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FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS - Fair Value of Derivative Instruments (Details) - USD ($)	Mar. 31, 2020	Dec. 31, 2019
FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
Futures - Commodity Contracts	$ (11,159,970)	$ 1,161,610

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