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Unaudited Statements of Cash Flows - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
 3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2026
Mar. 31, 2025
Mar. 31, 2026
Mar. 31, 2025
INCREASE/DECREASE IN CASH FROM OPERATIONS:        
Proceeds from sales of gold to pay expenses $ 158,753 $ 75,824 $ 287,544 $ 149,975
Cash expenses paid (158,753) (75,824) (287,544) (149,975)
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 17,503,470 13,775,997 38,170,676 21,050,338
Value of gold distributed for redemption of shares-net of change in gold payable 21,211,533 7,955,231 33,338,524 15,114,312
RECONCILIATION OF NET INCREASE/(DECREASE) IN NET ASSETS RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS TO NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES        
Net increase/(decrease) in net assets resulting from operations 10,223,230 14,271,786 25,717,312 13,667,454
Adjustments to reconcile net increase/(decrease) to net cash provided by operating activities:        
Proceeds from sales of gold to pay expenses 158,753 75,824 287,544 149,975
Net realized (gain)/loss from investment in gold sold to pay expenses (70,453) (24,129) (120,193) (46,435)
Net realized (gain)/loss from gold distributed for the redemption of shares (9,038,945) (2,484,386) (13,783,985) (4,637,254)
Net change in unrealized (gain)/loss on investment in gold (1,279,483) (11,843,636) (12,119,198) (9,139,821)
Increase/(Decrease) in accounts payable to Sponsor 6,898 4,541 18,520 6,081
Net cash provided by operating activities $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0