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FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (Tables)

6 Months Ended

Jun. 30, 2018

Fair Value Of Financial Instruments [Abstract]

Valuation of Securities Using the Fair Value Hierarchy

The following table summarizes the valuation of UNL’s securities at June 30, 2018 using the fair value hierarchy:

At June 30, 2018		Total				Level I				Level II				Level III
Short-Term Investments		$	5,579,382			$	5,579,382			$	—			$	—
Exchange-Traded Futures Contracts
United States Contracts			14,279				14,279				—				—

The following table summarizes the valuation of UNL’s securities at December 31, 2017 using the fair value hierarchy:

At December 31, 2017		Total				Level I				Level II				Level III
Short-Term Investments		$	7,683,698			$	7,683,698			$	—			$	—
Exchange-Traded Futures Contracts
United States Contracts			(568,922	)			(568,922	)			—				—

Fair Value of Derivative Instruments

Fair Value of Derivative Instruments

Derivatives not Accounted for as Hedging Instruments		Condensed Statements of Financial Condition Location		Fair Value At June 30, 2018				Fair Value At December 31, 2017
Futures - Commodity Contracts		Assets		$	14,279			$	(568,922	)

Effect of Derivative Instruments on the Condensed Statements of Operations

The Effect of Derivative Instruments on the Condensed Statements of Operations

				For the six months ended June 30, 2018								For the six months ended June 30, 2017
Derivatives not Accounted for as Hedging Instruments		Location of Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Recognized in Income		Realized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Recognized in Income				Change in Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Recognized in Income				Realized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Recognized in Income				Change in Unrealized Gain (Loss) on Derivatives Recognized in Income
Futures - Commodity Contracts		Realized gain (loss) on closed positions		$	(424,071	)						$	656,563
		Change in unrealized gain (loss) on open positions						$	583,201							$	(3,109,473	)

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The entire disclosure of the fair value measurement of assets and liabilities, which includes financial instruments measured at fair value that are classified in shareholders' equity, which may be measured on a recurring or nonrecurring basis.

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Tabular disclosure of the location and amount of derivative instruments and nonderivative instruments designated as hedging instruments reported before netting adjustments, and the amount of gain (loss) on derivative instruments and nonderivative instruments designated and qualified as hedging instruments.

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Tabular disclosure of the location and fair value amounts of derivative instruments (and nonderivative instruments that are designated and qualify as hedging instruments) reported in the statement of financial position.

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