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Unaudited Statements of Operations - USD ($)
shares in Thousands, $ in Thousands
 3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2020
Mar. 31, 2019
Mar. 31, 2020
Mar. 31, 2019
EXPENSES        
Sponsor fees $ 46,472 $ 32,745 $ 89,746 $ 62,913
Total expenses 46,472 32,745 89,746 62,913
Net investment loss (46,472) (32,745) (89,746) (62,913)
Net realized and change in unrealized gain/(loss) on investment in gold        
Net realized gain/(loss) from investment in gold sold to pay expenses 6,379 1,092 11,042 269
Net realized gain/(loss) from gold distributed for the redemption of shares 660,138 120,555 940,355 82,967
Net change in unrealized appreciation/(depreciation) on investment in gold 1,725,878 255,938 2,501,775 2,606,799
Net realized and change in unrealized gain/(loss) on investment in gold 2,392,395 377,585 3,453,172 2,690,035
Net income/(loss) $ 2,345,923 $ 344,840 $ 3,363,426 $ 2,627,122
Net income/(loss) per share $ 7.47 $ 1.28 $ 10.81 $ 9.97
Weighted average number of shares (in 000's) 313,959 269,552 311,033 263,425