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Significant Accounting Policies (Schedule Of Investment In Palladium) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
 3 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2013
oz
Mar. 31, 2012
oz
Dec. 31, 2012
oz
Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]      
Opening balance (in Ounces) 712,474.5 588,255.6 588,255.6
Creations (in Ounces) 63,811.1   286,166.1
Redemptions (in Ounces) (9,821.6)   (157,419.8)
Transfers of palladium to pay expenses (in Ounces) (1,076.4)   (4,527.4)
Closing balance (in Ounces) 765,387.6   712,474.5
Opening balance $ 445,038 [1],[2] $ 351,083 $ 351,083
Creations 47,922 136,427 194,997
Redemptions (6,135)   (98,236)
Transfers of palladium to pay expenses (678) (575) (2,806)
Closing balance $ 486,147 [1]   $ 445,038 [1],[2]
[1] The investment in palladium is valued at the lower of cost or market value. Refer to note 2.1 for a breakdown of cost and market value of the investment in palladium.
[2] Derived from audited Statement of Financial Condition as of December 31, 2012.