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Statements of Cash Flows (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
 12 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2012
Sep. 30, 2011
Sep. 30, 2010
INCREASE/DECREASE IN CASH FROM OPERATIONS:      
Cash proceeds received from sales of gold $ 271,687 $ 230,696 $ 170,598
Cash expenses paid (271,687) (230,696) (170,598)
Increase/(decrease) in cash resulting from operations 0 0 0
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 0 0 0
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period 0 0 0
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF NON-CASH FINANCING ACTIVITIES:      
Value of gold received for creation of shares - net of gold receivable 13,956,415 17,521,097 12,968,179
Value of gold distributed for redemption of shares - net of gold payable 5,464,923 12,729,649 3,631,238
RECONCILIATION OF NET GAIN/(LOSS) FROM OPERATIONS TO NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES:      
Net gain/(loss) from operations 2,407,207 7,340,281 1,208,132
Adjustments to reconcile net gain to net cash provided by operating activities      
Increase in investment in gold (7,989,565) (5,000,632) (9,272,395)
(Increase)/decrease in gold receivable   255,409 (216,341)
Increase in gold payable 82,294 443,675 76,622
Increase in liabilities 86 8,036 6,525
Increase/(decrease) in redeemable shares      
Creations 13,956,415 17,521,097 13,221,048
Redemptions (8,456,437) (20,567,866) (5,023,591)
Increase/(decrease) in cash resulting from operations $ 0 $ 0 $ 0