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Significant Accounting Policies (Schedule Of Investment In Palladium) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
 3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2013
oz
Sep. 30, 2012
Sep. 30, 2013
oz
Sep. 30, 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)     171,607.7   286,166.1
Redemptions (in Ounces)     (117,564.7)   (157,419.8)
Transfers of palladium to pay expenses (in Ounces)     (3,448.6)   (4,527.4)
Closing balance (in Ounces) 763,068.9   763,068.9   712,474.5
Opening balance     $ 445,038 [1],[2] $ 351,083 $ 351,083
Creations 9,841 18,765 122,635 191,568 194,997
Redemptions (25,154) (39,924) (75,149) (46,072) (98,236)
Transfers of palladium to pay expenses (767) (766) (2,197) (2,088) (2,806)
Closing balance $ 490,327 [1]   $ 490,327 [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.