Fair Value of Financial Instrument (Effect of Derivative Instruments on Condensed Statements of Operations) (Detail) (USD $)
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2013
Dec. 31, 2012
Dec. 31, 2011
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]      
Realized Gain or (Loss) on Derivatives Recognized in Income $ 3,496,995 $ 17,063,315 $ 13,406,173
Change in Unrealized Gain or (Loss) on Derivatives Recognized in Income (9,790) (2,121,382) 1,464,309
Commodity Contracts | Futures | Realized gain (loss) on closed positions
     
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]      
Realized Gain or (Loss) on Derivatives Recognized in Income 3,496,995 17,063,315 13,406,173
Commodity Contracts | Futures | Change in unrealized gain (loss) on open positions
     
Derivative Instruments, Gain (Loss) [Line Items]      
Change in Unrealized Gain or (Loss) on Derivatives Recognized in Income $ (9,790) $ (2,121,382) $ 1,464,309