Summary
The SPDR Gold Trust (GLD) reported its financial condition as of March 31, 2018. The Trust's primary asset is its investment in gold bullion, valued at $36.01 billion, representing 100.03% of its net assets. Total assets stood at $36.01 billion, with minimal liabilities of $12.16 million payable to the Sponsor. For the three months ended March 31, 2018, the Trust reported a net income of $706.78 million, a significant increase compared to the same period in the prior year, primarily driven by a substantial unrealized appreciation in the value of its gold holdings. The net asset value (NAV) per share increased to $125.53 from $121.91 at the end of the prior fiscal year. The Trust operates without holding any cash, as any operational expenses are covered by selling gold, minimizing non-gold assets.
Financial Highlights
10 data points| Operating Expenses | $35.23M |
| Net Income | $706.78M |
| EPS (Basic) | $2.49 |
| Shares Outstanding (Basic) | 283.38M |
Key Highlights
- 1Total assets for the SPDR Gold Trust were $36.01 billion as of March 31, 2018, primarily consisting of $36.01 billion in gold bullion.
- 2Net asset value (NAV) per share stood at $125.53 as of March 31, 2018, an increase from $121.91 at September 30, 2017.
- 3The Trust reported a net income of $706.78 million for the three months ended March 31, 2018, a significant improvement year-over-year.
- 4A substantial portion of the net income was driven by a $591.41 million net change in unrealized appreciation on its gold investment during the quarter.
- 5The Trust holds approximately 27.2 million ounces of gold, valued at over $36 billion, stored with HSBC Bank plc.
- 6The Trust operates with no cash balance, as expenses are paid by selling gold to minimize non-gold assets.
- 7For the six months ended March 31, 2018, there were net redemptions of shares (-5.7 million shares), resulting in a net decrease in the value of shares outstanding of $682.77 million.