World Gold Trust - SPDR Gold MiniShares Trust

SPDR Gold MiniShares lets people invest in gold without buying physical bars. It offers a simple way to track gold prices through shares. Investors use it to protect against inflation or diversify their portfolios.

Gold, Sliced and Diced: Products and Services

• Gold ETF: Shares track the price of physical gold bullion; 100% of assets.
• Fractional Ownership: Each share represents a small interest in the Trust’s gold holdings.
• Creation/Redemption: Shares issued or redeemed in large blocks for gold by financial institutions.
• Public Exchange Access: Shares traded on NYSE Arca and Mexican Stock Exchange for easy buying and selling.

Growth Spurts: Expansion Moves

• Launched in 2018, expanding access to gold investment for smaller investors.
• Listed on NYSE Arca and Mexican Stock Exchange to reach broader markets.
• Partnered with major financial institutions as Authorized Participants for share creation and redemption.
• Maintained low sponsor fee (0.10% of NAV) to attract cost-conscious investors.

What Makes SPDR Gold MiniShares Stand Out

SPDR Gold MiniShares holds only physical gold, stored by independent custodians. The Trust’s gold is verified twice yearly by a third party. Its low expense ratio and transparent structure appeal to investors seeking direct gold exposure.

Five Things You Need to Know

• Net income was $2.54 billion for nine months ended June 2025, up 78%.
• Gold holdings rose to 4.77 million ounces by June 2025, up 37% from September 2024.
• Net asset value per share increased to $65.10 by June 2025, up 25%.
• Sponsor fees totaled $8.6 million for nine months ended June 2025, up 76%.
• All assets are held in gold; no cash or debt is reported.

Bottom Line

SPDR Gold MiniShares offers a straightforward way to invest in gold through public markets. Its structure focuses on transparency, low costs, and direct gold exposure for investors.