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Statements of Changes in Net Assets - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Dec. 31, 2024
Dec. 31, 2023
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract]      
Opening balance (in shares) 150,700,000 142,200,000 140,600,000
Opening balance $ 3,756,120 $ 2,826,258 $ 2,442,783
Net investment loss (9,255) (5,596) (4,544)
Realized gain on investment in gold 165,464 54,911 41,993
Change in unrealized gain on investment in gold $ 2,497,483 $ 661,324 $ 308,294
Creations (in shares) 40,200,000 17,600,000 15,800,000
Creations $ 1,302,653 $ 416,212 $ 297,378
Redemptions (in shares) (12,300,000) (9,100,000) (14,200,000)
Redemptions $ (379,875) $ (196,989) $ (259,646)
Closing balance (in shares) 178,600,000 150,700,000 142,200,000
Closing balance $ 7,332,590 $ 3,756,120 $ 2,826,258