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FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS - Effect of Derivative Instruments on Statements of Operations (Details) - USD ($)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2022	Jun. 30, 2021
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss)
Change in Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Recognized in Income	$ (69,478,694)	$ 74,340,926
Commodity Contracts | Realized gain (loss) on closed positions | Futures
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss)
Realized gain (Loss) on Derivatives Recognized in Income	1,108,359,853	1,313,768,002
Commodity Contracts | Realized gain (loss) on closed positions | Swap | OTC
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss)
Realized gain (Loss) on Derivatives Recognized in Income	32,677,694	0
Commodity Contracts | Change in unrealized gain (loss) on open positions | Futures
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss)
Change in Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Recognized in Income	(69,478,694)	74,340,926
Commodity Contracts | Change in unrealized gain (loss) on open positions | Swap | OTC
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss)
Change in Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Recognized in Income	$ (2,396)	$ 0

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