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SPDR GOLD TRUST 8-K Report, Corporate Update (Dec 13, 2007)

Filed December 13, 2007For Securities:GLD

Summary

This 8-K filing from streetTRACKS® Gold Trust (GLD) announces a significant operational change: the transfer of its listing and trading from the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) to its affiliated exchange, NYSE Arca, Inc. (NYSE Arca). This move, effective December 13, 2007, was part of a broader initiative by NYSE Euronext, Inc. to consolidate exchange-traded funds onto the NYSE Arca platform. In conjunction with this listing transfer, the Trust has amended several key governing documents, including its Trust Indenture, Participant Agreements, Allocated Bullion Account Agreement, Unallocated Bullion Account Agreement, and Marketing Agent Agreement. While the core function of GLD as a vehicle for investors to gain exposure to the price performance of gold remains unchanged, these amendments are essential for adapting to the new trading venue and ensuring continued compliance and operational efficiency. Investors should note that this is primarily a venue change and not indicative of any fundamental shift in the Trust's investment strategy or underlying assets.

Key Highlights

  • 1streetTRACKS® Gold Trust (GLD) shares began trading on NYSE Arca, Inc. on December 13, 2007.
  • 2The listing transfer from NYSE to NYSE Arca is part of a strategic consolidation by NYSE Euronext.
  • 3This move is an operational and venue change, not a change in GLD's investment objective.
  • 4Key governing documents for the Trust have been amended to reflect the new trading platform.
  • 5Amended documents include the Trust Indenture, Participant Agreements, and various bullion account agreements.
  • 6The sponsor, World Gold Trust Services, LLC, authorized these changes.
  • 7This filing is classified under Item 8.01 (Other Events) and Item 9.01 (Exhibits).

Frequently Asked Questions

The main event is the transfer of the listing and trading of streetTRACKS® Gold Trust (GLD) shares from the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) to NYSE Arca, Inc. (NYSE Arca), effective December 13, 2007.

No, this filing indicates an operational and venue change. The Trust's investment objective, which is to track the price performance of gold, and its underlying holdings remain the same. The transfer is part of a broader exchange initiative to consolidate ETF trading.

The amendments to the Trust Indenture, Participant Agreements, and Bullion Account Agreements are necessary to align with the new trading venue on NYSE Arca and ensure the smooth operation of the Trust. These are primarily housekeeping and operational adjustments for the new listing location.

The sole member of World Gold Trust Services, LLC, which acts as the Sponsor for the streetTRACKS® Gold Trust, adopted resolutions authorizing and approving the listing transfer and related amendments.