ISHARES GOLD TRUST
For the period ended Sep 30, 2024. Filed Nov 7, 2024.
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Sep 30, 2024 · Filed Nov 7, 2024
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What changed in Management’s Discussion and Analysis?
Read the current filingPrevious report: 10-Q
Period ended 2024-06-30; filed 2024-08-08.
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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of OperationsCurrent report: 10-Q
Period ended 2024-09-30; filed 2024-11-07.
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Item 2. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of OperationsThe baseline is this issuer’s latest earlier reporting period of the same form that was filed before the current report. A previous 10-Q is a different quarter, not a year-over-year comparison. Amendments are excluded.
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A changed paragraph is not evidence that risk increased or decreased. An unchanged paragraph does not establish that risk stayed the same.
Reworded paragraphs (9)
Previous wording
The Trust’s net asset value increased from $27,554,551,032 at March 31, 2024 to $28,361,342,509 at June 30, 2024, a 2.93% increase. The increase in the Trust’s net asset value resulted primarily from an increase in the price of gold, which grew 5.26% from $2,214.35 at March 31, 2024 to $2,330.90 at June 30, 2024, partially offset by a decrease in the number of outstanding Shares, which fell from 657,950,000 Shares at March 31, 2024 to 643,750,000 Shares at June 30, 2024, a consequence of 6,450,000 Shares (129 Baskets) being created and 20,650,000 Shares (413 Baskets) being redeemed during the quarter.
Current wording
The Trust’s net asset value increased from $28,361,342,509 at June 30, 2024 to $31,309,646,703 at September 30, 2024, a 10.40% increase. The increase in the Trust’s net asset value resulted primarily from an increase in the price of gold, which grew 12.83% from $2,330.90 at June 30, 2024 to $2,629.95 at September 30, 2024, partially offset by a decrease in the number of outstanding Shares, which fell from 643,750,000 Shares at June 30, 2024 to 630,250,000 Shares at September 30, 2024, a consequence of 22,400,000 Shares (448 Baskets) being created and 35,900,000 Shares (718 Baskets) being redeemed during the quarter.
Previous wording
The 5.21% increase in the NAV from $41.88 at March 31, 2024 to $44.06 at June 30, 2024 is directly related to the 5.26% increase in the price of gold.
Current wording
The 12.76% increase in the NAV from $44.06 at June 30, 2024 to $49.68 at September 30, 2024 is directly related to the 12.83% increase in the price of gold.
Previous wording
The NAV increased slightly less than the price of gold on a percentage basis due to the Sponsor’s fees, which were $17,828,550 for the quarter, or 0.06% of the Trust’s average weighted assets of $28,691,260,045 during the quarter. The NAV of $45.89 on May 21, 2024 was the highest during the quarter, compared with a low during the quarter of $41.88 on April 1, 2024.
Current wording
The NAV increased slightly less than the price of gold on a percentage basis due to the Sponsor’s fees, which were $18,638,119 for the quarter, or 0.06% of the Trust’s average weighted assets of $29,690,904,183 during the quarter. The NAV of $50.32 on September 26, 2024 was the highest during the quarter, compared with a low during the quarter of $44.02 on July 1, 2024.
Previous wording
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations for the quarter ended June 30, 2024 was $1,425,630,248, resulting from an unrealized gain on investment in gold bullion of $1,148,315,128, a net realized gain of $289,499,631 on gold distributed for the redemption of Shares, a net realized gain of $5,557,511 from gold bullion sold to pay expenses and a net realized gain of $86,528 from litigation proceeds during the quarter, partially offset by a net investment loss of $17,828,550. Other than the Sponsor’s fees of $17,828,550, the Trust had no expenses during the quarter.
Current wording
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations for the quarter ended September 30, 2024 was $3,540,822,894, resulting from an unrealized gain on investment in gold bullion of $2,985,283,203, a net realized gain of $567,904,927 on gold distributed for the redemption of Shares and a net realized gain of $6,272,883 from gold bullion sold to pay expenses during the quarter, partially offset by a net investment loss of $18,638,119. Other than the Sponsor’s fees of $18,638,119, the Trust had no expenses during the quarter.
Previous wording
The Six-Month Period Ended June 30, 2024
Current wording
The Nine-Month Period Ended September 30, 2024
Previous wording
The Trust’s net asset value increased from $26,424,910,984 at December 31, 2023 to $28,361,342,509 at June 30, 2024, a 7.33% increase. The increase in the Trust’s net asset value resulted primarily from an increase in the price of gold, which grew 13.02% from $2,062.40 at December 31, 2023 to $2,330.90 at June 30, 2024, partially offset by a decrease in the number of outstanding Shares, which fell from 677,050,000 Shares at December 31, 2023 to 643,750,000 Shares at June 30, 2024, a consequence of 11,400,000 Shares (228 Baskets) being created and 44,700,000 Shares (894 Baskets) being redeemed during the period.
Current wording
The Trust’s net asset value increased from $26,424,910,984 at December 31, 2023 to $31,309,646,703 at September 30, 2024, a 18.49% increase. The increase in the Trust’s net asset value resulted primarily from an increase in the price of gold, which grew 27.52% from $2,062.40 at December 31, 2023 to $2,629.95 at September 30, 2024, partially offset by a decrease in the number of outstanding Shares, which fell from 677,050,000 Shares at December 31, 2023 to 630,250,000 Shares at September 30, 2024, a consequence of 33,800,000 Shares (676 Baskets) being created and 80,600,000 Shares (1,612 Baskets) being redeemed during the period.
Previous wording
The 12.89% increase in the NAV from $39.03 at December 31, 2023 to $44.06 at June 30, 2024 is directly related to the 13.02% increase in the price of gold.
Current wording
The 27.29% increase in the NAV from $39.03 at December 31, 2023 to $49.68 at September 30, 2024 is directly related to the 27.52% increase in the price of gold.
Previous wording
The NAV increased slightly less than the price of gold on a percentage basis due to the Sponsor’s fees, which were $34,035,379 for the period, or 0.12% of the Trust’s average weighted assets of $27,388,533,774 during the period. The NAV of $45.89 on May 21, 2024 was the highest during the period, compared with a low during the period of $37.56 on February 14, 2024.
Current wording
The NAV increased slightly less than the price of gold on a percentage basis due to the Sponsor’s fees, which were $52,673,498 for the period, or 0.19% of the Trust’s average weighted assets of $28,161,592,451 during the period. The NAV of $50.32 on September 26, 2024 was the highest during the period, compared with a low during the period of $37.56 on February 14, 2024.
Previous wording
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations for the six months ended June 30, 2024 was $3,296,540,785, resulting from an unrealized gain on investment in gold bullion of $2,813,994,360, a net realized gain of $507,147,593 on gold distributed for the redemption of Shares, a net realized gain of $9,347,683 from gold bullion sold to pay expenses and a net realized gain of $86,528 from litigation proceeds during the period, partially offset by a net investment loss of $34,035,379. Other than the Sponsor’s fees of $34,035,379, the Trust had no expenses during the period.
Current wording
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations for the nine months ended September 30, 2024 was $6,837,363,679, resulting from an unrealized gain on investment in gold bullion of $5,799,277,563, a net realized gain of $1,075,052,520 on gold distributed for the redemption of Shares, a net realized gain of $15,620,566 from gold bullion sold to pay expenses and a net realized gain of $86,528 from litigation proceeds during the period, partially offset by a net investment loss of $52,673,498. Other than the Sponsor’s fees of $52,673,498, the Trust had no expenses during the period.