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FEES PAID BY THE FUND AND RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS (Details Textual) (USD $) | 9 Months Ended
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Sep. 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 | $ 29,017

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