Statements of Operations (Unaudited) - USD ($)		3 Months Ended		6 Months Ended
		Jun. 30, 2023	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2023	Jun. 30, 2022
Expenses
Sponsor’s fees		$ 17,920,847	$ 19,449,872	$ 34,626,154	$ 37,956,883
Total expenses		17,920,847	19,449,872	34,626,154	37,956,883
Net investment loss		(17,920,847)	(19,449,872)	(34,626,154)	(37,956,883)
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss)
Gold bullion sold to pay expenses		3,850,859	3,706,730	6,752,026	6,923,156
Gold bullion distributed for the redemption of Shares		107,908,447	193,207,788	261,395,376	252,205,682
Net realized gain		111,759,306	196,914,518	268,147,402	259,128,838
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation		(1,104,430,686)	(2,284,892,586)	1,110,201,068	(403,151,571)
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss)		(992,671,380)	(2,087,978,068)	1,378,348,470	(144,022,733)
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations		$ (1,010,592,227)	$ (2,107,427,940)	$ 1,343,722,316	$ (181,979,616)
Net increase in net assets per Share (in dollars per share)	[1]	$ (1.32)	$ (2.41)	$ 1.76	$ (0.21)

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