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Unaudited Statements of Operations - USD ($)
shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands
 3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2019
Mar. 31, 2018
Mar. 31, 2019
Mar. 31, 2018
EXPENSES        
Sponsor fees $ 32,745 $ 35,233 $ 62,913 $ 70,221
Total expenses 32,745 35,233 62,913 70,221
Net investment loss (32,745) (35,233) (62,913) (70,221)
Net realized and change in unrealized gain/(loss) on investment in gold        
Net realized gain/(loss) from investment in gold sold to pay expenses 1,092 1,918 269 2,508
Net realized gain/(loss) from gold distributed for the redemption of shares 120,555 148,686 82,967 187,077
Net change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) on investment in gold 255,938 591,410 2,606,799 907,169
Net realized and change in unrealized gain/(loss) on investment in gold 377,585 742,014 2,690,035 1,096,754
Net income/(loss) $ 344,840 $ 706,781 $ 2,627,122 $ 1,026,533
Net income/(loss) per share $ 1.28 $ 2.49 $ 9.97 $ 3.60
Weighted average number of shares (in 000's) 269,552 283,379 263,425 284,909