10-Q Filing

ISHARES GOLD TRUST CIK: 1278680 Q3 2025

Filing Information

Form Type	10-Q
Accession Number	`0001437749-25-033433`
Period End Date	20250930
Filing Date	20251106
Fiscal Year	2025
Fiscal Period	Q3
XBRL Instance	iau20250930_10q_htm.xml

Filing Contents

This filing contains the following financial statements:

Balance Sheet 80 Income Statement 120 Cash Flow Statement 100

Balance Sheet 80 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
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, 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`	$19.18B	USD	Point-in-time
Investment in gold bullion, cost	`InvestmentOwnedAtCost`	$19.18B	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`	$26.67B	USD	Point-in-time
Investment in gold bullion, cost	`InvestmentOwnedAtCost`	$26.67B	USD	Point-in-time
Investment in gold bullion, cost	`InvestmentOwnedAtCost`	$31.46B	USD	Point-in-time
Investment in gold bullion, cost	`InvestmentOwnedAtCost`	$31.46B	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`	$28.37B	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`	$31.32B	USD	Point-in-time
Investment in gold bullion, at fair value	`InvestmentInPhysicalCommoditiesFairValueDisclosure`	$31.32B	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
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`	$59.16B	USD	Point-in-time
Investment in gold bullion, at fair value	`InvestmentInPhysicalCommoditiesFairValueDisclosure`	$59.16B	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
Shares, par value (in dollars per share)	`TemporaryEquityParOrStatedValuePerShare`	-	USD	Point-in-time
Shares, par value (in dollars per share)	`TemporaryEquityParOrStatedValuePerShare`	-	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`	$59.16B	USD	Point-in-time
Total Assets	`AssetsFairValueDisclosure`	$59.16B	USD	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
Shares, issued (in shares)	`TemporaryEquitySharesIssued`	820.65M	shares	Point-in-time
Shares, issued (in shares)	`TemporaryEquitySharesIssued`	820.65M	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`	$11.28M	USD	Point-in-time
Sponsors fees payable	`AccountsPayableFairValueDisclosure`	$11.28M	USD	Point-in-time
Total Liabilities	`LiabilitiesFairValueDisclosure`	$7.05M	USD	Point-in-time
Total Liabilities	`LiabilitiesFairValueDisclosure`	$7.05M	USD	Point-in-time
Total Liabilities	`LiabilitiesFairValueDisclosure`	$11.28M	USD	Point-in-time
Total Liabilities	`LiabilitiesFairValueDisclosure`	$11.28M	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`	$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`	$28.36B	USD	Point-in-time
Net Assets	`FairValueNetAssetLiability`	$28.36B	USD	Point-in-time
Net Assets	`FairValueNetAssetLiability`	$31.31B	USD	Point-in-time
Net Assets	`FairValueNetAssetLiability`	$31.31B	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
Net Assets	`FairValueNetAssetLiability`	$59.15B	USD	Point-in-time
Net Assets	`FairValueNetAssetLiability`	$59.15B	USD	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
Shares issued and outstanding (in shares)	`TemporaryEquitySharesOutstanding`	820.65M	shares	Point-in-time
Shares issued and outstanding (in shares)	`TemporaryEquitySharesOutstanding`	820.65M	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`	$49.68	USD	Point-in-time
Net asset value per Share (Note 2C) (in dollars per share)	`TemporaryEquityRedemptionPricePerShare`	$49.68	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`	$72.08	USD	Point-in-time
Net asset value per Share (Note 2C) (in dollars per share)	`TemporaryEquityRedemptionPricePerShare`	$72.08	USD	Point-in-time

Income Statement 120 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
Sponsors fees	`SponsorsFees`	$18.64M	USD	1 Quarter
Sponsors fees	`SponsorsFees`	$18.64M	USD	1 Quarter
Sponsors fees	`SponsorsFees`	$52.67M	USD	3 Qtrs
Sponsors fees	`SponsorsFees`	$52.67M	USD	3 Qtrs
Sponsors fees	`SponsorsFees`	$31.81M	USD	1 Quarter
Sponsors fees	`SponsorsFees`	$31.81M	USD	1 Quarter
Sponsors fees	`SponsorsFees`	$83.20M	USD	3 Qtrs
Sponsors fees	`SponsorsFees`	$83.20M	USD	3 Qtrs
Total expenses	`OperatingExpenses`	$18.64M	USD	1 Quarter
Total expenses	`OperatingExpenses`	$18.64M	USD	1 Quarter
Total expenses	`OperatingExpenses`	$52.67M	USD	3 Qtrs
Total expenses	`OperatingExpenses`	$52.67M	USD	3 Qtrs
Total expenses	`OperatingExpenses`	$31.81M	USD	1 Quarter
Total expenses	`OperatingExpenses`	$31.81M	USD	1 Quarter
Total expenses	`OperatingExpenses`	$83.20M	USD	3 Qtrs
Total expenses	`OperatingExpenses`	$83.20M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net investment loss	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$-16.21M	USD	1 Quarter
Net investment loss	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$-16.21M	USD	1 Quarter
Net investment loss	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$-17.83M	USD	1 Quarter
Net investment loss	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$-17.83M	USD	1 Quarter
Net investment loss	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$-18.64M	USD	1 Quarter
Net investment loss	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$-18.64M	USD	1 Quarter
Net investment loss	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$-52.67M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net investment loss	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$-52.67M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net investment loss	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$-22.81M	USD	1 Quarter
Net investment loss	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$-22.81M	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`	$-31.81M	USD	1 Quarter
Net investment loss	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$-31.81M	USD	1 Quarter
Net investment loss	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$-83.20M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net investment loss	`OperatingIncomeLoss`	$-83.20M	USD	3 Qtrs
Litigation proceeds	`GainLossRelatedToLitigationSettlement`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Litigation proceeds	`GainLossRelatedToLitigationSettlement`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Litigation proceeds	`GainLossRelatedToLitigationSettlement`	$86.53K	USD	3 Qtrs
Litigation proceeds	`GainLossRelatedToLitigationSettlement`	$86.53K	USD	3 Qtrs
Litigation proceeds	`GainLossRelatedToLitigationSettlement`	$12.29K	USD	1 Quarter
Litigation proceeds	`GainLossRelatedToLitigationSettlement`	$12.29K	USD	1 Quarter
Litigation proceeds	`GainLossRelatedToLitigationSettlement`	$12.29K	USD	3 Qtrs
Litigation proceeds	`GainLossRelatedToLitigationSettlement`	$12.29K	USD	3 Qtrs
Gold bullion sold to pay expenses	`GainLossOnSaleOfTrustAssetsToPayExpenses`	$6.27M	USD	1 Quarter
Gold bullion sold to pay expenses	`GainLossOnSaleOfTrustAssetsToPayExpenses`	$6.27M	USD	1 Quarter
Gold bullion sold to pay expenses	`GainLossOnSaleOfTrustAssetsToPayExpenses`	$15.62M	USD	3 Qtrs
Gold bullion sold to pay expenses	`GainLossOnSaleOfTrustAssetsToPayExpenses`	$15.62M	USD	3 Qtrs
Gold bullion sold to pay expenses	`GainLossOnSaleOfTrustAssetsToPayExpenses`	$13.17M	USD	1 Quarter
Gold bullion sold to pay expenses	`GainLossOnSaleOfTrustAssetsToPayExpenses`	$13.17M	USD	1 Quarter
Gold bullion sold to pay expenses	`GainLossOnSaleOfTrustAssetsToPayExpenses`	$33.48M	USD	3 Qtrs
Gold bullion sold to pay expenses	`GainLossOnSaleOfTrustAssetsToPayExpenses`	$33.48M	USD	3 Qtrs
Gold bullion distributed for the redemption of Shares	`NetRealizedGainLossFromGoldDistributedForTheRedemptionOfShares`	$567.90M	USD	1 Quarter
Gold bullion distributed for the redemption of Shares	`NetRealizedGainLossFromGoldDistributedForTheRedemptionOfShares`	$567.90M	USD	1 Quarter
Gold bullion distributed for the redemption of Shares	`NetRealizedGainLossFromGoldDistributedForTheRedemptionOfShares`	$1.08B	USD	3 Qtrs
Gold bullion distributed for the redemption of Shares	`NetRealizedGainLossFromGoldDistributedForTheRedemptionOfShares`	$1.08B	USD	3 Qtrs
Gold bullion distributed for the redemption of Shares	`NetRealizedGainLossFromGoldDistributedForTheRedemptionOfShares`	$294.53M	USD	1 Quarter
Gold bullion distributed for the redemption of Shares	`NetRealizedGainLossFromGoldDistributedForTheRedemptionOfShares`	$294.53M	USD	1 Quarter
Gold bullion distributed for the redemption of Shares	`NetRealizedGainLossFromGoldDistributedForTheRedemptionOfShares`	$962.15M	USD	3 Qtrs
Gold bullion distributed for the redemption of Shares	`NetRealizedGainLossFromGoldDistributedForTheRedemptionOfShares`	$962.15M	USD	3 Qtrs
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`	$574.18M	USD	1 Quarter
Net realized gain	`RealizedInvestmentGainsLosses`	$574.18M	USD	1 Quarter
Net realized gain	`RealizedInvestmentGainsLosses`	$1.09B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net realized gain	`RealizedInvestmentGainsLosses`	$1.09B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net realized gain	`RealizedInvestmentGainsLosses`	$195.40M	USD	1 Quarter
Net realized gain	`RealizedInvestmentGainsLosses`	$195.40M	USD	1 Quarter
Net realized gain	`RealizedInvestmentGainsLosses`	$492.53M	USD	1 Quarter
Net realized gain	`RealizedInvestmentGainsLosses`	$492.53M	USD	1 Quarter
Net realized gain	`RealizedInvestmentGainsLosses`	$307.71M	USD	1 Quarter
Net realized gain	`RealizedInvestmentGainsLosses`	$307.71M	USD	1 Quarter
Net realized gain	`RealizedInvestmentGainsLosses`	$995.64M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net realized gain	`RealizedInvestmentGainsLosses`	$995.64M	USD	3 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`	$1.15B	USD	1 Quarter
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation	`UnrealizedGainLossOnInvestments`	$1.15B	USD	1 Quarter
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation	`UnrealizedGainLossOnInvestments`	$2.99B	USD	1 Quarter
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation	`UnrealizedGainLossOnInvestments`	$2.99B	USD	1 Quarter
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation	`UnrealizedGainLossOnInvestments`	$5.80B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation	`UnrealizedGainLossOnInvestments`	$5.80B	USD	3 Qtrs
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`	$1.85B	USD	1 Quarter
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation	`UnrealizedGainLossOnInvestments`	$1.85B	USD	1 Quarter
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation	`UnrealizedGainLossOnInvestments`	$7.67B	USD	1 Quarter
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation	`UnrealizedGainLossOnInvestments`	$7.67B	USD	1 Quarter
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation	`UnrealizedGainLossOnInvestments`	$15.89B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation	`UnrealizedGainLossOnInvestments`	$15.89B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net realized and unrealized gain	`GainLossOnInvestments`	$3.56B	USD	1 Quarter
Net realized and unrealized gain	`GainLossOnInvestments`	$3.56B	USD	1 Quarter
Net realized and unrealized gain	`GainLossOnInvestments`	$6.89B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net realized and unrealized gain	`GainLossOnInvestments`	$6.89B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net realized and unrealized gain	`GainLossOnInvestments`	$7.98B	USD	1 Quarter
Net realized and unrealized gain	`GainLossOnInvestments`	$7.98B	USD	1 Quarter
Net realized and unrealized gain	`GainLossOnInvestments`	$16.89B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net realized and unrealized gain	`GainLossOnInvestments`	$16.89B	USD	3 Qtrs
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`	$1.43B	USD	1 Quarter
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations	`NetIncomeLoss`	$1.43B	USD	1 Quarter
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations	`NetIncomeLoss`	$3.54B	USD	1 Quarter
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations	`NetIncomeLoss`	$3.54B	USD	1 Quarter
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations	`NetIncomeLoss`	$6.84B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations	`NetIncomeLoss`	$6.84B	USD	3 Qtrs
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`	$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`	$7.94B	USD	1 Quarter
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations	`NetIncomeLoss`	$7.94B	USD	1 Quarter
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations	`NetIncomeLoss`	$16.81B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations	`NetIncomeLoss`	$16.81B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net increase in net assets per Share (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$5.58	USD	1 Quarter
Net increase in net assets per Share (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$5.58	USD	1 Quarter
Net increase in net assets per Share (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$10.53	USD	3 Qtrs
Net increase in net assets per Share (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$10.53	USD	3 Qtrs
Net increase in net assets per Share (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$10.23	USD	1 Quarter
Net increase in net assets per Share (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$10.23	USD	1 Quarter
Net increase in net assets per Share (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$22.85	USD	3 Qtrs
Net increase in net assets per Share (in dollars per share)	`EarningsPerShareBasic`	$22.85	USD	3 Qtrs

Cash Flow Statement 100 line items

Line Item	Tag	Value	Unit	Period
Proceeds from gold bullion sold to pay expenses	`ProceedsFromSaleOfTrustAssetsToPayExpenses`	$51.97M	USD	3 Qtrs
Proceeds from gold bullion sold to pay expenses	`ProceedsFromSaleOfTrustAssetsToPayExpenses`	$51.97M	USD	3 Qtrs
Proceeds from gold bullion sold to pay expenses	`ProceedsFromSaleOfTrustAssetsToPayExpenses`	$78.97M	USD	3 Qtrs
Proceeds from gold bullion sold to pay expenses	`ProceedsFromSaleOfTrustAssetsToPayExpenses`	$78.97M	USD	3 Qtrs
Expenses Sponsor's fees paid	`PaymentsForFees`	$51.97M	USD	3 Qtrs
Expenses Sponsor's fees paid	`PaymentsForFees`	$51.97M	USD	3 Qtrs
Expenses Sponsor's fees paid	`PaymentsForFees`	$78.97M	USD	3 Qtrs
Expenses Sponsor's fees paid	`PaymentsForFees`	$78.97M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net cash provided by operating activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities`	-	USD	3 Qtrs
Net cash provided by operating activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities`	-	USD	3 Qtrs
Net cash provided by operating activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities`	-	USD	3 Qtrs
Net cash provided by operating activities	`NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities`	-	USD	3 Qtrs
Increase (decrease) in cash	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffect`	-	USD	3 Qtrs
Increase (decrease) in cash	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffect`	-	USD	3 Qtrs
Increase (decrease) in cash	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffect`	-	USD	3 Qtrs
Increase (decrease) in cash	`CashCashEquivalentsRestrictedCashAndRestrictedCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecreaseIncludingExchangeRateEffect`	-	USD	3 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`	$1.43B	USD	1 Quarter
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations	`NetIncomeLoss`	$1.43B	USD	1 Quarter
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations	`NetIncomeLoss`	$3.54B	USD	1 Quarter
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations	`NetIncomeLoss`	$3.54B	USD	1 Quarter
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations	`NetIncomeLoss`	$6.84B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations	`NetIncomeLoss`	$6.84B	USD	3 Qtrs
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`	$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`	$7.94B	USD	1 Quarter
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations	`NetIncomeLoss`	$7.94B	USD	1 Quarter
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations	`NetIncomeLoss`	$16.81B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net increase in net assets resulting from operations	`NetIncomeLoss`	$16.81B	USD	3 Qtrs
Proceeds from gold bullion sold to pay expenses	`ProceedsFromSaleOfTrustAssetsToPayExpenses`	$51.97M	USD	3 Qtrs
Proceeds from gold bullion sold to pay expenses	`ProceedsFromSaleOfTrustAssetsToPayExpenses`	$51.97M	USD	3 Qtrs
Proceeds from gold bullion sold to pay expenses	`ProceedsFromSaleOfTrustAssetsToPayExpenses`	$78.97M	USD	3 Qtrs
Proceeds from gold bullion sold to pay expenses	`ProceedsFromSaleOfTrustAssetsToPayExpenses`	$78.97M	USD	3 Qtrs
Litigation Proceeds	`GainLossRelatedToLitigationSettlement`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Litigation Proceeds	`GainLossRelatedToLitigationSettlement`	-	USD	1 Quarter
Litigation Proceeds	`GainLossRelatedToLitigationSettlement`	$86.53K	USD	3 Qtrs
Litigation Proceeds	`GainLossRelatedToLitigationSettlement`	$86.53K	USD	3 Qtrs
Litigation Proceeds	`GainLossRelatedToLitigationSettlement`	$12.29K	USD	1 Quarter
Litigation Proceeds	`GainLossRelatedToLitigationSettlement`	$12.29K	USD	1 Quarter
Litigation Proceeds	`GainLossRelatedToLitigationSettlement`	$12.29K	USD	3 Qtrs
Litigation Proceeds	`GainLossRelatedToLitigationSettlement`	$12.29K	USD	3 Qtrs
Net realized (gain) loss	`RealizedInvestmentGainsLossesExcludingLitigationProceeds`	$574.18M	USD	1 Quarter
Net realized (gain) loss	`RealizedInvestmentGainsLossesExcludingLitigationProceeds`	$574.18M	USD	1 Quarter
Net realized (gain) loss	`RealizedInvestmentGainsLossesExcludingLitigationProceeds`	$1.09B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net realized (gain) loss	`RealizedInvestmentGainsLossesExcludingLitigationProceeds`	$1.09B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net realized (gain) loss	`RealizedInvestmentGainsLossesExcludingLitigationProceeds`	$307.70M	USD	1 Quarter
Net realized (gain) loss	`RealizedInvestmentGainsLossesExcludingLitigationProceeds`	$307.70M	USD	1 Quarter
Net realized (gain) loss	`RealizedInvestmentGainsLossesExcludingLitigationProceeds`	$995.63M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net realized (gain) loss	`RealizedInvestmentGainsLossesExcludingLitigationProceeds`	$995.63M	USD	3 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`	$1.15B	USD	1 Quarter
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation	`UnrealizedGainLossOnInvestments`	$1.15B	USD	1 Quarter
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation	`UnrealizedGainLossOnInvestments`	$2.99B	USD	1 Quarter
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation	`UnrealizedGainLossOnInvestments`	$2.99B	USD	1 Quarter
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation	`UnrealizedGainLossOnInvestments`	$5.80B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation	`UnrealizedGainLossOnInvestments`	$5.80B	USD	3 Qtrs
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`	$1.85B	USD	1 Quarter
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation	`UnrealizedGainLossOnInvestments`	$1.85B	USD	1 Quarter
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation	`UnrealizedGainLossOnInvestments`	$7.67B	USD	1 Quarter
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation	`UnrealizedGainLossOnInvestments`	$7.67B	USD	1 Quarter
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation	`UnrealizedGainLossOnInvestments`	$15.89B	USD	3 Qtrs
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation	`UnrealizedGainLossOnInvestments`	$15.89B	USD	3 Qtrs
Sponsors fees payable	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsPayableRelatedParties`	$706.31K	USD	3 Qtrs
Sponsors fees payable	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsPayableRelatedParties`	$706.31K	USD	3 Qtrs
Sponsors fees payable	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsPayableRelatedParties`	$4.23M	USD	3 Qtrs
Sponsors fees payable	`IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsPayableRelatedParties`	$4.23M	USD	3 Qtrs
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	`CashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivityIncludingDiscontinuedOperationIndirectMethod`	-	USD	3 Qtrs
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	`CashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivityIncludingDiscontinuedOperationIndirectMethod`	-	USD	3 Qtrs
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	`CashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivityIncludingDiscontinuedOperationIndirectMethod`	-	USD	3 Qtrs
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities	`CashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivityIncludingDiscontinuedOperationIndirectMethod`	-	USD	3 Qtrs
Gold bullion contributed for Shares issued	`FairValueOfAssetsAcquired`	$1.53B	USD	3 Qtrs
Gold bullion contributed for Shares issued	`FairValueOfAssetsAcquired`	$1.53B	USD	3 Qtrs
Gold bullion contributed for Shares issued	`FairValueOfAssetsAcquired`	$11.66B	USD	3 Qtrs
Gold bullion contributed for Shares issued	`FairValueOfAssetsAcquired`	$11.66B	USD	3 Qtrs
Gold bullion distributed for Shares redeemed	`OtherSignificantNoncashTransactionValueOfConsiderationGiven1`	$3.48B	USD	3 Qtrs
Gold bullion distributed for Shares redeemed	`OtherSignificantNoncashTransactionValueOfConsiderationGiven1`	$3.48B	USD	3 Qtrs
Gold bullion distributed for Shares redeemed	`OtherSignificantNoncashTransactionValueOfConsiderationGiven1`	$2.27B	USD	3 Qtrs
Gold bullion distributed for Shares redeemed	`OtherSignificantNoncashTransactionValueOfConsiderationGiven1`	$2.27B	USD	3 Qtrs

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