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Schedules of Investments $ in Thousands | Dec. 31, 2021 USD ($) oz | Dec. 31, 2020 USD ($) oz
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Investment in gold | oz |  | 1,324,350.2 | 1,405,430.5
Cost |  | $ 2,033,883 | $ 2,135,209
Fair Value |  | $ 2,391,578 | $ 2,652,891
% of Net Assets |  | 100.01% | 100.01%
Less liabilities |  | $ (346) | $ (379)
Less liabilities, % of Net Assets |  | (0.01%) | (0.01%)
Net Assets | [1] | $ 2,391,232 | $ 2,652,512
Net Assets, % of Net Assets |  | 100.00% | 100.00%
Gold, Ounces |  |  |
Investment in gold | oz |  | 1,324,350.2 | 1,405,430.5
Cost |  | $ 2,033,883 | $ 2,135,209
Fair Value |  | $ 2,391,578 | $ 2,652,891
% of Net Assets |  | 100.01% | 100.01%
[1] | Authorized share capital is unlimited with no par value per Share. Shares issued and outstanding at December 31, 2021 were 138,000,000 and at December 31, 2020 were 146,200,000. Net asset values per Share at December 31, 2021 and December 31, 2020 were $17.33 and $18.14, respectively.

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