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FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS (Details 1) (USD $) | 3 Months Ended |
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Mar. 31, 2014 | Dec. 31, 2013
Derivatives not Accounted for as Hedging Instruments | Futures - Commodity Contracts |
Condensed Statements of Financial Condition Location | Assets |
Fair value | $ (247,600) | $ 28,670

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