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Summary of Fair Value by Strategy Type Alongside Consolidated Funds of Hedge Funds' Remaining Unfunded Commitments and Ability to Redeem Such Investments (Parenthetical) (Detail) | Sep. 30, 2015
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Diversified Instruments |
Fair Value, Investments, Entities that Calculate Net Asset Value Per Share [Line Items] |
Percentage of investments unable to be redeemed at, or within 3 months of reporting date | 15.00%
Percentage of investments side pocketed as of reporting date | 85.00%
Credit Driven |
Fair Value, Investments, Entities that Calculate Net Asset Value Per Share [Line Items] |
Percentage of investments unable to be redeemed at, or within 3 months of reporting date | 34.00%
Percentage of investments elected to side pocket | 62.00%
Percentage of investments redeemable as of reporting date | 4.00%

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