Summary
The SPDR Gold Trust (GLD) reported its financial condition for the quarter ended December 31, 2017. The Trust's primary asset is investment in gold, valued at $34.91 billion, reflecting a slight decrease from $35.67 billion at the end of the prior quarter. Net assets stood at $34.898 billion, with 283.6 million shares outstanding. The Trust experienced a significant rebound in its Statement of Operations, reporting a net income of $319.75 million for the quarter, a stark contrast to a net loss of $4.92 million in the same period of the previous year. This positive shift was driven by a substantial increase in the net realized and change in unrealized gain/(loss) on investment in gold, which was $354.74 million compared to a loss of $4.88 million in the prior year period, primarily due to unrealized appreciation on its gold holdings.
Financial Highlights
10 data points| Operating Expenses | $34.99M |
| Net Income | $319.75M |
| EPS (Basic) | $1.12 |
| Shares Outstanding (Basic) | 286.40M |
Key Highlights
- 1The Trust's net assets decreased from $35.66 billion to $34.90 billion during the quarter.
- 2Total shares outstanding decreased from 292.5 million to 283.6 million.
- 3For the three months ended December 31, 2017, the Trust reported a net income of $319.75 million, a significant improvement from a net loss of $4.92 million in the same period of 2016.
- 4The gain from net realized and change in unrealized appreciation on gold investment was $354.74 million for Q4 2017, compared to a loss of $4.89 million for Q4 2016.
- 5The Trust's investment in gold is entirely valued at Level 1, representing quoted prices in active markets.
- 6The Trust had no cash balances at the end of the period, as gold is sold to cover expenses.
- 7Sponsor fees remained consistent at an annualized rate of 0.40% of the daily Net Asset Value (NAV).