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Condensed Statements of Financial Condition (USD $)
Jun. 30, 2011
Dec. 31, 2010
ASSETS    
Investment in gold (1) $ 1,111,660,315 [1] $ 971,070,331 [1]
Total assets 1,111,660,315 971,070,331
LIABILITIES    
Fees payable to Sponsor 438,102 382,114
Total liabilities 438,102 382,114
REDEEMABLE SHARES    
Shares at redemption value to investors (2) 1,382,782,511 [2] 1,157,505,203 [2]
Shareholders’ deficit (271,560,298) (186,816,986)
Total liabilities, redeemable Shares & shareholders’ deficit $ 1,111,660,315 $ 971,070,331
[1] The market value of investment in gold at June 30, 2011 was $1,383,220,613 and at December 31, 2010 was $1,157,887,317.
[2] Authorized share capital is unlimited and no par value per share. Shares issued and outstanding at June 30, 2011 were 9,250,000 and at December 31, 2010 were 8,250,000.