Statements of Operations (Unaudited) - USD ($)		3 Months Ended
		Mar. 31, 2022	Mar. 31, 2021
Expenses
Sponsor’s fees		$ 18,507,011	$ 18,536,656
Total expenses		18,507,011	18,536,656
Net investment loss		(18,507,011)	(18,536,656)
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss)
Gold bullion sold to pay expenses		3,216,426	3,764,720
Gold bullion distributed for the redemption of Shares		58,997,894	254,372,227
Net realized gain		62,214,320	258,136,947
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation		1,881,741,015	(3,618,692,332)
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)		1,943,955,335	(3,360,555,385)
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations		$ 1,925,448,324	$ (3,379,092,041)
Net increase (decrease) in net assets per Share (in dollars per share)	[1]	$ 2.28	$ (3.86)	[2]

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

[2] Adjusted to reflect a one-for-two reverse stock split that was effective at market open on May 24, 2021.