Sprott Physical Gold Trust (PHYS) — Defensive Interval Ratio
Sprott Physical Gold Trust (PHYS) has a Defensive Interval Ratio of 1799 days as of September 2025. Defensive assets of CA$16.85 Million (cash CA$-, short-term investments CA$-, receivables CA$16.85 Million) cover 1799 days of daily cash needs of CA$9.36K/day. Explore Sprott Physical Gold Trust long-term investment intensity to see how much of total assets are deployed in long-term investments.
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Sprott Physical Gold Trust Defensive Interval Ratio (2014–2017)
This chart shows how Sprott Physical Gold Trust's Defensive Interval Ratio has evolved across 4 annual periods from 2014 to 2017. As of September 2025, the ratio stands at 1799 days, meaning defensive assets of CA$16.85 Million can fund 1799 days of operations without new revenue. Read PHYS liabilities breakdown for a breakdown of total debt and financial obligations.
Annual Defensive Interval Ratio for Sprott Physical Gold Trust (2014–2017)
The table below presents the year-by-year Defensive Interval Ratio for Sprott Physical Gold Trust from 2014 to 2017, covering 4 annual filings. Each row shows defensive assets, daily cash need, the DIR in days, and the change in days compared to the prior year. For the complete balance sheet picture, see Sprott Physical Gold Trust assets under control.
| Year | DIR (days) | Defensive Assets (CAD) | Daily Cash Need | Cash | ST Investments | Change (days) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 5 days | CA$4.13K | CA$830.44/day | CA$- | CA$- | ▼ -7502044 days |
| 2016 | 7502049 days | CA$2.06 Billion | CA$274.35/day | CA$- | CA$2.06 Billion | ▲ +6203832 days |
| 2015 | 1298217 days | CA$1.24 Billion | CA$951.93/day | CA$- | CA$1.24 Billion | ▼ -828886 days |
| 2014 | 2127103 days | CA$1.54 Billion | CA$724.43/day | CA$- | CA$1.54 Billion | — |