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Fees Paid By The Fund And Related Party Transactions (Details Textual) (USD $)	9 Months Ended
	Sep. 30, 2014
Percentage Of Management Fee In Average Daily Total Net Assets	0.75%
Estimated Directors Fees and Expenses	$ 560,625
Estimated Investor Tax Reporting Cost	125,000
Percentage Of Fees and Other Waivers Expense	0.15%
Expenses Write Off	$ 95,024

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