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CONTRACTS AND AGREEMENTS - Brokerage Commission (Details) - USD ($) | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2021 | Mar. 31, 2020
Brokerage commissions | $ 304,679 | $ 973,154
Commission |  |
Brokerage commissions | $ 304,679 | $ 973,154
Percentage of average daily net assets | 0.04% | 0.26%
Rebalancing Investments Transaction |  |
Brokerage commissions | $ 210,197 | $ 559,981
Percentage of average daily net assets | 68.99% | 57.54%
Creation And Redemption Activity |  |
Brokerage commissions | $ 94,482 | $ 413,173
Percentage of average daily net assets | 31.01% | 42.46%

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