10-K Filing

ISHARES GOLD TRUST CIK: 1278680 FY 2011

Filing Information

Form Type	10-K
Accession Number	`0001193125-12-088526`
Period End Date	20111231
Filing Date	20120229
Fiscal Year	2011
Fiscal Period	FY
XBRL Instance	iau-20111231.xml

Filing Contents

This filing contains the following financial statements:

Balance Sheet 34 Income Statement 30 Cash Flow Statement 41 Stockholders Equity 14

Balance Sheet 34 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
Gold bullion inventory, fair value	`GoldBullionInventoryFairValue`	$5.32B	USD	Point-in-time
Gold bullion inventory, fair value	`GoldBullionInventoryFairValue`	$8.42B	USD	Point-in-time
Gold bullion inventory, fair value	`GoldBullionInventoryFairValue`	$2.79B	USD	Point-in-time
Gold bullion inventory, fair value	`GoldBullionInventoryFairValue`	$1.90B	USD	Point-in-time
Redeemable capital shares, par value	`TemporaryEquityParOrStatedValuePerShare`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Redeemable capital shares, par value	`TemporaryEquityParOrStatedValuePerShare`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Gold bullion inventory (fair value of $8,418,739 and $5,317,017, respectively)	`OtherInventory`	$3.55B	USD	Point-in-time
Gold bullion inventory (fair value of $8,418,739 and $5,317,017, respectively)	`OtherInventory`	$6.63B	USD	Point-in-time
Payable for capital Shares redeemed	`PayableForCapitalSharesRedeemed`	$57.10M	USD	Point-in-time
Redeemable capital shares, issued	`TemporaryEquitySharesIssued`	563.85M	shares	Point-in-time
Redeemable capital shares, issued	`TemporaryEquitySharesIssued`	386.95M	shares	Point-in-time
Receivable for capital Shares sold	`ReceivableForCapitalSharesSold`	$21.98M	USD	Point-in-time
Redeemable capital shares, outstanding	`TemporaryEquitySharesOutstanding`	260.00M	shares	Point-in-time
Redeemable capital shares, outstanding	`TemporaryEquitySharesOutstanding`	563.85M	shares	Point-in-time
Redeemable capital shares, outstanding	`TemporaryEquitySharesOutstanding`	386.95M	shares	Point-in-time
Redeemable capital shares, outstanding	`TemporaryEquitySharesOutstanding`	218.00M	shares	Point-in-time
TOTAL ASSETS	`Assets`	$6.57B	USD	Point-in-time
TOTAL ASSETS	`Assets`	$3.57B	USD	Point-in-time
Sponsor's fees payable (Note 3)	`AccruedLiabilitiesCurrent`	$1.07M	USD	Point-in-time
Sponsor's fees payable (Note 3)	`AccruedLiabilitiesCurrent`	$1.94M	USD	Point-in-time
Total liabilities	`Liabilities`	$1.07M	USD	Point-in-time
Total liabilities	`Liabilities`	$1.94M	USD	Point-in-time
Commitments and contingent liabilities (Note 5)	`CommitmentsAndContingencies`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Commitments and contingent liabilities (Note 5)	`CommitmentsAndContingencies`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Redeemable capital Shares, no par value, unlimited amount authorized (at redemption value) - 563,850,000 issued and outstanding at December 31, 2011 and 386,950,000 issued and outstanding at December 31, 2010	`TemporaryEquityRedemptionValue`	$5.32B	USD	Point-in-time
Redeemable capital Shares, no par value, unlimited amount authorized (at redemption value) - 563,850,000 issued and outstanding at December 31, 2011 and 386,950,000 issued and outstanding at December 31, 2010	`TemporaryEquityRedemptionValue`	$8.42B	USD	Point-in-time
Redeemable capital Shares, no par value, unlimited amount authorized (at redemption value) - 563,850,000 issued and outstanding at December 31, 2011 and 386,950,000 issued and outstanding at December 31, 2010	`TemporaryEquityRedemptionValue`	$2.79B	USD	Point-in-time
Redeemable capital Shares, no par value, unlimited amount authorized (at redemption value) - 563,850,000 issued and outstanding at December 31, 2011 and 386,950,000 issued and outstanding at December 31, 2010	`TemporaryEquityRedemptionValue`	$1.90B	USD	Point-in-time
Shareholders' equity (deficit)	`ShareholdersEquityDeficit`	$-448.52M	USD	Point-in-time
Shareholders' equity (deficit)	`ShareholdersEquityDeficit`	$-1.85B	USD	Point-in-time
Shareholders' equity (deficit)	`ShareholdersEquityDeficit`	$-878.37M	USD	Point-in-time
Shareholders' equity (deficit)	`ShareholdersEquityDeficit`	$-1.75B	USD	Point-in-time
TOTAL LIABILITIES, REDEEMABLE CAPITAL SHARES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT)	`LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity`	$6.57B	USD	Point-in-time
TOTAL LIABILITIES, REDEEMABLE CAPITAL SHARES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY (DEFICIT)	`LiabilitiesAndStockholdersEquity`	$3.57B	USD	Point-in-time

Income Statement 30 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
Proceeds from sales of gold to pay expenses	`ProceedsFromSalesOfGoldToPayExpenses`	$11.05M	USD	Annual
Proceeds from sales of gold to pay expenses	`ProceedsFromSalesOfGoldToPayExpenses`	$17.76M	USD	Annual
Proceeds from sales of gold to pay expenses	`ProceedsFromSalesOfGoldToPayExpenses`	$8.68M	USD	Annual
Cost of gold sold to pay expenses	`CostOfGoldSoldToPayExpenses`	$7.35M	USD	Annual
Cost of gold sold to pay expenses	`CostOfGoldSoldToPayExpenses`	$6.25M	USD	Annual
Cost of gold sold to pay expenses	`CostOfGoldSoldToPayExpenses`	$12.19M	USD	Annual
Gain on sales of gold to pay expenses	`GainLossOnDispositionOfAssets`	$2.42M	USD	Annual
Gain on sales of gold to pay expenses	`GainLossOnDispositionOfAssets`	$3.70M	USD	Annual
Gain on sales of gold to pay expenses	`GainLossOnDispositionOfAssets`	$5.57M	USD	Annual
Gain on gold distributed for the redemption of Shares	`GainLossOnGoldDistributedForRedemptionOfShares`	$39.71M	USD	Annual
Gain on gold distributed for the redemption of Shares	`GainLossOnGoldDistributedForRedemptionOfShares`	$271.91M	USD	Annual
Gain on gold distributed for the redemption of Shares	`GainLossOnGoldDistributedForRedemptionOfShares`	$67.64M	USD	Annual
Total gain on sales and distributions of gold	`TotalGainLossOnSalesAndDistributionsOfGold`	$43.41M	USD	Annual
Total gain on sales and distributions of gold	`TotalGainLossOnSalesAndDistributionsOfGold`	$70.07M	USD	Annual
Total gain on sales and distributions of gold	`TotalGainLossOnSalesAndDistributionsOfGold`	$277.48M	USD	Annual
Sponsor's fees	`SponsorsFees`	$11.11M	USD	Annual
Sponsor's fees	`SponsorsFees`	$9.10M	USD	Annual
Sponsor's fees	`SponsorsFees`	$18.63M	USD	Annual
Total expenses	`OperatingExpenses`	$9.10M	USD	Annual
Total expenses	`OperatingExpenses`	$18.63M	USD	Annual
Total expenses	`OperatingExpenses`	$11.11M	USD	Annual
NET INCOME	`NetIncomeLoss`	$60.97M	USD	Annual
NET INCOME	`NetIncomeLoss`	$258.85M	USD	Annual
NET INCOME	`NetIncomeLoss`	$32.30M	USD	Annual
Net income per Share (Note 2C)	`NetIncomeLossPerShare`	$0.26	USD	Annual
Net income per Share (Note 2C)	`NetIncomeLossPerShare`	$0.11	USD	Annual
Net income per Share (Note 2C)	`NetIncomeLossPerShare`	$0.54	USD	Annual
Weighted-average Shares outstanding (Note 2C)	`WeightedAverageSharesOutstanding`	295.60M	shares	Annual
Weighted-average Shares outstanding (Note 2C)	`WeightedAverageSharesOutstanding`	236.87M	shares	Annual
Weighted-average Shares outstanding (Note 2C)	`WeightedAverageSharesOutstanding`	481.40M	shares	Annual

Cash Flow Statement 41 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
Proceeds from sales of gold	`ProceedsFromSaleOfOtherAssets`	$11.05M	USD	Annual
Proceeds from sales of gold	`ProceedsFromSaleOfOtherAssets`	$17.76M	USD	Annual
Proceeds from sales of gold	`ProceedsFromSaleOfOtherAssets`	$8.68M	USD	Annual
Expenses - Sponsor's fees paid	`PaymentsForFees`	$-17.76M	USD	Annual
Expenses - Sponsor's fees paid	`PaymentsForFees`	$-11.05M	USD	Annual
Expenses - Sponsor's fees paid	`PaymentsForFees`	$-8.68M	USD	Annual
Net cash provided by operating activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities`	-	USD	Annual
Net cash provided by operating activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities`	-	USD	Annual
Net cash provided by operating activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities`	-	USD	Annual
Increase (decrease) in cash	`CashAndCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecrease`	-	USD	Annual
Increase (decrease) in cash	`CashAndCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecrease`	-	USD	Annual
Increase (decrease) in cash	`CashAndCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecrease`	-	USD	Annual
Cash, beginning of period	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Cash, beginning of period	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Cash, beginning of period	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Cash, beginning of period	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Cash, end of period	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Cash, end of period	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Cash, end of period	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Cash, end of period	`CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Net income	`NetIncomeLoss`	$60.97M	USD	Annual
Net income	`NetIncomeLoss`	$258.85M	USD	Annual
Net income	`NetIncomeLoss`	$32.30M	USD	Annual
Gain on gold distributed for the redemption of Shares	`GainLossOnGoldDistributedForRedemptionOfShares`	$39.71M	USD	Annual
Gain on gold distributed for the redemption of Shares	`GainLossOnGoldDistributedForRedemptionOfShares`	$271.91M	USD	Annual
Gain on gold distributed for the redemption of Shares	`GainLossOnGoldDistributedForRedemptionOfShares`	$67.64M	USD	Annual
Cost of gold sold to pay expenses	`CostOfGoldSoldToPayExpenses`	$7.35M	USD	Annual
Cost of gold sold to pay expenses	`CostOfGoldSoldToPayExpenses`	$6.25M	USD	Annual
Cost of gold sold to pay expenses	`CostOfGoldSoldToPayExpenses`	$12.19M	USD	Annual
Increase in Sponsor's fees payable	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccruedLiabilities`	$61.00K	USD	Annual
Increase in Sponsor's fees payable	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccruedLiabilities`	$417.00K	USD	Annual
Increase in Sponsor's fees payable	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccruedLiabilities`	$871.00K	USD	Annual
Net cash provided by operating activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities`	-	USD	Annual
Net cash provided by operating activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities`	-	USD	Annual
Net cash provided by operating activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities`	-	USD	Annual
Carrying value of gold received for creation of Shares (Note 2B)	`CarryingValueOfGoldReceivedForCreationOfShares`	$3.66B	USD	Annual
Carrying value of gold received for creation of Shares (Note 2B)	`CarryingValueOfGoldReceivedForCreationOfShares`	$1.75B	USD	Annual
Carrying value of gold received for creation of Shares (Note 2B)	`CarryingValueOfGoldReceivedForCreationOfShares`	$625.07M	USD	Annual
Carrying value of gold distributed for redemption of Shares, at average cost (Note 2B)	`CarryingValueOfGoldDistributedForRedemptionOfSharesAtAverageCost`	$-644.03M	USD	Annual
Carrying value of gold distributed for redemption of Shares, at average cost (Note 2B)	`CarryingValueOfGoldDistributedForRedemptionOfSharesAtAverageCost`	$-88.44M	USD	Annual
Carrying value of gold distributed for redemption of Shares, at average cost (Note 2B)	`CarryingValueOfGoldDistributedForRedemptionOfSharesAtAverageCost`	$-152.32M	USD	Annual

Stockholders Equity 14 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
Shareholders' equity (deficit) - beginning of period	`ShareholdersEquityDeficit`	$-448.52M	USD	Point-in-time
Shareholders' equity (deficit) - beginning of period	`ShareholdersEquityDeficit`	$-1.85B	USD	Point-in-time
Shareholders' equity (deficit) - beginning of period	`ShareholdersEquityDeficit`	$-878.37M	USD	Point-in-time
Shareholders' equity (deficit) - beginning of period	`ShareholdersEquityDeficit`	$-1.75B	USD	Point-in-time
Net income	`NetIncomeLoss`	$60.97M	USD	Annual
Net income	`NetIncomeLoss`	$258.85M	USD	Annual
Net income	`NetIncomeLoss`	$32.30M	USD	Annual
Adjustment of redeemable capital Shares to redemption value	`TemporaryEquityIssuePeriodIncreaseOrDecrease`	$490.82M	USD	Annual
Adjustment of redeemable capital Shares to redemption value	`TemporaryEquityIssuePeriodIncreaseOrDecrease`	$902.91M	USD	Annual
Adjustment of redeemable capital Shares to redemption value	`TemporaryEquityIssuePeriodIncreaseOrDecrease`	$356.50M	USD	Annual
Shareholders' equity (deficit) - end of period	`ShareholdersEquityDeficit`	$-448.52M	USD	Point-in-time
Shareholders' equity (deficit) - end of period	`ShareholdersEquityDeficit`	$-1.85B	USD	Point-in-time
Shareholders' equity (deficit) - end of period	`ShareholdersEquityDeficit`	$-878.37M	USD	Point-in-time
Shareholders' equity (deficit) - end of period	`ShareholdersEquityDeficit`	$-1.75B	USD	Point-in-time

Data is extracted from SEC EDGAR XBRL filings. Values shown are as reported in the filing.