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Significant Accounting Policies (Schedule Of Unrealized Gains Or Losses On The Trust's Palladium Holdings) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Mar. 31, 2014
Jan. 02, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]      
Investment in palladium - cost $ 417,667   $ 463,598
Unrealized gain on investment in palladium 83,169   46,877
Investment in palladium - fair value $ 500,836 [1],[2] $ 510,475 $ 510,475
[1] Effective January 1, 2014, the Trust has adopted the provisions of Topic 946, Investment Companies, and follows specialized accounting. Refer to Note 2.1 for additional information.
[2] At March 31, 2014, the investment in palladium is recorded at fair value. At December 31, 2013, the investment in palladium was recorded at the lower of cost or market value. Refer to note 2.1 for a breakdown of cost and fair value of the investment in palladium.