NYSE Arca, Inc. hereby notifies the SEC of its intention to
remove the entire class of the stated securities from listing
and registration on the Exchange at the opening of business
on November 7, 2006, pursuant to the provisions of Rule
12d2-2 (a).

[ X ] 17 CFR 240.12d2-2(a)(3) That on October 1, 2006 (Sunday),
the instruments representing the securities comprising the entire
class of this security came to evidence, by operation of law or
otherwise, other securities in substitution therefor and
represent no other right except, if such be the fact, the right
to receive an immediate cash payment.

The merger between Golden West Financial Corporation and Wachovia
Corporation became effective on October 1, 2006 (Sunday). Each
share of Common Stock of Golden West Financial Corporation was
converted into 1.051shares of Wachovia Corporation Common Stock
and $18.65 in cash per share.

The Exchange also notifies the Securities and Exchange Commission
that as a result of the above indicated conditions this security
was suspended from trading on October 2, 2006.