Statements of Operations (USD $)	12 Months Ended
	Dec. 31, 2011	Dec. 31, 2010	Dec. 31, 2009
Investment income
Interest income	$ 13,848	$ 9,957	$ 25,287
Total investment income	13,848	9,957	25,287
Expenses
Commission expense	973,768	1,295,025	2,108,568
Professional fees	91,000	102,900	135,300
Other operating expenses	20,945	21,363	13,838
Total expenses	1,085,713	1,419,288	2,257,706
Net investment (loss)	(1,071,865)	(1,409,331)	(2,232,419)
Net realized gain (loss) from:
Investments	(801,581)	814,678	(2,928,481)
Foreign currency translation	(13,799)	(2,729)	30,037
Net realized gain (loss) from investments and foreign currency transactions	(815,380)	811,949	(2,898,444)
Net unrealized appreciation (depreciation) on investments	(533,864)	647,664
Net realized and unrealized gain (loss) from investments and foreign currency	(1,349,244)	1,459,613	(2,898,444)
Net increase (decrease) in net assets resulting from operations	$ (2,421,109)	$ 50,282	$ (5,130,863)
Net increase (decrease) per unit (for a single unit outstanding during the entire period)
Limited partnership unit	(1,011.16)	147.90	(1,321.52)