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Statements of Operations - USD ($)
shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands
 3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2018
Mar. 31, 2017
Mar. 31, 2018
Mar. 31, 2017
EXPENSES        
Sponsor fees $ 35,233 $ 31,847 $ 70,221 $ 67,765
Total expenses 35,233 31,847 70,221 67,765
Net investment loss (35,233) (31,847) (70,221) (67,765)
Net realized and change in unrealized gain/(loss) on investment in gold        
Net realized gain/(loss) from investment in gold sold to pay expenses 1,918 (898) 2,508 (830)
Net realized gain/(loss) from gold distributed for the redemption of shares 148,686 (71,852) 187,077 (277,748)
Net change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) on investment in gold 591,410 2,317,536 907,169 (2,362,015)
Net realized and change in unrealized gain/(loss) on investment in gold 742,014 2,244,786 1,096,754 (2,640,593)
Net income/(loss) $ 706,781 $ 2,212,939 $ 1,026,533 $ (2,708,358)
Net income/(loss) per share $ 2.49 $ 7.95 $ 3.60 $ (9.27)
Weighted average number of shares (in 000's) 283,379 278,457 284,909 292,177