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Significant Accounting Policies (Narrative) (Details) - USD ($)	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014	Sep. 30, 2015	Sep. 30, 2014	Dec. 31, 2014
Significant Accounting Policies [Abstract]
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Annualized rate of Sponsors Fee	0.39%	0.39%	0.39%	0.39%
Sponsor Fees	$ 835,812	$ 1,049,835	$ 2,633,333	$ 3,189,347
Fees payable to Sponsor	268,802		268,802		$ 321,355
All other expenses	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0	$ 0

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