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Goodwill and Intangible Assets - Summary of Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets (Detail) $ in Thousands | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2018 USD ($)
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] |
Beginning balance | $ 12,085
Foreign currency translation | (105)
Other increases/(decreases) | 601,247
Ending balance | 613,227
Acquisition of ETFS Business [Member] |
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] |
Other increases/(decreases) | 601,247
Ending balance | 601,247
GreenHaven Commodity Services, LLC [Member] |
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] |
Beginning balance | 9,953
Ending balance | 9,953
Questrade ETFs [Member] |
Indefinite-lived Intangible Assets [Line Items] |
Beginning balance | 2,132
Foreign currency translation | (105)
Ending balance | $ 2,027

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