Form FWP for iShares Gold Trust
       

Free Writing Prospectus

Filed Pursuant to Rule 433

        Registration No. 333-184325
        November 14, 2012

    

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iShares Gold Trust

Frequently Asked Questions

Gold Market Overview

Why invest in gold?

During periods where there are economic concerns or when the market has fallen substantially,

gold has historically been perceived by investors as a potential safe haven and

store of value. Some investors may also look to gold as providing a hedge against inflation

concerns or a weakening dollar. Gold has historically shown little to no correlation with

major asset classes, including commodities (Figure 1). As a result, a small allocation to

gold may help improve the diversification, and potentially the risk/return trade-off of

investment portfolios.

Prior to the iShares Gold Trust, how could investors gain exposure to gold?

Institutional investors have historically been able to gain exposure to gold through futures

contracts, provided they were not restricted from using derivatives. Retail investors have

generally been more restricted, able to purchase individual mining stocks and also precious

metals mutual funds. Other available alternatives for exposure to gold—bullion, jewelry,

coins, gold certificates—generally are not as liquid as holding a security, and may be

impractical or costly to store and/or buy.

How is gold traded and priced?

Unlike traditional equity securities, physical gold does not trade on an exchange. Rather,

there are three primary pricing processes to determine the price of gold: 1) the London Fix,

which matches all London buy and sell orders twice daily; 2) New York Standard, which

uses futures contracts that trade on the COMEX exchange in New York; and 3) established

gold bullion trading desks at various institutional firms.

? London Fix: The London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) fixes the London spot

price of gold twice daily (the AM and PM London time). Formal participation in the

London Fix is traditionally limited to five members, each of which is a bullion dealer

and a member of the LBMA.

Gold US Large Cap US Small Cap Developed

International

Emerging

Markets

US Fixed Income Commodities

Gold 1.00 0.05 0.06 0.19 0.30 0.26 0.32

Sources: Morningstar, S&P, MSCI, Barclays Capital and BlackRock. 10-year correlations based on monthly returns, as of 9/30/12. Gold: London PM Fix; US Large Cap: S&P 500®; US Small Cap: S&P

600; Developed International: MSCI EAFE Index; Emerging Markets: MSCI Emerging Markets Index; US Fixed Income: Barclays U.S. Aggregate Bond Index; Commodities: S&P GSCI® Total Return Index.

Figure 1: Portfolio Diversification 10-year Correlations as of 9/30/12


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New York Standard: During regular trading hours at the COMEX futures exchange,

the gold futures contracts are traded through open outcry—a verbal auction in which

all bids, offers and trades must be publicly announced to all members. The prices at

which each commodity trades throughout the day serve as world benchmarks. They

are immediately transmitted around the world by a wide variety of price-reporting

services under arrangement with the exchange.

? COMEX Pricing: The COMEX daily settlement price for each gold futures contract is

established by a subcommittee of COMEX members shortly after the close of trading

in New York. That settlement price for the most active futures contract month is the

average, rounded off to the nearest multiple of ten cents, of the highest and lowest

price of the trades for that contract month reported during the last one minute of

trading prior to the close of the market.

The iShares Gold Trust uses the London PM Fix spot price of gold for calculating its daily

net asset value.

How does the over-the-counter (OTC) gold market work?

The OTC gold market includes spot, forward and option, and other derivative transactions

conducted on a principal-to-principal basis. While this is a global, 24-hour market, its

main centers are London (the largest venue), New York and Zurich. Nearly all OTC market

trades are cleared through London. In addition to coordinating market activities, the

London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) acts as the principal point of contact between

the OTC market and its regulators. Members of the London bullion market typically trade

with each other and with their clients on a principal-to-principal basis. All risks, including

those of credit, are between the two parties to an OTC transaction. This distinguishes an

OTC market from an exchange traded environment. Formal participation in the London

Fix is traditionally limited to five members, each of which is a bullion dealer and a member

of the LBMA. (See Appendix for a more detailed description of the Fixing process.)

How does gold trade on futures exchanges?

The most significant gold futures exchanges are the COMEX, operated by the Commodities

and Metals Exchange, Inc., a subsidiary of the CME Group; and the Tokyo Commodity

Exchange. Futures exchanges seek to provide a neutral, regulated marketplace for the

trading of derivatives contracts for commodities. Futures contracts are defined by the

exchange for each commodity. For each commodity traded, this contract specifies the

precise quality and quantity standards, as well as the location and timing of physical

delivery. An exchange does not buy or sell the contracts, but seeks to offer a transparent

forum where members can trade the contracts in a safe, efficient and orderly manner.

During regular trading hours at COMEX, the gold futures contracts are traded through open

outcry—a verbal auction in which all bids, offers and trades must be publicly announced

to all members. Electronic trading is offered by the exchange after regular market hours.

Except for brief breaks to switch between open outcry and electronic trading in the US

evening and morning, gold futures are expected to trade almost 24 hours a day, five

business days a week.

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iShares Gold Trust Overview

Why invest in the iShares Gold Trust?

The iShares Gold Trust provides a simple and cost-effective way to gain access to the

gold market. The objective of the Trust is for the value of its shares to reflect, at any

given time, the price of gold owned by the Trust at that time, less the Trust’s expenses and

liabilities. Investors who previously had difficulty purchasing, storing or insuring gold—or

who may have been prohibited from holding physical commodities or derivatives—may now

invest in shares that track the price of gold. Although an investment in shares of the Trust

is not the exact equivalent of an investment in gold, it provides investors with an alternative

that allows a level of participation in the gold market through the securities market. Shares

of the Trust may be traded, borrowed and shorted,1 and settle into—and can be transferred

between—any brokerage account.

What are the relevant ticker symbols of the Trust?

Trading symbol IAU

Underlying Trading Value IAU.IV

NAV IAU.NV

What is the sponsor’s fee of the Trust?

The sponsor’s fee is 25 basis points (0.25%) of the net asset value (NAV) of the Trust.

What does the Trust seek to track?

The objective of the Trust is for the value of the shares to reflect, at any given time, the

price of gold owned by the Trust at that time, less the Trust’s expenses and liabilities.

The Trust’s gold is currently valued on each business day, as soon as practicable after

4:00 p.m. ET, on the basis of that day’s announced London PM Fix price.

What does the Trust hold?

The Trust holds gold bullion, which is held by the custodians on behalf of the Trust.

What are the gold bar standards for the Trust?

The Trust will accept gold that meets The London Bullion Market Association (LBMA) or

COMEX standards, which mandate the gold must be 99.5% pure. The Trust will only accept

delivery of gold that meets LBMA or COMEX standard in creation basket size (50,000

shares) from Authorized Participants. The Trust may take delivery of qualifying gold in

any of its custodians’ approved facilities in the New York City area, London or Toronto.

Does the Trust hold any cash?

From time to time the Trust may sell gold and use the proceeds from the sale of gold to

pay expenses of the Trust.

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Does the Trust hold allocated gold or unallocated gold?

The Trust holds fully allocated gold daily, and does not allow issuance of shares on

unallocated amounts.

How often is the Trust inspected?

The Trust will have physical inspections conducted twice each calendar year. Vault

Inspection Certificates showing the results of independent physical inspections of the

Trust are available on www.iShares.com.

Does the Trust lend or have the ability to lend gold from the portfolio?

No. The custodial agreements do not allow lending, and the Trust does not lend gold

from the portfolio.

Does the iShares Gold Trust seek to track an index?

The iShares Gold Trust does not seek to track an index. The objective of the Trust is for

the value of the shares to reflect, at any given time, the price of gold owned by the Trust

at that time, less the Trust’s expenses and liabilities.

Is there a portfolio manager?

The Trust is not actively managed. It does not engage in any activities designed to obtain

a profit from, or to ameliorate losses caused by, changes in the price of gold.

iShares Gold Trust Trading

Do the Trust’s shares have the same trading flexibility as those of other exchange

traded products?

Yes, shares of the Trust are listed on the NYSE Arca and trade like traditional equities,

allowing investors to place market, limit or stop-loss orders for Trust shares. Additionally,

the Trust’s shares may be shorted.2 Shares of the iShares Gold Trust are bought and sold at

market price on the secondary market (not net asset value [NAV]). Brokerage commissions

will reduce returns. Although shares of the iShares Gold Trust may be bought or sold on

the exchange through any brokerage account, shares are not redeemable except by

Authorized Participants in large aggregated units called “baskets.”

How do the primwary market transactions (Creation/Redemption) work?

The Trust issues and redeems baskets of shares on a continuous basis (a basket equals

50,000 shares). Baskets of shares will only be issued or redeemed in exchange for an

amount of gold having a value equal to the aggregate NAV of the number of shares in the

baskets being created or redeemed. No shares will be issued until the custodians have

allocated the corresponding amount of gold to the Trust’s account. Baskets may be

created or redeemed only by Authorized Participants, who pay the trustee a transaction

fee for each order to create or redeem baskets.

2. With short sales, an investor faces the potential for unlimited losses as the security’s price rises.

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Does the Trust calculate NAV?

The trustee calculates the Trust’s net asset value (NAV) each business day. As stated

earlier, the Trust’s NAV is currently calculated using the price of gold according to the

London PM Fix price of gold announced on the day the calculation takes place.

Once the value of the gold has been determined, the trustee subtracts all accrued fees

(other than the fees to be computed by reference to the value of the Trust or its assets),

expenses and other liabilities of the Trust from the total value of the gold and all other

assets of the Trust. The resulting figure is the adjusted NAV of the Trust, which is used

to compute all fees (including the trustee’s and the sponsor’s fees) which are calculated

from the value of the Trust’s assets.

To determine the net asset value of the Trust, the trustee subtracts from the adjusted

NAV of the Trust the amount of accrued fees computed from the value of the Trust’s assets.

The trustee also determines the NAV per share by dividing the net asset value of the

Trust by the number of the shares outstanding at the time the computation is made.

How are shares of the Trust priced during the trading day?

During trading hours the exchange publishes national best bid and best offer for shares

of the Trust. These prices indicate the level of supply and demand for the shares traded

on the exchange by the specialist and market makers in the product. The exchange also

disseminates executed trades on the consolidated tape. We expect the exchange price

to be in line with the Indicative Optimized Portfolio Value (IOPV).

Does the Trust’s share price always reflect the price of gold?

The iShares Gold Trust shares carry certain risk characteristics of other equity securities,

including possible loss of principal. Because shares of the Trust are created to reflect the

price of the gold held by the Trust, the market price of the shares is unpredictable as the

price of gold has historically been. The market price received upon the sale of the shares

may be more or less than the value of the gold represented by the shares. Brokerage commissions

will reduce returns. Also, if an investor sells the shares at a time when no active

market for them exists, such lack of an active market will most likely adversely affect the

price received for the shares.

iShares Gold Trust: Administration/Legal Structure

What is the legal structure of the iShares Gold Trust?

The iShares Gold Trust is a grantor trust for US tax purposes that is governed by New

York law. The Trust issues shares representing fractional undivided beneficial interests

in the Trust’s net assets.

Is the iShares Gold Trust registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940?

No, the Trust is not registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 (“1940 Act”),

which means that the Trust is not regulated in the same way as a mutual fund, and does

not have certain protections afforded by such registration.

What are some of the differences between the 1933 Act and the 1940 Act that

impact the Trust?

The Trust is regulated and files periodic financial reports in a manner similar to publicly

traded US companies. There are some specific protections in the 1940 Act, such as prohibitions

on dealing with affiliates, the requirement of an independent board of directors,

requirements for diversification and other matters, that do not apply to the Trust.

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Is the iShares Gold Trust a unit investment trust?

No. The iShares Gold Trust is structured as a grantor trust for US tax purposes that is

governed by New York law.

Who are the sponsor, custodian and trustee of the Trust?

The sponsor of the iShares Gold Trust is iShares Delaware Trust Sponsor LLC (the “Sponsor”),

the trustee is The Bank of New York Mellon, and the custodian is JPMorgan Chase Bank,

N.A., London Branch.

Is the Trust a commodity pool for purposes of the Commodity Exchange Act?

No, the Sponsor is not subject to regulation by the Commodity Futures Trading Commission

as a commodity pool operator with respect to the Trust, and the Trust does not have certain

protections afforded by such regulation.

Is there a maximum percentage of outstanding Trust shares that can be held by

any one entity?

No. There is no express maximum ownership limit stated in the Trust documents.

Because the Trust is not registered under the 1940 Act, 1940 Act-affiliated transaction

rules do not apply.

Information for Registered Representatives

Do I need a special license to sell the iShares Gold Trust?

A Series 7 license is required for representatives of broker/dealer firms for the solicitation,

purchase and/or sale of shares of the Trust.

Am I required to send a Trust prospectus before a client may purchase Trust shares?

Yes. Under the 1933 Act, a grantor trust continuously offering shares mandates prospectus

delivery rules similar to an ongoing IPO. Therefore, registered representatives should deliver

a prospectus when they solicit clients to invest in the Trust in advance of the conversation.

If a client places an order for the Trust, the broker has the responsibility to send the

prospectus along with the trade confirmation. Registered representatives are encouraged

to consult their firm’s legal and compliance departments for a complete understanding

of relevant prospectus delivery responsibilities involving a continuous offering of shares.

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iShares Gold Trust Tax

Is the tax treatment for the Trust any different from 1940 Act exchange traded funds?

Yes, the iShares Gold Trust is a grantor trust for US income tax purposes. Owners of the

Trust are treated for US federal income tax purposes as if they owned a corresponding

share of the assets of the Trust. Tax treatment is consistent with the ownership of a

collectible rather than a traditional financial security. Under current law, gains from the

sale of collectibles held over one year are taxed at a maximum rate of 28%. Tax rates for

capital gains on sales of collectibles held one year or less are generally the same rates

as those for ordinary income. The Trust sells gold to raise the funds needed to pay expenses

incurred. To date, the only Trust expenses have been the sponsor’s fees, which equal 0.25%

of the Trust’s net asset value per annum. The trustee is authorized to sell gold at such

times and in the smallest amounts required to permit such payments as they come due.

As a result of the recurring sales of gold necessary to pay Trust expenses, the net asset

value of the Trust and, correspondingly, the fractional amount of gold represented by

each share decreases over the life of the Trust, absent appreciation in the share price.

Shareholders are required to include their pro rata share of Trust proceeds and expenses

on their federal income tax return, which requires knowing the number of shares held

and their adjusted cost basis on each allocation date (each time the Trust sold assets to

raise cash for expenses). Shareholders receive a grantor trust letter/statement through

their broker/dealer containing all the information a shareholder needs to calculate their

pro rata share of proceeds/expenses. Investors should consult their tax professional

with regard to their specific situation.

Does a shareholder receive a 1099 when he/she sells shares?

Yes. When an investor sells shares, he/she will receive a 1099 from his/her broker.

Does a shareholder receive a 1099 when the Trust sells gold to pay for expenses?

Possibly. Pursuant to a de-minimis exception in the tax regulations, there is no IRS requirement

for brokers to report gross proceeds of gold sales to shareholders via 1099. These

Trust transactions are summarized and made available on iShares.com. This information

can be used by a shareholder to calculate his/her pro rata share of proceeds/expenses.

However, certain brokers have elected to generate 1099 forms for gross proceeds and

expenses, even though they are not required to do so. In any case, there is no adverse

impact to shareholders. Even without 1099 reporting, the substantive rules regarding

taxation of the shareholders require that they take into account all items of trust income

(proceeds) and expense when preparing their individual income tax returns. Shareholders

should read the prospectus and contact their own tax advisors with respect to all federal,

state and local law considerations applicable to their investment in the funds.

May I hold the iShares Gold Trust in a 401(k) or IRA account?

Yes—the iShares Gold Trust has received a private letter ruling from the IRS concluding

that the acquisition of shares in the iShares Gold Trust does not constitute an acquisition

of a collectible within the meaning of Section 408(m) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986

as amended (“Code”) by an IRA or an individually directed account maintained under a plan

qualified under Section 401(a) of the Code, including a 401(k) plan.

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What is the private letter ruling?

A private letter ruling (PLR) is a request by a taxpayer to the IRS to rule on a specific

transaction. In the case of the iShares Gold Trust, the previous sponsor of the Trust

pursued a private letter ruling to clarify whether shares of iShares Gold Trust are deemed

to be collectibles under Section 408(m) of the Internal Revenue Code when invested

by US persons in certain retirement accounts. The general rule is that acquisition of

a collectible by these types of investors constitutes a constructive distribution to the

account owner if made before age 59 1/2. A constructive distribution triggers a 10% tax.

While there is an exception from the early distribution penalty with respect to certain

gold bullion holdings, the treatment of our Trust was not certain under these rules.

Accordingly, counsel would not provide a clear opinion on the issue. The PLR removes

uncertainty regarding this potential adverse treatment for taxpayers covered by the

private letter ruling.

Who can rely on the private letter ruling?

Only shareholders in the iShares Gold Trust or potential investors in the Trust can rely

on this letter.

When is the letter effective?

The letter was effective immediately as of 7/12/07.

Where can investors find more information about the private letter ruling?

The tax section of the prospectus for the iShares Gold Trust includes language about

the private letter ruling. As always, investors should consult their own tax advisors

regarding the tax effects of investing in the Trust.

Where can I obtain tax information?

Tax information can be found in the prospectus under “United States Federal Income

Tax Consequences.” See iShares.com for more detailed information on proceeds and

expenses of the Trust.

Appendix: Definitions

Allocated account:

An account in which the client’s metal is physically identified as his or hers.

Unallocated account:

Gold is held in unallocated form at a custodian when the person in whose name gold is

held is entitled to receive delivery of gold, but that person has no ownership interest in

any particular gold that the custodian maintaining the account owns or holds. Ownership

of unallocated gold may expose the investor to custodian credit exposure.

COMEX Gold Standard:

Gold bars tendered for delivery can be cast in the form of either one bar or three onekilogram

bars. In either form, the gross weight of the bar or bars tendered for each contract

must be within a 5% tolerance. The bars must assay at no less than 995 fineness (i.e., 99.5%

pure gold). The weight, fineness, bar number and identifying stamp of the refiner must

be clearly incised on each bar by the approved refiner.

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COMEX pricing:

The COMEX daily settlement price for each gold futures contract is established by a subcommittee

of COMEX Members shortly after the close of trading in New York. The spot

settlement price is the average of the highest and lowest price of the trades for that contract

month reported during the last one minute of trading prior to the close of the market.

Correlation:

Correlation measures the degree to which two variables (investments or indexes) will move

at the same time for the same reason and in the same direction. If true, the variables have

a correlation of 1. Most investments have correlations greater than 0 but less than 1.

In other words, there is some movement of one investment relative to the movement of

the other(s). When one attempts to diversify investment through asset allocation, one

desires investments that move dissimilarly.

The London Bullion Market Association (LBMA):

The coordinator for activities conducted on behalf of its members and other participants

in the London Bullion Market; it is the principal point of contact between the market and

its regulators. The LBMA sets—or fixes—the London spot price of gold twice daily (the

AM and PM fixes).

London Fixing Process:

Clients place orders either with one of the five fixing members, or with another bullion

dealer, who is then in contact with a fixing member during the fixing. The fixing members

net-off all orders when communicating their net interest at the fixing. The fix begins with

the fixing chairman suggesting a “trying price,” reflecting the market price prevailing at

the opening of the fix. This is relayed by the fixing members to their dealing rooms, which

have direct communication with all interested parties. Any market participant may enter

the fixing process at any time, or adjust or withdraw his order. The gold price is adjusted

up or down until all the buy and sell orders are matched, at which time the price is declared

fixed. All fixing orders are transacted on the basis of this fixed price, which is instantly

relayed to the market through various media.

London Good Delivery Standards:

The specifications for weight, dimensions, fineness (or purity), identifying marks and

appearance of gold bars as set forth in The Good Delivery Rules for Gold and Silver Bars

published by the LBMA.

London Good Delivery Bar:

A good delivery bar for London should weigh between 350 and 430 ounces (gold

content), of minimum purity 99.5%.

Troy ounce:

One troy ounce is equal to 1.0971428 ounces avoirdupois. Avoirdupois is the system of

weights used in the United States and Great Britain for goods other than precious metals,

gems and drugs. In that system, a pound has 16 ounces and an ounce has 16 drams.

Fine ounce:

An ounce of 100% pure gold. The number of fine ounces in a gold bar may be calculated

by multiplying the gross weight in troy ounces by the fineness, expressed as a fraction of

the fine metal content in parts per 1,000.

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iS-8505-1112

iShares Gold Trust (the “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 and other documents the Trust

has filed with the SEC for more complete information about the issuer and this

offering. You may get these documents for free by visiting www.iShares.com or

EDGAR on the SEC website at www.sec.gov. Alternatively, the Trust will arrange

to send you the prospectus if you request it by calling toll-free 1-800-474-2737.

Investing involves risk, including possible loss of principal. The Trust is not an

investment company registered under the Investment Company Act of 1940 or a

commodity pool for purposes of the Commodity Exchange Act. Shares of the Trust

are not subject to the same regulatory requirements as mutual funds. Because

shares of the Trust are intended to reflect the price of the gold held by the Trust,

the market price of the shares is subject to fluctuations similar to those affecting

gold prices. Additionally, shares of the Trust are bought and sold at market price

not at net asset value (“NAV”). Brokerage commissions will reduce returns.

Shares of the Trust are intended to reflect, at any given time, the market price of gold owned by

the Trust at that time less the Trust’s expenses and liabilities. 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

represented by such shares. If an investor sells the shares at a time when no active market for

them exists, such lack of an active market will most likely adversely affect the price received for

the shares. For a more complete discussion of the risk factors relative to the

Trust, carefully read the prospectus.

Following an investment in shares of the Trust, several factors may have the effect of causing a

decline in the prices of gold and a corresponding decline in the price of the shares. Among them: (i)

Large sales by the official sector. A significant portion of the aggregate world gold holdings is owned

by governments, central banks and related institutions. If one or more of these institutions decides

to sell in amounts large enough to cause a decline in world gold prices, the price of the shares will

be adversely affected. (ii) A significant increase in gold hedging activity by gold producers. Should

there be an increase in the level of hedge activity of gold producing companies, it could cause a

decline in world gold prices, adversely affecting the price of the shares. (iii) A significant change in

the attitude of speculators and investors towards gold. Should the speculative community take a

negative view towards gold, it could cause a decline in world gold prices, negatively impacting the

price of the shares.

The amount of gold represented by shares of the Trust will decrease over the life of the Trust

due to sales of gold necessary to pay the sponsor’s fee and Trust expenses. Without increase

in the price of gold sufficient to compensate for that decrease, the price of the shares will also

decline, and investors will lose money on their investment. The Trust will have limited duration.

The liquidation of the Trust may occur at a time when the disposition of the Trust’s gold will result

in losses to investors.

Although market makers will generally take advantage of differences between the NAV and the

trading price of Trust shares through arbitrage opportunities, there is no guarantee that they will

do so. There is no guarantee an active trading market will develop for the shares, which may

result in losses on your investment at the time of disposition of your shares. The value of the

shares of the Trust will be adversely affected if gold owned by the Trust is lost or damaged in

circumstances in which the Trust is not in a position to recover the corresponding loss. The Trust

is a passive investment vehicle. This means that the value of your shares may be adversely

affected by Trust losses that, if the Trust had been actively managed, might have been avoidable.

Shares of the iShares Gold Trust are not deposits or other obligations of or

guaranteed by BlackRock, Inc., or its affiliates, and are not insured by the

Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation or any other governmental agency.

The sponsor of the trust is iShares Delaware Trust Sponsor LLC (the “Sponsor”). BlackRock

Investments, LLC (“BRIL”), assists in the promotion of the Trust. The Sponsor and BRIL are

affiliates of BlackRock, Inc.

Although shares of the iShares Gold Trust may be bought or sold on the secondary market

through any brokerage account, shares of the Trust are not redeemable from the Trust except

in large aggregated units called “Baskets.” Only registered broker-dealers that become

authorized participants by entering into a contract with the sponsor and the trustee of the Trust

may purchase or redeem Baskets.

BlackRock, Inc., and its affiliates do not provide tax advice. Please note that

(i) any discussion of U.S. tax matters contained in this communication cannot be used by you for

the purpose of avoiding tax penalties; (ii) this communication was written to support the

promotion or marketing of the matters addressed herein; and (iii) you should seek advice based

on your particular circumstances from an independent tax advisor.

©2010-2012 BlackRock, Inc. All rights reserved. iSHARES® and BLACKROCK® are

registered trademarks of BlackRock, Inc., or its subsidiaries. All other trademarks,

servicemarks or registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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