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DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS: (Details) | 5 Months Ended
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Mar. 31, 2022 item
DERIVATIVE INSTRUMENTS: |
Number of derivative contracts entered | 2

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- Definition The number of derivative contracts entered into during the period. + References No definition available. + Details
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Balance Type: | na
Period Type: | duration

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Balance Type: | na
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