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SUMMARY OF SIGNIFICANT ACCOUNTING POLICIES (Details Textual)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2017 USD ($) shares
Number of Units Per Baskets | shares	50,000
Transaction Fee	$ 350
Redemption Baskets [Member]
Transaction Fee	$ 350

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