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FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS - Fair Value of Derivative Instruments (Details) - USD ($)	Jun. 30, 2019	Dec. 31, 2018
FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
Futures - Commodity Contracts	$ 5,527,370	$ (6,289,510)

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