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CONTRACTS AND AGREEMENTS (Brokerage Commission) (Details) - USD ($) | 3 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2019 | Mar. 31, 2018
Commissions accrued to brokers | $ 271,564 | $ 445,015
Percentage of commissions accrued | 0.38% | 0.41%
Rebalancing Investments Transaction [Member] |  |
Commissions accrued to brokers | $ 217,217 | $ 321,081
Percentage of commissions accrued | 79.99% | 72.15%
Creation And Redemption Activity [Member] |  |
Commissions accrued to brokers | $ 54,347 | $ 123,934
Percentage of commissions accrued | 20.01% | 27.85%

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