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Significant Accounting Policies (Schedule Of Investment In Bullion) (Details)
$ in Thousands
 12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2015
USD ($)
oz
Dec. 31, 2014
USD ($)
oz
Dec. 31, 2013
USD ($)
oz
Bullion [Line Items]      
Opening balance (in Ounces) | oz 4,225,571.5 4,419,242.6  
Creations (in Ounces) | oz 1,162,385.4 2,002,549.7  
Redemptions (in Ounces) | oz (1,943,511.8) (2,177,873.5)  
Transfers of Bullion to pay expenses (in Ounces) | oz (17,514.5) (18,347.3)  
Closing balance (in Ounces) | oz 3,426,930.6 4,225,571.5 4,419,242.6
Opening balance $ 234,158 $ 260,476  
Creations 58,236 111,893 $ 149,236 [1]
Redemptions (111,755) (131,123)  
Realized gain / (loss) on Bullion transferred for redemptions 391 [2] 2,796 [2] (4,010) [3]
Transfers of Bullion to pay expenses (943) (1,121)  
Realized (loss) / gain on Bullion transferred to pay expenses (55) [2] 36 [2] (79) [3]
Change in unrealized loss on investment in Bullion (18,186) [2] (8,799) [2] 0 [3]
Closing balance $ 161,846 $ 234,158 $ 260,476
Gold [Member]      
Bullion [Line Items]      
Opening balance (in Ounces) | oz 111,199.3 116,295.9  
Creations (in Ounces) | oz 30,589.1 52,698.7  
Redemptions (in Ounces) | oz (51,145.0) (57,312.5)  
Transfers of Bullion to pay expenses (in Ounces) | oz (460.9) (482.8)  
Closing balance (in Ounces) | oz 90,182.5 111,199.3 116,295.9
Opening balance $ 133,356 $ 139,729  
Creations 33,895 63,012  
Redemptions (63,671) (71,795)  
Realized gain / (loss) on Bullion transferred for redemptions 2,404 2,793  
Transfers of Bullion to pay expenses (540) (610)  
Realized (loss) / gain on Bullion transferred to pay expenses (11) 27  
Change in unrealized loss on investment in Bullion (9,637) 200  
Closing balance $ 95,796 $ 133,356 $ 139,729
Silver [Member]      
Bullion [Line Items]      
Opening balance (in Ounces) | oz 4,077,306.0 4,264,181.5  
Creations (in Ounces) | oz 1,121,600.0 1,932,284.8  
Redemptions (in Ounces) | oz (1,875,318.5) (2,101,456.8)  
Transfers of Bullion to pay expenses (in Ounces) | oz (16,899.9) (17,703.5)  
Closing balance (in Ounces) | oz 3,306,687.6 4,077,306.0 4,264,181.5
Opening balance $ 65,115 $ 83,152  
Creations 16,659 31,840  
Redemptions (32,014) (40,304)  
Realized gain / (loss) on Bullion transferred for redemptions (1,697) (729)  
Transfers of Bullion to pay expenses (269) (344)  
Realized (loss) / gain on Bullion transferred to pay expenses (32) (3)  
Change in unrealized loss on investment in Bullion (2,063) (8,497)  
Closing balance $ 45,699 $ 65,115 $ 83,152
Platinum [Member]      
Bullion [Line Items]      
Opening balance (in Ounces) | oz 14,826.5 15,506.1  
Creations (in Ounces) | oz 4,078.5 7,026.5  
Redemptions (in Ounces) | oz (6,819.3) (7,641.7)  
Transfers of Bullion to pay expenses (in Ounces) | oz (61.5) (64.4)  
Closing balance (in Ounces) | oz 12,024.2 14,826.5 15,506.1
Opening balance $ 17,940 $ 21,057  
Creations 3,909 8,584  
Redemptions (8,176) (10,609)  
Realized gain / (loss) on Bullion transferred for redemptions (611) 216  
Transfers of Bullion to pay expenses (67) (90)  
Realized (loss) / gain on Bullion transferred to pay expenses (11) 2  
Change in unrealized loss on investment in Bullion (2,499) (1,220)  
Closing balance $ 10,485 $ 17,940 $ 21,057
Palladium [Member]      
Bullion [Line Items]      
Opening balance (in Ounces) | oz 22,239.7 23,259.1  
Creations (in Ounces) | oz 6,117.8 10,539.7  
Redemptions (in Ounces) | oz (10,229.0) (11,462.5)  
Transfers of Bullion to pay expenses (in Ounces) | oz (92.2) (96.6)  
Closing balance (in Ounces) | oz 18,036.3 22,239.7 23,259.1
Opening balance $ 17,747 $ 16,538  
Creations 3,773 8,457  
Redemptions (7,894) (8,415)  
Realized gain / (loss) on Bullion transferred for redemptions 295 516  
Transfers of Bullion to pay expenses (67) (77)  
Realized (loss) / gain on Bullion transferred to pay expenses (1) 10  
Change in unrealized loss on investment in Bullion (3,987) 718  
Closing balance $ 9,866 $ 17,747 $ 16,538
[1] In accordance with Topic 946, the Trust meets the exemption criteria to exclude a statement of cash flows. Thus one has not been presented for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014. Refer to Note 2.1 for additional information.
[2] Effective January 1, 2014, the Trust has adopted the provisions of Topic 946. Refer to Note 2.1 for additional information.
[3] Represents audited amounts prior to the adoption of provisions for an investment company for accounting purposes. Refer to Note 2.1 for additional information.