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Statements of Changes in Net Assets - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
 3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2016
Sep. 30, 2016
Sep. 30, 2015
Dec. 31, 2015
Statements of Changes in Net Assets [Abstract]        
Opening balance (in Shares)   3,450,000 5,150,000 5,150,000
Creations (in Shares)   250,000   150,000
Redemptions (in Shares)   (750,000)   (1,850,000)
Closing balance (in Shares) 2,950,000 2,950,000   3,450,000
Opening balance   $ 182,043 $ 398,834 $ 398,834
Net investment loss $ (298) (820) (1,470) (1,778)
Realized gain (loss) on investment in palladium   (4,528)   5,238
Change in unrealized gain (loss) on investment in palladium 38,972 56,828 $ (72,050) (109,035)
Change in unrealized loss on unsettled creations or redemptions       (190)
Creations   13,524   7,799
Redemptions   (42,510)   (118,825)
Closing balance $ 204,537 $ 204,537   $ 182,043