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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (Details) - $ / shares | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2020 | Mar. 31, 2019
Per Share Operating Performance: |  |  |
Net asset value, beginning of period | $ 102.27 | [1] | $ 76.68
Total income (loss) | (68.18) |  | 23.50
Total expenses | (0.15) |  | (0.18)
Net increase (decrease) in net asset value | (68.33) |  | 23.32
Net asset value, end of period | $ 33.94 | [1] | $ 100.00
Total Return | (66.82%) |  | 30.34%
Ratios to Average Net Assets |  |  |
Total income (loss) | (108.82%) |  | 26.09%
Management fees | 0.45% |  | 0.45%
Expenses excluding management fees | 0.46% |  | 0.34%
Net income (loss) | (109.05%) |  | 25.90%
[1] | On April 28, 2020 there was a 1-for-8 reverse share split. The Statement of Operations have been adjusted for the periods shown to reflect the 1-for-8 reverse share split on a retroactive basis.

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