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FEES PAID BY THE FUND AND RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS (Details Textual) (USD $)	6 Months Ended
	Jun. 30, 2012
Percentage Of Management Fee In Average Daily Total Net Assets	0.75%
Estimated Directors Fees and Expenses	$ 540,000
Estimated Investor Tax Reporting Cost	75,000
Percentage Of Fees and Other Waivers Expense	0.15%
Expenses Write Off	$ 18,848

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