Statements of Operations (Unaudited) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2017	Mar. 31, 2016
Expenses
Sponsor’s fees	$ 4,799,173	$ 4,182,506
Total expenses	4,799,173	4,182,506
Net investment loss	(4,799,173)	(4,182,506)
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss)
Gold bullion sold to pay expenses	(93,902)	(157,862)
Gold bullion distributed for the redemption of Shares	2,112,153	7,164,838
Net realized gain	2,018,251	7,006,976
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation	546,559,551	935,095,915
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)	548,577,802	942,102,891
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations	$ 543,778,629	$ 937,920,385
Net increase in net assets per Share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.82	$ 1.59