Unaudited Condensed Statements of Cash Flows (USD $) In Thousands, unless otherwise specified	3 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010
INCREASE/DECREASE IN CASH FROM OPERATIONS:
Cash proceeds received from sales of gold	$ 70,378	$ 56,073
Cash expenses paid	(70,378)	(56,073)
(Decrease) / Increase in cash resulting from operations	0	0
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of period	0	0
Cash and cash equivalents at end of period	0	0
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF NON-CASH FINANCING ACTIVITIES:
Value of gold received for creation of shares - net of gold receivable	4,130,878	2,521,232
Value of gold distributed for redemption of shares - net of gold payable	1,776,116	2,347,373
RECONCILIATION OF NET GAIN/(LOSS) FROM OPERATIONS TO NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES:
Net gain/(loss) from operations	785,297	1,122,025
Adjustments to reconcile net gain to net cash provided by operating activities
(Increase)/Decrease in investment in gold	(1,789,801)	(631,979)
(Increase)/Decrease in gold receivable		255,409
Increase/(Decrease) in gold payable	(520,297)	239,998
Increase in liabilities	(1,755)	1,166
Increase/(Decrease) in redeemable shares
Creations	4,130,878	2,521,232
Redemptions	(2,604,322)	(3,507,851)
Net cash provided by operating activities	$ 0	$ 0