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Statements of Operations (Unaudited) - USD ($)
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2019
Jun. 30, 2018
Jun. 30, 2019
Jun. 30, 2018
Expenses        
Sponsor’s fees $ 5,821,811 $ 6,592,413 $ 11,773,725 $ 13,136,281
Total expenses 5,821,811 6,592,413 11,773,725 13,136,281
Net investment loss (5,821,811) (6,592,413) (11,773,725) (13,136,281)
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss)        
Silver bullion sold to pay expenses (1,096,088) (688,243) (1,881,871) (1,194,705)
Silver bullion distributed for the redemption of Shares (16,366,108) (27,518,074) (58,634,643) (41,297,877)
Net realized loss (17,462,196) (28,206,317) (60,516,514) (42,492,582)
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation 57,866,685 (43,957,463) (11,330,698) (212,553,889)
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) 40,404,489 (72,163,780) (71,847,212) (255,046,471)
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations $ 34,582,678 $ (78,756,193) $ (83,620,937) $ (268,182,752)
Net increase (decrease) in net assets per Share(a) (in dollars per share) [1] $ 0.10 $ (0.23) $ (0.25) $ (0.79)
[1] Net increase (decrease) in net assets per Share based on average shares outstanding during the period.