Statements of Operations (Unaudited) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended
	Mar. 31, 2018	Mar. 31, 2017
Expenses
Sponsor’s fees	$ 6,856,858	$ 4,799,173
Total expenses	6,856,858	4,799,173
Net investment loss	(6,856,858)	(4,799,173)
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss)
Gold bullion sold to pay expenses	401,147	(93,902)
Gold bullion distributed for the redemption of Shares	2,159,919	2,112,153
Net realized gain	2,561,066	2,018,251
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation	205,503,998	546,559,551
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)	208,065,064	548,577,802
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations	$ 201,208,206	$ 543,778,629
Net increase in net assets per Share (in dollars per share)	$ 0.23	$ 0.82