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Consolidated Statement of Changes in Shareholders' Equity (USD $)
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Jun. 30, 2011
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Jun. 30, 2010
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Jun. 30, 2011
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Jun. 30, 2010
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| CHANGE IN SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS | ||||
| Net investment income (loss) | $ 12,073,681 | $ 6,677,010 | $ 22,671,935 | $ 14,140,039 |
| Net realized gain (loss) on investments and financial derivatives | (3,915,741) | 7,448,570 | 7,687,766 | 17,928,195 |
| Change in net unrealized gain (loss) on investments and financial derivatives | (9,479,520) | (10,394,450) | (20,574,111) | (20,741,646) |
| Net increase (decrease) in shareholders' equity resulting from operations | (1,321,580) | 3,731,130 | 9,785,590 | 11,326,588 |
| CHANGE IN SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY RESULTING FROM SHAREHOLDER TRANSACTIONS | ||||
| Shares issued in connection with incentive fee payment | 61,219 | 48,272 | 203,369 | 275,689 |
| Dividends paid | (6,756,952) | (3,091,417) | (28,882,514) | (18,546,036) |
| Share-based LTIP awards | 37,926 | 774,037 | 75,435 | 1,500,200 |
| Net increase (decrease) in shareholders' equity from shareholder transactions | (6,657,807) | (2,269,108) | (28,603,710) | (16,770,147) |
| Net increase (decrease) in shareholders' equity | (7,979,387) | 1,462,022 | (18,818,120) | (5,443,559) |
| SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY, BEGINNING OF PERIOD | 392,832,979 | 292,888,432 | 403,671,712 | 299,794,013 |
| SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY, END OF PERIOD | $ 384,853,592 | $ 294,350,454 | $ 384,853,592 | $ 294,350,454 |
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Change In Shareholders' Equity Resulting From Operations [Abstract]
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Change In Shareholders Equity Resulting From Shareholders Transactions [Abstract]
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Net Increase (Decrease) In Shareholders' Equity From Shareholder Transactions
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Value of shares issued to affiliate as partial payment for performance fees.
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Total change in net unrealized gain or loss on investments and financial derivatives.
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Represents the expense recognized during the period arising from equity-based compensation arrangements (for example, shares of stock, unit, stock options or other equity instruments) with employees, directors and certain consultants qualifying for treatment as employees. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Equity impact of aggregate cash, stock, and paid-in-kind dividends declared for all securities (common shares, preferred shares, etc.) during the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The portion of profit or loss for the period, net of income taxes, which is attributable to the parent. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The net result for the period of deducting operating expenses from operating revenues.
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The net realized gains or losses on investments during the period, not including gains or losses on securities separately or otherwise categorized as trading, available-for-sale, or held-to-maturity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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Total of all stockholders' equity (deficit) items, net of receivables from officers, directors, owners, and affiliates of the entity which are attributable to the parent. The amount of the economic entity's stockholders' equity attributable to the parent excludes the amount of stockholders' equity which is allocable to that ownership interest in subsidiary equity which is not attributable to the parent (noncontrolling interest, minority interest). This excludes temporary equity and is sometimes called permanent equity. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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The increase (decrease) in stockholders' equity during the period. Reference 1: http://www.xbrl.org/2003/role/presentationRef
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