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Statements of Changes in Net Assets (Unaudited) - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
 3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2022
Mar. 31, 2021
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]    
Opening balance (in shares) 138,000,000 146,200,000
Opening balance $ 2,391,232 $ 2,652,512
Net investment loss (1,073) (1,051)
Realized gain on investment in gold 3,923 20,836
Change in unrealized (loss)/gain on investment in gold $ 182,325 $ (298,124)
Creations (in shares) 12,300,000 3,400,000
Creations $ 223,384 $ 60,968
Redemptions (in shares) (1,000,000) (10,200,000)
Redemptions $ (18,660) $ (170,304)
Closing balance (in shares) 149,300,000 139,400,000
Closing balance $ 2,781,131 $ 2,264,837