Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities (Details 1) (USD $)	3 Months Ended	6 Months Ended	12 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011	Jun. 30, 2012	Jun. 30, 2011	Dec. 31, 2011
Net realized gain (loss) from:
Futures contracts	$ (22,226,328)	$ (7,066,543)	$ (16,939,576)	$ 18,030,482	$ (2,120,418)
Call options written	1,659,694	2,963,912	4,236,174	5,357,510	10,035,572
Change in net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) of:
Futures contracts	7,190,243	(9,779,337)	7,710,570	(22,956,284)	(23,776,469)
Call options written	$ (1,352,546)	$ (134,460)	$ (1,709,545)	$ 2,364,079	$ 2,741,582

The net change in the difference between the fair value and the carrying value, or in the comparative fair values, of open agreements to purchase or sell mineral resources, energy, and agricultural products at some future point held at each balance sheet date, that was included in earnings for the period.

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