8. COMMODITIES HELD BY BROKER (Details) (USD $)	Jul. 31, 2012	Oct. 31, 2011
Commodities Held By Broker Details
Option Contracts	$ 7,849	$ 129,750
Future Contracts	(174,150)	(1,997,308)
Total Commodities	$ (166,301)	$ (1,867,558)