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Accounting Policies, by Policy (Policies)
 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2012
Valuation Of Palladium [Policy Text Block] 2.1. Valuation of Palladium Palladium is held by JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. (the "Custodian"), on behalf of the Trust, and is valued, for financial statement purposes, at the lower of cost or market. The cost of palladium is determined according to the average cost method and the market value is based on the London PM Fix used to determine the net asset value (the "NAV") of the Trust. Realized gains and losses on transfers of palladium, or palladium distributed for the redemption of Shares, are calculated on a trade date basis using average cost. The London PM Fix is the afternoon session of the twice daily fix of the price of an ounce of palladium which starts at 2:00 PM London, England time and is performed in London by the four members of the London Platinum and Palladium Market. Once the value of palladium has been determined, the NAV is computed by the Trustee by deducting all accrued fees and other liabilities of the Trust, including the remuneration due to the Sponsor (the "Sponsor's Fee"), from the fair value of the palladium and all other assets held by the Trust. The table below summarizes the unrealized gains on the Trust's palladium holdings as of June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011: June 30,2012 December 31,2011 Investment in palladium-average cost $ 516,415,919 $ 351,083,261 Unrealized (loss) / gain on investment in palladium (37,846,898 ) 23,047,309 Investment in palladium-market value $ 478,569,021 $ 374,130,570 The Trust recognizes the diminution in value of the investment in palladium which arises from market declines on an interim basis. Increases in the value of the investment in palladium through market price recoveries in later interim periods of the same fiscal year are recognized in the later interim period. Increases in value recognized on an interim basis may not exceed the previously recognized diminution in value. The per Share amount of palladium exchanged for a purchase or redemption is calculated daily by the Trustee, using the London PM Fix to calculate the palladium amount in respect of any liabilities for which covering palladium sales have not yet been made, and represents the per Share amount of palladium held by the Trust, after giving effect to its liabilities, to cover expenses and liabilities and any losses that may have occurred.
Receivable And Payable [Policy Text Block] 2.2. Palladium Receivable and Payable Palladium receivable or payable represents the quantity of palladium covered by contractually binding orders for the creation or redemption of Shares respectively, where the palladium has not yet been transferred to or from the Trust's account. Generally, ownership of the palladium is transferred within three business days of the trade date. Palladium receivable or payable at June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011 is set out below: June 30, 2012 December 31, 2011 Palladium receivable $ - $ - Palladium payable $ 11,389,069 $ -
Creations And Redemptions Of Shares [Policy Text Block] 2.3. Creations and Redemptions of Shares The Trust expects to create and redeem Shares from time to time, but only in one or more Baskets. The Trust issues Shares in Baskets to Authorized Participants on an ongoing basis. Individual investors cannot purchase or redeem Shares in direct transactions with the Trust. An Authorized Participant is a person who (1) is a registered broker-dealer or other securities market participant such as a bank or other financial institution which is not required to register as a broker-dealer to engage in securities transactions, (2) is a participant in The Depository Trust Company, (3) has entered into an Authorized Participant Agreement with the Trustee and the Sponsor, and (4) has established an Authorized Participant Unallocated Account with the Trust's Custodian or other palladium clearing bank. An Authorized Participant Agreement is an agreement entered into by each Authorized Participant, the Sponsor and the Trustee which provides the procedures for the creation and redemption of Baskets and for the delivery of the palladium required for such creations and redemptions. An Authorized Participant Unallocated Account is an unallocated palladium account, either loco London or loco Zurich, established with the Custodian or a palladium clearing bank by an Authorized Participant. The creation and redemption of Baskets is only made in exchange for the delivery to the Trust or the distribution by the Trust of the amount of palladium represented by the Baskets being created or redeemed, the amount of which is based on the combined NAV of the number of Shares included in the Baskets being created or redeemed determined on the day the order to create or redeem Baskets is properly received. Authorized Participants may, on any business day, place an order with the Trustee to create or redeem one or more Baskets. The typical settlement period for Shares is three business days. In the event of a trade date at period end, where a settlement is pending, a respective account receivable and/or payable will be recorded. When palladium is exchanged in settlement of a redemption, it is considered a sale of palladium for financial statement purposes. The amount of bullion represented by the Baskets created or redeemed can only be settled to the nearest 1/1000 th of an ounce. As a result, the value attributed to the creation or redemption of Shares may differ from the value of bullion to be delivered or distributed by the Trust. In order to ensure that the correct metal is available at all times to back the Shares, the Sponsor accepts an adjustment to its management fees in the event of any shortfall or excess. For each transaction, this amount is not more than 1/1000 th of an ounce. The Shares of the Trust are classified as "Redeemable Shares" for financial statement purposes, since they are subject to redemption at the option of Authorized Participants. Outstanding Shares are reflected at redemption value, which represents the maximum obligation (based on NAV per Share), with the difference from historical cost recorded as an offsetting amount to retained earnings. When palladium is exchanged in settlement of a redemption, a gain or loss in the amount of the difference between the market value on the trade date and the historical cost is recorded to the Condensed Statement of Operations. Changes in the Shares for the six months ended June 30, 2012 and for the year ended December 31, 2011 are set out below: Six MonthsEndedJune 30, 2012 YearEndedDecember 31, 2011 Number of Redeemable Shares Opening balance 5,950,000 11,250,000 Creations 2,550,000 2,100,000 Redemptions (300,000 ) (7,400,000 ) Closing balance 8,200,000 5,950,000 Redeemable Shares Opening balance $ 373,935,765 $ 884,637,847 Creations 172,802,404 167,166,365 Redemptions (17,382,221 ) (520,261,660 ) Adjustment to redemption value (62,411,820 ) (157,606,787 ) Closing balance $ 466,944,128 $ 373,935,765 Redemption value per Share at period end $ 56.94 $ 62.85
Revenue Recognition, Policy [Policy Text Block] 2.4. Revenue Recognition Policy The primary expense of the Trust is the Sponsor's Fee, which is paid by the Trust through in-kind transfers of palladium to the Sponsor. With respect to expenses not otherwise assumed by the Sponsor, the Trustee will, at the direction of the Sponsor or in its own discretion, sell the Trust's palladium as necessary to pay these expenses. When selling palladium to pay expenses, the Trustee will endeavor to sell the smallest amounts of palladium needed to pay these expenses in order to minimize the Trust's holdings of assets other than palladium. Unless otherwise directed by the Sponsor, when selling palladium the Trustee will endeavor to sell at the price established by the London PM Fix. The Trustee will place orders with dealers (which may include the Custodian) through which the Trustee expects to receive the most favorable price and execution of orders. The Custodian may be the purchaser of such palladium only if the sale transaction is made at the next London PM Fix or such other publicly available price that the Sponsor deems fair, in each case as set following the sale order. A gain or loss is recognized based on the difference between the selling price and the average cost of the palladium sold. Neither the Trustee nor the Sponsor is liable for depreciation or loss incurred by reason of any sale.
Income Tax, Policy [Policy Text Block] 2.5. Income Taxes The Trust is classified as a "grantor trust" for U.S. federal income tax purposes. As a result, the Trust itself will not be subject to U.S. federal income tax. Instead, the Trust's income and expenses will "flow through" to the Shareholders, and the Trustee will report the Trust's proceeds, income, deductions, gains, and losses to the Internal Revenue Service on that basis. The Sponsor has evaluated whether or not there are uncertain tax positions that require financial statement recognition and has determined that no reserves for uncertain tax positions are required as of June 30, 2012 and December 31, 2011.
Investment, Policy [Policy Text Block] 2.6. Investment in Palladium Changes in ounces of palladium and the respective values for the six months ended June 30, 2012 and for the year ended December 31, 2011 are set out below: Six MonthsEndedJune 30, 2012 YearEndedDecember 31, 2011 Ounces of palladium: Opening balance 588,255.6 1,089,108.1 Creations 251,724.7 238,310.9 Redemptions (excluding palladium payable at June 30, 2012 - 19,704.3 and at December 31, 2011 - 0, respectively) (9,857.2 ) (733,279.8 ) Transfers of palladium (2,149.0 ) (5,883.6 ) Closing balance 827,974.1 588,255.6 Investment in palladium (lower of cost or market): Opening balance $ 351,083,261 $ 597,199,695 Creations 172,802,396 190,757,226 Redemptions (excluding palladium payable at June 30, 2012 - $11,389,069* and at December 31, 2011 - $0, respectively) (6,148,010 ) (433,431,257.0 ) Transfers of palladium (1,321,728 ) (3,442,403 ) Unrealized loss on investment in palladium (37,846,898 ) - Closing balance $ 478,569,021 $ 351,083,261 *Cost of palladium payable at June 30, 2012 - $12,289,756.
Expenses [Policy Text Block] 2.7. Expenses The Trust will transfer palladium to the Sponsor to pay the Sponsor's Fee that will accrue daily at an annualized rate equal to 0.60% of the adjusted net asset value ("ANAV") of the Trust, paid monthly in arrears. The Sponsor has agreed to assume administrative and marketing expenses incurred by the Trust, including the Trustee's monthly fee and out of pocket expenses, the Custodian's fee and the reimbursement of the Custodian's expenses, exchange listing fees, United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") registration fees, printing and mailing costs, audit fees and certain legal expenses. For the three months ended June 30, 2012 and June 30, 2011, the Sponsor's Fee was $766,109 and $1,164,494, respectively. For the six months ended June 30, 2012 and June 30, 2011 the Sponsor's Fee was $1,455,311 and $2,494,695, respectively. At June 30, 2012 and at December 31, 2011, the fees payable to the Sponsor were $235,824 and $194,805, respectively.
Subsequent Events, Policy [Policy Text Block] 2.8. Subsequent Events In accordance with the provisions set forth in Financial Accounting Standards Board Accounting Standards Codification 855-10, Subsequent Events , the Trust's management has evaluated the possibility of subsequent events existing in the Trust's financial statements through the filing date. During this period, no material subsequent events were identified.