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Statements of Operations (Unaudited) - USD ($)
3 Months Ended
Mar. 31, 2020
Mar. 31, 2019
Investment Income    
Interest $ 2,573,287 $ 7,210,614
Total investment income 2,573,287 7,210,614
Expenses    
Sponsor’s fees 1,315,406 2,382,431
Brokerage commissions and fees 229,626 337,146
Total expenses 1,545,032 2,719,577
Net investment income 1,028,255 4,491,037
Net Realized and Unrealized Gain (Loss)    
Short-term investments 31,929 101
Futures contracts (224,199,265) 1,925,231
Net realized gain (loss) (224,167,336) 1,925,332
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation on:    
Short-term investments 630,155 138,118
Futures contracts (145,592,464) 163,758,363
Net change in unrealized appreciation/depreciation (144,962,309) 163,896,481
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) (369,129,645) 165,821,813
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations $ (368,101,390) $ 170,312,850
Net increase (decrease) in net assets per Share (in dollars per share) [1] $ (7.10) $ 2.04
[1] Net increase (decrease) in net assets per Share based on average shares outstanding during the period.