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Statement of Financial Condition (Unaudited) - USD ($)
Sep. 30, 2016
Dec. 31, 2015
Assets    
United States Treasury Obligations, at value (cost $2,161,456,214 and $1,936,918,775, respectively) $ 2,161,739,945 $ 1,936,908,405
Affiliated investments, at value and cost 113,526,403  
Total investments, at value (cost $2,274,982,617 and $1,936,918,775, respectively) 2,275,266,348 1,936,908,405
Cash held by custodian 10,548,327 92,092,936
Receivable for:    
Dividends from affiliates 21,390  
LME contracts 3,898,537  
Variation margin 9,429,891 16,665,912
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on Commodity Futures Contracts 48,465,113 (34,446,056)
Total assets 2,347,629,606 2,011,221,197
Payable for:    
LME contracts   22,459,170
Management fee 1,585,454 1,534,015
Brokerage commissions and fees 4,956 5,000
Total liabilities 1,590,410 23,998,185
Commitments and Contingencies (Note 9)
Equity    
Shareholder's equity—General Shares 602 534
Shareholders' equity—Shares 2,346,038,594 1,987,222,478
Total shareholders' equity 2,346,039,196 1,987,223,012
Total liabilities and equity $ 2,347,629,606 $ 2,011,221,197
General Shares outstanding 40 40
Shares outstanding 156,000,000 148,800,000
Net asset value per share $ 15.04 $ 13.35
Market value per share $ 15.01 $ 13.37