The Shares are intended to offer investors an opportunity to participate in the responsibly sourced gold market through an investment in securities. Historically, the logistics of buying, storing and insuring gold have constituted a barrier to entry for some institutional and retail investors alike. The offering of the Shares is intended to overcome these barriers to entry. The logistics of storing and insuring gold are dealt with by the Custodian and the related expenses are built into the price of the Shares. Therefore, an investor does not have any additional tasks or costs over and above those associated with dealing in any other publicly traded security. The Shares are intended for investors who want a simple and cost-efficient means of gaining investment benefits similar to those of holding gold bullion and who seek access to responsibly sourced gold