Cover
Cover - shares | 3 Months Ended | |
Mar. 31, 2024 | May 07, 2024 | |
Cover [Abstract] | ||
Document Type | 10-Q | |
Amendment Flag | false | |
Document Quarterly Report | true | |
Document Transition Report | false | |
Document Period End Date | Mar. 31, 2024 | |
Document Fiscal Period Focus | Q1 | |
Document Fiscal Year Focus | 2024 | |
Current Fiscal Year End Date | --12-31 | |
Entity File Number | 001-34589 | |
Entity Registrant Name | abrdn Palladium ETF Trust | |
Entity Central Index Key | 0001459862 | |
Entity Tax Identification Number | 26-4733157 | |
Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | NY | |
Entity Address, Address Line One | 1900 Market Street | |
Entity Address, Address Line Two | Suite 200 | |
Entity Address, City or Town | Philadelphia | |
Entity Address, State or Province | PA | |
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 19103 | |
City Area Code | (844) | |
Local Phone Number | 383-7289 | |
Title of 12(b) Security | abrdn Physical Palladium Shares ETF | |
Trading Symbol | PALL | |
Security Exchange Name | NYSEArca | |
Entity Current Reporting Status | Yes | |
Entity Interactive Data Current | Yes | |
Entity Filer Category | Accelerated Filer | |
Entity Small Business | false | |
Entity Emerging Growth Company | false | |
Entity Shell Company | false | |
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding | 2,675,000 |
Statement of Assets and Liabili
Statement of Assets and Liabilities (Unaudited) - USD ($) | Mar. 31, 2024 | Dec. 31, 2023 | |
ASSETS | |||
Investment in palladium (cost: March 31, 2024: $370,187; December 31, 2023: $356,585) | $ 224,161,000 | $ 219,421,000 | |
Total assets | 224,161,000 | 219,421,000 | |
LIABILITIES | |||
Fees payable to Sponsor | 112,891 | 111,606 | |
Total liabilities | 113,000 | 112,000 | |
NET ASSETS | [1] | $ 224,048,000 | $ 219,309,000 |
[1]Authorized share capital is unlimited no 2,400,000 2,100,000 93.35 104.43 |
Statement of Assets and Liabi_2
Statement of Assets and Liabilities (Unaudited) (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2024 | Dec. 31, 2023 | |
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract] | ||
Investment in palladium at cost | $ 370,187 | $ 356,585 |
Common stock, shares authorized | Unlimited | Unlimited |
Common stock, no par value (in dollars per share) | $ 0 | $ 0 |
Common stock, shares issued | 2,400,000 | 2,100,000 |
Common stock, shares outstanding | 2,400,000 | 2,100,000 |
Net asset value per share (in dollars per share) | $ 93.35 | $ 104.43 |
Schedules of Investments (Unaud
Schedules of Investments (Unaudited) $ in Thousands | Mar. 31, 2024 USD ($) oz | Dec. 31, 2023 USD ($) oz | |
Schedule of Investments [Line Items] | |||
Investment in palladium | oz | 220,414.3 | 193,152.2 | |
Cost | $ 370,187 | $ 356,585 | |
Fair Value | $ 224,161 | $ 219,421 | |
% of Net Assets | 100.05% | 100.05% | |
Less liabilities | $ (113) | $ (112) | |
Less liabilities, % of Net Assets | (0.05%) | (0.05%) | |
Net Assets | [1] | $ 224,048 | $ 219,309 |
Net Assets, % of Net Assets | 100% | 100% | |
Palladium [Member] | |||
Schedule of Investments [Line Items] | |||
Investment in palladium | oz | 220,414.3 | 193,152.2 | |
Cost | $ 370,187 | $ 356,585 | |
Fair Value | $ 224,161 | $ 219,421 | |
% of Net Assets | 100.05% | 100.05% | |
[1]Authorized share capital is unlimited no 2,400,000 2,100,000 93.35 104.43 |
Statements of Operations (Unaud
Statements of Operations (Unaudited) - USD ($) | 3 Months Ended | |
Mar. 31, 2024 | Mar. 31, 2023 | |
EXPENSES | ||
Sponsor’s Fee | $ 315,292 | $ 419,495 |
Total expenses | 315,000 | 419,000 |
Net investment loss | (315,000) | (419,000) |
REALIZED AND UNREALIZED GAINS / (LOSSES) | ||
Realized (loss) on palladium transferred to pay expenses | (228,000) | (73,000) |
Realized (loss) on palladium distributed for the redemption of Shares | (11,719,000) | (6,533,000) |
Change in unrealized (loss) on investment in palladium | (8,862,000) | (41,035,000) |
Total (loss) on investment in palladium | (20,809,000) | (47,641,000) |
Change in net assets from operations | $ (21,124,000) | $ (48,060,000) |
Net increase / (decrease) in net assets per Share | $ (9.02) | $ (24.83) |
Weighted average number of Shares | 2,342,582 | 1,935,833 |
Statements of Changes in Net As
Statements of Changes in Net Assets (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | |
Mar. 31, 2024 | Mar. 31, 2023 | |
Statement of Stockholders' Equity [Abstract] | ||
Opening balance (in shares) | 2,100,000 | 1,800,000 |
Opening balance | $ 219,309 | $ 295,491 |
Net investment loss | (315) | (419) |
Realized (loss) on investment in palladium | (11,947) | (6,606) |
Change in unrealized (loss) on investment in palladium | $ (8,862) | $ (41,035) |
Creations (in shares) | 475,000 | 375,000 |
Creations | $ 41,486 | $ 52,731 |
Redemptions (in shares) | (175,000) | (175,000) |
Redemptions | $ (15,623) | $ (24,964) |
Closing balance (in Shares) | 2,400,000 | 2,000,000 |
Closing balance | $ 224,048 | $ 275,198 |
Financial Highlights (Unaudited
Financial Highlights (Unaudited) - $ / shares | 3 Months Ended | ||
Mar. 31, 2024 | Mar. 31, 2023 | ||
Per Share Performance (for a Share outstanding throughout the entire period) | |||
Net asset value per Share at beginning of period | $ 104.43 | $ 164.16 | |
Income from investment operations: | |||
Net investment loss | (0.13) | (0.22) | |
Total realized and unrealized gains or losses on investment in palladium | (10.95) | (26.34) | |
Change in net assets from operations | (11.08) | (26.56) | |
Net asset value per Share at end of period | $ 93.35 | $ 137.60 | |
Weighted average number of Shares | 2,342,582 | 1,935,833 | |
Expense ratio | [1] | 0.60% | 0.60% |
Net investment loss ratio | [1] | (0.60%) | (0.60%) |
Total return, net asset value | [2] | (10.61%) | (16.18%) |
[1]Annualized for periods less than one year.[2]Total return is not annualized. |
Pay vs Performance Disclosure
Pay vs Performance Disclosure - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | |
Mar. 31, 2024 | Mar. 31, 2023 | |
Pay vs Performance Disclosure [Table] | ||
Net Income (Loss) | $ (21,124) | $ (48,060) |
Insider Trading Arrangements
Insider Trading Arrangements | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2024 | |
Trading Arrangements, by Individual [Table] | |
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted | false |
Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Adopted | false |
Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated | false |
Non-Rule 10b5-1 Arrangement Terminated | false |
Organization
Organization | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2024 | |
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract] | |
Organization | 1. Organization The abrdn Palladium ETF Trust (the “Trust”) is a common law trust formed on December 30, 2009 under New York law pursuant to a depositary trust agreement (the “Trust Agreement”) executed by abrdn ETFs Sponsor LLC (the “Sponsor”) and The Bank of New York Mellon as Trustee (the “Trustee”). The Trust holds palladium and issues abrdn Physical Palladium Shares ETF (“Shares”) in minimum blocks of 25,000 The investment objective of the Trust is for the Shares to reflect the performance of the price of physical palladium, less the Trust’s expenses. The Trust is designed to provide an individual owner of beneficial interests in the Shares (a “Shareholder”) an opportunity to participate in the palladium market through an investment in securities. The accompanying financial statements were prepared in accordance with the accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America ("U.S. GAAP") for interim financial information and with the instructions for Form 10-Q. In the opinion of the Trust’s management, all adjustments (which consist of normal recurring adjustments) necessary to present fairly the financial position and results of operations as of and for the three months ended March 31, 2024, and for all periods presented have been made. These financial statements should be read in conjunction with the Trust’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2023. The results of operations for the three months ended March 31, 2024 are not necessarily indicative of the operating results for the full year. |
Significant Accounting Policies
Significant Accounting Policies | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2024 | |
Accounting Policies [Abstract] | |
Significant Accounting Policies | 2. Significant Accounting Policies The preparation of financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP requires those responsible for preparing financial statements to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts and disclosures. Actual results could differ from those estimates. The following is a summary of significant accounting policies followed by the Trust. 2.1. Basis of Accounting The Sponsor has determined that the Trust falls within the scope of Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 946, Financial Services—Investment Companies 2.2. Valuation of Palladium The Trust follows the provisions of ASC 820, Fair Value Measurement The Trust’s palladium is held by JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. (the “Custodian”), on behalf of the Trust, at its London, England vaulting premises. The Trust’s palladium may also be held by UBS AG, or any other firm selected by the Custodian to hold the Trust’s palladium in the Trust’s allocated account in the firm’s vault premises on a segregated basis and whose appointment has been approved by the Sponsor. At March 31, 2024, approximately 3.90 The Trust’s palladium is recorded at fair value. The cost of palladium is determined according to the average cost method and the fair value is based on the afternoon session of the twice daily fix of an ounce of palladium administered by the London Metal Exchange (“LME”) (the “LME PM Fix”). Realized gains and losses on transfers of palladium, or palladium distributed for the redemption of Shares, are calculated on a trade date basis as the difference between the fair value and average cost of palladium transferred. The LME is responsible for the administration of the electronic palladium price fixing system (“LMEbullion”) that replicates electronically the manual London palladium fix processes previously employed by the London Platinum and Palladium Fixing Company Ltd (“LPPFCL”), as well as providing electronic market clearing processes for palladium bullion transactions at the fixed prices established by the LME pricing mechanism. LMEbullion, like the previous London palladium fix processes, establishes and publishes fixed prices for troy ounces of palladium twice each London trading day during fixing sessions beginning at 9:45 a.m. London time (the” LME AM Fix”) and 2:00 p.m. London time (the “LME PM Fix”). Once the value of palladium has been determined, the net asset value (the “NAV”) is computed by the Trustee by deducting all accrued fees, expenses and other liabilities of the Trust, including the remuneration due to the Sponsor (the “Sponsor’s Fee”), from the fair value of the palladium and all other assets held by the Trust. The Trust recognizes changes in fair value of the investment in palladium as changes in unrealized gains or losses on investment in palladium through the Statement of Operations. The per Share amount of palladium exchanged for a purchase or redemption is calculated daily by the Trustee using the LME PM Fix to calculate the palladium amount in respect of any liabilities for which covering palladium sales have not yet been made, and represents the per Share amount of palladium held by the Trust, after giving effect to its liabilities, to cover expenses and liabilities and any losses that may have occurred. Fair Value Hierarchy ASC 820 establishes a hierarchy that prioritizes inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value. The three levels of inputs are as follows: – Level 1. Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the Trust has the ability to access. – Level 2. Observable inputs other than quoted prices included in level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability either directly or indirectly. These inputs may include quoted prices for the identical instrument on an inactive market, prices for similar instruments and similar data. – Level 3. Unobservable inputs for the asset or liability to the extent that relevant observable inputs are not available, representing the Trust’s own assumptions about the assumptions that a market participant would use in valuing the asset or liability, and that would be based on the best information available. To the extent that valuation is based on models or inputs that are less observable or unobservable in the market, the determination of fair value requires more judgment. Accordingly, the degree of judgment exercised in determining fair value is greatest for instruments categorized in level 3. The inputs used to measure fair value may fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy. In such cases, for disclosure purposes, the level in the fair value hierarchy within which the fair value measurement falls in its entirety is determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety. The Trust’s investment in palladium is classified as a level 1 asset, as its value is calculated using unadjusted quoted prices from primary market sources. The categorization of the Trust’s assets is as shown below: (Amounts in 000’s of US$) March 31, 2024 December 31, 2023 Level 1 Investment in palladium $ 224,161 $ 219,421 There were no transfers between levels during the three months ended March 31, 2024 or the year ended December 31, 2023. 2.3. Palladium Receivable and Payable Palladium receivable or payable represents the quantity of palladium covered by contractually binding orders for the creation or redemption of Shares respectively, where the palladium has not yet been transferred to or from the Trust’s account. Generally, ownership of palladium is transferred within two business days of the trade date. At March 31, 2024, the Trust had no no 2.4. Creations and Redemptions of Shares The Trust expects to create and redeem Shares from time to time, but only in one or more Baskets (a Basket equals a block of 25,000 The creation and redemption of Baskets is only made in exchange for the delivery to the Trust or the distribution by the Trust of the amount of palladium represented by the Baskets being created or redeemed, the amount of which is based on the combined NAV of the number of Shares included in the Baskets being created or redeemed determined on the day the order to create or redeem Baskets is properly received. Authorized Participants may, on any business day, place an order with the Trustee to create or redeem one or more Baskets. The typical settlement period for Shares is two business days. In the event of a trade date at period end, where a settlement is pending, a respective account receivable and/or payable will be recorded. When palladium is exchanged in settlement of a redemption, it is considered a sale of palladium for financial statement purposes. The amount of palladium represented by the Baskets created or redeemed can only be settled to the nearest 1/1000th of an ounce. As a result, the value attributed to the creation or redemption of Shares may differ from the value of palladium to be delivered or distributed by the Trust. In order to ensure that the correct amount of palladium is available at all times to back the Shares, the Sponsor accepts an adjustment to its Sponsor Fee in the event of any shortfall or excess on each transaction. For each transaction, this amount is not more than 1/1000th of an ounce of palladium. As the Shares of the Trust are subject to redemption at the option of Authorized Participants, the Trust has classified the outstanding Shares as Net Assets. Changes in the number of Shares outstanding are presented in the Statement of Changes in Net Assets. 2.5. Income Taxes The Trust is classified as a “grantor trust” for U.S. federal income tax purposes. As a result, the Trust itself will not be subject to U.S. federal income tax. Instead, the Trust’s income and expenses will “flow through” to the Shareholders, and the Trustee will report the Trust’s proceeds, income, deductions, gains, and losses to the Internal Revenue Service on that basis. The Sponsor has evaluated whether or not there are uncertain tax positions that require financial statement recognition and has determined that no 2.6. Investment in Palladium Changes in ounces of palladium and their respective values for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023 are set out below: Three Months Three Months (Amounts in 000’s of US$, except for ounces data) Ounces of palladium Opening balance 193,152.2 166,556.4 Creations 43,643.4 34,657.7 Redemptions (16,072.6 ) (16,169.7 ) Transfers of palladium to pay expenses (308.7 ) (251.9 ) Closing balance 220,414.3 184,792.5 Investment in palladium Opening balance $ 219,421 $ 295,638 Creations 41,486 52,731 Redemptions (15,623 ) (24,964 ) Realized (loss) on palladium distributed for the redemption of Shares (11,719 ) (6,533 ) Transfers of palladium to pay expenses (314 ) (423 ) Realized (loss) on palladium transferred to pay expenses (228 ) (73 ) Change in unrealized (loss) on investment in palladium (8,862 ) (41,035 ) Closing balance $ 224,161 $ 275,341 2.7. Expenses / Realized Gains / Losses The Trust will transfer palladium to the Sponsor to pay the Sponsor’s Fee that accrues daily at an annualized rate equal to 0.60 The Sponsor has agreed to assume administrative and marketing expenses incurred by the Trust, including the Trustee’s monthly fee and out of pocket expenses, the Custodian’s fee and the reimbursement of the Custodian’s expenses, exchange listing fees, United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) registration fees, printing and mailing costs, audit fees and up to $ 100,000 For the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, the Sponsor’s Fee was $ 315,292 419,495 At March 31, 2024 and at December 31, 2023, the fees payable to the Sponsor were $ 112,891 111,606 With respect to expenses not otherwise assumed by the Sponsor, the Trustee will, at the direction of the Sponsor or in its own discretion, sell the Trust’s palladium as necessary to pay these expenses. When selling palladium to pay expenses, the Trustee will endeavor to sell the smallest amounts of palladium needed to pay these expenses in order to minimize the Trust’s holdings of assets other than palladium. Other than the Sponsor’s Fee, the Trust had no Unless otherwise directed by the Sponsor, when selling palladium the Trustee will endeavor to sell at the price established by the LME PM Fix. The Trustee will place orders with dealers (which may include the Custodian) through which the Trustee expects to receive the most favorable price and execution of orders. The Custodian may be the purchaser of such palladium only if the sale transaction is made at the next LME PM Fix or such other publicly available price that the Sponsor deems fair, in each case as set following the sale order. A gain or loss is recognized based on the difference between the selling price and the average cost of the palladium sold. Neither the Trustee nor the Sponsor is liable for depreciation or loss incurred by reason of any sale. Realized gains and losses result from the transfer of palladium for Share redemptions and / or to pay expenses and are recognized on a trade date basis as the difference between the fair value and average cost of palladium transferred. 2.8. Subsequent Events In accordance with the provisions set forth in FASB ASC 855-10, Subsequent Events |
Related Parties
Related Parties | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2024 | |
Related Party Transactions [Abstract] | |
Related Parties | 3. Related Parties The Sponsor and the Trustee are considered to be related parties to the Trust. The Trustee and the Custodian and their affiliates may from time to time act as Authorized Participants and purchase or sell Shares for their own account, as agent for their customers and for accounts over which they exercise investment discretion. In addition, the Trustee and the Custodian and their affiliates may from time to time purchase or sell palladium directly, for their own account, as agent for their customers and for accounts over which they exercise investment discretion. The Trustee’s and Custodian’s fees are paid by the Sponsor and are not separate expenses of the Trust. |
Concentration of Risk
Concentration of Risk | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2024 | |
Risks and Uncertainties [Abstract] | |
Concentration of Risk | 4. Concentration of Risk The Trust’s sole business activity is the investment in palladium, and substantially all the Trust’s assets are holdings of palladium, which creates a concentration of risk associated with fluctuations in the price of palladium. Several factors could affect the price of palladium, including: (i) global palladium supply and demand, which is influenced by factors such as production and cost levels in major palladium-producing countries, recycling, autocatalyst demand, industrial demand, jewelry demand, investment demand, and sales of existing stockpiles of palladium, which have been a key source of supply and are likely to be exhausted soon, placing a higher burden on new mine supply; (ii) investors’ expectations with respect to the rate of inflation; (iii) currency exchange rates; (iv) interest rates; (v) investment and trading activities of hedge funds and commodity funds; and (vi) global or regional political, economic or financial events and situations. In addition, there is no assurance that palladium will maintain its long-term value in terms of purchasing power in the future. In the event that the price of palladium declines, the Sponsor expects the value of an investment in the Shares to decline proportionately. Each of these events could have a material effect on the Trust’s financial position and results of operations. |
Indemnification
Indemnification | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2024 | |
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Indemnification | 5. Indemnification Under the Trust’s organizational documents, the Trustee (and its directors, employees and agents) and the Sponsor (and its members, managers, directors, officers, employees and affiliates) are indemnified by the Trust against any liability, cost or expense it incurs without gross negligence, bad faith, willful misconduct or willful malfeasance on its part and without reckless disregard on its part of its obligations and duties under the Trust’s organizational documents. The Trust’s maximum exposure under these arrangements is unknown as this would involve future claims that may be made against the Trust that have not yet occurred. |
Significant Accounting Polici_2
Significant Accounting Policies (Policies) | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2024 | |
Accounting Policies [Abstract] | |
Basis of Accounting | 2.1. Basis of Accounting The Sponsor has determined that the Trust falls within the scope of Financial Accounting Standards Board (“FASB”) Accounting Standards Codification (“ASC”) 946, Financial Services—Investment Companies |
Valuation of Palladium | 2.2. Valuation of Palladium The Trust follows the provisions of ASC 820, Fair Value Measurement The Trust’s palladium is held by JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. (the “Custodian”), on behalf of the Trust, at its London, England vaulting premises. The Trust’s palladium may also be held by UBS AG, or any other firm selected by the Custodian to hold the Trust’s palladium in the Trust’s allocated account in the firm’s vault premises on a segregated basis and whose appointment has been approved by the Sponsor. At March 31, 2024, approximately 3.90 The Trust’s palladium is recorded at fair value. The cost of palladium is determined according to the average cost method and the fair value is based on the afternoon session of the twice daily fix of an ounce of palladium administered by the London Metal Exchange (“LME”) (the “LME PM Fix”). Realized gains and losses on transfers of palladium, or palladium distributed for the redemption of Shares, are calculated on a trade date basis as the difference between the fair value and average cost of palladium transferred. The LME is responsible for the administration of the electronic palladium price fixing system (“LMEbullion”) that replicates electronically the manual London palladium fix processes previously employed by the London Platinum and Palladium Fixing Company Ltd (“LPPFCL”), as well as providing electronic market clearing processes for palladium bullion transactions at the fixed prices established by the LME pricing mechanism. LMEbullion, like the previous London palladium fix processes, establishes and publishes fixed prices for troy ounces of palladium twice each London trading day during fixing sessions beginning at 9:45 a.m. London time (the” LME AM Fix”) and 2:00 p.m. London time (the “LME PM Fix”). Once the value of palladium has been determined, the net asset value (the “NAV”) is computed by the Trustee by deducting all accrued fees, expenses and other liabilities of the Trust, including the remuneration due to the Sponsor (the “Sponsor’s Fee”), from the fair value of the palladium and all other assets held by the Trust. The Trust recognizes changes in fair value of the investment in palladium as changes in unrealized gains or losses on investment in palladium through the Statement of Operations. The per Share amount of palladium exchanged for a purchase or redemption is calculated daily by the Trustee using the LME PM Fix to calculate the palladium amount in respect of any liabilities for which covering palladium sales have not yet been made, and represents the per Share amount of palladium held by the Trust, after giving effect to its liabilities, to cover expenses and liabilities and any losses that may have occurred. Fair Value Hierarchy ASC 820 establishes a hierarchy that prioritizes inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value. The three levels of inputs are as follows: – Level 1. Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities that the Trust has the ability to access. – Level 2. Observable inputs other than quoted prices included in level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability either directly or indirectly. These inputs may include quoted prices for the identical instrument on an inactive market, prices for similar instruments and similar data. – Level 3. Unobservable inputs for the asset or liability to the extent that relevant observable inputs are not available, representing the Trust’s own assumptions about the assumptions that a market participant would use in valuing the asset or liability, and that would be based on the best information available. To the extent that valuation is based on models or inputs that are less observable or unobservable in the market, the determination of fair value requires more judgment. Accordingly, the degree of judgment exercised in determining fair value is greatest for instruments categorized in level 3. The inputs used to measure fair value may fall into different levels of the fair value hierarchy. In such cases, for disclosure purposes, the level in the fair value hierarchy within which the fair value measurement falls in its entirety is determined based on the lowest level input that is significant to the fair value measurement in its entirety. The Trust’s investment in palladium is classified as a level 1 asset, as its value is calculated using unadjusted quoted prices from primary market sources. The categorization of the Trust’s assets is as shown below: (Amounts in 000’s of US$) March 31, 2024 December 31, 2023 Level 1 Investment in palladium $ 224,161 $ 219,421 There were no transfers between levels during the three months ended March 31, 2024 or the year ended December 31, 2023. |
Palladium Receivable and Payable | 2.3. Palladium Receivable and Payable Palladium receivable or payable represents the quantity of palladium covered by contractually binding orders for the creation or redemption of Shares respectively, where the palladium has not yet been transferred to or from the Trust’s account. Generally, ownership of palladium is transferred within two business days of the trade date. At March 31, 2024, the Trust had no no |
Creations and Redemptions of Shares | 2.4. Creations and Redemptions of Shares The Trust expects to create and redeem Shares from time to time, but only in one or more Baskets (a Basket equals a block of 25,000 The creation and redemption of Baskets is only made in exchange for the delivery to the Trust or the distribution by the Trust of the amount of palladium represented by the Baskets being created or redeemed, the amount of which is based on the combined NAV of the number of Shares included in the Baskets being created or redeemed determined on the day the order to create or redeem Baskets is properly received. Authorized Participants may, on any business day, place an order with the Trustee to create or redeem one or more Baskets. The typical settlement period for Shares is two business days. In the event of a trade date at period end, where a settlement is pending, a respective account receivable and/or payable will be recorded. When palladium is exchanged in settlement of a redemption, it is considered a sale of palladium for financial statement purposes. The amount of palladium represented by the Baskets created or redeemed can only be settled to the nearest 1/1000th of an ounce. As a result, the value attributed to the creation or redemption of Shares may differ from the value of palladium to be delivered or distributed by the Trust. In order to ensure that the correct amount of palladium is available at all times to back the Shares, the Sponsor accepts an adjustment to its Sponsor Fee in the event of any shortfall or excess on each transaction. For each transaction, this amount is not more than 1/1000th of an ounce of palladium. As the Shares of the Trust are subject to redemption at the option of Authorized Participants, the Trust has classified the outstanding Shares as Net Assets. Changes in the number of Shares outstanding are presented in the Statement of Changes in Net Assets. |
Income Taxes | 2.5. Income Taxes The Trust is classified as a “grantor trust” for U.S. federal income tax purposes. As a result, the Trust itself will not be subject to U.S. federal income tax. Instead, the Trust’s income and expenses will “flow through” to the Shareholders, and the Trustee will report the Trust’s proceeds, income, deductions, gains, and losses to the Internal Revenue Service on that basis. The Sponsor has evaluated whether or not there are uncertain tax positions that require financial statement recognition and has determined that no |
Investment in Palladium | 2.6. Investment in Palladium Changes in ounces of palladium and their respective values for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023 are set out below: Three Months Three Months (Amounts in 000’s of US$, except for ounces data) Ounces of palladium Opening balance 193,152.2 166,556.4 Creations 43,643.4 34,657.7 Redemptions (16,072.6 ) (16,169.7 ) Transfers of palladium to pay expenses (308.7 ) (251.9 ) Closing balance 220,414.3 184,792.5 Investment in palladium Opening balance $ 219,421 $ 295,638 Creations 41,486 52,731 Redemptions (15,623 ) (24,964 ) Realized (loss) on palladium distributed for the redemption of Shares (11,719 ) (6,533 ) Transfers of palladium to pay expenses (314 ) (423 ) Realized (loss) on palladium transferred to pay expenses (228 ) (73 ) Change in unrealized (loss) on investment in palladium (8,862 ) (41,035 ) Closing balance $ 224,161 $ 275,341 |
Expenses / Realized Gains / Losses | 2.7. Expenses / Realized Gains / Losses The Trust will transfer palladium to the Sponsor to pay the Sponsor’s Fee that accrues daily at an annualized rate equal to 0.60 The Sponsor has agreed to assume administrative and marketing expenses incurred by the Trust, including the Trustee’s monthly fee and out of pocket expenses, the Custodian’s fee and the reimbursement of the Custodian’s expenses, exchange listing fees, United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) registration fees, printing and mailing costs, audit fees and up to $ 100,000 For the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023, the Sponsor’s Fee was $ 315,292 419,495 At March 31, 2024 and at December 31, 2023, the fees payable to the Sponsor were $ 112,891 111,606 With respect to expenses not otherwise assumed by the Sponsor, the Trustee will, at the direction of the Sponsor or in its own discretion, sell the Trust’s palladium as necessary to pay these expenses. When selling palladium to pay expenses, the Trustee will endeavor to sell the smallest amounts of palladium needed to pay these expenses in order to minimize the Trust’s holdings of assets other than palladium. Other than the Sponsor’s Fee, the Trust had no Unless otherwise directed by the Sponsor, when selling palladium the Trustee will endeavor to sell at the price established by the LME PM Fix. The Trustee will place orders with dealers (which may include the Custodian) through which the Trustee expects to receive the most favorable price and execution of orders. The Custodian may be the purchaser of such palladium only if the sale transaction is made at the next LME PM Fix or such other publicly available price that the Sponsor deems fair, in each case as set following the sale order. A gain or loss is recognized based on the difference between the selling price and the average cost of the palladium sold. Neither the Trustee nor the Sponsor is liable for depreciation or loss incurred by reason of any sale. Realized gains and losses result from the transfer of palladium for Share redemptions and / or to pay expenses and are recognized on a trade date basis as the difference between the fair value and average cost of palladium transferred. |
Subsequent Events | 2.8. Subsequent Events In accordance with the provisions set forth in FASB ASC 855-10, Subsequent Events |
Significant Accounting Polici_3
Significant Accounting Policies (Tables) | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2024 | |
Accounting Policies [Abstract] | |
The categorization of the Trust’s assets is as shown below: | The categorization of the Trust’s assets is as shown below: (Amounts in 000’s of US$) March 31, 2024 December 31, 2023 Level 1 Investment in palladium $ 224,161 $ 219,421 |
Changes in ounces of palladium and their respective values for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023 are set out below: | Changes in ounces of palladium and their respective values for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023 are set out below: Three Months Three Months (Amounts in 000’s of US$, except for ounces data) Ounces of palladium Opening balance 193,152.2 166,556.4 Creations 43,643.4 34,657.7 Redemptions (16,072.6 ) (16,169.7 ) Transfers of palladium to pay expenses (308.7 ) (251.9 ) Closing balance 220,414.3 184,792.5 Investment in palladium Opening balance $ 219,421 $ 295,638 Creations 41,486 52,731 Redemptions (15,623 ) (24,964 ) Realized (loss) on palladium distributed for the redemption of Shares (11,719 ) (6,533 ) Transfers of palladium to pay expenses (314 ) (423 ) Realized (loss) on palladium transferred to pay expenses (228 ) (73 ) Change in unrealized (loss) on investment in palladium (8,862 ) (41,035 ) Closing balance $ 224,161 $ 275,341 |
Organization (Details Narrative
Organization (Details Narrative) | 3 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2024 shares | |
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract] | |
Minimum block of shares issued redeemed against palladium | 25,000 |
The categorization of the Trust
The categorization of the Trust’s assets is as shown below: (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Mar. 31, 2024 | Dec. 31, 2023 |
Fair Value, Inputs, Level 1 [Member] | ||
Fair Value, Assets and Liabilities Measured on Recurring and Nonrecurring Basis [Line Items] | ||
Investment in palladium | $ 224,161 | $ 219,421 |
Changes in ounces of palladium
Changes in ounces of palladium and their respective values for the three months ended March 31, 2024 and 2023 are set out below: (Details) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | |
Mar. 31, 2024 USD ($) oz | Mar. 31, 2023 USD ($) oz | |
Accounting Policies [Abstract] | ||
Opening balance | oz | 193,152.2 | 166,556.4 |
Creations | oz | 43,643.4 | 34,657.7 |
Redemptions | oz | (16,072.6) | (16,169.7) |
Transfers of palladium to pay expenses | oz | (308.7) | (251.9) |
Closing balance | oz | 220,414.3 | 184,792.5 |
Opening balance | $ 219,421 | $ 295,638 |
Creations | 41,486 | 52,731 |
Redemptions | (15,623) | (24,964) |
Realized (loss) on palladium distributed for the redemption of Shares | (11,719) | (6,533) |
Transfers of palladium to pay expenses | (314) | (423) |
Realized (loss) on palladium transferred to pay expenses | (228) | (73) |
Change in unrealized (loss) on investment in palladium | (8,862) | (41,035) |
Closing balance | $ 224,161 | $ 275,341 |
Significant Accounting Polici_4
Significant Accounting Policies (Details Narrative) - USD ($) | 3 Months Ended | |||
Mar. 31, 2024 | Mar. 31, 2023 | Dec. 31, 2023 | ||
Accounting Policies [Abstract] | ||||
Percentage of palladium held by sub-custodians | 3.90% | |||
Palladium receivable | $ 0 | $ 0 | ||
Palladium payable | $ 0 | 0 | ||
Minimum block of shares issued redeemed against palladium | 25,000 | |||
Reserve for uncertain tax positions | $ 0 | 0 | ||
Expense ratio | [1] | 0.60% | 0.60% | |
Maximum sponsor fee for legal expenses | $ 100,000 | |||
Sponsor's Fee | 315,292 | $ 419,495 | ||
Fees payable to Sponsor | 112,891 | $ 111,606 | ||
All other expenses | $ 0 | $ 0 | ||
[1]Annualized for periods less than one year. |