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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Details Textual) | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2016 USD ($) shares
Number of Units Per Baskets | shares | 50,000
Transaction Fee | $ 350
Redemption Baskets [Member] |
Transaction Fee | $ 1,000

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