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Statements of Operations (Unaudited) - USD ($)
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2017
Jun. 30, 2016
Jun. 30, 2017
Jun. 30, 2016
Expenses        
Sponsor’s fees $ 5,140,279 $ 4,892,237 $ 9,939,452 $ 9,074,743
Total expenses 5,140,279 4,892,237 9,939,452 9,074,743
Net investment loss (5,140,279) (4,892,237) (9,939,452) (9,074,743)
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss)        
Gold bullion sold to pay expenses 136,474 146,955 42,572 (10,907)
Gold bullion distributed for the redemption of Shares 2,432,470 2,332,465 4,544,623 9,497,303
Net realized gain 2,568,944 2,479,420 4,587,195 9,486,396
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation (27,785,695) 512,648,845 518,773,856 1,447,744,760
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) (25,216,751) 515,128,265 523,361,051 1,457,231,156
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations $ (30,357,030) $ 510,236,028 $ 513,421,599 $ 1,448,156,413
Net increase (decrease) in net assets per Share (in dollars per share) $ (0.04) $ 0.78 $ 0.76 $ 2.33