Document and Entity Information
Document and Entity Information - shares | 9 Months Ended | |
Mar. 31, 2021 | May 05, 2021 | |
Cover [Abstract] | ||
Entity Registrant Name | GraniteShares Platinum Trust | |
Entity Central Index Key | 0001690842 | |
Document Type | 10-Q | |
Document Period End Date | Mar. 31, 2021 | |
Amendment Flag | false | |
Current Fiscal Year End Date | --06-30 | |
Entity Current Reporting Status | No | |
Entity Interactive Data Current | Yes | |
Entity Filer Category | Non-accelerated Filer | |
Entity Small Business Flag | false | |
Entity Emerging Growth Company | true | |
Entity Ex Transition Period | true | |
Entity Shell Company | false | |
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding | 3,600,000 | |
Document Fiscal Period Focus | Q3 | |
Document Fiscal Year Focus | 2021 |
Statements of Assets and Liabil
Statements of Assets and Liabilities - USD ($) $ in Thousands | Mar. 31, 2021 | Jun. 30, 2020 | |
Assets | |||
Investment in platinum, at fair value | [1] | $ 41,902 | $ 8,849 |
Total Assets | 41,902 | 8,849 | |
Liabilities | |||
Fees payable to Sponsor | 18 | 4 | |
Total Liabilities | 18 | 4 | |
Net Assets | $ 41,884 | $ 8,845 | |
Shares issued and outstanding | [2] | 3,600,000 | 1,100,000 |
Net asset value per Share | $ 11.63 | $ 8.04 | |
[1] | Cost of investment in platinum: $37,215 and $9,975, respectively. | ||
[2] | No par value, unlimited amount authorized. |
Statements of Assets and Liab_2
Statements of Assets and Liabilities (Parenthetical) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 9 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2021 | Jun. 30, 2020 | |
Statement of Financial Position [Abstract] | ||
Cost of investment in platinum bullion | $ 37,215 | $ 9,975 |
Common stock, no par value | ||
Common stock, shares authorized | Unlimited | Unlimited |
Schedules of Investments
Schedules of Investments $ in Thousands | Mar. 31, 2021USD ($)oz | Jun. 30, 2020USD ($)oz |
Income Statement [Abstract] | ||
Investment in Platinum (oz) | oz | 35,449.599 | 10,871.136 |
Cost | $ 37,215 | $ 9,975 |
Fair Value | 41,902 | 8,849 |
Liabilities in excess of other assets | (18) | (4) |
Net Assets | $ 41,884 | $ 8,845 |
Total investment % of Net Assets | 100.04% | 100.03% |
Less liabilities, % of Net Assets | (0.04%) | (0.03%) |
Net Assets, % of Net Assets | 100.00% | 100.00% |
Statements of Operations (Unaud
Statements of Operations (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | |||||
Mar. 31, 2021 | Mar. 31, 2020 | Mar. 31, 2021 | Mar. 31, 2020 | ||||
Expenses | |||||||
Sponsor fees | $ 41 | $ 12 | $ 78 | $ 27 | |||
Total expenses | 41 | 12 | 78 | 27 | |||
Net investment loss | (41) | (12) | (78) | (27) | |||
Net realized gain (loss) from: | |||||||
Platinum bullion sold to pay expenses | 4 | [1] | 3 | (1) | [1] | ||
Platinum bullion distributed for the redemption of Shares | [1] | (719) | (23) | (719) | |||
Net realized gain (loss) | 4 | (719) | (20) | (720) | |||
Net change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) | 2,015 | (2,333) | 5,813 | (1,332) | |||
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) | 2,019 | (3,052) | 5,793 | (2,052) | |||
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations | $ 1,978 | $ (3,064) | $ 5,715 | $ (2,079) | |||
Net increase (decrease) in net assets per share | $ 0.67 | $ (2.71) | $ 2.79 | $ (2.56) | |||
Weighted average number of shares | 2,940,000 | 1,131,000 | 2,045,000 | 811,000 | |||
[1] | Amounts do not round to $1. |
Statements of Changes in Net As
Statements of Changes in Net Assets (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | |||||
Mar. 31, 2021 | Mar. 31, 2020 | Mar. 31, 2021 | Mar. 31, 2020 | ||||
Income Statement [Abstract] | |||||||
Net Assets - beginning of the period | $ 22,248 | $ 7,693 | $ 8,845 | $ 3,655 | |||
Creation of 1,500,000, 600,000, 2,650,000 and 950,000 shares respectively | 17,658 | 5,566 | 28,668 | 8,619 | |||
Redemption of 0, 400,000, 150,000 and 400,000 shares respectively | (3,004) | (1,344) | (3,004) | ||||
Net investment loss | (41) | (12) | (78) | (27) | |||
Net realized gain (loss) platinum bullion sold to pay expenses | 4 | [1] | 3 | (1) | [1] | ||
Net realized gain (loss) from platinum bullion distributed for redemption | [1] | (719) | (23) | (719) | |||
Net Change in unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investment in platinum bullion | 2,015 | (2,333) | 5,813 | (1,332) | |||
Net Assets - end of period | $ 41,884 | $ 7,191 | $ 41,884 | $ 7,191 | |||
[1] | Amounts do not round to $1. |
Statements of Changes in Net _2
Statements of Changes in Net Assets (Parenthetical) - shares | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||
Mar. 31, 2021 | Mar. 31, 2020 | Mar. 31, 2021 | Mar. 31, 2020 | |
Income Statement [Abstract] | ||||
Creations, shares | 1,500,000 | 600,000 | 2,650,000 | 950,000 |
Redemptions, shares | 0 | 400,000 | 150,000 | 400,000 |
Financial Highlights (Unaudited
Financial Highlights (Unaudited) - USD ($) $ in Thousands | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended | ||||||
Mar. 31, 2021 | Mar. 31, 2020 | Mar. 31, 2021 | Mar. 31, 2020 | |||||
Schedule of investment In gold | ||||||||
Net asset value per Share at beginning of period | $ 10.59 | $ 9.62 | $ 8.04 | $ 8.12 | ||||
Net investment (loss) | (.01) | [1] | (.01) | [1] | (0.04) | [1] | (0.03) | |
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) on investment in platinum | 1.05 | (2.42) | 3.63 | (0.90) | ||||
Net change in net assets from operations | 1.04 | (2.43) | 3.59 | (0.93) | ||||
Net asset value per Share at end of period | $ 11.63 | $ 7.19 | $ 11.63 | $ 7.19 | ||||
Total return, at net asset value | [2] | 9.82% | (25.26%) | 44.65% | (11.45%) | |||
Net assets | $ 41,884 | $ 7,191 | $ 41,884 | $ 7,191 | ||||
Net investment loss | [3] | (0.50%) | (0.50%) | (0.50%) | (0.50%) | |||
Expenses | [3] | 0.50% | 0.50% | 0.50% | 0.50% | |||
[1] | Calculated using the average shares outstanding method. | |||||||
[2] | Percentage not annualized. | |||||||
[3] | Percentage annualized. |
Organization
Organization | 9 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2021 | |
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract] | |
Organization | 1. Organization GraniteShares Platinum Trust (the “Trust”) is an investment trust formed on January 11, 2018 under New York law pursuant to a trust indenture. The Sponsor of the Trust, GraniteShares LLC (the “Sponsor”), is responsible for, among other things, overseeing the performance of The Bank of New York Mellon (the “Trustee”) and the Trust’s principal service providers, including the preparation of financial statements. The Trustee is responsible for the day-to-day administration of the Trust. The objective of the Trust is for the value of the Shares to reflect, at any given time, the value of the assets owned by the Trust at that time less the Trust’s accrued expenses and liabilities as of that time. The Shares are intended to constitute a simple and cost-effective means of making an investment similar to an investment in platinum. On March 11, 2019, the Trust announced a 10-for-1 Share split for all shareholders of record as of March 21, 2019. The ticker symbol for the Trust did not change, and the Trust continues to trade on the NYSE Arca. The split was applied retroactively for all periods presented, increasing the number of Shares outstanding for the Trust, and resulted in a proportionate decrease in the price per Share and per Share information of the Trust. Therefore, the split did not change the aggregate net asset value of a shareholder’s investment at the time of the split. The fiscal year end for the Trust is June 30. Undefined capitalized terms shall have the meaning as set forth in the Trust’s registration statement. |
Significant Accounting Policies
Significant Accounting Policies | 9 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2021 | |
Accounting Policies [Abstract] | |
Significant Accounting Policies | 2. Significant accounting policies 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, and has concluded that for reporting purposes, the Trust is classified as an Investment Company. The Trust is not registered as an investment company under the Investment Company Act of 1940 and is not required to register under such act. The preparation of financial statements in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America 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 Valuation of Platinum The Trust follows the provisions of ASC 820, Fair Value Measurements (“ASC 820”). ASC 820 provides guidance for determining fair value and requires increased disclosure regarding the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value. ASC 820 defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Platinum is held by ICBC Standard Bank Plc (the “Custodian”), on behalf of the Trust, at the Custodian’s London, United Kingdom vaulting premises. The cost of platinum is determined according to the average cost method and the fair value is based on the London Bullion Market Association (“LBMA”) Platinum Price PM. LBMA Platinum Price PM is the price per troy ounce of platinum, stated in U.S. dollars, determined by the LME, following an auction process starting after 2:00 p.m. (London time), on each day that the London platinum market is open for business, and announced by the LME shortly thereafter. The per Share amount of platinum exchanged for a purchase or redemption is calculated daily by the Trustee, using the LBMA Platinum Price PM to calculate the platinum amount in respect of any liabilities for which covering platinum sales have not yet been made, and represents the per Share amount of platinum held by the Trust, after giving effect to its liabilities, to cover expenses and liabilities and any losses that may have occurred. 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. The Trustee categorizes the Trust’s investment in platinum as a level 1 asset within the ASC 820 hierarchy. 2.2 Expenses, realized gains and losses The Trust’s only ordinary recurring fee is expected to be the fee paid to the Sponsor, which will accrue daily at an annualized rate equal to 0.50% of the adjusted daily net asset value of the Trust, paid monthly in arrears. 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 certain legal expenses. As of March 31, 2021, the fees payable to the Sponsor were $17,707. As of June 30, 2020, the fees payable to the Sponsor were $3,601. 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 platinum as necessary to pay these expenses. When selling platinum to pay expenses, the Trustee will endeavor to sell the smallest amounts of platinum needed to pay these expenses in order to minimize the Trust’s holdings of assets other than platinum. Other than the Sponsor’s Fee, the Trust had no expenses during the three and nine months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020. Unless otherwise directed by the Sponsor, when selling platinum the Trustee will endeavor to sell at the price established by the LBMA PM Platinum Price. 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 platinum only if the sale transaction is made at the next LBMA PM Platinum Price 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 cost of the platinum 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 platinum for Share redemptions and / or to pay expenses and are recognized on a trade date basis as the difference between the fair value and cost of platinum transferred. Gain or loss on sales of platinum bullion is calculated on a trade date basis using the average cost method. 2.3 Platinum. Receivable and Payable Platinum receivable or payable represents the quantity of platinum covered by contractually binding orders for the creation or redemption of Shares respectively, where the platinum has not yet been transferred to or from the Trust’s account. Generally, ownership of the platinum is transferred within two business days of the trade date. 2.4 Creations and Redemptions of Shares The Trust issues and redeems in one or more blocks of 50,000 Shares (a block of 50,000 Shares is called a “Basket”) only to Authorized Participants. The creation and redemption of Baskets will only be made in exchange for the delivery to the Trust or the distribution by the Trust of the amount of platinum represented by the Baskets being created or redeemed, the amount of which will be based on the combined ounces represented by 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. Orders to create and redeem Baskets may be placed only by Authorized Participants. An Authorized Participant must: (1) be a registered broker-dealer or other securities market participant, such as a bank or other financial institution, which, but for an exclusion from registration, would be required to register as a broker-dealer to engage in securities transactions, (2) be a participant in DTC, and (3) must have an agreement with the Custodian establishing an unallocated account in London or have an existing unallocated account meeting the standards described herein. To become an Authorized Participant, a person must enter into an Authorized Participant Agreement with the Sponsor and the Trustee. The Authorized Participant Agreement provides the procedures for the creation and redemption of Baskets and for the delivery of the platinum required for such creations and redemptions. The Authorized Participant Agreement and the related procedures attached thereto may be amended by the Trustee and the Sponsor, without the consent of any investor or Authorized Participant. A transaction fee of $500 will be assessed on all creation and redemption transactions. Multiple Baskets may be created on the same day, provided each Basket meets the requirements described below and that the Custodian is able to allocate platinum to the Trust Allocated Account such that the Trust Unallocated Account holds no more than 192 ounces of platinum at the close of a business day. Authorized Participants who make deposits with the Trust in exchange for Baskets will receive no fees, commissions or other form of compensation or inducement of any kind from either the Sponsor or the Trust, and no such person has any obligation or responsibility to the Sponsor or the Trust to effect any sale or resale of shares. 2.5 Income Taxes The Trust is classified as a “grantor trust” for United States federal income tax purposes. As a result, the Trust itself will not be subject to United States federal income tax. Instead, the Trust’s income and expenses will “flow through” to the Shareholders, and the Trustee will report the Trust’s income, gains, losses and deductions 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 reserves for uncertain tax positions are required as of March 31, 2021 and June 30, 2020. The Sponsor evaluates tax positions taken or expected to be taken in the course of preparing the Trust’s tax returns to determine whether the tax positions are “more-likely-than-not” to be sustained by the applicable tax authority. Tax positions not deemed to meet that threshold would be recorded as an expense in the current year. The Trust is required to analyze all open tax years. Open tax years are those years that are open for examination by the relevant income taxing authority. As of March 31, 2021, the 2020, 2019 and 2018 tax years remain open for examination. 2.6 Emerging Growth Company qualification The Trust is an “emerging growth company” as defined in the JOBS Act, and as such, is permitted to meet reduced public company reporting requirements. |
Investment in Platinum
Investment in Platinum | 9 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2021 | |
Schedule of Investments [Abstract] | |
Investment in Platinum | 3. Investment in platinum Changes in ounces of platinum and their respective values for the nine months ended March 31, 2021. Amounts in 000’s of US$, except for ounces data Ounces Fair Value Opening balance as of June 30, 2020 10,871.136 8,849 Platinum contributed 26,121.071 28,668 Platinum distributed (1,542.608 ) (1,428 ) Change in unrealized appreciation – 5,813 Ending balance as of March 31, 2021 35,449.599 41,902 Changes in ounces of platinum and their respective values for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2020. Amounts in 000’s of US$, except for ounces data Ounces Fair Value Opening balance as of June 30, 2019 4,469.435 3,656 Platinum contributed 10,893.552 9,814 Platinum distributed (4,491.851 ) (4,219 ) Change in unrealized depreciation – (402 ) Ending balance as of June 30, 2020 10,871.136 8,849 |
Related Parties - Sponsor and T
Related Parties - Sponsor and Trustee | 9 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2021 | |
Related Party Transactions [Abstract] | |
Related Parties - Sponsor and Trustee | 4. Related parties – Sponsor and Trustee A fee is paid to the Sponsor as compensation for services performed under the Trust Agreement. In exchange for the Sponsor’s fee, the Sponsor has agreed to assume the following administrative and marketing expenses incurred by the Trust: the Trustee’s fee and out-of-pocket expenses, the custodian’s fee and reimbursement of the custodian expenses, NYSE Arca listing fees, SEC registration fees, printing and mailing costs, audit fees and expenses, and up to $100,000 per annum in legal fees and expenses. The Sponsor’s fee is payable at an annualized rate of 0.50% of the Trust’s Net Asset Value, accrued on a daily basis computed on the prior Business Day’s Net Asset Value and paid monthly in arrears. The Sponsor, from time to time, may temporarily waive all or a portion of the Sponsor’s Fee at its discretion for a stated period of time. Presently, the Sponsor does not intend to waive any part of its fee. Affiliates of the Trustee, may from time to time act as Authorized Participants or purchase or sell platinum or Shares for their own account, as agent for their customers and for accounts over which they exercise investment discretion. |
Concentration of Risk
Concentration of Risk | 9 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2021 | |
Risks and Uncertainties [Abstract] | |
Concentration of Risk | 5. Concentration of risk In accordance with Statement of Position No. 94-6, Disclosure of Certain Significant Risks and Uncertainties, the Trust’s sole business activity is the investment in platinum. Several factors could affect the price of platinum, including: (i) global platinum supply and demand, which is influenced by factors such as production and cost levels in major platinum-producing countries, recycling, autocatalyst demand, industrial demand, jewelry demand and investment demand; (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 platinum will maintain its long-term value in terms of purchasing power in the future. In the event that the price of platinum 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 | 9 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2021 | |
Commitments and Contingencies Disclosure [Abstract] | |
Indemnification | 6. Indemnification Under the Trust’s organizational documents, each of the Trustee (and its directors, officers, employees, shareholders, agents and affiliates) and the Sponsor (and its members, managers, directors, officers, employees, agents and affiliates) is indemnified against any liability, loss or expense it incurs without (i) gross negligence, bad faith, willful misconduct or willful misfeasance on its part in connection with the performance of its obligations under the Trust Agreement or any such other agreement or any actions taken in accordance with the provisions of the Trust Agreement or any such other agreement and (ii) reckless disregard on its part of its obligations and duties under the Trust Agreement or any such other agreement. Such indemnity shall also include payment from the Trust of the reasonable costs and expenses incurred by the indemnified party in investigating or defending itself against any such loss, liability or expense or any claim therefor. In addition, the Sponsor may, in its sole discretion, undertake any action that it may deem necessary or desirable in respect of the Trust Agreement and in such event, the reasonable legal expenses and costs and other disbursements of any such actions shall be expenses and costs of the Trust and the Sponsor shall be entitled to reimbursement by the Trust. 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. |
Subsequent Events
Subsequent Events | 9 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2021 | |
Subsequent Events [Abstract] | |
Subsequent Events | 7. Subsequent events Management has evaluated the events and transactions that have occurred through the date the financial statements were issued and noted no items requiring adjustment of the financial statements or additional disclosures. |
Significant Accounting Polici_2
Significant Accounting Policies (Policies) | 9 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2021 | |
Accounting Policies [Abstract] | |
Valuation of Platinum | 2.1 Valuation of Platinum The Trust follows the provisions of ASC 820, Fair Value Measurements (“ASC 820”). ASC 820 provides guidance for determining fair value and requires increased disclosure regarding the inputs to valuation techniques used to measure fair value. ASC 820 defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. Platinum is held by ICBC Standard Bank Plc (the “Custodian”), on behalf of the Trust, at the Custodian’s London, United Kingdom vaulting premises. The cost of platinum is determined according to the average cost method and the fair value is based on the London Bullion Market Association (“LBMA”) Platinum Price PM. LBMA Platinum Price PM is the price per troy ounce of platinum, stated in U.S. dollars, determined by the LME, following an auction process starting after 2:00 p.m. (London time), on each day that the London platinum market is open for business, and announced by the LME shortly thereafter. The per Share amount of platinum exchanged for a purchase or redemption is calculated daily by the Trustee, using the LBMA Platinum Price PM to calculate the platinum amount in respect of any liabilities for which covering platinum sales have not yet been made, and represents the per Share amount of platinum held by the Trust, after giving effect to its liabilities, to cover expenses and liabilities and any losses that may have occurred. 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. The Trustee categorizes the Trust’s investment in platinum as a level 1 asset within the ASC 820 hierarchy. |
Expenses, Realized Gains and Losses | 2.2 Expenses, realized gains and losses The Trust’s only ordinary recurring fee is expected to be the fee paid to the Sponsor, which will accrue daily at an annualized rate equal to 0.50% of the adjusted daily net asset value of the Trust, paid monthly in arrears. 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 certain legal expenses. As of March 31, 2021, the fees payable to the Sponsor were $17,707. As of June 30, 2020, the fees payable to the Sponsor were $3,601. 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 platinum as necessary to pay these expenses. When selling platinum to pay expenses, the Trustee will endeavor to sell the smallest amounts of platinum needed to pay these expenses in order to minimize the Trust’s holdings of assets other than platinum. Other than the Sponsor’s Fee, the Trust had no expenses during the three and nine months ended March 31, 2021 and 2020. Unless otherwise directed by the Sponsor, when selling platinum the Trustee will endeavor to sell at the price established by the LBMA PM Platinum Price. 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 platinum only if the sale transaction is made at the next LBMA PM Platinum Price 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 cost of the platinum 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 platinum for Share redemptions and / or to pay expenses and are recognized on a trade date basis as the difference between the fair value and cost of platinum transferred. Gain or loss on sales of platinum bullion is calculated on a trade date basis using the average cost method. |
Platinum, Receivable and Payable | 2.3 Platinum. Receivable and Payable Platinum receivable or payable represents the quantity of platinum covered by contractually binding orders for the creation or redemption of Shares respectively, where the platinum has not yet been transferred to or from the Trust’s account. Generally, ownership of the platinum is transferred within two business days of the trade date. |
Creations and Redemptions of Shares | 2.4 Creations and Redemptions of Shares The Trust issues and redeems in one or more blocks of 50,000 Shares (a block of 50,000 Shares is called a “Basket”) only to Authorized Participants. The creation and redemption of Baskets will only be made in exchange for the delivery to the Trust or the distribution by the Trust of the amount of platinum represented by the Baskets being created or redeemed, the amount of which will be based on the combined ounces represented by 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. Orders to create and redeem Baskets may be placed only by Authorized Participants. An Authorized Participant must: (1) be a registered broker-dealer or other securities market participant, such as a bank or other financial institution, which, but for an exclusion from registration, would be required to register as a broker-dealer to engage in securities transactions, (2) be a participant in DTC, and (3) must have an agreement with the Custodian establishing an unallocated account in London or have an existing unallocated account meeting the standards described herein. To become an Authorized Participant, a person must enter into an Authorized Participant Agreement with the Sponsor and the Trustee. The Authorized Participant Agreement provides the procedures for the creation and redemption of Baskets and for the delivery of the platinum required for such creations and redemptions. The Authorized Participant Agreement and the related procedures attached thereto may be amended by the Trustee and the Sponsor, without the consent of any investor or Authorized Participant. A transaction fee of $500 will be assessed on all creation and redemption transactions. Multiple Baskets may be created on the same day, provided each Basket meets the requirements described below and that the Custodian is able to allocate platinum to the Trust Allocated Account such that the Trust Unallocated Account holds no more than 192 ounces of platinum at the close of a business day. Authorized Participants who make deposits with the Trust in exchange for Baskets will receive no fees, commissions or other form of compensation or inducement of any kind from either the Sponsor or the Trust, and no such person has any obligation or responsibility to the Sponsor or the Trust to effect any sale or resale of shares. |
Income Taxes | 2.5 Income Taxes The Trust is classified as a “grantor trust” for United States federal income tax purposes. As a result, the Trust itself will not be subject to United States federal income tax. Instead, the Trust’s income and expenses will “flow through” to the Shareholders, and the Trustee will report the Trust’s income, gains, losses and deductions 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 reserves for uncertain tax positions are required as of March 31, 2021 and June 30, 2020. The Sponsor evaluates tax positions taken or expected to be taken in the course of preparing the Trust’s tax returns to determine whether the tax positions are “more-likely-than-not” to be sustained by the applicable tax authority. Tax positions not deemed to meet that threshold would be recorded as an expense in the current year. The Trust is required to analyze all open tax years. Open tax years are those years that are open for examination by the relevant income taxing authority. As of March 31, 2021, the 2020, 2019 and 2018 tax years remain open for examination. |
Emerging Growth Company Qualification | 2.6 Emerging Growth Company qualification The Trust is an “emerging growth company” as defined in the JOBS Act, and as such, is permitted to meet reduced public company reporting requirements. |
Investment in Platinum (Tables)
Investment in Platinum (Tables) | 9 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2021 | |
Schedule of Investments [Abstract] | |
Schedule of Investment in Platinum | Changes in ounces of platinum and their respective values for the nine months ended March 31, 2021. Amounts in 000’s of US$, except for ounces data Ounces Fair Value Opening balance as of June 30, 2020 10,871.136 8,849 Platinum contributed 26,121.071 28,668 Platinum distributed (1,542.608 ) (1,428 ) Change in unrealized appreciation – 5,813 Ending balance as of March 31, 2021 35,449.599 41,902 Changes in ounces of platinum and their respective values for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2020. Amounts in 000’s of US$, except for ounces data Ounces Fair Value Opening balance as of June 30, 2019 4,469.435 3,656 Platinum contributed 10,893.552 9,814 Platinum distributed (4,491.851 ) (4,219 ) Change in unrealized depreciation – (402 ) Ending balance as of June 30, 2020 10,871.136 8,849 |
Organization (Details Narrative
Organization (Details Narrative) | Mar. 11, 2019 |
Organization, Consolidation and Presentation of Financial Statements [Abstract] | |
Share split for shareholders | 10-for-1 Share split |
Significant Accounting Polici_3
Significant Accounting Policies (Details Narrative) | 9 Months Ended | |
Mar. 31, 2021USD ($)ozshares | Jun. 30, 2020USD ($) | |
Accounting Policies [Abstract] | ||
Fee paid to sponsor, annualized rate | 0.50% | |
Fees payable to sponsor, value | $ 18,000 | $ 4,000 |
Minimum block of shares issued redeemed | shares | 50,000 | |
Transaction fee for creations and redemptions | $ 500 | |
Maximum amount of platinum to be held by trust unallocated account | oz | 192 | |
Open tax year for examination | As of March 31, 2021, the 2020, 2019 and 2018 tax years remain open for examination. |
Investment in Platinum - Schedu
Investment in Platinum - Schedule of Investment in Platinum (Details) $ in Thousands | 9 Months Ended | 12 Months Ended | ||
Mar. 31, 2021USD ($)oz | Jun. 30, 2020USD ($)oz | |||
Schedule of Investments [Abstract] | ||||
Opening balance (in Ounces) | oz | 10,871.136 | 4,469.435 | ||
Platinum contributed (in Ounces) | oz | 26,121.071 | 10,893.552 | ||
Platinum distributed (in Ounces) | oz | (1,542.608) | (4,491.851) | ||
Change in unrealized appreciation (in Ounces) | oz | ||||
Ending balance (in Ounces) | oz | 35,449.599 | 10,871.136 | ||
Investment in platinum, fair value, opening balance | $ | $ 8,849 | [1] | $ 3,656 | |
Platinum contributed | $ | 28,668 | 9,814 | ||
Platinum distributed | $ | (1,428) | (4,219) | ||
Change in unrealized depreciation | $ | 5,813 | (402) | ||
Investment in platinum, fair value, ending balance | $ | [1] | $ 41,902 | $ 8,849 | |
[1] | Cost of investment in platinum: $37,215 and $9,975, respectively. |
Related Parties - Sponsor and_2
Related Parties - Sponsor and Trustee (Details Narrative) $ in Thousands | 9 Months Ended |
Mar. 31, 2021USD ($) | |
Fee paid to sponsor percentage | 0.50% |
Maximum [Member] | |
Audit fees and expenses | $ 100,000 |