Summary of Significant Accounting Policies - Additional Information (Detail) (USD $)
Feb. 29, 2012
Creation Baskets
 
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]  
Number of units per basket $ 50,000
Redemption Baskets
 
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]  
Number of units per basket $ 50,000
Prior to February 29, 2012 | Creation Baskets
 
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]  
Number of units per basket $ 100,000
Prior to February 29, 2012 | Redemption Baskets
 
Significant Accounting Policies [Line Items]  
Number of units per basket $ 100,000