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Statements of Financial Condition (Unaudited) - USD ($)
Jun. 30, 2018
Dec. 31, 2017
Assets    
United States Treasury Obligations, at value (cost $295,916,080 and $244,424,302, respectively) $ 295,936,983 $ 244,408,079
Affiliated Investments, at value (cost $31,186,969 and $39,110,095, respectively) 31,298,707 39,094,237
Other investments:    
Unrealized appreciation on LME Commodity Futures Contracts   31,489,170
Receivable for:    
Dividends from affiliates 24,831 17,523
Total assets 327,260,521 315,009,009
Other investments:    
LME Commodity Futures Contracts payable 365,350 731,031
Unrealized depreciation on LME Commodity Futures Contracts 19,970,080  
Payable for:    
Management fees 203,012 182,156
Brokerage commissions and fees 4,438 4,561
Total liabilities 20,542,880 917,748
Commitments and Contingencies (Note 10)
Equity    
Shareholder's equity—General Shares 705 776
Shareholders' equity—Shares 306,716,936 314,090,485
Total shareholders' equity 306,717,641 314,091,261
Total liabilities and equity $ 327,260,521 $ 315,009,009
General Shares outstanding 40 40
Shares outstanding 17,400,000 16,200,000
Net asset value per share $ 17.63 $ 19.39
Market value per share $ 17.61 $ 19.43