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FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (Effect of Derivative Instruments on Condensed Statements of Operations) (Details) - USD ($) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] |  |  |
Realized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Recognized in Income | $ 229,715 | $ (2,271,270) | $ (6,916,714)
Change in Unrealized Gain on (Loss) on Derivatives Recognized in Income | (3,364,926) | 5,217,980 | 2,497,914
Commodity Contracts [Member] | Futures [Member] | Realized gain on closed positions |  |  |
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] |  |  |
Realized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Recognized in Income | 229,715 | (2,271,270) | (6,916,714)
Commodity Contracts [Member] | Futures [Member] | Change in unrealized gain on open positions |  |  |
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items] |  |  |
Change in Unrealized Gain on (Loss) on Derivatives Recognized in Income | $ (3,364,926) | $ 5,217,980 | $ 2,497,914

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