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Statements of Cash Flows (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2014
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
INCREASE IN CASH FROM OPERATIONS:      
Cash proceeds received from transfer of Bullion   $ 0us-gaap_ProceedsFromCustomers [1] $ 0us-gaap_ProceedsFromCustomers [1]
Cash expenses paid   0us-gaap_PaymentsForOperatingActivities [1] 0us-gaap_PaymentsForOperatingActivities [1]
Increase in cash resulting from operations   0us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecrease [1] 0us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsPeriodIncreaseDecrease [1]
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year 0us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue [1] 0us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue [1] 0us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue [1]
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year   0us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue [1] 0us-gaap_CashAndCashEquivalentsAtCarryingValue [1]
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF NON-CASH FINANCING ACTIVITIES:      
Value of Bullion received for creation of Shares 111,893gltr_CreationsValueOfBullion 149,236gltr_CreationsValueOfBullion [1] 24,100gltr_CreationsValueOfBullion [1]
Value of Bullion distributed for redemption of Shares - at cost   24,617gltr_ValueOfBullionDistributedForRedemptionOfShares [1] 20,809gltr_ValueOfBullionDistributedForRedemptionOfShares [1]
RECONCILIATION OF CHANGE IN NET ASSETS FROM OPERATIONS TO NET CASH PROVIDED BY OPERATING ACTIVITIES:      
Change in net assets from operations (7,056)us-gaap_NetIncomeLoss [2] (54,148)us-gaap_NetIncomeLoss [1],[2],[3] 481us-gaap_NetIncomeLoss [1],[2],[3]
Adjustments to reconcile change in net assets from operations to net cash provided by operating activities:      
Increase in investment in Bullion   (74,495)gltr_IncreaseDecreaseInBullionAssets [1] (2,238)gltr_IncreaseDecreaseInBullionAssets [1]
Decrease in Bullion payable   0us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInReceivables [1] (8,695)us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInReceivables [1]
Increase / (decrease) in amounts payable to Sponsor   15us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsPayableRelatedParties [1] (4)us-gaap_IncreaseDecreaseInAccountsPayableRelatedParties [1]
Increase / (decrease) in redeemable Shares:      
Creations   149,235us-gaap_ProceedsFromIssuanceOfCommonStock [1] 24,100us-gaap_ProceedsFromIssuanceOfCommonStock [1]
Redemptions   (20,607)us-gaap_PaymentsForRepurchaseOfCommonStock [1] (13,644)us-gaap_PaymentsForRepurchaseOfCommonStock [1]
Net cash provided by operating activities   0us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities [1] 0us-gaap_NetCashProvidedByUsedInOperatingActivities [1]
SUPPLEMENTAL DISCLOSURE OF NON-CASH ACTIVITIES:      
Value of Bullion transferred to pay expenses   $ 1,187gltr_ValueOfBullionTransferredToPayExpenses [1] $ 1,172gltr_ValueOfBullionTransferredToPayExpenses [1]
[1] 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 year ended December 31, 2014. Refer to Note 2.1 for additional information.
[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.
[3] Amounts are those previously reported under non investment company accounting.  Refer to Note 2.1 for additional information.