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CONTRACTS AND AGREEMENTS -Brokerage Commission (Details) - USD ($) | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2020 | Mar. 31, 2019
Brokerage commissions | $ 973,154 | $ 697,934
Commission |  |
Brokerage commissions | $ 973,154 | $ 697,934
Percentage of average daily net assets | 0.26% | 0.17%
Rebalancing Investments Transaction |  |
Brokerage commissions | $ 559,981 | $ 611,920
Percentage of average daily net assets | 57.54% | 87.68%
Creation And Redemption Activity |  |
Brokerage commissions | $ 413,173 | $ 86,014
Percentage of average daily net assets | 42.46% | 12.32%

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