| INVESTMENT IN GOLD |
3. INVESTMENT IN GOLD The following represents the changes in ounces of gold and the respective fair value during the three months ended March 31, 2026:
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Balance at December 31, 2025 |
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590,283.0 |
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$ |
2,542,909,779 |
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Creations |
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28,872.2 |
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144,003,541 |
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Redemptions |
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(6,905.3 |
) |
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(30,840,672 |
) |
Net realized gain (loss) from gold bullion distributed for redemptions |
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— |
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17,870,604 |
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Transfer of gold to pay expenses |
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(258.1 |
) |
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(1,233,046 |
) |
Net realized gain (loss) from gold sold to pay expenses |
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— |
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(51,699 |
) |
Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investment in gold |
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— |
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147,614,080 |
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Balance at March 31, 2026 |
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611,991.8 |
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$ |
2,820,272,587 |
| The following represents the changes in ounces of gold and the respective fair value during the year ended December 31, 2025:
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Balance at December 31, 2024 |
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340,786.6 |
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$ |
889,742,864 |
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Creations |
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266,584.1 |
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922,113,513 |
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Redemptions |
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(16,301.0 |
) |
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(52,634,108 |
) |
Net realized gain (loss) from gold bullion distributed for redemptions |
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— |
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22,098,194 |
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Transfer of gold to pay expenses |
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(786.7 |
) |
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(2,702,382 |
) |
Net realized gain (loss) from gold sold to pay expenses |
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— |
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(54,763 |
) |
Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investment in gold |
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— |
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764,346,461 |
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Balance at December 31, 2025 |
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590,283.0 |
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$ |
2,542,909,779 |
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