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CONTRACTS AND AGREEMENTS - Brokerage Commission (Details) - USD ($) | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2022 | Mar. 31, 2021
Brokerage commissions | $ 223,929 | $ 304,679
Commission |  |
Brokerage commissions | $ 223,929 | $ 304,679
Percentage of average daily net assets | 0.03% | 0.04%
Rebalancing Investments Transaction |  |
Brokerage commissions | $ 149,838 | $ 210,197
Percentage of average daily net assets | 66.91% | 68.99%
Creation And Redemption Activity |  |
Brokerage commissions | $ 74,091 | $ 94,482
Percentage of average daily net assets | 33.09% | 31.01%

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