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FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS (Details) - $ / shares | 3 Months Ended | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 30, 2022 | Sep. 30, 2021 | Sep. 30, 2022 | Sep. 30, 2021
Per Share Operating Performance: |  |  |  |  |
Net asset value, beginning of period |  | $ 18.45 | $ 12.75 | $ 12.39 | $ 9.20
Total income (loss) |  | 4.90 | 7.58 | 11.06 | 11.19
Total expenses |  | (0.07) | (0.04) | (0.17) | (0.10)
Net increase (decrease) in net asset value |  | 4.83 | 7.54 | 10.89 | 11.09
Net asset value, end of period |  | $ 23.28 | $ 20.29 | $ 23.28 | $ 20.29
Total Return |  | 26.18% | 59.14% | 87.89% | 120.54%
Ratios to Average Net Assets |  |  |  |  |
Total income (loss) |  | 21.70% | 47.64% | 59.23% | 80.90%
Management fees | [1] | 0.60% | 0.60% | 0.60% | 0.60%
Total expenses excluding management fees | [1] | 0.47% | 0.46% | 0.43% | 0.60%
Net income (loss) |  | 21.43% | 47.37% | 58.45% | 80.00%
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