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Schedule of Investments (oz, USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Mar. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Investment Holdings [Line Items]    
Investment in Gold (oz) 854,922.2 865,587.1
Average Cost $ 1,027,189 $ 1,040,003 [1]
Fair Value 1,104,346 1,040,003
% of Net Assets 100.03% [2] 100.61% [3]
Gold [Member]
    
Investment Holdings [Line Items]    
Investment in Gold (oz) 854,922.2 865,587.1
Average Cost 1,027,189 1,040,003
Fair Value $ 1,104,346 $ 1,040,003
% of Net Assets 100.03% [2] 100.61% [3]
[1] Derived from audited Statement of Financial Condition as of December 31, 2013.
[2] Calculated as investment in gold at fair value divided by net assets, as at March 31, 2014, investment in gold is recorded at fair value. Refer to Note 2.1 for additional information.
[3] Calculated as investment in gold at cost divided by net assets, as at December 31, 2013, investment in gold was recorded at the lower of cost or market value. Refer to Note 2.1 for additional information.