Statements of Operations (Unaudited) - USD ($)		3 Months Ended			6 Months Ended
		Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2021		Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2021
Expenses
Sponsor’s fees		$ 19,449,872	$ 18,171,855		$ 37,956,883	$ 36,708,511
Total expenses		19,449,872	18,171,855		37,956,883	36,708,511
Net investment loss		(19,449,872)	(18,171,855)		(37,956,883)	(36,708,511)
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss)
Gold bullion sold to pay expenses		3,706,730	3,160,923		6,923,156	6,925,643
Gold bullion distributed for the redemption of Shares		193,207,788	79,926,621		252,205,682	334,298,848
Net realized gain		196,914,518	83,087,544		259,128,838	341,224,491
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation		(2,284,892,586)	1,053,747,875		(403,151,571)	(2,564,944,457)
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)		(2,087,978,068)	1,136,835,419		(144,022,733)	(2,223,719,966)
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations		$ (2,107,427,940)	$ 1,118,663,564		$ (181,979,616)	$ (2,260,428,477)
Net increase (decrease) in net assets per Share (in dollars per share)	[1]	$ (2.41)	$ 1.33	[2]	$ (0.21)	$ (2.63)	[2]

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

[2] Reflects a one-for-two reverse stock split effective at market open on May 24, 2021.