SPDR GOLD TR GOLD SHS
GLD
Is SPDR GOLD TR GOLD SHS Ethical?
Ethics Rating
Undetermined.
This fund seeks to reflect the performance of the price of gold bullion. The portfolio invests directly in physical gold, rather than in the shares of gold mining companies. This structure allows the fund to avoid many common corporate controversies, such as labor disputes or executive pay. However, this approach also obscures the ethical risks associated with the gold supply chain, which can include environmental degradation and the funding of conflict. The fund's unscored assets make it impossible to assess the gold's sourcing.
Common Questions
How does SPDR GOLD TR GOLD SHS score in an ethics audit?
SPDR GOLD TR GOLD SHS received a “Undetermined” ethics rating from Mashinii. We audited 0 of the fund's top 1 holdings across 11 ethical dimensions using court filings, investigative reports, and NGO data.
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How does Mashinii audit SPDR GOLD TR GOLD SHS?
We identify the fund's top holdings from public filings, then score each company across 11 ethical dimensions — including human rights, environmental damage, corruption, and labour practices. Our data comes from court records, investigative journalism, and NGO reports. Learn more about our methodology.
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