Statements of Assets and Liabilities (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands |
12 Months Ended | |
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Dec. 31, 2021 |
Dec. 31, 2020 |
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| Investment Company [Abstract] | ||
| Investment in silver at cost | $ 895,562 | $ 608,877 |
| Common stock, shares authorized | Unlimited | Unlimited |
| Common stock, par value (in dollars per share) | $ 0 | $ 0 |
| Common stock, shares outstanding | 44,750,000 | 33,750,000 |
| Common stock, shares issued | 44,750,000 | 33,750,000 |
| Net asset value per share (in dollars per share) | $ 22.24 | $ 25.59 |
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- Definition Face amount per share of no-par value common stock. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
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- Definition Indicates that the number of common shares permitted to be issued by an entity's charter and bylaws is unlimited. The acceptable value is "Unlimited". Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
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- Definition Total number of common shares of an entity that have been sold or granted to shareholders (includes common shares that were issued, repurchased and remain in the treasury). These shares represent capital invested by the firm's shareholders and owners, and may be all or only a portion of the number of shares authorized. Shares issued include shares outstanding and shares held in the treasury. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
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- Definition Number of shares of common stock outstanding. Common stock represent the ownership interest in a corporation. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
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- References No definition available.
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- Definition Cost of the investment. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
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- Definition Net asset value per share or per unit of investments in certain entities that calculate net asset value per share. Includes, but is not limited to, by unit, membership interest, or other ownership interest. Investment includes, but is not limited to, investment in certain hedge funds, venture capital funds, private equity funds, real estate partnerships or funds. Excludes fair value disclosure. Reference 1: http://fasb.org/us-gaap/role/ref/legacyRef
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