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Effect of Derivative Instruments on Condensed Statements of Operations (Detail) (USD $)
3 Months Ended 6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2012
Jun. 30, 2011
Jun. 30, 2012
Jun. 30, 2011
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]        
Realized Gain or (Loss) on Derivatives Recognized in Income $ (6,014,750) $ 13,159,190 $ (3,856,050) $ 21,292,660
Change in Unrealized Gain or (Loss) on Derivatives Recognized in Income     (12,464,380) (14,501,200)
Commodity Contracts | Futures | Realized gain on closed positions
       
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]        
Realized Gain or (Loss) on Derivatives Recognized in Income     (3,856,050) 21,292,660
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     $ (12,464,380) $ (14,501,200)