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Statements of Assets and Liabilities (Parenthetical) (USD $)
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
 6 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Common stock, shares authorized unlimited unlimited [1]
Investment in palladium - cost $ 408,418 $ 463,598
Net asset value per share $ 82.16 [2] $ 69.42 [1],[2]
Common stock, shares issued 6,600,000 [2] 7,350,000 [1]
Common stock, shares outstanding 6,450,000 [2] 7,350,000 [1]
Palladium [Member]
    
Investment in palladium - cost $ 408,418 $ 463,598
[1] Derived from audited Statement of Financial Condition as of December 31, 2013. The amounts are those previously reported under non investment company accounting. Refer to Note 2.1 for additional information.
[2] 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.