i-80 Gold Corp.

The iShares Gold Trust is an exchange-traded fund designed to provide investors with a simple and cost-effective way to gain exposure to the price performance of gold without the need for direct physical ownership. Its primary function is to track the daily price movements of gold bullion, allowing participants in the financial markets to invest in gold as a tangible asset, thus helping them diversify their portfolios and hedge against inflation or currency fluctuations. This financial asset impacts sectors such as commodities and precious metals, playing a crucial role in the diversification strategies of investors due to gold's historical reputation as a safe haven during times of economic uncertainty. The trust holds physical gold in vaults and adjusts its holdings to reflect changes in its stock price, making it a transparent option for portfolio diversification. As one of the world’s largest and most liquid gold-related ETFs, the iShares Gold Trust significantly influences the commodities market by providing a highly accessible vehicle for taking positions in gold without the complexities of storage, insurance, and transportation that come with physical gold ownership.