Trust will arrange to send you the prospectus if you request it by calling 866.320.4053. GLD is not an investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the “1940 Act”) and is not subject to regulation under the Commodity Exchange Act of 1936 (the “CEA”). As a result, shareholders of the Trust do not have the protections associated with ownership of shares in an investment company registered under the 1940 Act or the protections afforded by the CEA. GLD shares trade like stocks, are subject to investment risk and will fluctuate in market value. 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SPDR ® GOLD TRUST has filed a registration statement (including a prospectus) with the SEC for the offering to which this communication relates. Before you invest, you should read the prospectus in that registration statement and other documents the issuer has filed with the SEC for more complete information about the Trust and this offering. You may get these documents for free by visiting EDGAR on the SEC Web site at www.sec.gov. Alternatively, the Trust or any Authorized Participant will arrange to send you the prospectus if you request it by calling toll free at 1-866-320-4053 or contacting State Street Global Markets, LLC, One Lincoln Street, Attn: SPDR ® Gold Shares, 30th Floor, Boston, MA 02111.