10-Q Filing

ISHARES GOLD TRUST CIK: 1278680 Q2 2025

Filing Information

Form Type	10-Q
Accession Number	`0001437749-25-024887`
Period End Date	20250630
Filing Date	20250805
Fiscal Year	2025
Fiscal Period	Q2
XBRL Instance	iau20250630_10q_htm.xml

Filing Contents

This filing contains the following financial statements:

Balance Sheet 76 Income Statement 104 Cash Flow Statement 92

Balance Sheet 76 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
Investment in gold bullion, cost	`InvestmentOwnedAtCost`	$24.36B	USD	Point-in-time
Investment in gold bullion, cost	`InvestmentOwnedAtCost`	$24.36B	USD	Point-in-time
Investment in gold bullion, cost	`InvestmentOwnedAtCost`	$26.67B	USD	Point-in-time
Investment in gold bullion, cost	`InvestmentOwnedAtCost`	$26.67B	USD	Point-in-time
Investment in gold bullion, cost	`InvestmentOwnedAtCost`	$19.21B	USD	Point-in-time
Investment in gold bullion, cost	`InvestmentOwnedAtCost`	$19.21B	USD	Point-in-time
Investment in gold bullion, cost	`InvestmentOwnedAtCost`	$21.15B	USD	Point-in-time
Investment in gold bullion, cost	`InvestmentOwnedAtCost`	$21.15B	USD	Point-in-time
Investment in gold bullion, cost	`InvestmentOwnedAtCost`	$19.56B	USD	Point-in-time
Investment in gold bullion, cost	`InvestmentOwnedAtCost`	$19.56B	USD	Point-in-time
Investment in gold bullion, cost	`InvestmentOwnedAtCost`	$20.09B	USD	Point-in-time
Investment in gold bullion, cost	`InvestmentOwnedAtCost`	$20.09B	USD	Point-in-time
Investment in gold bullion, at fair value	`InvestmentInPhysicalCommoditiesFairValueDisclosure`	$32.96B	USD	Point-in-time
Investment in gold bullion, at fair value	`InvestmentInPhysicalCommoditiesFairValueDisclosure`	$32.96B	USD	Point-in-time
Shares, par value (in dollars per share)	`TemporaryEquityParOrStatedValuePerShare`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Shares, par value (in dollars per share)	`TemporaryEquityParOrStatedValuePerShare`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Investment in gold bullion, at fair value	`InvestmentInPhysicalCommoditiesFairValueDisclosure`	$27.56B	USD	Point-in-time
Investment in gold bullion, at fair value	`InvestmentInPhysicalCommoditiesFairValueDisclosure`	$27.56B	USD	Point-in-time
Investment in gold bullion, at fair value	`InvestmentInPhysicalCommoditiesFairValueDisclosure`	$26.43B	USD	Point-in-time
Investment in gold bullion, at fair value	`InvestmentInPhysicalCommoditiesFairValueDisclosure`	$26.43B	USD	Point-in-time
Investment in gold bullion, at fair value	`InvestmentInPhysicalCommoditiesFairValueDisclosure`	$42.55B	USD	Point-in-time
Investment in gold bullion, at fair value	`InvestmentInPhysicalCommoditiesFairValueDisclosure`	$42.55B	USD	Point-in-time
Shares, par value (in dollars per share)	`TemporaryEquityParOrStatedValuePerShare`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Shares, par value (in dollars per share)	`TemporaryEquityParOrStatedValuePerShare`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Investment in gold bullion, at fair value	`InvestmentInPhysicalCommoditiesFairValueDisclosure`	$46.71B	USD	Point-in-time
Investment in gold bullion, at fair value	`InvestmentInPhysicalCommoditiesFairValueDisclosure`	$46.71B	USD	Point-in-time
Investment in gold bullion, at fair value	`InvestmentInPhysicalCommoditiesFairValueDisclosure`	$28.37B	USD	Point-in-time
Investment in gold bullion, at fair value	`InvestmentInPhysicalCommoditiesFairValueDisclosure`	$28.37B	USD	Point-in-time
Total Assets	`AssetsFairValueDisclosure`	$32.96B	USD	Point-in-time
Total Assets	`AssetsFairValueDisclosure`	$32.96B	USD	Point-in-time
Total Assets	`AssetsFairValueDisclosure`	$46.71B	USD	Point-in-time
Total Assets	`AssetsFairValueDisclosure`	$46.71B	USD	Point-in-time
Shares, issued (in shares)	`TemporaryEquitySharesIssued`	753.40M	shares	Point-in-time
Shares, issued (in shares)	`TemporaryEquitySharesIssued`	753.40M	shares	Point-in-time
Shares, issued (in shares)	`TemporaryEquitySharesIssued`	668.65M	shares	Point-in-time
Shares, issued (in shares)	`TemporaryEquitySharesIssued`	668.65M	shares	Point-in-time
Sponsors fees payable	`AccountsPayableFairValueDisclosure`	$7.05M	USD	Point-in-time
Sponsors fees payable	`AccountsPayableFairValueDisclosure`	$7.05M	USD	Point-in-time
Sponsors fees payable	`AccountsPayableFairValueDisclosure`	$9.66M	USD	Point-in-time
Sponsors fees payable	`AccountsPayableFairValueDisclosure`	$9.66M	USD	Point-in-time
Total Liabilities	`LiabilitiesFairValueDisclosure`	$9.66M	USD	Point-in-time
Total Liabilities	`LiabilitiesFairValueDisclosure`	$9.66M	USD	Point-in-time
Total Liabilities	`LiabilitiesFairValueDisclosure`	$7.05M	USD	Point-in-time
Total Liabilities	`LiabilitiesFairValueDisclosure`	$7.05M	USD	Point-in-time
Commitments and contingent liabilities (Note 6)	`CommitmentsAndContingencies`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Commitments and contingent liabilities (Note 6)	`CommitmentsAndContingencies`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Commitments and contingent liabilities (Note 6)	`CommitmentsAndContingencies`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Commitments and contingent liabilities (Note 6)	`CommitmentsAndContingencies`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Net Assets	`FairValueNetAssetLiability`	$28.36B	USD	Point-in-time
Net Assets	`FairValueNetAssetLiability`	$28.36B	USD	Point-in-time
Net Assets	`FairValueNetAssetLiability`	$26.42B	USD	Point-in-time
Net Assets	`FairValueNetAssetLiability`	$26.42B	USD	Point-in-time
Net Assets	`FairValueNetAssetLiability`	$27.55B	USD	Point-in-time
Net Assets	`FairValueNetAssetLiability`	$27.55B	USD	Point-in-time
Net Assets	`FairValueNetAssetLiability`	$32.96B	USD	Point-in-time
Net Assets	`FairValueNetAssetLiability`	$32.96B	USD	Point-in-time
Net Assets	`FairValueNetAssetLiability`	$42.54B	USD	Point-in-time
Net Assets	`FairValueNetAssetLiability`	$42.54B	USD	Point-in-time
Net Assets	`FairValueNetAssetLiability`	$46.70B	USD	Point-in-time
Net Assets	`FairValueNetAssetLiability`	$46.70B	USD	Point-in-time
Shares issued and outstanding (in shares)	`TemporaryEquitySharesOutstanding`	753.40M	shares	Point-in-time
Shares issued and outstanding (in shares)	`TemporaryEquitySharesOutstanding`	753.40M	shares	Point-in-time
Shares issued and outstanding (in shares)	`TemporaryEquitySharesOutstanding`	668.65M	shares	Point-in-time
Shares issued and outstanding (in shares)	`TemporaryEquitySharesOutstanding`	668.65M	shares	Point-in-time
Net asset value per Share (Note 2C) (in dollars per share)	`TemporaryEquityRedemptionPricePerShare`	$39.03	USD	Point-in-time
Net asset value per Share (Note 2C) (in dollars per share)	`TemporaryEquityRedemptionPricePerShare`	$39.03	USD	Point-in-time
Net asset value per Share (Note 2C) (in dollars per share)	`TemporaryEquityRedemptionPricePerShare`	$44.06	USD	Point-in-time
Net asset value per Share (Note 2C) (in dollars per share)	`TemporaryEquityRedemptionPricePerShare`	$44.06	USD	Point-in-time
Net asset value per Share (Note 2C) (in dollars per share)	`TemporaryEquityRedemptionPricePerShare`	$49.29	USD	Point-in-time
Net asset value per Share (Note 2C) (in dollars per share)	`TemporaryEquityRedemptionPricePerShare`	$49.29	USD	Point-in-time
Net asset value per Share (Note 2C) (in dollars per share)	`TemporaryEquityRedemptionPricePerShare`	$61.98	USD	Point-in-time
Net asset value per Share (Note 2C) (in dollars per share)	`TemporaryEquityRedemptionPricePerShare`	$61.98	USD	Point-in-time
Net asset value per Share (Note 2C) (in dollars per share)	`TemporaryEquityRedemptionPricePerShare`	$41.88	USD	Point-in-time
Net asset value per Share (Note 2C) (in dollars per share)	`TemporaryEquityRedemptionPricePerShare`	$41.88	USD	Point-in-time
Net asset value per Share (Note 2C) (in dollars per share)	`TemporaryEquityRedemptionPricePerShare`	$58.77	USD	Point-in-time
Net asset value per Share (Note 2C) (in dollars per share)	`TemporaryEquityRedemptionPricePerShare`	$58.77	USD	Point-in-time

Income Statement 104 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
Sponsors fees	`SponsorsFees`	$34.04M	USD	2 Qtrs
Sponsors fees	`SponsorsFees`	$34.04M	USD	2 Qtrs
Sponsors fees	`SponsorsFees`	$28.58M	USD	1 Quarter
Sponsors fees	`SponsorsFees`	$28.58M	USD	1 Quarter
Sponsors fees	`SponsorsFees`	$51.39M	USD	2 Qtrs
Sponsors fees	`SponsorsFees`	$51.39M	USD	2 Qtrs
Sponsors fees	`SponsorsFees`	$17.83M	USD	1 Quarter
Sponsors fees	`SponsorsFees`	$17.83M	USD	1 Quarter
Total expenses	`OperatingExpenses`	$34.04M	USD	2 Qtrs
Total expenses	`OperatingExpenses`	$34.04M	USD	2 Qtrs
Total expenses	`OperatingExpenses`	$17.83M	USD	1 Quarter
Total expenses	`OperatingExpenses`	$17.83M	USD	1 Quarter
Total expenses	`OperatingExpenses`	$28.58M	USD	1 Quarter
Total expenses	`OperatingExpenses`	$28.58M	USD	1 Quarter
Total expenses	`OperatingExpenses`	$51.39M	USD	2 Qtrs
Total expenses	`OperatingExpenses`	$51.39M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net investment loss	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$-51.39M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net investment loss	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$-51.39M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net investment loss	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$-16.21M	USD	1 Quarter
Net investment loss	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$-16.21M	USD	1 Quarter
Net investment loss	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$-28.58M	USD	1 Quarter
Net investment loss	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$-28.58M	USD	1 Quarter
Net investment loss	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$-22.81M	USD	1 Quarter
Net investment loss	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$-22.81M	USD	1 Quarter
Net investment loss	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$-34.04M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net investment loss	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$-34.04M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net investment loss	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$-17.83M	USD	1 Quarter
Net investment loss	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$-17.83M	USD	1 Quarter
Litigation Proceeds	`GainLossRelatedToLitigationSettlement`	$86.53K	USD	2 Qtrs
Litigation Proceeds	`GainLossRelatedToLitigationSettlement`	$86.53K	USD	2 Qtrs
Litigation Proceeds	`GainLossRelatedToLitigationSettlement`	-	USD	2 Qtrs
Litigation Proceeds	`GainLossRelatedToLitigationSettlement`	-	USD	2 Qtrs
Litigation Proceeds	`GainLossRelatedToLitigationSettlement`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Litigation Proceeds	`GainLossRelatedToLitigationSettlement`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Litigation Proceeds	`GainLossRelatedToLitigationSettlement`	$86.53K	USD	1 Quarter
Litigation Proceeds	`GainLossRelatedToLitigationSettlement`	$86.53K	USD	1 Quarter
Gold bullion sold to pay expenses	`GainLossOnSaleOfTrustAssetsToPayExpenses`	$5.56M	USD	1 Quarter
Gold bullion sold to pay expenses	`GainLossOnSaleOfTrustAssetsToPayExpenses`	$5.56M	USD	1 Quarter
Gold bullion sold to pay expenses	`GainLossOnSaleOfTrustAssetsToPayExpenses`	$12.02M	USD	1 Quarter
Gold bullion sold to pay expenses	`GainLossOnSaleOfTrustAssetsToPayExpenses`	$12.02M	USD	1 Quarter
Gold bullion sold to pay expenses	`GainLossOnSaleOfTrustAssetsToPayExpenses`	$20.31M	USD	2 Qtrs
Gold bullion sold to pay expenses	`GainLossOnSaleOfTrustAssetsToPayExpenses`	$20.31M	USD	2 Qtrs
Gold bullion sold to pay expenses	`GainLossOnSaleOfTrustAssetsToPayExpenses`	$9.35M	USD	2 Qtrs
Gold bullion sold to pay expenses	`GainLossOnSaleOfTrustAssetsToPayExpenses`	$9.35M	USD	2 Qtrs
Gold bullion distributed for the redemption of Shares	`NetRealizedGainLossFromGoldDistributedForTheRedemptionOfShares`	$507.15M	USD	2 Qtrs
Gold bullion distributed for the redemption of Shares	`NetRealizedGainLossFromGoldDistributedForTheRedemptionOfShares`	$507.15M	USD	2 Qtrs
Gold bullion distributed for the redemption of Shares	`NetRealizedGainLossFromGoldDistributedForTheRedemptionOfShares`	$480.51M	USD	1 Quarter
Gold bullion distributed for the redemption of Shares	`NetRealizedGainLossFromGoldDistributedForTheRedemptionOfShares`	$480.51M	USD	1 Quarter
Gold bullion distributed for the redemption of Shares	`NetRealizedGainLossFromGoldDistributedForTheRedemptionOfShares`	$667.62M	USD	2 Qtrs
Gold bullion distributed for the redemption of Shares	`NetRealizedGainLossFromGoldDistributedForTheRedemptionOfShares`	$667.62M	USD	2 Qtrs
Gold bullion distributed for the redemption of Shares	`NetRealizedGainLossFromGoldDistributedForTheRedemptionOfShares`	$289.50M	USD	1 Quarter
Gold bullion distributed for the redemption of Shares	`NetRealizedGainLossFromGoldDistributedForTheRedemptionOfShares`	$289.50M	USD	1 Quarter
Net realized gain	`RealizedInvestmentGainsLosses`	$221.44M	USD	1 Quarter
Net realized gain	`RealizedInvestmentGainsLosses`	$221.44M	USD	1 Quarter
Net realized gain	`RealizedInvestmentGainsLosses`	$295.14M	USD	1 Quarter
Net realized gain	`RealizedInvestmentGainsLosses`	$295.14M	USD	1 Quarter
Net realized gain	`RealizedInvestmentGainsLosses`	$195.40M	USD	1 Quarter
Net realized gain	`RealizedInvestmentGainsLosses`	$195.40M	USD	1 Quarter
Net realized gain	`RealizedInvestmentGainsLosses`	$687.93M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net realized gain	`RealizedInvestmentGainsLosses`	$687.93M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net realized gain	`RealizedInvestmentGainsLosses`	$516.58M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net realized gain	`RealizedInvestmentGainsLosses`	$516.58M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net realized gain	`RealizedInvestmentGainsLosses`	$492.53M	USD	1 Quarter
Net realized gain	`RealizedInvestmentGainsLosses`	$492.53M	USD	1 Quarter
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation	`UnrealizedGainLossOnInvestments`	$2.81B	USD	2 Qtrs
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation	`UnrealizedGainLossOnInvestments`	$2.81B	USD	2 Qtrs
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation	`UnrealizedGainLossOnInvestments`	$1.67B	USD	1 Quarter
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation	`UnrealizedGainLossOnInvestments`	$1.67B	USD	1 Quarter
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation	`UnrealizedGainLossOnInvestments`	$6.38B	USD	1 Quarter
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation	`UnrealizedGainLossOnInvestments`	$6.38B	USD	1 Quarter
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation	`UnrealizedGainLossOnInvestments`	$8.23B	USD	2 Qtrs
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation	`UnrealizedGainLossOnInvestments`	$8.23B	USD	2 Qtrs
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation	`UnrealizedGainLossOnInvestments`	$1.85B	USD	1 Quarter
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation	`UnrealizedGainLossOnInvestments`	$1.85B	USD	1 Quarter
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation	`UnrealizedGainLossOnInvestments`	$1.15B	USD	1 Quarter
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation	`UnrealizedGainLossOnInvestments`	$1.15B	USD	1 Quarter
Net realized and unrealized gain	`GainLossOnInvestments`	$8.91B	USD	2 Qtrs
Net realized and unrealized gain	`GainLossOnInvestments`	$8.91B	USD	2 Qtrs
Net realized and unrealized gain	`GainLossOnInvestments`	$2.34B	USD	1 Quarter
Net realized and unrealized gain	`GainLossOnInvestments`	$2.34B	USD	1 Quarter
Net realized and unrealized gain	`GainLossOnInvestments`	$3.33B	USD	2 Qtrs
Net realized and unrealized gain	`GainLossOnInvestments`	$3.33B	USD	2 Qtrs
Net realized and unrealized gain	`GainLossOnInvestments`	$1.44B	USD	1 Quarter
Net realized and unrealized gain	`GainLossOnInvestments`	$1.44B	USD	1 Quarter
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations	`NetIncomeLoss`	$1.87B	USD	1 Quarter
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations	`NetIncomeLoss`	$1.87B	USD	1 Quarter
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations	`NetIncomeLoss`	$8.86B	USD	2 Qtrs
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations	`NetIncomeLoss`	$8.86B	USD	2 Qtrs
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations	`NetIncomeLoss`	$2.31B	USD	1 Quarter
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations	`NetIncomeLoss`	$2.31B	USD	1 Quarter
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations	`NetIncomeLoss`	$6.55B	USD	1 Quarter
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations	`NetIncomeLoss`	$6.55B	USD	1 Quarter
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations	`NetIncomeLoss`	$3.30B	USD	2 Qtrs
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations	`NetIncomeLoss`	$3.30B	USD	2 Qtrs
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations	`NetIncomeLoss`	$1.43B	USD	1 Quarter
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations	`NetIncomeLoss`	$1.43B	USD	1 Quarter
Net increase in net assets per Share (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$12.40	USD	2 Qtrs
Net increase in net assets per Share (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$12.40	USD	2 Qtrs
Net increase in net assets per Share (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$5.02	USD	2 Qtrs
Net increase in net assets per Share (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$5.02	USD	2 Qtrs
Net increase in net assets per Share (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$2.20	USD	1 Quarter
Net increase in net assets per Share (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$2.20	USD	1 Quarter
Net increase in net assets per Share (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$3.12	USD	1 Quarter
Net increase in net assets per Share (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$3.12	USD	1 Quarter

Cash Flow Statement 92 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
Proceeds from gold bullion sold to pay expenses	`ProceedsFromSaleOfTrustAssetsToPayExpenses`	$33.74M	USD	2 Qtrs
Proceeds from gold bullion sold to pay expenses	`ProceedsFromSaleOfTrustAssetsToPayExpenses`	$33.74M	USD	2 Qtrs
Proceeds from gold bullion sold to pay expenses	`ProceedsFromSaleOfTrustAssetsToPayExpenses`	$48.79M	USD	2 Qtrs
Proceeds from gold bullion sold to pay expenses	`ProceedsFromSaleOfTrustAssetsToPayExpenses`	$48.79M	USD	2 Qtrs
Expenses Sponsor's fees paid	`PaymentsForFees`	$33.74M	USD	2 Qtrs
Expenses Sponsor's fees paid	`PaymentsForFees`	$33.74M	USD	2 Qtrs
Expenses Sponsor's fees paid	`PaymentsForFees`	$48.79M	USD	2 Qtrs
Expenses Sponsor's fees paid	`PaymentsForFees`	$48.79M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net cash provided by operating activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities`	-	USD	2 Qtrs
Net cash provided by operating activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities`	-	USD	2 Qtrs
Net cash provided by operating activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities`	-	USD	2 Qtrs
Net cash provided by operating activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities`	-	USD	2 Qtrs
Increase (decrease) in cash	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffect`	-	USD	2 Qtrs
Increase (decrease) in cash	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffect`	-	USD	2 Qtrs
Increase (decrease) in cash	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffect`	-	USD	2 Qtrs
Increase (decrease) in cash	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffect`	-	USD	2 Qtrs
Cash, beginning of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsIncludingDisposalGroupAndDiscontinuedOperations`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Cash, beginning of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsIncludingDisposalGroupAndDiscontinuedOperations`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Cash, beginning of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsIncludingDisposalGroupAndDiscontinuedOperations`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Cash, beginning of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsIncludingDisposalGroupAndDiscontinuedOperations`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Cash, beginning of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsIncludingDisposalGroupAndDiscontinuedOperations`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Cash, beginning of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsIncludingDisposalGroupAndDiscontinuedOperations`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Cash, beginning of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsIncludingDisposalGroupAndDiscontinuedOperations`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Cash, beginning of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsIncludingDisposalGroupAndDiscontinuedOperations`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Cash, end of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsIncludingDisposalGroupAndDiscontinuedOperations`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Cash, end of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsIncludingDisposalGroupAndDiscontinuedOperations`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Cash, end of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsIncludingDisposalGroupAndDiscontinuedOperations`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Cash, end of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsIncludingDisposalGroupAndDiscontinuedOperations`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Cash, end of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsIncludingDisposalGroupAndDiscontinuedOperations`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Cash, end of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsIncludingDisposalGroupAndDiscontinuedOperations`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Cash, end of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsIncludingDisposalGroupAndDiscontinuedOperations`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Cash, end of period	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsIncludingDisposalGroupAndDiscontinuedOperations`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations	`NetIncomeLoss`	$1.87B	USD	1 Quarter
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations	`NetIncomeLoss`	$1.87B	USD	1 Quarter
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations	`NetIncomeLoss`	$8.86B	USD	2 Qtrs
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations	`NetIncomeLoss`	$8.86B	USD	2 Qtrs
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations	`NetIncomeLoss`	$2.31B	USD	1 Quarter
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations	`NetIncomeLoss`	$2.31B	USD	1 Quarter
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations	`NetIncomeLoss`	$6.55B	USD	1 Quarter
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations	`NetIncomeLoss`	$6.55B	USD	1 Quarter
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations	`NetIncomeLoss`	$3.30B	USD	2 Qtrs
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations	`NetIncomeLoss`	$3.30B	USD	2 Qtrs
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations	`NetIncomeLoss`	$1.43B	USD	1 Quarter
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations	`NetIncomeLoss`	$1.43B	USD	1 Quarter
Proceeds from gold bullion sold to pay expenses	`ProceedsFromSaleOfTrustAssetsToPayExpenses`	$33.74M	USD	2 Qtrs
Proceeds from gold bullion sold to pay expenses	`ProceedsFromSaleOfTrustAssetsToPayExpenses`	$33.74M	USD	2 Qtrs
Proceeds from gold bullion sold to pay expenses	`ProceedsFromSaleOfTrustAssetsToPayExpenses`	$48.79M	USD	2 Qtrs
Proceeds from gold bullion sold to pay expenses	`ProceedsFromSaleOfTrustAssetsToPayExpenses`	$48.79M	USD	2 Qtrs
Litigation Proceeds	`GainLossRelatedToLitigationSettlement`	$86.53K	USD	2 Qtrs
Litigation Proceeds	`GainLossRelatedToLitigationSettlement`	$86.53K	USD	2 Qtrs
Litigation Proceeds	`GainLossRelatedToLitigationSettlement`	-	USD	2 Qtrs
Litigation Proceeds	`GainLossRelatedToLitigationSettlement`	-	USD	2 Qtrs
Litigation Proceeds	`GainLossRelatedToLitigationSettlement`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Litigation Proceeds	`GainLossRelatedToLitigationSettlement`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Litigation Proceeds	`GainLossRelatedToLitigationSettlement`	$86.53K	USD	1 Quarter
Litigation Proceeds	`GainLossRelatedToLitigationSettlement`	$86.53K	USD	1 Quarter
Net realized (gain) loss	`RealizedInvestmentGainsLossesExcludingLitigationProceeds`	$492.53M	USD	1 Quarter
Net realized (gain) loss	`RealizedInvestmentGainsLossesExcludingLitigationProceeds`	$492.53M	USD	1 Quarter
Net realized (gain) loss	`RealizedInvestmentGainsLossesExcludingLitigationProceeds`	$687.93M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net realized (gain) loss	`RealizedInvestmentGainsLossesExcludingLitigationProceeds`	$687.93M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net realized (gain) loss	`RealizedInvestmentGainsLossesExcludingLitigationProceeds`	$295.06M	USD	1 Quarter
Net realized (gain) loss	`RealizedInvestmentGainsLossesExcludingLitigationProceeds`	$295.06M	USD	1 Quarter
Net realized (gain) loss	`RealizedInvestmentGainsLossesExcludingLitigationProceeds`	$516.50M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net realized (gain) loss	`RealizedInvestmentGainsLossesExcludingLitigationProceeds`	$516.50M	USD	2 Qtrs
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation	`UnrealizedGainLossOnInvestments`	$2.81B	USD	2 Qtrs
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation	`UnrealizedGainLossOnInvestments`	$2.81B	USD	2 Qtrs
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation	`UnrealizedGainLossOnInvestments`	$1.67B	USD	1 Quarter
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation	`UnrealizedGainLossOnInvestments`	$1.67B	USD	1 Quarter
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation	`UnrealizedGainLossOnInvestments`	$6.38B	USD	1 Quarter
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation	`UnrealizedGainLossOnInvestments`	$6.38B	USD	1 Quarter
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation	`UnrealizedGainLossOnInvestments`	$8.23B	USD	2 Qtrs
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation	`UnrealizedGainLossOnInvestments`	$8.23B	USD	2 Qtrs
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation	`UnrealizedGainLossOnInvestments`	$1.85B	USD	1 Quarter
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation	`UnrealizedGainLossOnInvestments`	$1.85B	USD	1 Quarter
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation	`UnrealizedGainLossOnInvestments`	$1.15B	USD	1 Quarter
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation	`UnrealizedGainLossOnInvestments`	$1.15B	USD	1 Quarter
Sponsors fees payable	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsPayableRelatedParties`	$2.60M	USD	2 Qtrs
Sponsors fees payable	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsPayableRelatedParties`	$2.60M	USD	2 Qtrs
Sponsors fees payable	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsPayableRelatedParties`	$293.74K	USD	2 Qtrs
Sponsors fees payable	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsPayableRelatedParties`	$293.74K	USD	2 Qtrs
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	`CashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivityIncludingDiscontinuedOperationIndirectMethod`	-	USD	2 Qtrs
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	`CashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivityIncludingDiscontinuedOperationIndirectMethod`	-	USD	2 Qtrs
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	`CashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivityIncludingDiscontinuedOperationIndirectMethod`	-	USD	2 Qtrs
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	`CashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivityIncludingDiscontinuedOperationIndirectMethod`	-	USD	2 Qtrs
Gold bullion contributed for Shares issued	`FairValueOfAssetsAcquired`	$476.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Gold bullion contributed for Shares issued	`FairValueOfAssetsAcquired`	$476.00M	USD	2 Qtrs
Gold bullion contributed for Shares issued	`FairValueOfAssetsAcquired`	$6.47B	USD	2 Qtrs
Gold bullion contributed for Shares issued	`FairValueOfAssetsAcquired`	$6.47B	USD	2 Qtrs
Gold bullion distributed for Shares redeemed	`OtherSignificantNoncashTransactionValueOfConsiderationGiven1`	$1.59B	USD	2 Qtrs
Gold bullion distributed for Shares redeemed	`OtherSignificantNoncashTransactionValueOfConsiderationGiven1`	$1.59B	USD	2 Qtrs
Gold bullion distributed for Shares redeemed	`OtherSignificantNoncashTransactionValueOfConsiderationGiven1`	$1.84B	USD	2 Qtrs
Gold bullion distributed for Shares redeemed	`OtherSignificantNoncashTransactionValueOfConsiderationGiven1`	$1.84B	USD	2 Qtrs

Data is extracted from SEC EDGAR XBRL filings. Values shown are as reported in the filing.