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Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
 3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2018
Mar. 31, 2017
Mar. 31, 2018
Mar. 31, 2017
Sep. 30, 2017
INCREASE/DECREASE IN CASH FROM OPERATIONS:          
Proceeds received from sales of gold $ 34,694 $ 31,250 $ 69,784 $ 69,735  
Expenses paid (34,694) (31,250) (69,784) (69,735)  
Increase/(Decrease) in cash resulting from operations 0 0 0 0  
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 0 0 0 0 $ 0
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period 0 0 0 0 0
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF NON-CASH FINANCING ACTIVITIES:          
Value of gold received for creation of shares-net of gold receivable 2,908,789 3,106,702 4,003,820 4,705,042  
Value of gold distributed for redemption of shares-net of gold payable 2,512,680 2,643,951 4,686,586 8,992,170  
RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME/(LOSS) TO NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES          
Net income/(loss) 706,781 2,212,939 1,026,533 (2,708,358)  
Adjustments to reconcile net income/(loss) to net cash provided by operating activities          
Proceeds from sales of gold to pay expenses 34,694 31,250 69,784 69,735  
Net realized (gain)/loss from investment in gold sold to pay expenses (1,918) 898 (2,508) 830 (252)
Net realized (gain)/loss from gold distributed for the redemption of shares (148,686) 71,852 (187,077) 277,748 222,162
Net change in unrealized (appreciation)/depreciation on investment in gold (591,410) (2,317,536) (907,169) 2,362,015 $ 1,535,978
Increase/(Decrease) in accounts payable to Sponsor 539 597 437 (1,970)  
Increase/(Decrease) in cash resulting from operations $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0