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Consolidated Statement Of Changes In Shareholders' Equity (USD $)
In Thousands, unless otherwise specified
 3 Months Ended 9 Months Ended
Sep. 30, 2012
Sep. 30, 2011
Sep. 30, 2012
Sep. 30, 2011
CHANGE IN SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY RESULTING FROM OPERATIONS        
Net investment income $ 732 $ 10,977 $ 20,514 $ 33,649
Net realized gain (loss) on investments and financial derivatives 4,943 7,974 (18,126) 15,662
Change in net unrealized gain (loss) on investments and financial derivatives 23,862 (20,111) 69,972 (40,685)
Net increase (decrease) in shareholders' equity resulting from operations 29,537 (1,160) 72,360 8,626
CHANGE IN SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY RESULTING FROM SHAREHOLDER TRANSACTIONS        
Net proceeds from the issuance of shares 88,142 [1] 0 [1] 88,142 [1] 0 [1]
Shares issued in connection with incentive fee payment 231 0 231 203
Dividends paid (14,244) [2] (6,752) [2] (32,766) [2] (35,634) [2]
Shares repurchased 0 (309) 0 (309)
Net offering costs (322) 0 (322) 0
Share-based LTIP awards 31 41 89 116
Net increase (decrease) in shareholders' equity from shareholder transactions 73,838 (7,020) 55,374 (35,624)
Net increase (decrease) in shareholders' equity 103,375 (8,180) 127,734 (26,998)
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY, BEGINNING OF PERIOD 395,275 384,854 370,916 403,672
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY, END OF PERIOD $ 498,650 $ 376,674 $ 498,650 $ 376,674
[1] Proceeds from the issuance of shares are net of placement fees in the amount of $1,852.
[2] For the three month periods ending September 30, 2012 and 2011, dividends totaling $0.70 and $0.40, respectively, per common share and LTIP unit outstanding were declared and paid. For the nine month periods ending September 30, 2012 and 2011, dividends totaling $1.80 and $2.11, respectively, per common share and LTIP unit outstanding were declared and paid.