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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (Tables) | 6 Months Ended
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Jun. 30, 2019
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS |
Schedule of Per Unit Performance Data and Other Supplemental Financial Data | The following table presents per share performance data and other supplemental financial data for the six months ended June 30, 2019 and 2018 for the shareholders. This information has been derived from information presented in the condensed financial statements.
|  | For the six months ended |  | For the six months ended |
|  | June 30, 2019 |  | June 30, 2018 |
|  | (Unaudited) |  | (Unaudited) |
Per Share Operating Performance: |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Net asset value, beginning of period |  | $ | 24.35 |  | $ | 23.34 | *
Total income (loss) |  |  | (4.36) |  |  | 0.50 |
Total expenses |  |  | (0.16) |  |  | (0.13) |
Net increase (decrease) in net asset value |  |  | (4.52) |  |  | 0.37 |
Net asset value, end of period |  | $ | 19.83 |  | $ | 23.71 |
Total Return |  |  | (18.56) | % |  | 1.59 | %
Ratios to Average Net Assets |  |  |  |  |  |  |
Total income (loss) |  |  | (13.85) | % |  | 8.31 | %
Management fees** |  |  | 0.60 | % |  | 0.60 | %
Expenses excluding management fees** |  |  | 0.78 | % |  | 0.71 | %
Net income (loss) |  |  | (14.53) | % |  | 7.66 | %
*On January 4, 2018, there was a 1‑for‑4 reverse share split. Historical shares outstanding, net asset value per share and market value per share have been adjusted for the period shown to reflect the 1‑for‑4 reverse share split on a retroactive basis. **Annualized.

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