v3.25.1
Unaudited Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
 3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2025
Mar. 31, 2024
Mar. 31, 2025
Mar. 31, 2024
INCREASE/DECREASE IN CASH FROM OPERATIONS:        
Proceeds from sales of gold to pay expenses $ 75,824 $ 55,963 $ 149,975 $ 110,102
Cash expenses paid (75,824) (55,963) (149,975) (110,102)
Increase/(Decrease) in cash resulting from operations 0 0 0 0
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period 0 0 0 0
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period 0 0 0 0
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF NON-CASH FINANCING ACTIVITIES:        
Value of gold received for creation of shares-net of change in gold receivable 13,775,997 2,695,864 21,050,338 6,966,229
Value of gold distributed for redemption of shares-net of change in gold payable 7,955,231 5,979,851 15,114,312 9,596,822
RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME/(LOSS) TO NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES        
Net income/(loss) 14,271,786 3,920,383 13,667,454 9,191,149
Adjustments to reconcile net income/(loss) to net cash provided by operating activities:        
Proceeds from sales of gold to pay expenses 75,824 55,963 149,975 110,102
Net realized (gain)/loss from investment in gold sold to pay expenses (24,129) (9,826) (46,435) (17,044)
Net realized (gain)/loss from gold distributed for the redemption of shares (2,484,386) (993,325) (4,637,254) (1,502,685)
Net change in unrealized (gain)/loss on investment in gold (11,843,636) (2,973,115) (9,139,821) (7,783,052)
Increase/(Decrease) in accounts payable to Sponsor 4,541 (80) 6,081 1,529
Net cash provided by operating activities $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0