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Effect of Derivative Instruments on Condensed Statements of Operations (Detail) (USD $)
3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2012
Sep. 30, 2011
Sep. 30, 2012
Sep. 30, 2011
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]        
Realized Gain or (Loss) on Derivatives Recognized in Income $ (1,749,680) $ (1,107,430) $ (12,562,600) $ (4,175,800)
Change in Unrealized Gain or (Loss) on Derivatives Recognized in Income     11,548,500 (3,193,030)
Commodity Contracts | Futures | Realized gain (loss) on closed positions
       
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]        
Realized Gain or (Loss) on Derivatives Recognized in Income     (12,562,600) (4,175,800)
Commodity Contracts | Futures | Change in unrealized gain on open positions
       
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]        
Change in Unrealized Gain or (Loss) on Derivatives Recognized in Income     $ 11,548,500 $ (3,193,030)