FWP 1 d325203dfwp.htm SPDR LONG DOLLAR GOLD TRUST SPDR Long Dollar Gold Trust
       

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Registration Statement No. 333-206640

January 12, 2017

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Free Writing Prospectus

Filed Pursuant to Rule 433

Registration Statement No. 333-206640

January 12, 2017

GLDW

SPDR® Long Dollar Gold Trust

The performance of the Solactive GLD® Long USD Gold Index provided in this material is hypothetical and for informational purposes only. It was calculated with the benefit of hindsight and does not represent actual past performance. Past performance, whether actual or hypothetical, is not a guarantee of future performance of any investment product.

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Product Overview    

SPDR® Long Dollar Gold Trust (GLDW)    

Name and Ticker    

Gold for a Strong Dollar Environment™    

 

Holds physical gold bullion

 

Seeks to counter the historically negative correlation between a strengthening dollar and gold prices

GLDW Product    • Designed to provide investors with the economic effect of holding gold with a basket of non-US currencies

Highlights    • May help increase portfolio diversification and preserve purchasing power

 

Designed to take advantage of USD strength that has historically at times accompanied surges in the gold price during downturns and

times of market stress

GLDW seeks to track the Solactive GLD® Long USD Gold Index (the “Index”), less fund expenses. The Index combines 1) a long position    

in physical gold (as represented by the LBMA Gold Price AM) and 2) a long dollar exposure against a basket (“FX Basket”) of non-US    

Investment Objective    currencies comprising the euro (EUR), the Japanese yen (JPY), the British pound (GBP), the Canadian dollar (CAD), the Swedish krona

and Index Description    (SEK) and the Swiss Franc (CHF).

The specific Reference Currencies and approximate weights in the FX Basket for purposes of the Index are EUR (57.6%), JPY (13.6%), GBP    

(11.9%), CAD (9.1%), SEK (4.2%) and CHF (3.6%).    

GLDW will own gold bullion. It will also engage in a gold delivery agreement with Merrill Lynch International under which Merrill Lynch    

Basic    

will make or take delivery of gold bullion each business day that will reflect how the fund’s gold holdings performed in terms of the FX    

Structure    

Basket. GLDW is seeking registration under the 1933 Act to continuously offer shares, and is seeking tax treatment as a “grantor trust.”    

Total Expense Ratio    50 bps

WGC USA Asset Management Company, LLC (“WGC AM”), an affiliate of the World Gold Council (“WGC”).

Sponsor and Commodity    

In 2004, WGC through an affiliate, launched SPDR® Gold Shares (GLD®), the first US-listed physical

Pool Operator    

gold ETF.

Administrator    BNY Mellon Asset Servicing

Key    Gold Custodian HSBC Bank plc

Participants    

Index Provider    Solactive AG

Gold Delivery Provider    Merrill Lynch International

Marketing Agent    State Street Global Markets, LLC

Listing Exchange    NYSE Arca

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Table of Contents

1. The Investment Case for Gold

2. Rationale Behind a Long Dollar and Long Gold Strategy

3. Implementing a Long Dollar and Long Gold Strategy with GLDW

Appendix

Appendix A: Important Disclosures

The material contained in this presentation is current as of the presentation date, unless otherwise indicated.

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The Investment Case for Gold

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Currencies/USD

• Gold and the USD have generally exhibited a historical negative correlation

Changing Expectations

For Monetary-policy tightening*    

* Focused on expectations as measured by Fed funds futures

• Gold has historically been highly sensitive to changes in monetary policy expectations as it relates to interest rates

Geopolitical Uncertainties

• Gold has historically rallied during periods of heightened geopolitical uncertainty; the US Economic Policy Uncertainty Index is a popular indicator used to measure uncertainty

2,000

100     1,500

1,000

Index 80     USD/oz

USD     500

60     0

Sep-06    Sep-08 Sep-10Sep-12Sep-14Sep-16

US Dollar Index (LHS)    LBMA Gold Price PM (USD/oz) (RHS)

Source: SSGA, Bloomberg Finance L.P. As of September 30, 2016.    

100     1,400

80     1,300

60    

1,200

% 40     USD/oz

20     1,100

0     1,000

Mar-15    Jun-15 Sep-15Dec-15Mar-16Jun-16Sep-16

0-0.25 (LHS)    0.25-0.5 (LHS) 0.5-0.75 (LHS)LBMA Gold Price PM (USD/oz) (RHS) *

Source: SSGA, Bloomberg Finance L.P. As of September 30, 2016.    

* Each of the above data points besides the LBMA Gold Price represent range of possible fed funds target

rates and their probabilities of materializing based on fed funds futures.    

400     1,900

Index     1,400

200    

EPU     900 USD/oz

US    

0     400

Sep-06    Sep-08 Sep-10Sep-12Sep-14Sep-16

US Economic Policy Uncertainty Index (LHS)    LBMA Gold Price PM (USD/oz) (RHS) *

Source: SSGA, Bloomberg Finance L.P. As of September 30, 2016.    

Past performance is not a guarantee of future results.

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Other Drivers of the Price of Gold

Gold also historically has taken direction from other drivers

Income Growth

• China is the world’s largest gold consumer and its consumption of gold historically has generally increased with income growth

Tactical Flows

• Gold has competed for investor interest with other asset classes including equities, fixed income and other commodities

Supply and Demand

• Gold has also historically been driven by fundamental supply and demand factors

1,600

1,400 2013

(Tonnes) 1,200

1,000 2011

2015 800 2009 2007 2014

Demand 600 2012

2003 2005

2010

400

Gold 200 2008

2004 2006

0

China 0 5,000 10,000 15,000 20,000 25,000 30,000 35,000

China’s Income per capita (Yuan)

Source: SSGA, NBS, Metals Focus, GFMS, World Gold Council. As of September 30, 2016.

550 1,900 450

Index 1,400 ACWI 350 900 USD/oz MSCI 250 150 400 Sep-06 Sep-08 Sep-10 Sep-12 Sep-14 Sep-16

MSCI ACWI (LHS) LBMA Gold Price PM (USD/oz) (LHS) Source: SSGA, Bloomberg Finance L.P. As of September 30, 2016.

4,800 4,600 4,400

Tonnes 4,200 4,000 3,800

2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015

Global Gold Demand ex OTC Global Gold Supply Source: SSGA, Metals Focus, World Gold Council. As of September 30, 2016.

Source: SSGA, Metals Focus, World Gold Council. As of September 30, 2016.

Past performance is not a guarantee of future results.

Performance above does not reflect charges and expenses associated with the fund or brokerage commissions associated with buying and selling exchange traded funds. This material shows information for indices. An index is unmanaged, is not subject to fees, and is not available for direct investment.

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Global Demand has Grown 279% Over the Past 35 Years    

6,000    

5,000    

4,000    

3,000    

2,000    

1,000    

0    

1980 1981 1982 1983 1984 1985 1986 1987 1988 1989 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014    2015

Gold Demand (tonnes)    

Sources: Thomson Reuters GFMS; World Gold Council. As of September 30, 2016.    

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The Value Proposition of Gold is the Potential for Portfolio Risk Management and Long Term Capital Preservation

• The different economic forces that affect gold have resulted in historically low to negative correlations to major asset classes, which can provide potential diversification benefits    

• It has historically performed well in periods of systemic risk, which are usually associated with strong stock market corrections, higher credit spreads and overall negative investor sentiment*

• Gold has historically done well in higher inflation environments with an average annual nominal rate of return of over 18% when year-over-year CPI is greater than 4%**    

• Gold has outperformed fiat currencies including the USD since 1900, which is one reason why we believe central banks use gold as a reserve currency.***    

An investment in GLDW entails a risk of loss and the diversification offered by the fund does not ensure a profit or a guarantee against loss. GLDW may not be suitable for all investors. GLDW may perform differently in market conditions not described above.

Past performance is not a guarantee of future results.

Performance above does not reflect charges and expenses associated with the fund or brokerage commissions associated with buying and selling exchange traded funds.

* Source: Bloomberg Finance L.P., SSGA; see Slide 13)

** Inflation is computed using annual US CPI year-on-year changes between 1970 and 2015 and the gold price is computed using LBMA Gold Price PM. Source: gold.org, http://www.gold.org/download/file/5003/Gold_Investor_June_2016.pdf. See page 23: “Chart 5: Gold returns as a function of annual inflation” and “Chart 4: Value of major currencies relative to gold through history.” *** Source: Bloomberg Finance L.P.; Harold Marcuse – UC Santa Barbara; World Gold Council, as of October 31, 2016. Also, gold.org, http://www.gold.org/download/file/5003/Gold_Investor_June_2016.pdf. See page 23: “Chart 4: Value of major currencies relative to gold through history.”

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Rationale Behind a Long Dollar and Long Gold Strategy

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Gold and the USD    

Since the 1970’s, once the US came off the gold standard, there has generally been an

inverse relationship between gold and the US dollar — in essence, buying gold in

USD terms may be influenced by an implicit bearish position on the dollar

2,000    180

1,800    

160

1,600    

1,400    

140

Price    1,200 Index

Gold    1,000 120 Dollar

LBMA    800 US

100

600    

400    

80

200    

0    60

Jan-70     Jan-75Jan-80Jan-85Jan-90Jan-95Jan-00Jan-05Jan-10Jan-15

LBMA Gold Price PM (USD/oz) (LHS)US Dollar Index (RHS)

Source: SSGA, Bloomberg Finance L.P. As of September 30, 2016.

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Average Weekly Returns of Gold, the US Dollar and the Backtested (Hypothetical) Index

Average Weekly Returns* * * Weekly back-tested returns from Jan. 1, 2007 to June 30, 2016. Each quadrant represents average weekly returns of gold and the USD when a particular relationship between gold and dollar values prevailed. Net of fees of the backtested Index; returns are net of a 50 basis point/year expense ratio that has been prorated on a weekly basis.

Quadrant I shows weeks when gold was positive and the dollar was positive; Quadrant II shows weeks when gold was negative and the dollar was positive; Quadrant III shows weeks when gold was negative

and the dollar was negative; Quadrant IV shows weeks when gold was positive and the dollar was negative.

A return of zero for either gold or the USD is considered positive for the purpose of the quadrants. Gold prices based on the LBMA Gold Price AM. USD prices based on US Dollar Index.

Source: Bloomberg Finance L.P., World Gold Council, SSGA and Solactive.

Average Weekly Returns*    

Gold Down / USD Up    Gold Up / USD Up

Gold:    -2.322% Gold:+1.753%

USD:    +0.997% USD:+0.832%

Backtested Index:    -1.452% Backtested Index:+2.233%

Backtested     Backtested

Index ex 50bp:    -1.464% Index ex 50bp:+2.228%

Quadrant II     Quadrant I

Gold Down / USD Down    Gold Up / USD Down

Gold:    -1.762% Gold:+2.156%

USD:    -0.616% USD:-0.970%

Backtested     Backtested

Index:    -2.053% Index:+1.319%

Backtested     Backtested

Index ex 50bp:    -2.067% Index ex 50bp:+1.313%

Quadrant III     Quadrant IV

Weekly returns from January 1, 2007 to June 30, 2016. Gold prices based on the LBMA Gold Price. The individual performance of gold and the US dollar above represent live performance of the LBMA Gold

Price AM and the US Dollar Index in the periods shown. Gold’s performance does not reflect the deduction of any fund fees or expenses. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. Performance of gold above does not reflect charges and expenses associated with the fund or brokerage commissions associated with buying and selling exchange traded funds. Pre-Inception Index Performance shown above is back tested (hypothetical) and is not a guarantee of past or future results. The performance quoted is not intended to represent the performance of any particular exchange-traded fund or security. Actual performance of any investment may have differed substantially from the back-tested performance presented, as the performance was calculated with the benefit of hindsight and cannot account for all financial risk that may affect the actual performance. The performance includes the reinvestment of capital gains related to underlying gold holdings as well as income related to the back-tested Index’s currency exposure, if any. The performance of the back tested index is shown on a gross-of-fee and net-of-fee basis, as indicated above. Net-of-fee performance for the benchmark index takes into account GLDW’s gross expense ratio of 0.50%. Performance prior to the July 20, 2016 inception date of the index referenced herein, is derived in accordance with the index calculation methodology which takes into account the LBMA Gold Price A.M. in reference to the gold component, and utilizes the WMR Fix Rate to measure the value of the USD relative to the “Reference

Currencies” which takes into account the LBMA Gold Price A.M. and P.M. to determine the profit and loss of the currency portion.

These results are based on simulated or hypothetical performance results that have certain inherent limitations. Unlike the results shown in an actual performance record, these results do not represent actual trading. Also, because these trades have not actually been executed, these results may have under-or over-compensated for the impact, if any, of certain market factors, such as lack of liquidity. Simulated or hypothetical trading programs in general are also subject to the fact that they are designed with the benefit of hindsight. No representation is being made that any account will or is likely to achieve profits or losses similar to these being shown.

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Based on Backtested (Hypothetical) Net of Fee Performance Below, Gold and the Solactive GLD® Long USD Gold Index Have Generally Moved Closely Together, With Periods of Outperformance and Underperformance

Performance of gold (US$/oz) and the Solactive GLD® Long USD Gold Index since 1/1/2007 (1/1/2007 = 100)*

Level

90    120 150180210240270300

Jan-07    

Apr-07    

Jul-07    

Oct-07    

Jan-08    

Apr-08    

Jul-08    

Oct-08    

Jan-09    

Apr-09    

Jul-09    

Oct-09    

Jan-10    

Apr-10    

Gold Jul-10    

(US Oct-10    

$    

/oz) Jan-11    

Apr-11    

Jul-11    

Index Oct-11    

Jan-12    

Apr-12    

Index Jul-12    

ex. Oct-12    

50bps Jan-13    

Apr-13    

Jul-13    

Oct-13    

Jan-14    

Apr-14    

Jul-14    

Oct-14    

Jan-15    

Apr-15    

Jul-15    

Oct-15    

Jan-16    

Apr-16    

Source: Bloomberg Finance L.P., SSGA and Solactive. Differences between the performance of the Index and the Index ex. 50 bps may not be visible in the graph. Please refer to Slide 14 for further information regarding the performance shown in the graph.

* As of June 30, 2016. Gold based on the LBMA Gold Price PM. Pre-Inception Index Performance shown above is back tested (hypothetical) and is not a guarantee of past or future results. The performance quoted is not intended to represent the performance of any particular exchange-traded fund or security. Actual performance of any investment may have differed substantially from the back-tested performance presented, as the performance was calculated with the benefit of hindsight and cannot account for all financial risk that may affect the actual performance. The performance includes the reinvestment of capital gains related to underlying gold holdings as well as income related to the back-

tested Index’s currency exposure, if any. The performance is shown on a gross-of-fee and net-of-fee basis, as indicated above. Net-of-fee performance for the benchmark index takes into account GLDW’s gross expense ratio of 0.50%. Performance prior to the July 20, 2016 inception date of the index referenced herein, is derived in accordance with the index calculation methodology which takes into account the LBMA Gold Price A.M. in reference to the gold component, and utilizes the WMR Fix Rate to measure the value of the USD relative to the “Reference Currencies” which takes into account the LBMA Gold Price A.M. and P.M. to determine the profit and loss of the currency portion.

Gold’s individual performance above is based on the LBMA Gold Price PM and does not reflect the deduction of any fund fees or expenses. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. Performance of gold above does not reflect charges and expenses associated with the fund or brokerage commissions associated with buying and selling exchange traded funds.

These results are based on simulated or hypothetical performance results that have certain inherent limitations. Unlike the results shown in an actual performance record, these results do not represent actual trading. Also, because these trades have not actually been executed, these results may have under-or over-compensated for the impact, if any, of certain market factors, such as lack of liquidity. Simulated or hypothetical trading programs in general are also subject to the fact that they are designed with the benefit of hindsight. No representation is being made that any account will or is likely to achieve profits or losses similar to these being shown.

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…Highlighted During Periods of Market Downturn

Gold performance and the (hypothetical) Index performance During Specific Market Downturns

25.0%    22.5%

21.8%    

19.8% 19.6%

20.0%    

14.3%

15.0%     13.7%

9.9%    

10.0%    

4.1%

5.0%     2.7%

0.0%    

EuropeanEuropean

Great Recession    Sovereign Debt Crisis ISovereign Debt Crisis II

Jan 1, 2008 – Mar 31, 2009    Dec 1, 2009 – May 28, 2010Apr 29, 2011 – Jun 29, 2012

LBMA Gold Price PM (USD/oz)    IndexIndex ex. 50bps

Source: Bloomberg Finance L.P., SSGA.

* As of June 30, 2016. Gold based on the LBMA Gold Price PM

Pre-Inception Index Performance shown above is back tested (hypothetical) and is not a guarantee of past or future results. The performance quoted is not intended to represent the performance of any particular exchange-traded fund or security. Actual performance of any investment may have differed substantially from the back-tested performance presented, as the performance was calculated with the benefit of hindsight and cannot account for all financial risk that may affect the actual performance. The performance includes the reinvestment of capital gains related to underlying gold holdings as well as income related to the back-tested Index’s currency exposure, if any. The performance is shown on a gross-of-fee and net-of-fee basis, as indicated above. Net-of-fee performance for the benchmark index takes into account GLDW’s gross expense ratio of 0.50%.

Performance prior to the July 20, 2016 inception date of the index referenced herein, is derived in accordance with the index calculation methodology which takes into account the LBMA Gold Price A.M. in reference to the gold component, and utilizes the WMR Fix Rate to measure the value of the USD relative to the “Reference Currencies” which takes into account the LBMA Gold Price A.M. and P.M. to determine the profit and loss of the currency portion.

These results are based on simulated or hypothetical performance results that have certain inherent limitations. Unlike the results shown in an actual performance record, these results do not represent actual trading. Also, because these trades have not actually been executed, these results may have under-or over-compensated for the impact, if any, of certain market factors, such as lack of liquidity. Simulated or hypothetical trading programs in general are also subject to the fact that they are designed with the benefit of hindsight. No representation is being made that any account will or is likely to achieve profits or losses similar to these being shown.

Gold’s individual performance above is based on the LBMA Gold Price PM and does not reflect the deduction of any fund fees or expenses. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. Performance of gold above does not reflect charges and expenses associated with the fund or brokerage commissions associated with buying and selling exchange traded funds. This material shows information for indices. An index is unmanaged, is not subject to fees, and is not available for direct investment.

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Backtested (Hypothetical) Performance Using Historical Data

Performance of gold (US$/oz) versus Returns of the Backtested Index Gross of Fee and Net of Fee over various periods of time*

Annualized ReturnAnnualized Volatility**Correlation w/ US$**

IndexIndex ex.Index

GoldIndexex. 50bpGoldIndex50bpGoldIndexex. 50bp

Since 1/1/2007    1/1/2007–6/30/2016 7.9%9.3%8.8%19.8%18.1%18.2%-0.30-0.03-0.03

5-year average    6/30/2011–6/30/2016 -2.62.21.718.216.216.3-0.260.000.00

3-year average    6/30/2013–6/30/2016 3.58.07.516.213.713.7-0.290.030.03

1-year average    6/30/2015–6/30/2016 12.812.812.317.414.114.1-0.320.090.09

Cumulative ReturnAnnualized Volatility**Correlation w/ US$**

IndexIndex ex.Index

GoldIndexex. 50bpGoldIndex50bpGoldIndexex. 50bp

Great Recession    1/1/2008–3/31/2009 9.9%22.5%21.8%31.3%29.3%29.4%-0.35-0.08-0.08

Sovereign Debt Crisis I    12/1/2009–5/28/2010 2.719.819.617.819.419.4-0.27-0.05-0.04

Sovereign Debt Crisis II    4/29/2011–6/29/2012 4.114.313.722.021.621.6-0.250.000.00

2007    1/1/2007–12/31/2007 29.720.820.315.813.813.8-0.46-0.03-0.18

2008    12/31/2007–12/31/2008 4.39.79.231.629.029.1-0.43-0.15-0.15

2009    12/31/2008–12/31/2009 25.021.821.321.520.120.1-0.190.030.03

2010    12/31/2009–12/31/2010 29.229.929.416.116.716.8-0.210.090.09

2011    12/31/2010–12/31/2011 8.912.211.720.921.922.0-0.180.060.06

2012    12/31/2011–12/31/2012 8.34.74.216.713.213.2-0.44-0.18-0.18

2013    12/31/2012–12/31/2013 -27.3-27.4-27.921.718.318.3-0.23-0.05-0.05

2014    12/31/2013–12/31/2014 0.112.011.513.011.311.3-0.29-0.09-0.09

2015    12/31/2014–12/31/2015 -12.1-3.5-4.014.312.812.8-0.320.080.08

2016*    12/31/2015–6/30/2016 24.621.020.719.315.715.7-0.260.090.09

Source: Bloomberg Finance L.P., SSGA and Solactive. From January 1, 2007 to June 30, 2016.

* As of June 30, 2016. Gold corresponds to the LBMA Gold Price PM. ** Volatility and correlation computed using daily returns. Correlations compare the LBMA Gold Price PM and the

Index to the US Dollar Index. Pre-Inception Index Performance shown above is back tested (hypothetical) and is not a guarantee of past or future results. The performance quoted is not intended to represent the performance of any particular exchange-traded fund or security. Actual performance of any investment may have differed substantially from the back-tested performance presented, as the performance was calculated with the benefit of hindsight and cannot account for all financial risk that may affect the actual performance. The performance includes the reinvestment of capital gains related to underlying gold holdings as well as income related to the back-tested Index’s currency exposure, if any. The performance is shown on a gross-of-fee and net-of-fee basis, as indicated above. Net-of-fee performance for the benchmark index takes into account GLDW’s gross expense ratio of 0.50%. Performance prior to the July 20, 2016 inception date of the index referenced herein, is derived in accordance with the index calculation methodology which takes into account the LBMA Gold Price A.M. in reference to the gold component, and utilizes the WMR Fix Rate to measure the value of the USD relative to the “Reference Currencies” which takes into account the LBMA Gold Price A.M. and P.M. to determine the profit and loss of the currency portion. Gold’s individual performance above is based on the LBMA Gold Price

PM and does not reflect the deduction of any fund fees or expenses. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. Performance of gold above does not reflect charges and expenses associated with the fund or brokerage commissions associated with buying and selling exchange traded funds.

These results are based on simulated or hypothetical performance results that have certain inherent limitations. Unlike the results shown in an actual performance record, these results do not represent actual trading. Also, because these trades have not actually been executed, these results may have under-or over-compensated for the impact, if any, of certain market factors, such as lack of liquidity. Simulated or hypothetical trading programs in general are also subject to the fact that they are designed with the benefit of hindsight. No representation is being made that any account will or is likely to achieve profits or losses similar to these being shown.

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Outperformance Can Be Seen More Clearly in Year-by-Year Backtested (Hypothetical) Data

Performance of Gold (US$/oz) and Backtested Gross of Fee and Net of Fee Index Returns*

Annual gold (US$/oz) and Index returns*

Index Index Index Index Index Outperformed Outperformed Outperformed Outperformed Outperformed Gold Gold Gold Gold Gold

40%    

30%    

20%    

10%    

0%    

-10%    

-20%    

-30%    

-40%    

2007    200820092010201120122013201420152016*

Gold (US$/oz)IndexIndex ex. 50bps

Source: Bloomberg Finance L.P., SSGA and Solactive. From January 1, 2007 to June 30, 2016.

* As of June 30, 2016. Gold based on the LBMA Gold Price PM.

Pre-Inception Index Performance shown above is back tested (hypothetical) and is not a guarantee of past or future results. The performance quoted is not intended to represent the performance of any particular exchange-traded fund or security. Actual performance of any investment may have differed substantially from the back-tested performance presented, as the performance was calculated with the benefit of hindsight and cannot account for all financial risk that may affect the actual performance. The performance includes the reinvestment of capital gains related to underlying gold holdings as well as income related to the back-tested Index’s currency exposure, if any. The performance is shown on a gross-of-fee and net-of-fee basis, as indicated above. Net-of-fee performance for the benchmark index takes into account GLDW’s gross expense ratio of 0.50%. These results are based on simulated or hypothetical performance results that have certain inherent limitations. Unlike the results shown in an actual performance record, these results do not represent actual trading. Also, because these trades have not actually been executed, these results may have under-or over-compensated for the impact, if any, of certain market factors, such as lack of liquidity. Simulated or hypothetical trading programs in general are also subject to the fact that they are designed with the benefit of hindsight. No representation is being made that any account will or is likely to achieve profits or losses similar to these being shown.

Performance prior to the July 20, 2016 inception date of the index referenced herein, is derived in accordance with the index calculation methodology which takes into account the LBMA Gold Price A.M. in reference to the gold component, and utilizes the WMR Fix Rate to measure the value of the USD relative to the “Reference Currencies” which takes into account the LBMA Gold Price A.M. and P.M. to determine the profit and loss of the currency portion.

Gold’s individual performance above is based on the LBMA Gold Price PM and does not reflect the deduction of any fund fees or expenses. Past performance is not a guarantee of future results. Performance of gold above does not reflect charges and expenses associated with the fund or brokerage commissions associated with buying and selling exchange traded funds.

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Correlation of Gold and the Backtested (Hypothetical) Index to Various Asset Classes

Correlation between gold (US$/oz), backtested weekly returns on the Index and various asset classes*

Gold (US$/oz) Commodities Global bonds US Treasuries US bonds Global stocks US stocks

-0.2 0.0 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8 1.0

Correlation

Gold (US$/oz) Index Index ex. 50bps

Source: Bloomberg Finance L.P., ICE Benchmark Administration, Solactive, World Gold Council

* Correlation computed using weekly returns between January 1, 2007 and June 30, 2016. Differences between the correlation of the Index and the Index ex. 50bps are relatively small and therefore may not be visible in the graph.

Gold based on the LBMA Gold Price PM, the Index on backtested data of the Solactive GLD® Long USD Gold Index. The inception date of the Index was July 20, 2016. US stocks are based on the S&P 500 Index, Global stocks on the MSCI ACWI Index, US bonds on the Bloomberg Barclays US Aggregate Index, US Treasuries on the Bloomberg Barclays US Treasury Index, Global bonds on the Bloomberg Barclays Global Bond Aggregate, and commodities are based on the S&P Goldman Sachs Commodity Index.

Pre-Inception Index Correlations shown above are based on back tested (hypothetical) data and are not a guarantee of past or future correlation. The correlations shown are not intended to represent the characteristics of any particular exchange traded product or security.

Actual characteristics during this time may have differed substantially from the back tested data presented as the data was calculated with the benefit of hindsight. Correlations shown above for Gold are actual and are as of the time period presented.

These results are based on simulated or hypothetical performance results that have certain inherent limitations. Unlike the results shown in an actual performance record, these results do not represent actual trading. Also, because these trades have not actually been executed, these results may have under-or over-compensated for the impact, if any, of certain market factors, such as lack of liquidity. Simulated or hypothetical trading programs in general are also subject to the fact that they are designed with the benefit of hindsight. No representation is being made that any account will or is likely to achieve profits or losses similar to these being shown.

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Implementing a Long Dollar and Long Gold Strategy with GLDW

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Illustrative Example of Index Construction:

• Initial position in gold combined with a short position in foreign currencies

• If USD strengthens the gold position increases

• If USD weakens the gold position decreases

Example based on constant gold price at $1,000/oz

Starting position    Case 1: USD strengthens Case 1: End Position

USD up by 10% against FX basket    Gold position: 1.1oz

P&L = +$100 ($1,000 x 10%)    (1oz + 0.1oz)

Gold Position: 1oz    Increase quantity of gold by 0.1oz ($100/$1000) Position value: $1,100

(1.1oz * $1,000/oz)

Gold Price: $1,000/oz    

Position value: $1,000    Case 2: USD weakens Case 2: End Position

(1oz * $1,000/oz)    

USD down by 10% against FX basket    Gold position: 0.9oz

P&L = -$100 ($1,000 x -10%)    (1oz – 0.1oz)

Reduce quantity of gold by 0.1oz    Position value: $900

(-$100/$1000)    (0.9oz * $1,000/oz)

The information contained on this page is for illustrative purposes only and should not be construed as an indication of the current or future performance of any    

exchange traded fund or the fund’s index. Performance above does not reflect charge and expense associated with the fund or brokerage commissions associated with    

buying and selling exchange traded funds.    

These results are based on simulated or hypothetical performance results that have certain inherent limitations. Unlike the results shown in an actual performance    

record, these results do not represent actual trading. Also, because these trades have not actually been executed, these results may have under-or over-compensated for    

the impact, if any, of certain market factors, such as lack of liquidity. Simulated or hypothetical trading programs in general are also subject to the fact that they are    

designed with the benefit of hindsight. No representation is being made that any account will or is likely to achieve profits or losses similar to these being shown.    

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Appendix A: Important Disclosures

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Pre-Inception Index Performance Disclosures

Hypothetical Pre-Inception Index Performance is not a guarantee of past or future results. The performance quoted is not intended to represent the performance of any particular exchange-traded fund security. Actual performance of any investment may have differed substantially from the back-tested performance presented, as the performance was calculated with the benefit of hindsight and

cannot account for all financial risk that may affect the actual performance. The performance includes the reinvestment of capital gains related to underlying gold holdings as well as income related to the back-tested Index’s currency exposure, if any. The performance is shown on a gross-of-fee and net-of-fee basis, as indicated above. Net-of-fee performance for the benchmark index takes into account GLDW’s gross expense ratio of 0.50%. Performance prior to the July 20, 2016 inception date of the index referenced herein is derived from actual data in accordance with the index calculation methodology which takes into account the LBMA Gold Price A.M. in reference to the gold component and utilizes the WMR

Fix Rate to measure the value of the USD relative to the “Reference Currencies” which takes into account the LBMA Gold Price A.M. and P.M. to determine the profit and loss of the currency portion.

During the time period presented in the back test, a portion took place during the global financial crisis of 2007–2009. Briefly, during that period, all asset classes became correlated, an event that may not be repeatable in the future.

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The methodology of the Solactive GLD® Long USD Gold Index can be found here. Solactive GLD® Long USD Gold Index launch date was July 20, 2016.

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Important Disclosures

We are not soliciting orders on the basis of this information. Such solicitations can only be made by a prospectus approved by the National Futures Association.

Investing involves risk, and you could lose money on an investment in the SPDR® Long Dollar Gold Trust (“GLDW”).

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.

GLDW is subject to regulation under the Commodity Exchange Act of 1936 (the “CEA”). US regulation of swap agreements is rapidly changing and is subject to further regulatory developments which could be adverse to GLDW. GLDW’s swap agreements will be subject to counterparty risk and liquidity risk.

Currency exchange rates between the US dollar and non-US currencies may fluctuate significantly over short periods of time and may cause the value of GLDW’s investments to decline.

GLDW is a passive investment vehicle that is designed to track the Index. GLDW’s performance may deviate from changes in the levels of its Index (i.e., create “tracking error” between GLDW and the Index) for a number of reasons, such as the fees and expenses of GLDW, which are not accounted for by the Index.

Frequent trading of ETFs could significantly increase commissions and other costs such that they may offset any savings from low fees or costs.

Diversification does not ensure a profit or guarantee against loss.

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

Important Information Relating to the SPDR® Long Dollar Gold Trust (“GLDW”):

The SPDR® Long Dollar Gold Trust (“GLDW”) has filed a registration statement (including a prospectus) with the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) and has also filed the prospectus with the National Futures Association, for the offering to which this communication relates. Before you invest, you should read the prospectus in that registration statement and other documents GLDW has filed with the SEC for more complete information about GLDW and this offering. You may get these documents for free by visiting EDGAR on the SEC website at sec.gov.

GLDW is not an investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (the “1940 Act”). As a result, shareholders of the Trust do not have the protections associated with ownership of shares in an investment company registered under the 1940 Act.

GLDW shares trade like stocks, are subject to investment risk and will fluctuate in market value. The value of GLDW shares relates directly to the value of the gold held by GLDW (less its expenses) and the value of a basket comprising the euro, Japanese yen, British pound sterling, Canadian dollar, Swedish krona, and Swiss franc (“Reference Currencies”) against the US dollar. A decline in the price of gold and/or an increase in the value of the Reference Currencies comprising the FX basket against the US dollar 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 including the gold that GLDW receives or delivers to reflect how GLDW’s US dollar-denominated gold performed in terms of the basket of Reference

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