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Schedules of Investment
$ in Thousands
Sep. 30, 2016
USD ($)
oz
Sep. 30, 2015
USD ($)
oz
 [1]
Summary of Investments, Other than Investments in Related Parties, Reportable Data [Line Items]    
(Liabilities in excess of other assets) Other assets in excess of liabilities, % of Net Assets (0.16%) 0.44%
Net Assets, % of Net Assets 100.00% 100.00%
Total Investment, Fair Value $ 40,357,092 $ 24,503,318 [2]
(Liabilities in excess of other assets) Other assets in excess of liabilities, Fair Value (63,645) 108,852
Net Assets, Fair Value 40,293,447 24,612,170
Total Investment, Cost $ 37,872,834 $ 27,103,546 [2]
Total Investment, % of Net Assets 100.16% 99.56%
Investment in Gold [Member]    
Summary of Investments, Other than Investments in Related Parties, Reportable Data [Line Items]    
Total Investment, Fair Value $ 40,357,092 $ 24,503,318
Total Investment, Ounces of gold | oz 30,515.8 21,995.8
Total Investment, Cost $ 37,872,834 $ 27,103,546
Total Investment, % of Net Assets 100.16% 99.56%
[1] Represents audited schedule of investment as of September 30, 2015. Effective October 1, 2014, the Trust adopted the financial presentation provisions for an investment company. See note 2.2 to our audited financial statements.
[2] Effective October 1, 2014, SPDR® Gold Trust (the "Trust") adopted the financial presentation provisions for an investment company. See note 2.2 to our audited financial statements.