[1]

Effective October 1, 2014, the SPDR® Gold Trust (the "Trust") adopted the financial presentation provisions for an investment company. See note 2.2 to our audited financial statements.

[2]

Effective October 1, 2014, the Trust adopted the financial presentation provisions for an investment company. Disclosure of a schedule of investments is required for investment companies. See note 2.2 to our audited financial statements.

[3]

Investment in Gold was held at the lower of average cost or market value. The average cost of Investment in Gold at September 30, 2014 is $30,728,152.

[4]

Represents audited statement of financial condition as of September 30, 2014 prior to adoption of provisions for an investment company for accounting purposes.