v3.26.1
Unaudited Combined 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 $ 7,013 $ 2,411 $ 12,482 $ 4,696
Cash expenses paid (7,013) (2,411) (12,482) (4,696)
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 3,335,199 2,262,168 6,658,061 3,235,706
Value of gold distributed for redemption of shares-net of change in gold payable 658,530 118,064 2,233,429 944,204
Net increase/(decrease) in net assets resulting from operations 1,651,943 1,898,014 4,337,233 1,827,014
Proceeds from sales of gold to pay expenses 7,013 2,411 12,482 4,696
Net realized (gain)/loss from investment in gold sold to pay Sponsor fees (2,818) (699) (4,723) (1,316)
Net realized (gain)/loss from gold distributed for the redemption of shares (259,539) (34,849) (817,154) (255,934)
Net change in unrealized (gain)/loss on investment in gold (1,397,117) (1,865,101) (3,528,866) (1,574,739)
Increase/(Decrease) in accounts payable to Sponsor 518 224 1,028 279
Net cash provided by operating activities 0 0 0 0
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 1,651,943 1,898,014 4,337,233 1,827,014
Adjustments to reconcile net increase/(decrease) to net cash provided by operating activities:        
Proceeds from sales of gold to pay expenses 7,013 2,411 12,482 4,696
Net realized (gain)/loss from investment in gold sold to pay Sponsor fees (2,818) (699) (4,723) (1,316)
Net realized (gain)/loss from gold distributed for the redemption of shares (259,539) (34,849) (817,154) (255,934)
Net change in unrealized (gain)/loss on investment in gold (1,397,117) (1,865,101) (3,528,866) (1,574,739)
Increase/(Decrease) in accounts payable to Sponsor 518 224 1,028 279
Net cash provided by operating activities 0 0 0 0
SPDR Gold Mini Shares Trust [Member]        
INCREASE/DECREASE IN CASH FROM OPERATIONS:        
Proceeds from sales of gold to pay expenses 7,013 2,411 12,482 4,696
Cash expenses paid (7,013) (2,411) (12,482) (4,696)
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 3,335,199 2,262,168 6,658,061 3,235,706
Value of gold distributed for redemption of shares-net of change in gold payable 658,530 118,064 2,233,429 944,204
Net increase/(decrease) in net assets resulting from operations 1,651,943 1,898,014 4,337,233 1,827,014
Proceeds from sales of gold to pay expenses 7,013 2,411 12,482 4,696
Net realized (gain)/loss from investment in gold sold to pay Sponsor fees (2,818) (699) (4,723) (1,316)
Net realized (gain)/loss from gold distributed for the redemption of shares (259,539) (34,849) (817,154) (255,934)
Net change in unrealized (gain)/loss on investment in gold (1,397,117) (1,865,101) (3,528,866) (1,574,739)
Increase/(Decrease) in accounts payable to Sponsor 518 224 1,028 279
Net cash provided by operating activities 0 0 0 0
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 1,651,943 1,898,014 4,337,233 1,827,014
Adjustments to reconcile net increase/(decrease) to net cash provided by operating activities:        
Proceeds from sales of gold to pay expenses 7,013 2,411 12,482 4,696
Net realized (gain)/loss from investment in gold sold to pay Sponsor fees (2,818) (699) (4,723) (1,316)
Net realized (gain)/loss from gold distributed for the redemption of shares (259,539) (34,849) (817,154) (255,934)
Net change in unrealized (gain)/loss on investment in gold (1,397,117) (1,865,101) (3,528,866) (1,574,739)
Increase/(Decrease) in accounts payable to Sponsor 518 224 1,028 279
Net cash provided by operating activities $ 0 $ 0 $ 0 $ 0