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Statements of Changes in Net Assets - USD ($)
$ in Thousands
 3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2017
Jun. 30, 2017
Jun. 30, 2016
Dec. 31, 2016
Statements of Changes in Net Assets [Abstract]        
Opening balance (in Shares)   2,750,000 3,450,000 3,450,000
Creations (in Shares)   300,000   400,000
Redemptions (in Shares)   (500,000)   (1,100,000)
Closing balance (in Shares) 2,550,000 2,550,000   2,750,000
Opening balance   $ 178,252 $ 182,043 $ 182,043
Net investment loss $ (301) (593) (522) (1,100)
Realized gain/(loss) on investment in palladium   6,541   (1,919)
Change in unrealized gain on investment in palladium 4,035 34,658 $ 17,857 43,045
Creations   23,669   22,809
Redemptions   (37,508)   (66,626)
Closing balance $ 205,019 $ 205,019   $ 178,252