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Statements of Financial Condition (Unaudited) - USD ($)
Sep. 30, 2018
Dec. 31, 2017
Assets    
United States Treasury Obligations, at value (cost $207,077,998 and $244,424,302, respectively) $ 207,041,069 $ 244,408,079
Affiliated Investments, at value (cost $22,535,208 and $39,110,095, respectively) 22,546,692 39,094,237
Other investments:    
Unrealized appreciation on LME Commodity Futures Contracts 353,581 31,489,170
Receivable for:    
Dividends from affiliates 15,881 17,523
Total assets 229,957,223 315,009,009
Other investments:    
LME Commodity Futures Contracts payable 19,748,317 731,031
Unrealized depreciation on LME Commodity Futures Contracts 20,127,156  
Payable for:    
Management fees 121,680 182,156
Brokerage commissions and fees 4,648 4,561
Total liabilities 40,001,801 917,748
Commitments and Contingencies (Note 10)
Equity    
Shareholder's equity—General Shares 666 776
Shareholders' equity—Shares 189,954,756 314,090,485
Total shareholders' equity 189,955,422 314,091,261
Total liabilities and equity $ 229,957,223 $ 315,009,009
General Shares outstanding 40 40
Shares outstanding 11,400,000 16,200,000
Net asset value per share $ 16.66 $ 19.39
Market value per share $ 16.62 $ 19.43