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Statements of Assets and Liabilities (USD $)
Sep. 30, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Investment in Bullion    
Investment in Bullion, fair value $ 159,175,000 [1],[2] $ 260,476,000
Investment in Bullion, lower of cost or market value   259,922,000 [2],[3]
Total assets 159,175,000 [1] 259,922,000 [3]
LIABILITIES    
Fees payable to Sponsor 80,025 116,992
Total liabilities 80,000 [1] 118,000 [3]
NET ASSETS 159,095,000 [1] 259,804,000 [3]
ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS    
Redeemable Shares at redemption value to investors 159,095,000 [1],[4] 260,358,000 [3],[4]
Shareholders’ deficit 0 [1] (554,000) [3]
Total net assets 159,095,000 [1],[4] 259,804,000 [1],[3],[4]
Gold [Member]
    
Investment in Bullion    
Investment in Bullion, fair value 89,143,000 [1],[2] 139,729,000
Investment in Bullion, lower of cost or market value   139,729,000 [2],[3]
Silver [Member]
    
Investment in Bullion    
Investment in Bullion, fair value 45,972,000 [1],[2] 83,152,000
Investment in Bullion, lower of cost or market value   83,152,000 [2],[3]
Platinum [Member]
    
Investment in Bullion    
Investment in Bullion, fair value 12,702,000 [1],[2] 21,057,000
Investment in Bullion, lower of cost or market value   21,057,000 [2],[3]
Palladium [Member]
    
Investment in Bullion    
Investment in Bullion, fair value 11,358,000 [1],[2] 16,538,000
Investment in Bullion, lower of cost or market value   $ 15,984,000 [2],[3]
[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] At September 30, 2014, Bullion is recorded at fair value. At December 31, 2013, Bullion was recorded at the lower of cost or market value. Refer to Note 2.1 for a breakdown of average cost and fair value per metal.
[3] Derived from audited Statement of Financial Condition as of December 31, 2013. The amounts are those previously reported under non investment company accounting. Refer to Note 2.1 for additional information.
[4] Net assets at December 31, 2013 represents total liabilities, redeemable Shares and Shareholders’ deficit. Authorized share capital is unlimited with no par value per Share. Shares issued and outstanding at September 30, 2014 were 2,500,000 and at December 31, 2013 were 3,950,000. Net asset value per Share at September 30, 2014 and December 31, 2013 was $63.64 and $65.91, respectively.