SPDR Gold Shares

Filed Pursuant To Rule 433

Registration No. 333-180974

November 14, 2014

 

 

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SPDR® Gold Shares    GLD

 

INDEX TICKER    FUND INCEPTION DATE    THE PRICE OF GOLD

N/A

 

INTRADAY NAV TICKER

GLDIV

  

11/18/2004

 

OBJECTIVE

The objective of the SPDR® Gold Trust is for the Shares to reflect the performance of the price of gold bullion, less the Trust’s expenses.

 

Ordinary brokerage commissions may apply.

   The spot price for gold bullion is determined by market forces in the 24-hour global over-the-counter (OTC) market for gold. The OTC market accounts for most global gold trading, and prices quoted reflect the information available to the market at any given time. The price, holdings, and net asset value of Gold Shares, as well as market data for the overall gold bullion market, can be tracked daily at spdrgoldshares.com.
     
     
     

PERFORMANCE

 

TOTAL RETURN

   NAV (%)      MARKET VALUE (%)      LONDON PM FIX (%)  

QTD

     -7.59         -9.24         -7.49   

YTD

     0.95         0.03         1.00   

ANNUALIZED

                    

1 YEAR

     -8.66         -9.33         -8.29   

3 YEAR

     -9.46         -9.74         -9.10   

5 YEAR

     3.67         3.29         4.08   

SINCE FUND INCEPTION

     10.36         10.14         10.80   

 

     (%)  

Gross Expense Ratio

     0.40   

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. Visit spdrs.com for most recent month-end performance.

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.

ADVANTAGES

 

Easily Accessible    Listed on the NYSE Arca.    Transparent    There exists a 24-hour global over-the-counter market for gold bullion, which provides readily available market data. The price, holdings and net asset value of Gold Shares, as well as market data for the overall gold bullion market, can be tracked daily at: www.spdrgoldshares.com.

 

Secure

  

 

The Gold Shares represent fractional, undivided interests in the Trust, the sole assets of which are physical gold bullion and, from time to time, cash.

     

 

Cost Effective

  

 

For many investors, the transaction costs related to the Gold Shares are expected to be lower than the costs associated with the purchase, storage and insurance of physical gold.

  

 

Flexible

  

 

Gold Shares are listed on the New York Stock Exchange Arca (NYSE Arca: GLD) and trade the same way ordinary stocks do. It is possible to buy or sell Gold Shares continuously throughout the trading day on the exchange at prices established by the market. Additionally, it is possible to place market, limit and stop-loss orders of Gold Shares.

 

Liquid

  

 

Structure allows for baskets to be created and redeemed according to market demand, creating liquidity.

     

 

Investors should be aware that if the gross value of the Trust assets is less than approximately $1.0 billion, the ordinary expenses of the Trust including the fees and expenses of the Trustee and the Custodian, printing and mailing costs, legal and audit fees, registration fees and listing fees, will accrue at a rate greater than 0.40% per year of the daily ANAV of the Trust. Additionally, if the Trust incurs unforeseen expenses that cause the total of such ordinary expenses of the Trust to exceed 0.70% per year of the daily ANAV of the Trust, those expenses will accrue at a rate greater than 0.40% per year of the daily ANAV of the Trust, even after the Sponsor and the Marketing Agent have completely waived their combined fees of 0.30% per year of the daily ANAV of the Trust.

The gross expense ratio is the Trust’s annual operating expense ratio. See the Trust’s most recent prospectus for a definition of Trust expenses. Neither diversification nor asset allocation ensure profit or guarantee against loss.

 

 

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SPDR® Gold Shares

  As of 09/30/2014

 

KEY FACTS

  

Bloomberg

   SPDR

Ticker Symbol

   GLD

CUSIP

   78463V107

Exchange

   NYSE ARCA EXCHANGE

Short Sale Eligible

   Yes

Margin Eligible

   Yes

MANAGEMENT

Sponsor

   World Gold Trust Services, LLC

Custodian

   HSBC Bank USA, N.A.

Trustee

   Bank of New York

Marketing Agent

   State Street Global Markets, LLC
 

 

Investing in commodities entail significant risk and is not appropriate for all investors.

Commodities and commodity-index linked securities may be affected by changes in overall market movements, changes in interest rates, and other factors such as weather, disease, embargoes, or political and regulatory developments, as well as trading activity of speculators and arbitrageurs in the underlying commodities.

While the shares of ETFs are tradable on secondary markets, they may not readily trade in all market conditions and may trade at significant discounts in periods of market stress.

ETFs trade like stocks, are subject to investment risk, fluctuate in market value and may trade at prices above or below the ETFs net asset value. Brokerage commissions and ETF expenses will reduce returns.

Important Information Relating to SPDR Gold Trust:

The SPDR Gold Trust (“GLD”) has filed a registration statement (including a prospectus) with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) for the offering to which this communication relates. 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 www.sec.gov or by visiting www.spdrgoldshares.com. Alternatively, the Trust or any authorized participant will arrange to send you the prospectus if you request it by calling 1-866-320-4053.

GLD shares trade like stocks, are subject to investment risk and will fluctuate in market value. The value of GLD shares relates directly to the value of the gold held by GLD (less its expenses), and fluctuations in the price of gold could materially and adversely affect an investment in the shares. The price received upon the sale of the shares, which trade at market price, may be more or less than the value of the gold represented by them. GLD does not generate any income, and as GLD regularly sells gold to pay for its ongoing expenses, the amount of gold represented by each Share will decline over time. Investing involves risk, and you could lose money on an investment in GLD. Please see the GLD prospectus for a detailed discussion of the risks of investing in GLD shares.

“SPDR” is a registered trademark of Standard & Poor’s Financial Services LLC (“S&P”) and has been licensed for use by State Street Corporation. No financial product offered by State Street Corporation or its affiliates is sponsored, endorsed, sold or promoted by S&P or its affiliates, and S&P and its affiliates make no representation, warranty or condition regarding the advisability of buying, selling or holding units/shares in such products. Further limitations that could affect investors’ rights may be found in GLD’s prospectus.

For more information contact State Street Global Markets, LLC, One Lincoln Street, Boston, MA, 02111, 866.320.4053 or visit www.spdrgoldshares. com.

Not FDIC Insured * No Bank Guarantee * May Lose Value

Date of First Use: November 2014

Expiration Date: 01/20/2015

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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.