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Significant Accounting Policies (Schedule Of Investment In Bullion) (Details) (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
 3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended 12 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2014
oz
Sep. 30, 2013
Sep. 30, 2014
oz
Sep. 30, 2013
oz
Dec. 31, 2013
oz
Bullion [Line Items]          
Opening balance (in Ounces)     4,419,242.6 2,476,357.1 2,476,357.1
Creations (in Ounces)     279,319.0   2,295,568.0
Redemptions (in Ounces)     (1,899,708.9)   (335,841.4)
Transfers of Bullion to pay expenses (in Ounces)     (14,276.0)   (16,841.1)
Closing balance (in Ounces) 2,784,576.7   2,784,576.7   4,419,242.6
Investment in Bullion, fair value, opening balance     $ 260,476    
Investment in Bullion, lower of cost or market value, pening balance     259,922 [1],[2] 185,427 185,427
Creations   11,104 [3] 17,776 46,180 [3] 149,236
Redemptions     (115,802)   (20,607)
Realized (loss)/gain on Bullion transferred for redemptions 186 [4]   3,950 [4] (471) [5] (4,010)
Transfers of Bullion to pay expenses     (888)   (1,187)
Realized gain on Bullion transferred to pay expenses 17 [4] (49) [5] 43 [4] (32) [5] (79)
Change in unrealized gain on investment Bullion (20,681) [4] 18,807 [5] (6,380) [4] (32,102) [5]  
Realized loss on investment in Bullion         (48,858)
Investment in Bullion, fair value, closing balance 159,175 [1],[4]   159,175 [1],[4]   260,476
Investment in Bullion, lower of cost or market value, closing balance         259,922 [1],[2]
Gold [Member]
          
Bullion [Line Items]          
Opening balance (in Ounces)     116,295.9 65,167.3 65,167.3
Creations (in Ounces)     7,350.5   60,409.7
Redemptions (in Ounces)     (49,992.3)   (8,837.9)
Transfers of Bullion to pay expenses (in Ounces)     (375.7)   (443.2)
Closing balance (in Ounces) 73,278.4   73,278.4   116,295.9
Investment in Bullion, fair value, opening balance     139,729    
Investment in Bullion, lower of cost or market value, pening balance     139,729 [1],[2] 96,337 96,337
Creations     9,629   80,050
Redemptions     (63,150)   (11,140)
Realized (loss)/gain on Bullion transferred for redemptions     3,015   (1,748)
Transfers of Bullion to pay expenses     (480)   (638)
Realized gain on Bullion transferred to pay expenses     25   (22)
Change in unrealized gain on investment Bullion     375    
Realized loss on investment in Bullion         (23,110)
Investment in Bullion, fair value, closing balance 89,143 [1],[4]   89,143 [1],[4]   139,729
Investment in Bullion, lower of cost or market value, closing balance         139,729 [1],[2]
Silver [Member]
          
Bullion [Line Items]          
Opening balance (in Ounces)     4,264,181.5 2,389,467.4 2,389,467.4
Creations (in Ounces)     269,518.3   2,215,021.8
Redemptions (in Ounces)     (1,833,052.5)   (324,057.5)
Transfers of Bullion to pay expenses (in Ounces)     (13,775.1)   (16,250.2)
Closing balance (in Ounces) 2,686,872.2   2,686,872.2   4,264,181.5
Investment in Bullion, fair value, opening balance     83,152    
Investment in Bullion, lower of cost or market value, pening balance     83,152 [1],[2] 68,562 68,562
Creations     5,621   48,772
Redemptions     (35,959)   (6,589)
Realized (loss)/gain on Bullion transferred for redemptions     187   (2,280)
Transfers of Bullion to pay expenses     (277)   (397)
Realized gain on Bullion transferred to pay expenses     7   (67)
Change in unrealized gain on investment Bullion     (6,759)    
Realized loss on investment in Bullion         (24,849)
Investment in Bullion, fair value, closing balance 45,972 [1],[4]   45,972 [1],[4]   83,152
Investment in Bullion, lower of cost or market value, closing balance         83,152 [1],[2]
Platinum [Member]
          
Bullion [Line Items]          
Opening balance (in Ounces)     15,506.1 8,689.0 8,689.0
Creations (in Ounces)     980.1   8,054.6
Redemptions (in Ounces)     (6,665.6)   (1,178.4)
Transfers of Bullion to pay expenses (in Ounces)     (50.1)   (59.1)
Closing balance (in Ounces) 9,770.5   9,770.5   15,506.1
Investment in Bullion, fair value, opening balance     21,057    
Investment in Bullion, lower of cost or market value, pening balance     21,057 [1],[2] 12,213 12,213
Creations     1,416   11,510
Redemptions     (9,409)   (1,619)
Realized (loss)/gain on Bullion transferred for redemptions     348   (64)
Transfers of Bullion to pay expenses     (72)   (88)
Realized gain on Bullion transferred to pay expenses     4   4
Change in unrealized gain on investment Bullion     (642)    
Realized loss on investment in Bullion         (899)
Investment in Bullion, fair value, closing balance 12,702 [1],[4]   12,702 [1],[4]   21,057
Investment in Bullion, lower of cost or market value, closing balance         21,057 [1],[2]
Palladium [Member]
          
Bullion [Line Items]          
Opening balance (in Ounces)     23,259.1 13,033.4 13,033.4
Creations (in Ounces)     1,470.1   12,081.9
Redemptions (in Ounces)     (9,998.5)   (1,767.6)
Transfers of Bullion to pay expenses (in Ounces)     (75.1)   (88.6)
Closing balance (in Ounces) 14,655.6   14,655.6   23,259.1
Investment in Bullion, fair value, opening balance     16,538    
Investment in Bullion, lower of cost or market value, pening balance     15,984 [1],[2] 8,315 8,315
Creations     1,110   8,904
Redemptions     (7,284)   (1,259)
Realized (loss)/gain on Bullion transferred for redemptions     400   82
Transfers of Bullion to pay expenses     (59)   (64)
Realized gain on Bullion transferred to pay expenses     7   6
Change in unrealized gain on investment Bullion     646    
Investment in Bullion, fair value, closing balance 11,358 [1],[4]   11,358 [1],[4]   16,538
Investment in Bullion, lower of cost or market value, closing balance         $ 15,984 [1],[2]
[1] 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.
[2] 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.
[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 three and nine months ended September 30, 2014. Refer to Note 2.1 for additional information.
[4] 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.
[5] Amounts are those previously reported under non investment company accounting. Refer to Note 2.1 for additional information.