The ternary intermetallic compound Gd 2 Au 2 Cd, synthesized by reaction of the elements via inductive melting, is studied for its structural and physical properties. Gd 2 Au 2 Cd crystallizes with the Mo 2 FeB 2 type ͑an ordered derivative of U 3 Si 2 structure͒, space group P4/mbm. The magnetic measurements ͑ac and dc suscep-tibility͒ establish magnetic ordering ͑T o ͒ at 110 K and have been confirmed by both transport ͑resistivity ;͒ and calorimetric ͑heat capacity, C͒ measurements. ac susceptibility measurements indicate "spin-glass" type anomalies below T o . The nature of magnetic ordering and the low-temperature behavior in this compound have been investigated in detail.