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Schedule of Investments (oz, USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Mar. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Investment Holdings [Line Items]    
Investment in Bullion (oz) 3,016,424.0 4,419,242.6
Cost $ 178,741 $ 259,922
Fair Value 188,022 260,476
% of Net Assets 100.05% [1] 100.26% [2]
Gold [Member]
    
Investment Holdings [Line Items]    
Investment in Bullion (oz) 79,379.6 116,295.9
Cost 96,162 [3] 139,729 [4]
Fair Value 102,539 139,729
% of Net Assets 54.56% [1] 53.78% [2]
Silver [Member]
    
Investment Holdings [Line Items]    
Investment in Bullion (oz) 2,910,584.6 4,264,181.5
Cost 57,122 [3] 83,152 [4]
Fair Value 58,124 83,152
% of Net Assets 30.93% [1] 32.01% [2]
Platinum [Member]
    
Investment Holdings [Line Items]    
Investment in Bullion (oz) 10,584.0 15,506.1
Cost 14,454 [3] 21,057 [4]
Fair Value 15,008 21,057
% of Net Assets 7.99% [1] 8.10% [2]
Palladium [Member]
    
Investment Holdings [Line Items]    
Investment in Bullion (oz) 15,875.8 23,259.1
Cost 11,003 [3] 15,984 [4]
Fair Value $ 12,351 $ 16,538
% of Net Assets 6.57% [1] 6.37% [2]
[1] Calculated as investment in Bullion at fair value divided by net assets as, at March 31, 2014, investment in Bullion is recorded at fair value. Refer to Note 2.1 for additional information.
[2] Calculated as investment in Bullion at cost divided by net assets as, at December 31, 2013, investment in Bullion was recorded at the lower of cost or market value. Refer to Note 2.1 for additional information.
[3] 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.
[4] Derived from audited Statement of Financial Condition as of December 31, 2013.