Statements of Operations (Unaudited) - USD ($)		3 Months Ended
		Mar. 31, 2019	Mar. 31, 2018
Expenses
Sponsor’s fees		$ 7,619,352	$ 6,856,858
Total expenses		7,619,352	6,856,858
Net investment loss		(7,619,352)	(6,856,858)
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain
Gold bullion sold to pay expenses		298,039	401,147
Gold bullion distributed for the redemption of Shares		5,549,393	2,159,919
Net realized gain		5,847,432	2,561,066
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation		114,176,495	205,503,998
Net realized and unrealized gain		120,023,927	208,065,064
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations		$ 112,404,575	$ 201,208,206
Net increase in net assets per Share(a) (in dollars per share)	[1]	$ 0.11	$ 0.23

[1] Net increase in net assets per Share based on average shares outstanding during the period.