Statements of Operations (Unaudited) - USD ($)		3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
		Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2018	Jun. 30, 2019	Jun. 30, 2018
Expenses
Sponsor’s fees		$ 7,621,405	$ 7,411,485	$ 15,240,757	$ 14,268,343
Total expenses		7,621,405	7,411,485	15,240,757	14,268,343
Net investment loss		(7,621,405)	(7,411,485)	(15,240,757)	(14,268,343)
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss)
Gold bullion sold to pay expenses		262,548	353,659	560,587	754,806
Gold bullion distributed for the redemption of Shares		22,147,759	28,506,558	27,697,152	30,666,477
Net realized gain		22,410,307	28,860,217	28,257,739	31,421,283
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation		1,012,499,328	(696,835,646)	1,126,675,823	(491,331,648)
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)		1,034,909,635	(667,975,429)	1,154,933,562	(459,910,365)
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations		$ 1,027,288,230	$ (675,386,914)	$ 1,139,692,805	$ (474,178,708)
Net increase (decrease) in net assets per Share (a) (in dollars per share)	[1]	$ 1.05	$ (0.71)	$ 1.16	$ (0.52)

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