v3.26.1

Note 1 - Organization (Details Textual)	9 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2026 shares
Trust Formation Date	Nov. 12, 2004
Minimum Block of Shares Issued Redeemed Against Gold (in shares)	100,000

X

- Definition

The minimum block of shares issued for redemption against gold.

+ References

No definition available.

+ Details

Name:	gld_MinimumBlockOfSharesIssuedRedeemedAgainstGold
Namespace Prefix:	gld_
Data Type:	xbrli:sharesItemType
Balance Type:	na
Period Type:	duration

X

- Definition

The date the trust was formed.

+ References

No definition available.

+ Details

Name:	gld_TrustFormationDate
Namespace Prefix:	gld_
Data Type:	xbrli:dateItemType
Balance Type:	na
Period Type:	duration