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Statements of Changes in Net Assets - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
 3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2019
Jun. 30, 2018
Jun. 30, 2019
Jun. 30, 2018
Statements of Changes in Net Assets [Abstract]        
Opening balance (in Shares) 7,050,000 8,800,000 6,850,000 8,350,000
Creations (in Shares) 150,000 350,000 550,000 800,000
Redemptions (in Shares) (300,000) (1,850,000) (500,000) (1,850,000)
Closing balance (in Shares) 6,900,000 7,300,000 6,900,000 7,300,000
Opening balance $ 880,417 $ 1,126,669 $ 846,716 $ 1,047,979
Net investment loss (374) (1,062) (747) (2,123)
Realized gain on investment in gold 1,358 11,558 2,807 11,637
Change in unrealized gain / (loss) on investment in gold 72,906 (69,344) 80,515 (47,898)
Creations 19,528 44,930 69,739 103,156
Redemptions (36,982) (230,807) (62,177) (230,807)
Closing balance $ 936,853 $ 881,944 $ 936,853 $ 881,944