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Securities, at Fair Value - Impairment and Other Net Gain/(Loss) on Securities and Other Portfolio Investments (Details) - USD ($) $ in Thousands	3 Months Ended		9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023	Sep. 30, 2024	Sep. 30, 2023
Gain (Loss) on Securities [Line Items]
Total Impairment and other net gain/(loss) on securities and other portfolio investments	$ 22,928	$ (14,161)	$ 15,310	$ (15,799)
Securities
Gain (Loss) on Securities [Line Items]
Net unrealized gain/(loss) on other portfolio investments	16,890	(13,439)	9,591	(14,205)
Net realized gain/(loss) on other portfolio investments	7,324	0	9,992	0
Reversal/(Impairment) of securities or other portfolio investments	0	0	0	0
Total Impairment and other net gain/(loss) on securities and other portfolio investments	24,214	(13,439)	19,583	(14,205)
Other Portfolio Investments
Gain (Loss) on Securities [Line Items]
Net unrealized gain/(loss) on other portfolio investments	(1,286)	7,482	(4,273)	6,610
Net realized gain/(loss) on other portfolio investments	0	(5,869)	0	(5,869)
Reversal/(Impairment) of securities or other portfolio investments	$ 0	$ (2,335)	$ 0	$ (2,335)

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The amount by which the fair value of an investment is less than the amortized cost basis or carrying amount of that investment at the balance sheet date and the decline in fair value is deemed to be other than temporary, before considering whether or not such amount is recognized in earnings or other comprehensive income.

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