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Statements of Assets and Liabilities (Parenthetical) (USD $)
In Thousands, except Share data, unless otherwise specified
Mar. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Common stock, shares authorized unlimited unlimited [1]
Average cost on investment in bullion $ 178,741 $ 259,922
Common stock, shares issued 2,700,000 [2] 3,950,000 [1]
Common stock, shares outstanding 2,700,000 [2] 3,950,000 [1]
Net asset value per Share $ 69.60 [2] $ 65.91 [1],[2]
Gold [Member]
    
Average cost on investment in bullion 96,162 [2] 139,729 [1]
Silver [Member]
    
Average cost on investment in bullion 57,122 [2] 83,152 [1]
Platinum [Member]
    
Average cost on investment in bullion 14,454 [2] 21,057 [1]
Palladium [Member]
    
Average cost on investment in bullion $ 11,003 [2] $ 15,984 [1]
[1] Derived from audited Statement of Financial Condition as of December 31, 2013.
[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.