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Statements of cash flows - USD ($)
2 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2017
Dec. 31, 2018
Cash flows from operating activities    
Net loss for the year/period   $ (256,999,604)
Adjustment to reconcile net loss for the year to net cash from operating activities    
Realized losses on redemptions and sales of bullion   39,637,898
Change in unrealized (gains) losses on bullion   195,868,677
Net changes in operating assets and liabilities    
Increase in accounts payable   707,866
Increase in prepaid assets   272,992
Net cash used in operating activities   (20,512,171)
Cash flows from investing activities    
Sales of bullion   14,362,530
Net cash provided by investing activities   14,362,530
Cash flows from financing activities    
Proceeds from issuance of Units (note 7) $ 10  
Payments on redemption of Units (note 7)   (902,448)
Net cash provided by (used in) financing activities 10 (902,448)
Net increase (decrease) in cash during the year 10 (7,052,089)
Cash (bank indebtedness) at beginning of year   10
Cash received on CFCL acquisition   7,231,803
Cash at end of year $ 10 $ 179,724