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CONTRACTS AND AGREEMENTS (Brokerage Commission) (Details) - USD ($) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2018 | Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016
Commissions accrued to brokers | $ 1,424,713 | $ 1,728,440 | $ 2,000,888
Percentage of commissions accrued | 0.38% | 0.35% | 0.37%
Rebalancing Investments Transaction [Member] |  |  |
Commissions accrued to brokers | $ 1,053,158 | $ 1,420,519 | $ 1,872,019
Percentage of commissions accrued | 73.92% | 82.19% | 93.56%
Creation And Redemption Activity [Member] |  |  |
Commissions accrued to brokers | $ 371,555 | $ 307,921 | $ 128,869
Percentage of commissions accrued | 26.08% | 17.81% | 6.44%

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