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Statements of Cash Flow (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
 12 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2013
Sep. 30, 2012
Sep. 30, 2011
INCREASE/DECREASE IN CASH FROM OPERATIONS:      
Cash proceeds received from sales of gold $ 241,124 $ 271,687 $ 230,696
Cash expenses paid (241,124) (271,687) (230,696)
Increase/(decrease) in cash resulting from operations         
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period         
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period         
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF NON-CASH FINANCING ACTIVITIES:      
Value of gold received for creation of shares - net of gold receivable 7,734,465 13,956,415 17,521,097
Value of gold distributed for redemption of shares - net of gold payable 21,868,493 5,464,923 12,729,649
RECONCILIATION OF NET GAIN/(LOSS) FROM OPERATIONS TO NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES:      
Net gain/(loss) from operations 4,505,517 2,407,207 7,340,281
Adjustments to reconcile net gain to net cash provided by operating activities      
(Increase)/decrease in investment in gold 14,913,484 (7,989,565) (5,000,632)
(Increase)/decrease in gold receivable     255,409
Increase/(decrease) in gold payable (448,911) 82,294 443,675
Increase/(decrease) in liabilities (11,390) 86 8,036
Increase/(decrease) in redeemable shares      
Creations 7,734,465 13,956,415 17,521,097
Redemptions (26,693,165) (8,456,437) (20,567,866)
Increase/(decrease) in cash resulting from operations