Sprott Physical Gold Trust reported unaudited earnings results for the second quarter and six months ended June 30, 2017. For the quarter, the company reported total loss of $13.7 million compared to total income of $157.8 million during the same period in 2016. Net loss and comprehensive loss was $16.3 million against net income and comprehensive income of $155.13 million a year ago. For the six months, the company reported total income of $158.25 million compared to total income of $452.79 million during the same period in 2016. Net income comprehensive income was $153.18 million against $447.8 million a year ago. Net cash used in operating activities was $4.47 million against $3.16 million a year ago.