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Unaudited Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
 3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2019
Mar. 31, 2018
Mar. 31, 2019
Mar. 31, 2018
INCREASE/DECREASE IN CASH FROM OPERATIONS:        
Proceeds received from sales of gold $ 32,218 $ 34,694 $ 61,330 $ 69,784
Expenses paid (32,218) (34,694) (61,330) (69,784)
Increase/(Decrease) in cash resulting from operations 0 0 0 0
Increase/ decrease in cash and cash equivalents period 0 0 0 0
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 0 0 0 0
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period 0 0 0 0
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF NON-CASH FINANCING ACTIVITIES:        
Value of gold received for creation of shares-net of gold receivable 2,820,652 2,908,789 6,027,193 4,003,820
Value of gold distributed for redemption of shares-net of gold payable 2,959,784 2,512,680 4,324,677 4,686,586
RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME/(LOSS) TO NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES        
Net income/(loss) 344,840 706,781 2,627,122 1,026,533
Adjustments to reconcile net income/(loss) to net cash provided by operating activities        
Proceeds from sales of gold to pay expenses 32,218 34,694 61,330 69,784
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)
Increase/(Decrease) in accounts payable to Sponsor 527 539 1,583 437
Net cash provided by operating activities $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0