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Sep. 29, 2020
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Entity Central Index Key 0001222333
Document Type 8-K
Document Period End Date Sep. 29, 2020
Entity Registrant Name SPDR® GOLD TRUST
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code NY
Entity File Number 001-32356
Entity Tax Identification Number 81-6124035
Entity Address, Address Line One c/o World Gold Trust Services, LLC
Entity Address, Address Line Two 685 Third Ave., 27th Floor
Entity Address, City or Town New York
Entity Address, State or Province NY
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 10017
City Area Code 212
Local Phone Number 317-3800
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Pre-commencement Tender Offer false
Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer false
Title of 12(b) Security SPDR® Gold Trust
Trading Symbol GLD
Security Exchange Name NYSEArca
Entity Emerging Growth Company false