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Statements of Changes in Shareholders' Deficit (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Statements of Changes in Net Assets [Abstract]      
Shareholders’ deficit - opening balance $ 0us-gaap_RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit [1] $ (46,430)us-gaap_RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit [1] $ 0us-gaap_RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit [1]
Net (loss) / gain from operations (83,011)us-gaap_NetIncomeLoss [1] (56,019)us-gaap_NetIncomeLoss [1],[2],[3] 16,563us-gaap_NetIncomeLoss [1],[2],[3]
Adjustment of redeembable Shares to redemption value   102,449pplt_AdjustmentOfRedeemableSharesToRedemptionValue [1] (62,993)pplt_AdjustmentOfRedeemableSharesToRedemptionValue [1]
Shareholders’ deficit - closing balance   $ 0us-gaap_RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit [1] $ (46,430)us-gaap_RetainedEarningsAccumulatedDeficit [1]
[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] Amounts are those previously reported under non-investment company accounting.  Refer to Note 2.1 for additional information.
[3] In accordance with Topic 946, Investment Companies, the Trust meets the exemption criteria to exclude a statement of cash flows. Thus one has not been presented for the year ended December 31, 2014. Refer to Note 2.1 for additional information.