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CONTRACTS AND AGREEMENTS - Brokerage Commission (Details) - USD ($) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2022 | Dec. 31, 2021 | Dec. 31, 2020
CONTRACTS AND AGREEMENTS |  |  |
Commissions accrued to brokers | $ 702,686 | $ 794,337 | $ 1,879,043
Percentage of commissions accrued | 0.15% | 0.24% | 0.47%
Rebalancing Investments Transaction |  |  |
CONTRACTS AND AGREEMENTS |  |  |
Commissions accrued to brokers | $ 573,331 | $ 712,375 | $ 1,636,443
Percentage of commissions accrued | 81.59% | 89.68% | 87.09%
Creation And Redemption Activity |  |  |
CONTRACTS AND AGREEMENTS |  |  |
Commissions accrued to brokers | $ 129,355 | $ 81,961 | $ 242,600
Percentage of commissions accrued | 18.41% | 10.32% | 12.91%

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