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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
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FORM 10-Q
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X QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
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SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the quarterly period ended June 30, 1999
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Commission file number 0-18441
UNITED STATES GOLD TRUST
Incorporated pursuant to the Laws of New York State
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Internal Revenue Service -- Employer Identification No. 68-0146329
625 Second Street, Suite 102, Petaluma, California 94952
(707) 778-1000
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Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required
to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during
the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was
required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing
requirements for the past 90 days. Yes X No
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UNITED STATES GOLD TRUST
Part I -- FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements
The following financial statements of United States Gold
Trust (the "Trust") are included in this report.
Unaudited Statements of Assets and Liabilities at June 30,
1999 and audited Statements of Assets and Liabilities at
December 31, 1998.
Unaudited Statements of Operations for the three months
ended June 30, 1999 and 1998 and for the six months ended
June 30, 1999 and 1998.
Unaudited Statements of Changes in Net Assets for the six
months ended June 30, 1999 and 1998.
Unaudited Selected Per Unit Data and Ratios for the six
months ended June 30, 1999 and 1998.
Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition
and Results of Operations.
Dealer prices for wholesale transactions of gold bullion
generally decreased approximately 6% during the three months
ended June 30, 1999. Net assets of the Trust's Bullion
Portfolio decreased approximately 16% from $1,223,882 to
$1,032,491, the result of the redemption of Units and the
decrease in value of gold bullion.
Dealer prices for wholesale transactions of American Eagle
gold coins generally decreased approximately 7% during the
same period. Net assets of the Trust's Coin Portfolio
decreased approximately 11% from $1,554,870 to $1,387,420,
the result of the redemption of Units and the decrease in
value of American Eagle gold coins.
Dealer prices for wholesale transactions of gold bullion
generally decreased approximately 9% during the six months
ended June 30, 1999. Net assets of the Trust's Bullion
Portfolio decreased approximately 19% from $1,269,843 to
$1,032,491, the result of the redemption of Units and the
decrease in value of gold bullion.
Dealer prices for wholesale transactions of American Eagle
gold coins generally decreased approximately 10% during the
same period. Net assets of the Trust's Coin Portfolio
decreased approximately 17% from $1,662,654 to $1,387,420,
the result of the redemption of Units and the decrease in
value of American Eagle gold coins.
Additional deposits of gold bullion or of American Eagle
gold coins into the Trust by the Sponsor do not affect a
Portfolio's net asset value per Unit or gold per Unit.
The annualized ratios of expenses to average net assets and
net investment loss to average net assets during the three
months ended June 30, 1999 and 1998 and the six months ended
June 30, 1999 and 1998 were .35% for each Portfolio after
amounts waived or absorbed by the Sponsor. The Trust has
engaged in no activities other than the investment in gold
bullion and coins, the issuance and redemption of Units and
the payment of its expenses.
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UNITED STATES GOLD TRUST
Part II -- OTHER INFORMATION
Item 1. Legal Proceedings
Inapplicable
Item 2. Changes in Securities
Inapplicable
Item 3. Defaults Upon Senior Securities
Inapplicable
Item 4. Submission of Matters to a Vote of Security Holders
Inapplicable
Item 5. Other Information
Inapplicable
Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K
(a) Exhibits: None
(b) Reports on Form 8-K: None
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Financial Statements
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UNITED STATES GOLD TRUST
STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
June 30, 1999
(Unaudited)
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<CAPTION>
Bullion Coin
Portfolio Portfolio
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<S> <C> <C>
ASSETS
Investments at value (based on bid side evaluation)
(cost: $1,495,233 and $2,004,467, respectively)
Gold Bullion............................................................. $ 1,067,708 $ --
American Eagle Gold Coins................................................ -- 1,422,286
Due from sponsor........................................................... 1,883 1,711
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Total Assets 1,069,591 1,423,997
LIABILITIES
Bank overdraft............................................................. 29,459 27,206
Payable to Sponsor......................................................... 3,891 5,621
Payable to Trustee......................................................... 3,750 3,750
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Total Liabilities 37,100 36,577
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NET ASSETS $ 1,032,491 $ 1,387,420
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INTEREST OF UNITHOLDERS
Outstanding Units.......................................................... 99,568 136,953
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Redemption Price Per Unit (based on bid side evaluation)................... $ 10.37 $ 10.13
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Calculation of Offering Price per Unit:
Aggregate offering side evaluation....................................... $ 1,042,275 $ 1,451,157
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Divided by outstanding Units............................................. $ 10.47 $ 10.60
Plus sales charge of 1.96% of Offering Price
(2% of net amount invested)............................................ .21 .21
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Offering Price per Unit.................................................... $ 10.68 $ 10.81
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UNITED STATES GOLD TRUST
STATEMENTS OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
December 31, 1998
<TABLE>
<CAPTION>
Bullion Coin
Portfolio Portfolio
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<S> <C> <C>
ASSETS
Investments at value (based on bid side evaluation)
(cost: $1,495,233 and $2,007,945, respectively)
Gold Bullion............................................................. $ 1,169,627 $ --
American Eagle Gold Coins................................................ -- 1,582,111
Cash....................................................................... 104,566 88,793
Due from Sponsor........................................................... 858 --
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Total Assets 1,275,051 1,670,904
LIABILITIES
Payable to Sponsor......................................................... 2,708 4,087
Payable to Trustee......................................................... 2,500 2,500
Other accrued liabilities.................................................. -- 1,663
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Total Liabilities 5,208 8,250
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NET ASSETS $ 1,269,843 $ 1,662,654
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INTEREST OF UNITHOLDERS
Outstanding Units.......................................................... 112,377 147,719
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Redemption Price Per Unit (based on bid side evaluation)................... $ 11.30 $ 11.26
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Calculation of Offering Price per Unit:
Aggregate offering side evaluation....................................... $ 1,279,628 $ 1,694,904
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Divided by outstanding Units............................................. $ 11.39 $ 11.47
Plus sales charge of 1.96% of Offering Price
(2% of net amount invested)............................................ .22 .23
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Offering Price per Unit.................................................... $ 11.61 $ 11.70
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UNITED STATES GOLD TRUST
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited)
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<CAPTION>
Three Months Ended June 30
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1999 1998
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Bullion Coin Bullion Coin
Portfolio Portfolio Portfolio Portfolio
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Expenses:
Trustee fees..................... $ 625 $ 625 $ 625 $ 625
Sponsor fees..................... 577 745 683 1,076
Gold storage fees................ 647 849 757 1,130
Professional fees................ 1,200 1,200 1,175 1,175
Other............................ 125 125 125 125
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Total expenses 3,174 3,544 3,365 4,131
Less: amount waived or
absorbed by Sponsor........... 2,127 2,192 2,126 2,180
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Net investment loss (1,047) (1,352) (1,239) (1,951)
Net realized and unrealized
loss on investments:
Net realized loss
on investments................... -- (570) (46,257) (37,300)
Net change in unrealized
appreciation (depreciation)
on investments .................. (68,082) (113,741) 29,541 (789)
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Net realized and unrealized
loss on investments (68,082) (114,311) (16,716) (38,089)
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Net decrease in net assets
resulting from operations $ (69,129) $ (115,663) $ (17,955) $ (40,040)
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UNITED STATES GOLD TRUST
STATEMENTS OF OPERATIONS
(Unaudited)
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<CAPTION>
Six Months Ended June 30
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1999 1998
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Bullion Coin Bullion Coin
Portfolio Portfolio Portfolio Portfolio
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Expenses:
Trustee fees..................... $ 1,250 $ 1,250 $ 1,250 $ 1,250
Sponsor fees..................... 1,183 1,534 1,423 2,154
Gold storage fees................ 1,331 1,749 1,246 1,823
Professional fees................ 2,400 2,400 2,350 2,350
Other............................ 250 250 250 250
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Total expenses 6,414 7,183 6,519 7,827
Less: amount waived or
absorbed by Sponsor........... 4,255 4,383 3,921 3,896
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Net investment loss (2,159) (2,800) (2,598) (3,931)
Net realized and unrealized
gain (loss) on investments:
Net realized loss
on investments................... -- (570) (46,257) (37,300)
Net change in unrealized
appreciation (depreciation)
on investments .................. (101,919) (156,347) 90,138 97,855
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Net realized and unrealized
gain (loss) on investments (101,919) (156,917) 43,881 60,555
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Net increase (decrease) in net
assets resulting from operations $ (104,078) $ (159,717) $ 41,283 $ 56,624
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UNITED STATES GOLD TRUST
STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN NET ASSETS
(Unaudited)
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<CAPTION>
Six Months Ended June 30
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1999 1998
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Bullion Coin Bullion Coin
Portfolio Portfolio Portfolio Portfolio
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
From Operations
Net investment loss.............. $ (2,159) $ (2,800) $ (2,598) $ (3,931)
Net realized loss
on investments................. -- (570) (46,257) (37,300)
Net change in unrealized
appreciation (depreciation)
on investments................. (101,919) (156,347) 90,138 97,855
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Net increase (decrease) in net
assets resulting from operations (104,078) (159,717) 41,283 56,624
From Unit Transactions
Redemption of 12,809; 10,766;
21,055 and 10,604 Units,
respectively .................. (133,274) (115,517) (242,485) (123,538)
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Net decrease in net
assets from Unit transactions (133,274) (115,517) (242,485) (123,538)
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Net decrease in net assets (237,352) (275,234) (201,202) (66,914)
Net assets at beginning
of period 1,269,843 1,662,654 1,547,421 2,187,372
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Net assets at end of period
(including accumulated net
investment loss of $82,498;
$118,974; $78,034 and
$112,708, respectively) $ 1,032,491 $ 1,387,420 $ 1,346,219 $ 2,120,458
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UNITED STATES GOLD TRUST
SELECTED PER UNIT DATA AND RATIOS
(Unaudited)
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<CAPTION>
Six Months Ended June 30
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1999 (a)(b) 1998 (a)(b)
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Bullion Coin Bullion Coin
Portfolio Portfolio Portfolio Portfolio
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<S> <C> <C> <C> <C>
Net asset value at beginning
of period $ 11.30 $ 11.26 $ 11.33 $ 11.39
Net investment loss................. (.02) (.02) (.02) (.02)
Net realized and unrealized
gain (loss) on investments........ (.91) (1.11) .34 .31
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Increase (decrease) in
net asset value (.93) (1.13) .32 .29
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Net asset value at end of period $ 10.37 $ 10.13 $ 11.65 $ 11.68
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Ratios to average net assets:
Expenses (c)(d)..................... .35% .35% .35% .35%
Net investment loss (c)(d).......... (.35%) (.35%) (.35%) (.35%)
Investment turnover rate (d)........ None None None None
Number of Units outstanding
at end of period ................. 99,568 136,953 115,534 181,480
Net assets at end of period
(in thousands).................... $ 1,032 $ 1,387 $ 1,346 $ 2,120
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Note:
(a) The selected per unit data was calculated using average net assets
during the period.
(b) The Trust's sole investment activity was to hold Gold, and the Trust
had no income.
(c) During the six months ended June 30, 1999 and 1998, the Sponsor
reimbursed expenses totaling $4,255 and $3,921 for the Bullion Portfolio
and $4,383 and $3,896 for the Coin Portfolio, respectively. Absent the
foregoing, the ratio of expenses to average net assets and the ratio of
net investment loss to average net assets would have increased to 1.04%
and .88% for the Bullion Portfolio and .90% and .70% for the Coin
Portfolio, respectively, for the periods then ended.
(d) Computed on an annualized basis.
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SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
UNITED STATES GOLD TRUST
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(Registrant)
By BULLION SECURITY CORPORATION
its Sponsor
By TERRY COXON
Dated: August 6, 1999
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Terry Coxon, President
By MICHAEL JOSEPH CUGGINO
Dated: August 6, 1999 ______________________________________________
Michael Joseph Cuggino, Treasurer
(principal financial and accounting officer)
