Filed Pursuant To Rule 433
Registration No. 333-158105
October 5, 2009

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The statements and opinions expressed are those of the author and are subject to change at any time, based on market and other conditions. This material is for informational purposes only and does not constitute investment or tax advice and it should not be relied on as such.

ETPs trade like stocks, are subject to investment risk and will fluctuate in market value.

The value of the SPDR^® Gold Shares relates directly to the value of the gold held by the SPDR^® Gold Trust (less Trust expenses) and fluctuations in the price of gold could materially adversely affect an investment in the Shares. Investors should be aware that there is no assurance that gold will maintain its long-term value in terms of purchasing power in the future. In the event that the price of gold declines, the SPDR^® Gold Trust expects the value of an investment in the Shares to similarly decline.

Shareholders of the SPDR^® Gold Trust will not have the protections associated with ownership of shares in an investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 or the protections afforded by the Commodity Exchange Act of 1936. The SPDR^® Gold Trust is not registered as an investment company under the Investment Company Act of 1940 and is not required to register under such act. Neither World Gold Trust Services, LLC nor the Trustee of the SPDR^® Gold Trust is subject to regulation by the CFTC. Shareholders will not have the regulatory protections provided to investors in CEA-regulated instruments or commodity pools.

The SPDR^® Gold Trust has filed a registration statement (including a prospectus) with the SEC with respect to the SPDR^® Gold Shares to which this communication relates. Before you invest in SPDR^® Gold Shares, 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 Issue and SPDR^® Gold Shares. You may get these documents for free by visiting EDGAR on the SEC website at www.sec.gov. Alternately, the Issuer or any Authorized Participant in respect of the SPDR^® Gold Shares 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.

The prospectus contains material information about the SPDR^® Gold Trust and its Shares which is material and/or which may be important to you. You should read the entire prospectus, including “Risk Factors” before making an investment decision about the Shares.

The “SPDR^®” trademark is used under license from The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. and the SPDR^® Gold Trust is permitted to use the “SPDR” trademark pursuant to a sublicense from the Marketing Agent. No financial product offered by State Street, SPDR^® Gold Trust, or its affiliates is sponsored, endorsed, sold or promoted by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. (“McGraw-Hill”). McGraw-Hill makes no representation or warranty, express or implied, to the owners of any financial product or any member of the public regarding the advisability of investing in securities generally or in financial products particularly or the ability of the index on which financial products are based to track general stock market performance. McGraw-Hill is not responsible for and has not participated in any determination or calculation made with respect to issuance or redemption of financial products. McGraw-Hill has no obligation or liability in connection with the administration, marketing or trading of financial products. WITHOUT LIMITING ANY OF THE FOREGOING, IN NO EVENT SHALL McGRAW-HILL HAVE ANY LIABILITY FOR ANY SPECIAL, PUNITIVE, INDIRECT, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES (INCLUDING, BUT NOT LIMITED TO, LOST PROFITS), EVEN IF NOTIFIED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.

Not FDIC Insured No Bank Guarantee May Lose Value.

Distributor for all SPDR ETFs: State Street Global Markets, LLC, member FINRA, SIPC, a wholly owned subsidiary of State Street Corporation. References to State Street may include State Street Corporation and its affiliates. Certain State Street affiliates provide services and receive fees from the SPDR^® ETFs.

SPDR Gold Shares are marketed by State Street Global Markets, LLC, One Lincoln Street, Boston, MA 02111-2900.

Before investing, consider the funds’ investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses. To obtain a prospectus which contains this and other information, call 1-866-787-2257 or visit www.spdrs.com. Read it carefully.

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IBG-0735
Exp. Date: 6/30/2010

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.