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Schedule of Investments (oz, USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
Sep. 30, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Investment Holdings [Line Items]    
Investment in Bullion (oz) 2,784,576.7 4,419,242.6
Cost $ 165,003 $ 259,922
Fair Value 159,175 260,476
% of Net Assets 100.05% [1] 100.05% [2]
Gold [Member]
    
Investment Holdings [Line Items]    
Investment in Bullion (oz) 73,278.4 116,295.9
Cost 88,770 139,729
Fair Value 89,143 139,729
% of Net Assets 56.03% [1] 53.78% [2]
Silver [Member]
    
Investment Holdings [Line Items]    
Investment in Bullion (oz) 2,686,872.2 4,264,181.5
Cost 52,731 83,152
Fair Value 45,972 83,152
% of Net Assets 28.90% [1] 32.01% [2]
Platinum [Member]
    
Investment Holdings [Line Items]    
Investment in Bullion (oz) 9,770.5 15,506.1
Cost 13,344 21,057
Fair Value 12,702 21,057
% of Net Assets 7.98% [1] 8.10% [2]
Palladium [Member]
    
Investment Holdings [Line Items]    
Investment in Bullion (oz) 14,655.6 23,259.1
Cost 10,158 15,984
Fair Value $ 11,358 $ 16,538
% of Net Assets 7.14% [1] 6.15% [2]
[1] Calculated as investment in Bullion at fair value divided by net assets, as at September 30, 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.